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|Fashion and Lifestyle
Beehives, Bobs & Blowdries UK’s first free hair exhibition is back!
Beehives, Bobs & Blowdries, the first of its kind exhibition curated by fashion research consultant and senior academic, at Solent University, Donna Bevan (FRSA,) and renowned, award-winning hairdresser Andrew Barton Hon Doc is back, and at the Caygill Rooms in the magnificent, grade 1 listed building The Piece Hall, Halifax from 17th September – 16th October 2022, coinciding with Heritage Open Days Festival. After a hugely successful launch in 2018 Donna and Andrew have brought this exhibitio
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Feast of fun for foodies at Great Yorkshire Show
Foodies are in for a fabulous spread at the Great Yorkshire Show when the winner of MasterChef 2022 Eddie Scott (pictured) and Yorkshire Shepherdess and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Amanda Owen line up with a host of well-known regional chefs to cook up some of the region’s finest produce. The Great Yorkshire Food Theatre will feature more than 20 chefs, including Callum Bowmer of Horto at Rudding Park, Harrogate, Dragon’s Den contestant Will Chew of Mak Tok in Sheffield, Michelin-starre
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|Business
WOW- Women of the World Festival is taking place in Rotherham this month
Rotherham Council has announced the programme for the first ever WOW - Women of the World Festival in Rotherham. Led by Founder Jude Kelly, WOW Festivals are the world’s most comprehensive festivals celebrating women, girls and non-binary people. Launched in 2010, WOW Festivals have now taken place in more than 30 locations in six continents, reaching more than three million people to date. WOW Rotherham is organised by Rotherham Council and Flux Rotherham in partnership with The WOW Foundatio
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New leader’s mission for Ambassador business group flying the flag for Scarborough
A new leader has taken the helm of one of Scarborough's leading organisations. Jo Thompson will chair the Business Ambassadors following the 19-year leadership of Peter Wilkinson, who announced earlier this year that he was stepping down. Jo, managing director of her own business, has reviewed the aims of the group in conjunction with her 13 co-directors. Peter was previously vice-chairman of the Renaissance Town Team and was charged by Yorkshire Forward to develop a Scarborough business f
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|Fashion and Lifestyle
Lulu – For The Record
From Shout to James Bond, from To Sir With Love to The Eurovision Song Contest; Lulu is a bona fide British music legend. On the eve of the 60th anniversary of Shout, she’ll be touring the UK for the first time since Autumn 2019 with her most intimate show to date. For The Record will combine remarkable stories and stunning clips with song. The show will be a chance to get to know the star, who has entertained legions of fans across 60 glorious years. The tour will be coming to the Scarborou
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Huddersfield-based Wild PR shortlisted at UK Social Media Awards
Huddersfield-based PR and marketing agency Wild PR has been shortlisted for the Best Small Agency Award at the UK Social Media Awards 2022. The national awards recognise the use of social media across various business sectors and the skills required to reach new and broad audiences. The categories are focused on ensuring a diverse range of talent is recognised and rewarded for their unique goals and achievements and are judged by a panel of respected industry leaders and experts. Wild PR’s p
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Alston Dairy introduces ground breaking sustainable pots
A fully recyclable pot produced by Keighley based PFF Packaging has been launched by Alston Dairy as part of its Ann Forshaw’s Farmhouse Yogurt range. The 140g pots use less plastic than equivalent PET packaging and more post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, optimising the resources used and making the packaging easy to recycle. PFF’s ‘IMPAC-T’ packaging is manufactured using a minimum of 50% PCR PET and up to 100% PCR card with any virgin board content sourced from certified sustainable f
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Supporting female leaders of the future
Budding female entrepreneurs met to share ideas, knowledge, and support with like-minded professionals from across the district. The event, hosted by Leeds-based social enterprise Shine, showcased the organisation’s ‘She Can Shine’ programme which offers a unique programme of mentoring and advice for females looking to launch or grow their own businesses. Guest speaker was West Yorkshire entrepreneur Zandra Moore, CEO and co-founder of Leeds-based Panintelligence which she has grown into one
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Plans submitted for new homes on Mabgate in Leeds
Plans to regenerate a brownfield site on Mabgate with approximately 310 apartments, as well as communal, co-working and creative space have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The proposed scheme would bring a unique landmark development to an underutilised site within an existing creative environment. Subject to planning permission, the proposed development will further the regeneration that is taking place in this area of Leeds and offer a choice of high-quality accommodation on a key gate
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Helmsley Group makes key hire to head up asset management division
York-based property investment and development specialist, Helmsley Group, has announced the appointment of Alexia Swift-Cookson as its new head of asset management. Originally from Yorkshire, Alexia joins Helmsley from Cushman & Wakefield in London, where she was a partner. Bringing 16 years’ experience to the role, she will assist the group’s growth by managing the performance of its syndicated investment portfolio, ensuring that the properties continue to deliver strong returns for Helmsl
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Law firm grows family team
Leeds based Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced that a new barrister has accepted an offer of tenancy after successfully completing their pupillage with the set. Harriet Stacey has joined chambers as a tenant having initially been called in 2021 and will sit within the set’s family practice area. A specialist in family law with a particular focus on finance, Harriet commenced her specialist family finance pupillage in April 2021 under the supervision of Elizabeth Darlington and Julia Nel
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