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The answer to levelling up: Northern Power Women will get the nation mentoring
|Business

The answer to levelling up: Northern Power Women will get the nation mentoring

Northern Power Women’s Levelling Up Progress report, published on 7 December, outlines how the Northern Power Women (NPW) community has found the solution to the Levelling Up agenda. The report will be launched virtually by CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women, Simone Roche MBE. This progress report follows on from the 2020 Northern Power Women Levelling Up by Powering On report, in which they detailed three ‘asks’ to set an inclusive and progressive precedent in a post-pandemic world. They

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West Yorkshire has the highest number of rapid EV chargers across any county
|Travel and Environment

West Yorkshire has the highest number of rapid EV chargers across any county

West Yorkshire is now at the forefront of EV charging provisions as it boasts the highest number of rapid electric vehicle chargers across any county in the UK (excluding London), due to the partnership between EQUANS (the new name for ENGIE’s services-led activities), and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The partnership has helped tackle air pollution in the region through the installation of over 87 rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers – helping to provide accessible EV charging facilit

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Festive shop pops up again for Christmas
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Festive shop pops up again for Christmas

The popular Christmas Tree Farm & Festive Shop at Home Farm, Methley, near Leeds, is now open – with expectations high for a bumper season. The glittering festive shop, which was launched in 2019, enjoyed a successful Christmas last year, despite strict anti-Covid measures being in place. The expansion of the Christmas offering at Methley shop is the idea of Jamie Savile, whose family have owned the Methley estate since the 15th century. Jamie explained: “We are pleased to announce that we are

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Barristers accept offer of tenancy at Parklane Plowden Chambers
|Business

Barristers accept offer of tenancy at Parklane Plowden Chambers

Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced that two new barristers have accepted an offer of tenancy after successfully completing their pupillages. Holly Challenger and May Martin have joined chambers as tenants having initially been called in 2019, and will sit within the set’s chancery and commercial and personal injury and clinical negligence practice areas respectively. May, a specialist civil law practitioner with a particular focus on employment, personal injury, and clinical negligence, c

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Leeds sets out tree-mendous ambition for parks and green spaces
|Health & Wellbeing

Leeds sets out tree-mendous ambition for parks and green spaces

Leeds City Council’s executive board will consider a 10-year strategy next week which will set out the ambition for the city to have the best parks and green spaces in the UK. The strategy, to be discussed at the meeting of senior councillors held at Leeds Civic Hall on Wednesday 15 December, will outline a commitment to provide good quality parks and green spaces across the city that are welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for everyone. A bold target of planting 50 hectares of woodland per ye

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Angelica creates a beautiful seasonal winter lodge
|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Angelica creates a beautiful seasonal winter lodge

Angelica is saying goodbye to Autumn and hello to winter with a glamorous Winter Lodge Terrace, in a partnership with No.3 Gin and The King’s Ginger. Leeds’s rooftop restaurant and bar is to replace its autumnal florals with a transformation befitting the colder days this month. The city centre’s coolest rooftop hangout is transforming from November – February into a beautiful winter lodge taking inspiration from a ski trip to the Alps to create a ‘Winter Lodge’. Angelica will bring the Alps

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Creating a hum with award success
|Entrepreneurs

Creating a hum with award success

Creative agency Youbee Media is celebrating double success having won a Prestige Award for ‘Marketing Consultancy of the Year’ and the recruitment of a new member of the team. In just over 12 months, the Leeds-based agency has grown to represent 18 brands across the UK and prides itself on helping businesses to communicate their key objectives. The business that is headed up by experienced marketer Rebecca Hopwood now has two employees and plans to continue its growth in 2022. Working mum Rebe

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Haworth’s late night shopping event hailed a success
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Haworth’s late night shopping event hailed a success

Seasonal cheer has arrived in Haworth as the first of two late night shopping events kicked off in the heart of Brontë Country. Bradford’s historic high street welcomed a flurry of festive shoppers to its huge selection of independent gift shops, which stayed open until 8pm, with many reporting an uplift in trade. Owner of Wave of Nostalgia, a quirky store in Haworth selling books and unique gifts themed on strong women, Diane Park said: “Thursday’s late night shopping was a huge success for u

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Sad loss of a special lady
|Business

Sad loss of a special lady

It is with sadness that we have to share this news with you. Our dear friend and colleague Mandy Taylor sadly passed away late last night following her courageous battle with cancer. Mandy has battled with the disease for many years, diagnosed firstly with breast cancer which she bravely battled twice. She enjoyed a few years of good health, joining TopicUK and Yorkshire Businesswoman magazines three years ago. She loved her time with us, she loved working with our amazing partners, and she sa

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Freedom4Girls take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge
|Health & Wellbeing

Freedom4Girls take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge

Double your donations to Freedom4Girls in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, starting on Giving Tuesday Freedom4Girls, a charity based in Leeds that are tackling period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation, is thrilled to announce that they're taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge this year on #GivingTuesday, the global day of generosity taking place on the 30th of November. The Big Give Christmas Challenge is the UK’s largest match funding campaign. From the 30th of Nove

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Win big this Christmas at Junction 32
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Win big this Christmas at Junction 32

Junction 32 in Castleford is offering guests the chance to win big this Christmas with a Santa sack full of prizes. The new festive competition will award winners with a host of vouchers and goodies from across the outlet to help make this Christmas extra special. The haul of prizes tots up to a £400 and includes £100 to spend in M&S Outlet, a £100 Nike gift card, £100 Radley London gift card as well as £50 of vouchers for both Costa Coffee and Clarks along with a selection of gifts for dogs f

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A new Chair for LEEDS 2023 as Gabby Logan joins the team
|Fashion and Lifestyle

A new Chair for LEEDS 2023 as Gabby Logan joins the team

Well known TV presenter and charity patron Gabby Logan MBE has been announced as the new Chair for LEEDS 2023, a position that will see the Leeds born broadcaster add her voice to the year long cultural celebrations. Logan is joined by former Leader of Leeds Council, Baroness Judith Blake who has become a Patron. Gabby will take over from acting Chair Frank Finlay in January, as the team prepare to begin a year-long countdown to 2023. Born and raised in Leeds, Logan is often in the city she cal

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