Business Harlow Consulting invests in team Harlow Consulting, a leading research agency based in Harrogate, has promoted two key team members as part of its continued investment in its talent base. Ellie Moore (pictured below) has moved to the role of research manager after three years at the agency, and Kirsty Ainslie (pictured above) has been By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Leeds College of Building apprentice wins national education award A Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentice has scooped one of the country’s top education prizes at this year’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards. Elyssa Marshall, a Level 2 property maintenance operative apprentice at Yorkshire Housing Association, won the ‘Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award’, beating finalists By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Federal confirms Leeds launch with free coffee up for grabs The highly anticipated Leeds launch of the UK’s most popular brunch spot Federal has been confirmed for Monday 15th December. To celebrate its arrival in the city, it will be giving away 1,000 free coffees from 8am on 20th and 21st December. Guests joining the queue can also By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Nile Rodgers & Chic to bring the ultimate dance party to the Yorkshire coast Musical icon Nile Rodgers, along with his band CHIC, will bring the ultimate summer party to the Yorkshire coast next year. Announcing their third appearance at the UK’s largest open-air theatre, the legendary hitmakers will bring the Good Times to the iconic seaside venue when they headline TK Maxx By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Emmerdale’s iconic Esholt post office is sold The picturesque post office in the village of Esholt near Bradford, known to millions of viewers as the post office in long-running ITV soap Emmerdale, has been sold to a local buyer. The business, which was marketed by specialist commercial property agent Ernest Wilson, part of Eddisons, was listed for By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Blackhouse Leeds announces new evolved gastrobar Leeds favourite, Blackhouse has announced it is set to unveil an evolution of its popular city centre restaurant in 2026 to mark its official ‘coming of age’. The new direction builds on nearly 18 years of delivering high-quality, accessible dining and will introduce a refreshed food, drink and social offering By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Miss Saigon at Leeds Grand Theatre Yorkshire Businesswoman director Debbie Dobson was lucky enough to get tickets for the opening night of Miss Saigon at Leeds Grand Theatre this week, this is what she had to say about the performance: If you need an excuse for a night out, Miss Saigon at Leeds Grand Theatre is By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford city centre gift card smashes £200,000 in sales Bradford BID is celebrating a major milestone as its Bradford City Centre Gift Card has officially surpassed £200,000 in sales, marking a huge success for the local economy and the hundreds of city centre businesses it supports. Launched by Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) at the end of 2021 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Lazenby’s celebrates double finalist success Lazenby’s Financial Services Ltd, the Leeds-based independent financial adviser firm, is proud to have been named a finalist in two major categories at the highly respected Professional Adviser Awards 2025. The company is shortlisted for both Paraplanner of the Year, recognising the outstanding work of Rajvinder Bharj, and North By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Major new care home takes shape in Adel, creating 80 jobs in Leeds Construction of a major new care home in Adel is moving into its final stages, with St Mary’s Care Homes confirming that Adel Square Care Home is on track to start welcoming new residents in early 2026. The 86-bed home will provide residential, dementia and respite care for families By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle International superstar Michael Bublé heads to Yorkshire Coast One of the top touring artists of all time and known for his world-class showmanship and spectacular concert production, Michael will headline TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Monday July 6 as one of only three mainland UK performances in 2026. Tickets on sale via scarboroughopenairtheatre.com. Michael By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Talks is back. Bigger, braver and more unmissable than ever Christine Talbot & Matt Jameson return with a blockbuster podcast line-up Yorkshire Talks, the hit podcast hosted by award-winning TV presenter Christine Talbot and Married at First Sight UK star Matt Jameson, is back this week and this new series is its most emotional, funniest and star-studded yet. The season By The Editor • 2 min read
