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Don’t make Christmas presents a gift for thieves, warns insurance expert
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Don’t make Christmas presents a gift for thieves, warns insurance expert

Homeowners in Yorkshire and The Humber are being urged to think twice about where they store their Christmas gifts this year. “People should not be hiding presents in garages and sheds, even if it is only temporary or overnight,” said Harry Appleton-Metcalfe, of rural insurance broker Lycetts. “It has never been a good idea to store valuable items in outbuildings, but with the cost-of-living crisis and inflated prices, burglars are more determined to exploit any opportunity they can.” Appl

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Design Tonic completes stunning office refurb for Claritas Solutions
|Business

Design Tonic completes stunning office refurb for Claritas Solutions

A Leeds-based commercial interior designer has completed a stunning office design and fit-out for Claritas Solutions in a prestigious location in Alderley Park. Design Tonic completed the interior design scheme for the IT solutions company at Glasshouse, a haven for innovative hi-tech companies at Alderley Park, near Manchester. Glasshouse opened in February 2020 and is part of Bruntwood SciTech’s £247m investment in Alderley Park. The company’s portfolio also includes Platform, ‘the home of

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Yorkshire Businesswoman launches health & wellbeing section
|Health & Wellbeing

Yorkshire Businesswoman launches health & wellbeing section

Twenty twenty three sees the launch of Restock Life a new section within Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine. Managed by associate editors Freda Shafi and Rachel Rowling, the new section will focus on the health and wellbeing of businesswomen and focus on the environment and what we can do to help. There will be articles on good health, menopause, diet, environment, recycling and how to grow your own food, not only for the health benefits but for the cost of living too. If you would like to c

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Dynamic leader brings wealth of experience to Unity
|Business

Dynamic leader brings wealth of experience to Unity

Sharon Jandu, managing director of the Northern Asian Power policy think tank, has been appointed as Chair of Unity Enterprise and a Board Member of Unity Housing Association. Amongst other leadership positions, Sharon, a co-founder of Yorkshire Asian Business Association, also serves as the Federation of Small Businesses Area Leader in Yorkshire, the Humber and the North-East, and is a Confederation of British Industry Regional Council Member for Yorkshire and the Humber, Unity Enterprise a

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Yorkshire Garden Centre group announces plans for Stephen H Smith's Harden site
|Business

Yorkshire Garden Centre group announces plans for Stephen H Smith's Harden site

The directors at a Bradford headquartered Garden Centre Group have announced plans for one of the sites that it acquired earlier in the year. YGC Group, the parent company of Tong and Tingley Garden Centres, bought the two Stephen H Smith's garden centres in Otley and Harden, near Bingley and will start work on the Harden site in January 2023. Phase one of the development plans for the Wilsden Road site includes new plant benches, new rooves for the gardening and restaurant areas, a refurbis

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The Muslim Pantomime is now officially part of British Culture
|Fashion and Lifestyle

The Muslim Pantomime is now officially part of British Culture

The UK’s only Muslim Pantomime is being added to the country’s largest pantomime archive, which spans four centuries of British pantomime history. The University of Kent’s David Drummond Pantomime Collection is adding Cinder’Aliyah: The Great Muslim Pantomime, which is a reworking of the classic fairy-tale Cinderella. The inclusion of Cinder’Aliyah into the David Drummond Pantomime Collection is a historic moment, as it is the first Muslim-themed pantomime to be included in the archive. It f

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North Star opens coffee kiosk in Leeds
|Fashion and Lifestyle

North Star opens coffee kiosk in Leeds

Leeds-based ethical coffee company North Star has opened the doors to its new takeaway coffee shop on Sovereign Street, serving quality drinks and sumptuous bakes that make a positive difference. The new shop, which is ideally based to serve the thriving business community and passers-by, will serve specialty grade coffees supplied by North Star’s network of producing partners in Brazil, Rwanda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Kenya, Guatemala, Peru and El Salvador. The quality beans sourced by North St

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International make-up artist gives masterclass to budding Bradford College talent
|Fashion and Lifestyle

International make-up artist gives masterclass to budding Bradford College talent

Bradford School of Art degree students were treated to an exclusive two-day workshop by internationally acclaimed make-up artist, Yasmin Heinz. The BA (Hons) in Media Make-up with Special Effects (SFX) students spent two days with Yasmin, hearing about her inspiring career and watching her demonstrate iconic fashion-show looks for Spring/Summer 2023. Previously based in New York and Paris, Yasmin now works in London at the cutting edge of runway shows, music videos, and global advertising ca

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You’re invited to the Yorkshire Beauty Town Hall Event
|Fashion and Lifestyle

You’re invited to the Yorkshire Beauty Town Hall Event

With the countdown to This is Yorkshire Beauty week firmly on, You are invited to the Yorkshire Beauty Town Hall event on 3rd February 2023. Come along to find out more about what the week is all about, how you can get involved, the sessions planned, and hear more on the four key themes underpinning our mission to host this inaugural, exciting event celebrating beauty in all its forms here in Yorkshire. Thanks to our friend and supporter of This is Yorkshire Beauty week, Yorkshire Businesswo

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Leeds based TIA expands as client demand surges
|Entrepreneurs

Leeds based TIA expands as client demand surges

Marketing and creative design agency, TIA (The Individual Agency), has broken the £1M turnover mark following significant client wins, expanded its team, and relocated to bigger city centre premises. The agency, which specialises in providing clients with brand management, graphic design, social media management and web design and development, attributes its success to growing its retained client base including Mr Freeze, SUSO, Sunny D, Del Monte, Welch’s, Ben Shaws, Slumberdown bedding and US

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Minskip's Wild Swan ready to soar over Christmas and New Year
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Minskip's Wild Swan ready to soar over Christmas and New Year

The Wild Swan at Minskip, near Boroughbridge, enjoyed a stellar end to the year with revenue in October and November increasing by over 60 per cent compared with last year. This increase in revenue has been achieved despite challenging trading conditions in the hospitality industry. The historic 19th century inn, buoyed by the arrival of Paul Murphy, one of Yorkshire’s most talented chefs and the stepping up of new General Manager Nathan Wake, has now built an outstanding senior leadership t

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Food village could be tasty new addition to outdoor market
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Food village could be tasty new addition to outdoor market

Leeds Kirkgate Market’s outdoor trading area could be set for a bright new look under proposals designed to safeguard the long-term future of this much-loved open-air shopping spot. Leeds City Council’s executive board will next week be asked to approve the launch of a consultation exercise seeking people’s views on plans to bring an innovative food and drink venue to part of the outdoor market site. The outdoor market has space for a total of 185 stalls, with around 85 of them being filled

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