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Leeds law firm strengthens team with 12 new appointments
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Leeds law firm strengthens team with 12 new appointments

Ward Hadaway has appointed 12 new legal specialists to its Leeds office, strengthening teams in response to sustained client demand across Yorkshire. The new starters include directors, solicitors, trainee solicitors and paralegals, adding capacity across teams that advise public sector bodies, housing providers, private individuals and mid-market businesses. The Leeds appointments form part of a wider intake of 44 new starters across the firm nationally, reflecting continued investment in its

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Women of Courage podcast
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Women of Courage podcast

Maureen Greeves is a deeply religious woman. Yet her faith was tested to the full when her husband Alan’s life was ended by an act of senseless violence as he walked to midnight mass on Christmas Eve. He suffered catastrophic injuries after being battered with a pickaxe handle. At the time the case attracted a great of attention as did the decision of Maureen soon after Alan died to publicly forgive the two young men who killed him. Maureen is one of five women whose stories are featured in

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Indian food entrepreneur returns with new Ripon production kitchen
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Indian food entrepreneur returns with new Ripon production kitchen

Award-winning entrepreneur Monalisa Fathima has announced the opening of a new, expanded production facility in Ripon for her latest venture, Monalisa’s Kitchen. The move to the new unit at Sycamore Business Park in Copt Hewick marks an exciting new chapter for Monalisa, whose journey into the World Foods category began during a period of profound personal challenge. Six years ago, while in the final months of completing a PhD in Education, Monalisa was diagnosed with congenital cataracts. D

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Scarborough singer songwriter returns to Yorkshire whisky distillery
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Scarborough singer songwriter returns to Yorkshire whisky distillery

A Yorkshire whisky distillery has announced the artist for its April Distillery Session. Rising Scarborough singer-songwriter and saxophonist, Em Louise, returns to the Pot Still Coffee Shop stage at Spirit of Yorkshire’s Distillery Session on 25th April following a sell-out debut last year. Spirit of Yorkshire’s marketing director Jenni Ashwood is delighted to welcome the young musician to the second of the 2026 programme of Distillery Sessions. She said: “Em’s influences range from notable

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Leeds marketing agency strengthens team after securing major public sector brief
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Leeds marketing agency strengthens team after securing major public sector brief

Leeds-based digital marketing specialists, The Marketing Optimist has kicked off 2026 on a high after appointing a key new team member and seeing steady growth predicted for the remainder of the year, following successfully securing a trio of big client wins at the start of Q1 – including a large, revived campaign for North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The agency welcomes full-stack marketer and social media expert, Rebecca Bamford, who has been appointed as social media account manager. She

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Leeds First Direct Bank Arena unveil The Deck new hospitality space
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Leeds First Direct Bank Arena unveil The Deck new hospitality space

Leeds first direct bank arena is kicking 2026 off in style, with the launch of an exciting new premium experience for guests. The 13,781-capacity music venue has partnered with Leeds-based hospitality design specialist Design Tonic to create a new party-style space called ‘The Deck’ that aims to offer the ultimate night out for music lovers. The new experience comes complete with a bar, dancefloor and incredible stage views, taking the venue’s premium hospitality offer to the next level. The

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Nifty Fox Creative achieves 30% growth
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Nifty Fox Creative achieves 30% growth

Barnsley-based Nifty Fox Creative, an award-winning research and data visualisation communications agency, has achieved 30% year-on-year growth, increasing turnover from £970,000 to £1.25 million in 2025, and has set an ambitious target of £1.65 million for 2026 as it continues to expand its impact across the education and public sectors. The company has seen strong growth in its core services of infographics, visual summaries, live scribing, toolkits and animation, alongside a strategic shift

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Nifty Fox Creative appoints growth manager
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Nifty Fox Creative appoints growth manager

Nifty Fox Creative, an award-winning research and data visualisation communications agency, has appointed Kate Wightman as Growth Manager as the business targets £1.65 million turnover in 2026, a 32% increase on 2025’s £1.25 million revenue. With more than 14 years’ experience across client growth and partnership roles, Kate will lead the company’s sales, marketing and business development activity to drive sustainable growth while staying true to its core values. Kate will be responsible fo

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Domo brings a slice of Sardinia to Leeds
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Domo brings a slice of Sardinia to Leeds

Award-winning Sardinian restaurant Domo is set to open the doors to its first restaurant in Leeds, introducing Sardinian soul food to the city’s independent food scene. Launching at the iconic Tower Works, Domo Leeds will occupy a 2,841 sq ft canal-side space, offering around 95 covers inside along with outdoor seating for 25. Domo was founded in Sheffield in 2019 by husband-and-wife team Sarah Elliott-Busceddu and Raffaele Busceddu with a mission is to celebrate traditional Sardinian food c

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Join Yorkshire Businesswoman for a sparkling March event
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Join Yorkshire Businesswoman for a sparkling March event

Join us for member free networking at Philip Stoner The Jeweller in Victoria Quarter Leeds on Thursday March 19th. As well as networking and welcome drink provided by Cut & Craft, members and guests will be treated to a dazzling display of diamonds and other glittering jewels and if anyone makes a purchase there will be a 20% discount on the night (T&Cs apply). There will also be free jewellery cleaning (precious metals and stones), tours of the workshop whilst the Goldsmith works and beauty t

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Doncaster spa retreat business with £1.3m price tag is sold
|Health & Wellbeing

Doncaster spa retreat business with £1.3m price tag is sold

Truffle Lodge, a spa and wellness retreat business in Fishlake near Doncaster, has been sold as a going concern to new owners. The business, which has planning consent to develop further guest accommodation, had been on the market for £1.3m with commercial property estate agent Ernest Wilson, part of BTG Eddisons, since the summer. Opened in 2015 by founder Pam Webb, the well-known wellness venue includes treatment rooms, swimming pool, games room, bar lounge, and further spa facilities as wel

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Menodivorce or menopause? : Feeling out of control
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Menodivorce or menopause? : Feeling out of control

By Sarah Barr-Young, Head of Jones Myers’ Financial Remedies Department in Harrogate A series of studies has highlighted a connection between menopause and divorce - with many women attributing the menopause as a key factor in their relationship breakdown. The New Year can be a particularly stressful time for married and separated couples alike - for many reasons including anxiety over financial worries following what may have been an expensive, challenging and tiring festive season. While

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