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Are you ready to dive into Mamma Mia?
01Fashion and Lifestyle

Are you ready to dive into Mamma Mia?

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 16 – Sat 27 June 2026 as it celebrates its 25th anniversary – and the ‘Flipper Boys’ are already making waves! From West End to global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with a sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads unfolding on a Greek island idyll. The 25th anniversary tour cast is led by Jenn Griff

The Editor17 Jun 2026
Rise Up Networking launches summer social at Habbibi, Victoria Gate
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Rise Up Networking launches summer social at Habbibi, Victoria Gate

Rise Up Networking is inviting Yorkshire’s business community to swap the usual networking format for an evening of celebration, connection and fun at its first Summer Social. Taking place on Wednesday 1st July at Habbibi in Victoria Gate, Leeds, the event is open to both men and women and will bring together business owners, professionals, clients, colleagues and friends for an evening that combines networking with a genuine party atmosphere. Guests can expect delicious food, a live DJ, fun

The Editor16 Jun 2026
New partnership rounds up ‘shop local’ gifts for the end of term
03Business

New partnership rounds up ‘shop local’ gifts for the end of term

People can now group collect, fee-free, for the Bradford City Centre Gift Card. Business leaders say they hope the move will divert teacher gift spending into the local economy. A new partnership between Bradford BID, Miconex, and GiftRound will simplify group collecting for the Bradford City Centre Gift Card in time for the end of the school year. From now, people will be able to set up a group collection for the Bradford City Centre Gift Card www.bradfordgiftcard.com and redeem as a digita

The Editor15 Jun 2026
Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington
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Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington

The leading housebuilder is encouraging property seekers in East Yorkshire, or those looking to move to the coast, to consider its collection of three bedroom Ellerton and Howden homes. The homes offer a fantastic opportunity for families or young professionals looking to step onto the property ladder. Designed for modern living, the homes have spacious, open-plan layouts, prioritising natural light with large windows and French doors leading to the garden. The homes also feature two double be

The Editor11 Jun 2026
First look inside Domo Leeds as Sardinian restaurant opens its doors
05Fashion and Lifestyle

First look inside Domo Leeds as Sardinian restaurant opens its doors

Award-winning Sardinian restaurant Domo has officially opened its first Leeds venue, welcoming its first customers to the landmark Tower Works development on the city’s South Bank. The highly anticipated restaurant opened on Friday, June 5, bringing its signature blend of authentic Sardinian cuisine, aperitivo culture and warm hospitality to Leeds for the first time. Guests can now experience Domo’s vibrant canal-side setting, complete with a striking central bar, open kitchen and interiors

The Editor11 Jun 2026
Ward Hadaway appoints tax partner as corporate team expands
06Business

Ward Hadaway appoints tax partner as corporate team expands

Leeds law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Nicola Williams as Partner advising on corporate tax and share incentives, bolstering the firm’s specialist tax expertise. She will work closely with clients across the firms national network of offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Teesside. Recognised by The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner, Nicola advises on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, reorganisations and real estate transactions

The Editor10 Jun 2026

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Rise Up Networking launches summer social at Habbibi, Victoria Gate
01Jun 16, 2026

Rise Up Networking launches summer social at Habbibi, Victoria Gate

Rise Up Networking is inviting Yorkshire’s business community to swap the usual networking format for an evening of celebration, connection and fun at its first Summer Social. Taking place on Wednesday 1st July at Habbibi in Victoria Gate, Leeds, the event is open to both men and women and will bring together business owners, professionals, clients, colleagues and friends for an evening that combines networking with a genuine party atmosphere. Guests can expect delicious food, a live DJ, fun

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Join us for Summer networking & BBQ at Dakota Leeds
02Jun 15, 2026

Join us for Summer networking & BBQ at Dakota Leeds

Join us on 23rd July for our annual Summer BBQ on the fabulous terrace at Dakota Hotel Leeds. The event starts at 3pm with a welcome drink, followed by a BBQ and networking, concluding around 6pm. The event is open to both members and non-members, Yorkshire Businesswoman and Yorkshire Businessman as well as guests. The cost is just £30 for members, £35 for non-members. Places will be limited. To reserve your place, guests can click on the link to the right, members sign in for the discount

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Learn how to use photos to gain media coverage
03Jun 11, 2026

Learn how to use photos to gain media coverage

Yorkshire business owners invited to new Picture Perfect PR webinar to learn how to use photos to gain media coverage Yorkshire PR experts Linda Harrison and Jo Leatham have joined forces with national journalist Alex Lloyd and press photographer David Harrison to deliver a practical online masterclass explaining the power of photography for PR. Picture Perfect PR is a new online event for business owners taking place live on Wednesday, 1 July at 11am. Business owners, freelancers and brand

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Are you ready to dive into Mamma Mia?
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Are you ready to dive into Mamma Mia?

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 16 – Sat 27 June 2026 as it celebrates its 25th anniversary – and the ‘Flipper Boys’ are already making waves! From West End to global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with a sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads unfolding on a Greek island idyll. The 25th anniversary tour cast is led by Jenn Griff

Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington
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Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington

The leading housebuilder is encouraging property seekers in East Yorkshire, or those looking to move to the coast, to consider its collection of three bedroom Ellerton and Howden homes. The homes offer a fantastic opportunity for families or young professionals looking to step onto the property ladder. Designed for modern living, the homes have spacious, open-plan layouts, prioritising natural light with large windows and French doors leading to the garden. The homes also feature two double be

First look inside Domo Leeds as Sardinian restaurant opens its doors
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First look inside Domo Leeds as Sardinian restaurant opens its doors

Award-winning Sardinian restaurant Domo has officially opened its first Leeds venue, welcoming its first customers to the landmark Tower Works development on the city’s South Bank. The highly anticipated restaurant opened on Friday, June 5, bringing its signature blend of authentic Sardinian cuisine, aperitivo culture and warm hospitality to Leeds for the first time. Guests can now experience Domo’s vibrant canal-side setting, complete with a striking central bar, open kitchen and interiors

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Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026
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Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026

Over 30 wellbeing events have been confirmed for a week-long festival to improve the wellbeing of people across the city of Leeds. The final programme has been confirmed for Monday 1st June to Saturday 7th June, and attendees can expect workshops on mental health, neurodiversity, stress and burnout, as well as activities including laughter and deep house yoga, meditation, sound baths, and forest bathing. Leeds Wellbeing Week 2026 is run by HelloHope and supported by headline sponsor EGYM Hus

Walking back to happiness on the Mulgrave Estate
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Walking back to happiness on the Mulgrave Estate

The award-winning Mulgrave Estate has launched the Mulgrave Walks, a collection of three brand-new routes through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in North Yorkshire. The three interlinked walks, The Mulgrave Way, Foss Mill Crossing and Guard House Way, are the brainchild of Lord Normanby, (the author Constantine Phipps), who owns the Mulgrave Estate. Together, these waymarked walks take in a rich mix of woodland, farmland, heritage features, as well as far-reaching views acr

Great Yorkshire Show throws open its celebration of cheese
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Great Yorkshire Show throws open its celebration of cheese

A celebration of Yorkshire’s love of cheese is being extended to food businesses across the county and beyond during the countdown to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Entries for the Cheese and Dairy Show at the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show are now open, featuring three digital classes for the very first time in the Show’s history, specifically to find the Champion Cheese Board, Grazing Platter and Cheese Celebration Cake. By taking these classes digital, the Show’s organisers are setting out

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Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and lowers inflation forecast amid Middle East ‘uncertainty’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK jobs report and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision Tesco’s UK sales growth has more than halved as it said the conflict in the Middle East had created “ongoing uncertainty for many households”, knocking its shares in early trading. The UK’s biggest retailer said comparable sales rose 1.8% to £13.4bn in the three months to the end of May, below both the 4.2% reported in the previous quarter and the 2.3% growth City analysts had expected. Continue reading...

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Not so empty nesters: record-high number of US adults under 35 live at home, new data says

Data shows that the increase in at-home living stems from high housing costs rather than labor market conditions A record number of the US’s young adults were living with their parents last year, according to new data from Realtor.com, as high housing costs pushed the milestone of independent living out of reach. A third of young adults between the ages of 25 and 35 – 25.2 million people – were living with their parents in 2025. Of those, 70% had jobs, and many held college degrees, highlighting that the increase in at-home living stems from high housing costs rather than labor market conditions. Continue reading...

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BBC Business

'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped

Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

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Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

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