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May 31, 2021|Business

Wakefield Business Week is back with a bang

Wakefield Business Week has historically been an annual event, delivered in a partnership capacity by stakeholders including Wakefield Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Wakefield First. This year, the hosts, WF4 Recovery are shifting things up a gear with Wakefield Bounce Back Week. With a £6.5 billion economy, and the fourth largest economy in the Leeds city region and the 30th largest in England, Wakefield makes a compelling investment case. Burberry, Haribo, and Coca-Cola have all made it

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May 31, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Abstract artist launches her limited edition art canvas prints

Toni Thornton Art is known for her abstract style, her signature colour palette and incredible eye for detail – which is why her work is featured in the homes of celebrities, art collectors and admirers around the world – and on Thursday 27th May, Toni Thornton launches two limited edition prints, Cotton and Forest rain, in her largest scale to date. “Sometimes a larger space requires a larger piece of artwork and the demand for prints for this brief has grown in popularity, certainly now more

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May 28, 2021|Entrepreneurs

Brilliant Agency celebrates 10th anniversary with landmark £1M turnover

Leeds-based communications agency, Brilliant, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month with a landmark £1M turnover for financial year 2021/21. Starting out as a social media training company, Brilliant has grown over the years and is now an integrated marketing communications agency working with clients across various sectors but has a strong specialism in Food and Drink Consumer marketing. It’s this specialism that allowed the agency to continue growth throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic a

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May 28, 2021|Business

Office assistant becomes latest recruit for growing IT provider

Dentech IT, the South Yorkshire based managed service provider, has expanded its team again in 2021 with the appointment of Destiny Wallace as their new office assistant. In a newly created role to support the wider team, this is the second new member of staff to join the growing IT firm in 2021. Responsible for internal admin, Destiny already has customer facing experience in a temporary role that she is bringing to her first full time position with Dentech IT. Destiny comments: “My previous

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May 27, 2021|Travel and Environment

Wizz Air restarts flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is celebrating as Wizz Air UK has restarted flights from the UK’s favourite airport, following the UK Government’s lifting of the ban on international travel. With the first flight to the popular holiday destination, Faro taking off on 27 May, Wizz has restarted it’s DSA base which was launched in October 2020. For those looking to book a last-minute sunshine getaway this summer, customers in the Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire can once again take a

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May 27, 2021|Business

Yorkshire charity YCC appoints new chair of trustees in next chapter of growth

Huddersfield-headquartered Yorkshire Children’s Centre (YCC) has announced its appointment of Dr Ira Laketic-Ljubojevic as the new chair of trustees, to help steer the charity through its next phase of growth. With over 20 years’ experience working in senior roles within the public and charitable sectors – for brands such as the NHS and York Mind – Ira brings a wealth of experience to the fore in her position as strategic leader. As part of her role, Ira will be working together with the chief

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May 27, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Interior Design Masters star Siobhan Murphy set to unveil pop-up window display at Junction 32

Junction 32 Yorkshire Outlet Shopping has partnered with Castleford’s Siobhan Murphy, finalist in the BBC’s Interior Design Masters, to create a unique pop-up window display at its centre. ‘The Junction 32 Edit by Siobhan Murphy’ will see the flamboyant star of Interior Design Masters designing a pop-up display in a large shop window, utilising key products from the centre’s homeware, fashion and beauty brands. Known for her brightly coloured clothing and creativity, Siobhan will inject her max

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May 27, 2021|Business

Major milestone for progressive Yorkshire veterinary group

One of Yorkshire’s most progressive veterinary groups has recruited its 300th team member following an impressive period of growth. White Cross Vets has been caring for pets for 84 years, having first opened its doors in Yorkshire in 1937. The practice now plans to recruit a further 50 people across its 22 practices over the next 12 months. People manager, Hannah Wilkinson, said: “The practice was originally started by one of the UK’s most pioneering female vets. Christine Woods launched in We

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May 27, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Bradford Garden Centre partners with TV gardener for fifth year

A Bradford Garden Centre is continuing its collaboration with a Yorkshire gardener and TV presenter. Tong Garden Centre has partnered with Leeds based garden designer and ITV's Love Your Garden presenter, Katie Rushworth for a fifth consecutive year. Of the renewed collaboration, Tong Garden Centre's marketing manager, Jo Dales said: "We're thrilled to be working with Katie again as her warmth, passion and knowledge make her a natural fit to work with the team here at Tong. "For many of us, g

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May 26, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Businesses embrace open air opportunities as outdoor performances are confirmed

A surge of interest in open air concerts by the general public is driving competition amongst brands to secure lucrative supply deals, according to the organisers of some of North Yorkshire’s largest al fresco concerts. The team behind this summer’s musical weekend at Castle Howard are reporting stronger than ever ticket sales, and brands keen to showcase their products to this captive audience. With three music events due to be held on the front lawns of Castle Howard on Friday 20, Saturday 21

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May 24, 2021|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Thing’s are back buzzing down at the hive

As everything starts to open back up this month and the feeling of normality is slowly coming back into our lives, The Beehive Thorner is back up and running, bringing with it a brand-new team and Chef. The Beehive are bringing a twist to their high-quality unconventional dishes that is too good not to go and try. With a new creative direction from The Beehive Thorner comes a New Chef, Alex Farolfi. Alex is extremely passionate about where the produce he uses in his food is sourced from. Alex’s

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May 24, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Yorkshire salon is shortlisted for national business award

Room 97 Creative has been shortlisted for a national business award, placing them amongst some of the best in the hairdressing industry. The Leeds and Wakefield salon group is a finalist for Education Salon of the Year, recognised for the work they do with young people in the Yorkshire area. The results will be announced at a live event in London later in the summer. Owner Marcello Moccia set up the Room 97 Academy seven years ago, and now works with Barnsley college and salons across the boro

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