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'Flat Iron’ to take on the North with new Leeds opening

The Flat Iron team are thrilled to be bringing their single-minded commitment to serving remarkable steak at an affordable price to the city. Flat Iron is set to open a two floor, 110 cover restaurant in the heart of Leeds, bringing its menu to the North of England for the very first time. Set to open on the corner of Albion Place and Lands Lane in the former Church Institute, Flat Iron will be conveniently nestled beside the Leeds Trinity shopping centre. Flat Iron are continually celebrate

Yorkshire communications agency backs women’s crew taking on the World’s Toughest Row

Yorkshire-based communications and PR agency, Counter Context, is backing team Ace of Blades – a crew of four women who, on 12 December 2023, will embark on an epic journey to row 3,000 miles unassisted across the Atlantic in a 25-ft boat. Competing in the ‘The World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic 2023’ (formerly known as the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge), the all-female crew comprises Lizz Watson, Kit Windsor, Laura Langton, and Counter Context Director, Beth Motley. Together with a fleet

Employment team at Leeds law firm grows by 50%

Leading Yorkshire law firm Ward Hadaway has announced a key appointment in its employment team as the department continues to grow. The firm welcomes Amy Hughes to the employment department, which has grown by 50% in the last two years. Amy advises on all aspects of employment law providing expertise on workplace policies and procedures, grievance and disciplinary issues, and dealing with contract queries, as well as defending employment tribunal claims and negotiating settlement agreements.

Pocklington Farm Shop pivots in response to changing market conditions

A Pocklington farm shop has remodelled its business in response to the challenging retail environment. The team behind The Mile Farm Shop have repurposed the shop to create a ‘Showcase and Sell' Emporium for local creatives and makers to sell their products. Jo Barnes owns the long-established business with husband, Colin: "We have been in business here for 25 years. The last couple of years have been challenging, as they have for many small and family-owned hospitality and retail businesses

Rural voice to influence regional decision making

New devolutionary powers are evolving the focus of a rural network that gives the countryside a voice, as it seeks to ensure countryside dynamics are considered by policy makers. The Yorkshire Food Farming and Rural Network is a group supported by farming charity the Yorkshire Agricultural Society that has been operating for more than a decade. The Network is adapting to changing local and national government agendas as Chair Madge Moore begins her third and final term at the helm. Madge has

The world premiere production of The Syndicate

Based on the smash-hit, critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers over four series, the world premiere of Kay Mellor’s final stage play, The Syndicate, tours the UK for 14 weeks from April to July next year. TV and stage star and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Gaynor Faye, Kay’s daughter, makes her directorial debut, bringing her mother’s stage adaptation to life, in this moving comedy drama. The Syndicate tells the story of five supermarket workers whose lott

New chief executive for Leeds Community Foundation

Leeds Community Foundation have announced the appointment of their new chief executive, Steph Taylor. Steph has been Deputy CEO at Leeds Community Foundation and director of GiveBradford for the past three years and succeeds Kate Hainsworth, who will be officially stepping away in December after over eight years with the Foundation, six of those as CEO. Leeds Community Foundation has distributed over £60million to date, supporting thousands of people across Leeds and Bradford. The new chief

Aubergine stays nimble with new PR win

Leeds PR agency Aubergine has been appointed on a retained basis to handle the PR for award-winning social enterprise Stay Nimble. Stay Nimble helps organisations retain and develop great team members and supports thousands of people in their career. Aubergine’s initial job is to promote the company’s new Elevate service - a personalised plugin for businesses who want to support their staff progression but don't have the time or resources to do it themselves. The team of former journalists

A rare trip to Harrogate

It's been such a long time since I visited Harrogate, so was delighted to be invited by PR Katherine Busby to visit Mama Doreen's Imporium on Station Square for brunch and to view some fabulous French fashions from Aurelie, set up by Lucy Robinson www.aurelie.co.uk who I will be getting in touch with again quite soon, with the hope she will entice me away from my very 'black' wardrobe! Something I have been thinking about since my visit to Yorkshire Businesswoman partners Quilters who hosted an

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Innovative rural women share their success stories

Stories of innovative diversification and inspiring accounts of rural careers have been shared at a sold-out Autumn Gathering of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Women In Farming Network. The milestone 10th autumn get-together of this thriving network of women who live and work in the countryside brought together 130 delegates at Pavilions of Harrogate on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Tuesday 10th October 2023. Held in the spirit of celebration, inspiration and friendshi

New luxury Oriental restaurant announces Leeds opening date

Blue Pavilion, the highly anticipated, premium Oriental restaurant from the owners of Blue Sakura, has announced its official opening date of 30th October. After months of preparation, Blue Pavilion will officially open its doors to the vibrant heart of Leeds, promising an unforgettable dining and entertainment experience. Building on the success of the hugely popular Blue Sakura – an exceptional Japanese dining experience which has become a firm favourite amongst Leeds foodies – the team is