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Leeds firm grows family team with new barrister
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Leeds firm grows family team with new barrister

Leeds and Newcastle-based Parklane Plowden Chambers has welcomed a new tenant to its 44-strong family team. Naakesha Michl, who was called to the Bar in 2013, specialises in all aspects of family law including public and private children law and finance. She joins from KBW Chambers where she spent the first six years of her career at the Bar combining a criminal and family law practice. This has given her particular expertise in analysing police evidence, forensic reports and data. In its 202

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Passion for print helps start-up business
|Entrepreneurs

Passion for print helps start-up business

A young mum with a passion for print is hoping that when it comes to running a small business, she’s quite literally got the t-shirt, when she decided to leave her family firm to pursue the dream of running her own business. Rebecca Newrick’s entrepreneurial ambitions were stoked when she spotted an advert on an online marketplace for a specialist type of heating press, used to create T-Shirt designs. Her bid proved to be a winning one and she started selling her designs to friends and family.

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The Yorkshire FEASTival
|Fashion and Lifestyle

The Yorkshire FEASTival

The Yorkshire FEASTival 25th & 26th June will be a fun filled day out showcasing the best of Yorkshire traders, artists and producers in Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The event offers something for everyone. Those with children will enjoy the inflatable village, fun fair, outdoor education and forestry, mini farm and mini bake-off lessons. For others it might be the cocktail making masterclasses and live cooking demonstrations or even the health and wellbeing

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UK first as new Sophie Ryder installation comes to The Piece Hall
|Fashion and Lifestyle

UK first as new Sophie Ryder installation comes to The Piece Hall

The Piece Hall’s stunning Georgian courtyard will host a UK first with a major exhibition by world renowned artist Sophie Ryder this February. A highlight includes the UK debut of Ryder’s monumental 4.5m high bronze installation ‘Dancing Hares’ which is over 7 metres wide. Sophie Ryder’s work is inspired by animals, humans and mystical creatures and has been exhibited all over the world. Speaking about the exhibition, Chief Executive of The Piece Hall Trust, Nicky Chance-Thompson DL, said: “It

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Caroline Hill joins Leeds Building Society’s executive team
|Business

Caroline Hill joins Leeds Building Society’s executive team

Leeds Building Society has appointed Caroline Hill as its chief people officer as it looks to the future and further develops its talented workforce. Caroline joins the Society’s executive team from KPMG and was previously chief people and strategy officer at Wesleyan, the financial services mutual, for four years. Her work has included shaping the vision and strategy needed to create a welcoming, diverse and inclusive culture, capable of responding to the changing needs of businesses, at work

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Canal charity appoints new chair to Yorkshire and North East advisory board
|Travel and Environment

Canal charity appoints new chair to Yorkshire and North East advisory board

Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire and the North East, has appointed Helen Grantham as the new chair of its Regional Advisory Board. The voluntary role, for an initial three-year term, will help the Trust connect people and communities with the region’s waterways – covering North, South and West Yorkshire, East Riding, and parts of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Helen, from Harrogate, will lead the Advisory Board to give

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Barclays launches nationwide drive to boost small businesses
|Business

Barclays launches nationwide drive to boost small businesses

Barclays has launched a package of support aimed at boosting small businesses, with the bank set to host 50 masterclasses a month this year, which will focus on managing cash flow, business growth and support for wellbeing. The classes are open to all small business owners, with national events focused on the hospitality and care home sectors. The nationwide drive is in response to new research conducted by Barclays, which has highlighted the impact of the pandemic on small business owners, wit

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Global manufacturing business demonstrates commitment to environment
|Travel and Environment

Global manufacturing business demonstrates commitment to environment

Natural ingredients manufacturer, Stephenson, has appointed its first-ever dedicated sustainability manager. The appointment of Marie Maisonnette in the specially created role further illustrates the Leeds-based business’s ongoing commitment to sustainability in the personal care market. Last year Stephenson launched its first solid shampoo base, Syndopal, a product innovation designed to help reduce water use in the formulation and plastic packaging. The solid bar product has sold well across

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All-New Lexus NX has arrived at Lexus Leeds.
|Motoring

All-New Lexus NX has arrived at Lexus Leeds.

It is available as Self-Charging or Plug-In Hybrid which have been developed using 15 years of pioneering electrification experience. When purchasing a new Lexus you will be covered by up to 10 years’ Manufacturer Warranty with Lexus Relax. Feel more in every moment and book your test drive today. Call 0113 467 6537 or visit lexus.co.uk/leeds [http://lexus.co.uk/leeds]

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You can still be a mum and have business success
|Fashion and Lifestyle

You can still be a mum and have business success

The Little Pearl Bridal Boutique in Pickering has scooped up their third award title of Best Bridal Retailer in Yorkshire and The North East at this year’s The Wedding Industry Awards. Voted for by brides who have visited the boutique, and then rigorously judged by bridal professionals, this award is one of the most prestigious in the wedding industry. Owner of the boutique, and mum of three, Diana McMann says, “I am still on cloud nine! It has been the most challenging 18 months as a small bus

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CTS UK strengthens marketing team
|Business

CTS UK strengthens marketing team

Corporate Trade Supplies UK (CTS UK), the flourishing North Yorkshire-based business supply chain specialists, have appointed Issey Gill as Marketing Assistant Issey, who lives in Crakehall, near Bedale, joins CTS UK at a pivotal stage in the Northallerton company’s development. Issey, who previously worked for leading Yorkshire racehorse trainers Ann Duffield and Phil Kirby, commented: “This is a tremendously exciting opportunity for me. CTS UK are one of the most respected companies in the P

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Interiors firm moves finance in-house with appointment of financial controller
|Business

Interiors firm moves finance in-house with appointment of financial controller

Elizabeth Stenson is the latest recruit to join the 23-strong team of fast-growing Yorkshire interiors, architecture and design business Richard Grafton Interiors, which has showrooms in Harrogate, Ilkley and Wetherby. Based at the business’ Harrogate head office, Liz, takes on the role of financial controller. An ACCA qualified management accountant, she has held finance manager positions in retail, housing and medical companies. In her new role, Liz will work alongside accounts assistants Ly

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