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April 10, 2025|Business

Key to helping remote teams thrive? Trust them to get on with the job

Love it or hate it, home working is here to stay. But whether your staff are remote or hybrid, they cannot thrive without one thing: Trust. “There seems to be an assumption that staff who work from home are taking advantage – or just lazy,” says Professor Jo Clarke, a consultant chartered psychologist and founder of Petros, which specialises in business resilience to help support individuals, businesses and organisations to thrive. “But in our experience, people generally want to do their

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April 9, 2025|Fashion and Lifestyle

Trinity Leeds to host first ever artisan market

Trinity Leeds is set to host its first Artisan Market, shining a spotlight on the best of Yorkshire’s independent makers and creators. On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April, the unmissable event, located on the link bridge between Next and ROX, will bring together local designers and independent creators - from handmade candles, custom art and tasty treats. Homeware lovers can browse Snugararomatics, offering vegan-friendly aromatics with beautiful candles and diffusers designed to lift you

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April 3, 2025|Events

New event combines floral creativity and stress relief

A morning of mindfulness and creative calm will take centre stage at a new event later this month at The Ivy York, hosted by This is Yorkshire Beauty in support of National Stress Awareness Month. The event, designed to offer a soothing escape from everyday pressures, will feature Elaine Gibson, founder of local independent business Hattie Rose Floral Design, guiding attendees through a sustainable floral design workshop. Participants will then enjoy a relaxing brunch and networking session, f

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April 1, 2025|Business

Grand Central installs defibrillators on all its train services

Grand Central has announced a new partnership with the North East-based charity, Red Sky Foundation, to install defibrillators on every train service. This initiative aims to enhance passenger safety by providing immediate access to life-saving equipment during medical emergencies. Red Sky Foundation was established by Sergio and Emma Petrucci after their young daughter had to have life-saving heart surgery. So far, the charity has placed more than 500 defibrillators in the community and rai

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April 1, 2025|Events

Leeds local market returns to The Springs this Easter

Yorkshire Urban Markets is set to return to The Springs Leeds this Easter due to popular demand. Following the hugely successful event last Summer ‘The Leeds Local Market’ will be even better with a springtime array of products including homeware, jewellery, arts and crafts, clothing, garden décor, beauty products, plants and flowers, pet products, street food, accessories, confectionary, and more! The market will take place between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April 2025 wi

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April 1, 2025|Health & Wellbeing

Bradford Garden Centre to host gardening masterclass with TV gardener

Renowned gardening expert and TV presenter, David Domoney will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Saturday, 26th April to share his expertise for creating vibrant, successful gardens that thrive and reward all year round. "Whether you're new to gardening or an experienced gardener, this masterclass is the perfect chance to pick up hints, tips and advice that will help transform your outdoor and indoor spaces, " said RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner, David. "I will guide th

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April 1, 2025|Fashion and Lifestyle

Take a first look inside new Latin American rooftop bar & restaurant

As the doors set to officially open on Leeds’ new Latin American rooftop bar and restaurant, for the first time, developers have offered a look inside Azotea, the highly anticipated restaurant set to open in Leeds this March. The new venue will be located on the 12th floor of the new Hyatt hotel in Leeds city centre, offering sweeping skyline views and sun-soaked rooftop terraces, perfect for celebrations from day to night. With an interior that carefully blends traditional and authentic ele

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April 1, 2025|Fashion and Lifestyle

JLS announce 'The Club is Alive' 2025 hits tour

Heading to Leeds on Thursday 20th November JLS will be performing their ‘The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour’ with Very Special Guest Example. As shown with their mammoth 2021 and 2023 headline tours, JLS can bring an electrifying atmosphere to packed arenas across the land. It’s a show packed front-to-end with classic pop bangers - including the number 1 smash hits ‘Beat Again’, ‘Everybody In Love’, ‘The Club Is Alive’, ‘Love You’, ‘She Makes Me Wanna’ and many more. Factor in a whole host of o

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April 1, 2025|Business

Chadwick Lawrence raises life-changing funds to support children

Yorkshire-based law firm Chadwick Lawrence has hosted its third annual charity Iftar, raising vital funds for The Citizens Foundation (TCF) that will support 186 school children through a year of education. The event, which brought together local businesses and individuals to promote diversity, inclusivity and different faiths and religions, was held at The Madisson Bradford on 20 March. Distinguished speakers included Bishop of Bradford Toby Howarth, Iman Fazal Dad, Principal and CEO at Bla

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March 28, 2025|Business

Leeds agency GOLD79 celebrates 20th anniversary with B Corp Certification

GOLD79, a communications and content agency founded in Leeds in 2005, is now a Certified B Corporation™. It joins a select group of UK businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. The B Corp Certification marks a big year for the female-led agency as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Today, just 19.6% of UK companies are female-led and only an estimated 2% of British businesses set up in 2005 remain, according to data from Companies Hou

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March 28, 2025|EditorsBlog

A busy old March!

March has been incredibly busy here at Yorkshire Businesswoman. We kicked the month off in the absolutely best way, celebrating the businesswomen of Yorkshire at the second Yorkshire Businesswoman Awards at the Marriott Hotel Leeds. The event was a complete sell out and what a night we had! The evening was full of fun, laughter and tears, happy tears I might add. I want to extend my congratulations to all the winners and to EVERYONE who was involved in whatever way, you all know who you are

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March 28, 2025|Business

Mayor of West Yorkshire welcomes Government investment in transport network

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said: “This investment in the North’s transport network will help us unleash our ambitious plans to grow the economy, boost living standards and put more money in people’s pockets. “The government’s commitment to a mass transit system for West Yorkshire is a game changer and will see trams back on the streets of Leeds and Bradford for the first time in 75 years. “We know that you can’t boost the economy without the right infrastructure in place to get people

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