Business Father and daughter team tackle green agenda A father and daughter team are transforming their Barnsley-based clothing business into an eco-friendly outfit for future generations. Carl Firth, co-director of school uniform and workwear specialists Vortex Ltd, has appointed University of Leeds graduate Anna to a newly-created post of corporate sustainability manager. In this post, she takes the By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Propel named as shirt sponsor for Huddersfield Town Women’s U14 team Software development company Propel has been named as a shirt sponsor for the Huddersfield Town Women’s Under 14 team. The sponsorship, which supports with covering the costs for kit, equipment and training facilities for the club, comes as the team came runners up in both league and cup. As By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment Major step in drive for greener public sector buildings in the region The North East and Yorkshire (NEY) Net Zero Hub has taken a major stride forward in its ambition to make public sector buildings in the region net zero. The Hub has appointed international professional services company Turner & Townsend to drive its decarbonisation of public sector buildings programme, including schools, By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment First look at plans for city's new waterside pocket park Work has begun on an eye-catching new pocket park celebrating the beauty and heritage of the city’s twin waterways. The new Whitehall Riverside Pocket Park will sit between the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and is set to include sustainable public seating areas, wildflowers and grassland. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Firecracker ball raises over £200k for Barnardo's in Yorkshire One of the biggest and prestigious charitable events in the region’s calendar returned to Rudding Park Hotel, in Harrogate, on Saturday, 15th October 2022, following a two-year pandemic hiatus, and once again Yorkshire dug deep – with early indications showing £210K was raised for Barnardo’s. The Firecracker Ball, which By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The countdown to Bradford’s festive launch is on The Broadway will be hosting Bradford’s official Christmas lights switch on with the return of the spectacular Festive Launch on Saturday 12 November. Also making a return is the Centre’s ‘Broadway Presents’ - a talent show to find the district’s next big star. Budding stars can submit By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Poppy's Potting Shed to pop up in Harvey Nichols, Leeds Leeds based houseplant business Poppy's Potting Shed will be hosting a pop up shop at the prestigious Harvey Nichols store in Leeds. Running daily from November 7th until Christmas Eve, the pop up will feature a range of carefully curated houseplants and gifts, offering a personalised shopping experience By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Menopause month is here and Holland & Barrett share some tips Holland & Barrett customer research revealed 69% of people experiencing peri/menopause currently would rather manage their symptoms without HRT, preferring natural or lifestyle management instead. That said, with so many different options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. As the UK’s leading By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Abstract artist celebrates 5 years in business with Peter Jones Yorkshire artist Toni Thornton, who is best known for her abstract art, signature colour palettes and unique work with texture, partnered with legendry Dragons Den Peter Jones CBE to auction artwork and raise funds for The Peter Jones Foundation at his yearly shooting day event. Throughout the fundraising day, which By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Letting agent named Learner of the Year at property industry awards A letting agent at Brown & Co, an agency in North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, has been named Learner of the Year at this year’s annual awards of Propertymark Qualifications, the UK’s leading awarding body that provides professional qualifications for the leading property sector brands. Rosie Croft, 29, was By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Sunny Bank Mills hosts exhibition about giving birth in lockdown The acclaimed Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery at Farsley in West Yorkshire is hosting an inspiring exhibition exploring the frontiers of parenthood during lockdown. Lullabies In Lockdown, which runs until the end of the month, is a group exhibition showcasing the work of several local, national and international artists who By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Ivy celebrates Halloween with spooky cocktails and a devilishly delicious dessert This Halloween, there will be no tricks, just treats at The Ivy Victoria Quarter in Leeds, with a spooktacular, limited-edition dessert and cocktail in partnership with Monkey 47 Gin, available from Friday, 28 October to Monday, 31 October. Created by the restaurant’s talented bar team, two mouth-watering cocktails will By The Editor • 1 min read
