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Fleur Restaurant pledge to donate profits to earthquake relief efforts

In response to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Fleur restaurant has pledged to donate all profits made tomorrow, 9th February to earthquake relief in the region. The team, led by Chef, Bobby Geetha, will be donating 100% of their profits to Children’s Charity, UNICEF, who have called for support this week following this natural disaster. As reported across the globe, on Monday the 6th of February, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. Since then thousands of peo

PR & marketing firm extends its client roster

Following a successful pitch, Unify has added two new iconic British brands to its growing client list, welcoming Kilner and Mason Cash. A specialist PR and influencer marketing agency, Unify has built a strong reputation for supporting both homegrown and international brands within the interiors and housewares industries. The team will be building on its extensive experience of delivering national campaigns and its impressive network of journalists and influencers to generate stand out result

The upside of using awareness days amongst your marketing content

A quick look at how awareness days can help your small business/sole trader/freelancer marketing with some ideas for February Awareness days are a great source of content ideas for social media. By focusing on a particular issue or cause, these days provide an opportunity to create content that is both engaging and meaningful. Not only do they provide a platform to share important information and create a dialogue, but they can also be used to raise awareness and create a sense of community a

Leonardo Drew presents at Yorkshire Sculpture Park this Spring

Living and working in Brooklyn, New York, Leonardo Drew’s abstract works, made from an outpouring of chaotic elements, create installations that express immense tension and turbulence. The artist’s new work, Number 360 (2023), commissioned for YSP’s 18th-century Chapel

York fashion brand appears on the One Show with Deborah Meaden

And Able, the new clothing brand inspired by a young York woman’s battle with cancer Emily Rhodes, featured on the One Show recently with Deborah Meaden. And Able clothing has been subtly adapted to support patients having hospital treatment and procedures for cancer and other life-altering illnesses. Appearing alongside other businesses, the segment of the show unveiled how Deborah Meaden has mentored the co-founders, Joanne Nicholson and Claire Myles Wharton, and helped them to kickstart the

Leeds City Council scraps idea for parking charges in parks

Over the last few months, Leeds City Council has been looking at a number of options to tackle major financial pressures to establish a sustainable budget for 2023/24. As part of this, consideration was being given to the possible introduction of parking charges at its major parks along with some community parks. After gauging public opinion and taking feedback into account, the council has now taken the decision not to proceed with consultation on this proposal for its 2023/24 budget. While t

Restaurant and cocktail bar set to launch in the heart of Headingley!

Popular Leeds-based Cafe bar, Residence 74 is set to expand with a third venue due to land in Headingley next month. Residence 74 has fast become a favourite in the LS16 suburb of the city, known for its tasty breakfast and brunch, inventive cocktails, and stylish New York-inspired décor, backed up by a string of glowing press and TripAdvisor reviews. Their latest project is considerably larger, set over two floors and sees the winning brand formula repurposed for the city’s thriving student

Yorkshire Businesswo'MAN' May networking event

Join members and guests and for a unique twist, male guests to our very special event on Friday 12th May at Lexus showrooms, Holbeck, Leeds for our May networking event from 3pm to 5pm. Our guest speakers are yet to be confirmed but there will be an opportunity to test drive some of the amazing cars available in the showroom. This is not one to miss. So do ask your male colleagues if they would like to join us for this one-off special event. More details to follow. To book click Book Here

Yorkshire Businesswoman April networking event

Join members and guests on Friday 14th April at Dakota Hotel Leeds for our April networking event from 3pm to 5pm. Our guest speaker will be DJ and speaker Stephanie Hirst with her popular 'Believe Achieve' This is not one to miss. To book click Book Here

Hollywood dream a reality for Leeds talent agency star

A Leeds Talent Agency is celebrating after news one of its actors is the star of an Oscar nominated film at this year’s Hollywood ceremony. Actor James Martin, who has Downs Syndrome is represented by the YAFTA Talent Agency and is the star of An Irish Goodbye, the picture nominated in the Live Action Short Film category. Charlotte Armitage, founder and managing director of the Yorkshire based agency said: “We are absolutely thrilled for James. When we initially saw the casting call for the

Property expert reveals the three most powerful ways to add value to your home

**The cost of living crisis in the UK has majorly impacted thousands of peoples’ plans to move home, with mortgage lending in November of last year falling to its lowest on record since June 2020.**

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