Entrepreneurs Female leader who was made for this game Meet the passionate and driven Head of Football Development at West Riding Football Association, Jo deTute, whose dedication to advancing the game has made a significant impact on grassroots football across the region for over a decade. Jo’s journey in football development has been marked by her constant commitment By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Water woman award for world-leading expert at Andel A world-leading environmental chemist at Andel has won an award for her work in water sustainability and environmental protection. Devakunjari Vadibeler, won the ‘Water Woman Award for Societal Impact/Knowledge Transfer’ earlier this month having only joined Andel, the UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection, water sustainability and By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs West Yorkshire developer celebrates female directors Whilst the number of female construction workers has increased steadily in recent years, the proportion of women in the construction industry is still significantly lower than men, which is something the Barratt and David Wilson Homes is continuing to change. According to Statista, there were approximately 1.8 million men By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sue Cooke announces retirement as 3M BIC CEO Sue Cooke, CEO of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) and deputy director for Regional Enterprise at the University of Huddersfield, has announced her retirement following a 40-year career in business support, innovation and economic development. Sue joined the 3M BIC as CEO in 2019 and has helped grow By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Cause UK marks 15 years’ delivering positive PR Based in Harrogate, Cause UK is run by two sisters, Clair and Ann Chadwick, and is unique thanks to its creative approach. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has been dedicated to using journalism, storytelling and leveraging their media know-how to amplify the voices of organisations working to make By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Therapy sheep inspires local mum to create children's book A mum, author and therapist from Leeds is celebrating launching her third children’s book, and she hopes it will go best seller, and end up on the book shelves of children across the region, because her greatest wish is to use the income from her book sales to fund By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Sisters go into partnership to acquire fine-dining restaurant Sisters Alice Smith and Lily Brooke Day have fulfilled their lifelong dream of owning a restaurant business, after acquiring the popular Brook’s fine-dining eatery in Brighouse. Brook’s on Bradford Road in the town was opened in 1989 and has built up a strong reputation amongst food lovers as By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Inspirational women honoured as historic plaques unveiled The names of inspirational women who made their mark on Leeds have been officially etched in history. In a landmark project, plaques honouring the names of six trailblazing women from the city’s past were unveiled in the prestigious council chamber of Leeds Civic Hall. Taking their rightful place alongside By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire brand Caroboo lands nationwide listing at Holland & Barrett Caroboo, the UK’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative, has secured a major national listing with Holland & Barrett, bringing its innovative, healthier treat to shelves across the country. Created with carob, a naturally sweet Mediterranean plant, Caroboo delivers the creamy, chocolatey indulgence consumers love, without the caffeine or common allergens By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Textile manufacturing leader appointed Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Managing director of AW Hainsworth, Amanda McLaren, has been recruited to the position of Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire by the Monarch’s Lord-Lieutenant, Ed Anderson CBE. Amanda will support Ed Anderson CBE, the Monarch's personal representative in West Yorkshire, in representing the Crown, developing closer links among By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Winner of BBC’s The Apprentice launches first project with Lord Alan Sugar Rachel Woolford, the 2024 winner of the BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’, has revealed plans to launch her first joint initiative with Lord Sugar, in her home city of Leeds. The project will see Rachel expand her hugely successful fitness space, North Studio, to offer a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio - By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs ‘Amazing’ Barnsley businesswoman listed in top 100 female entrepreneurs 2025 A Barnsley businesswoman who works with mini-inventions, test-tube potions and rainbow explosions, has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 female entrepreneurs. Leonie Briggs, founder and director of interactive science education business Amazelab, has been included in Small Business Britain’s annual list of top female role By The Editor • 3 min read
