Business Lord Blunkett sets out phased plan to fix Yorkshire's broken rail network A phased plan to fix Yorkshire’s broken railways, published by Lord Blunkett today, could deliver a multi-billion pound boost to the government’s growth mission. The peer’s review of rail connectivity has identified how constrained and creaking Victorian-era infrastructure is holding the region back, with train services regularly By The Editor • 6 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle ‘Pay what you feel’ to watch gripping play on domestic abuse Award-winning theatre education company Soundproof Box is inviting guests to ‘pay what they feel’ for a series of forthcoming performances at Yorkshire venues. Soundproof Box recently won Small Social Enterprise of the Year at the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber Awards, which celebrate businesses that create positive change in communities. By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Nexus leads the way in supporting entrepreneurs’ mental health Nexus, a five-year-old innovation hub which has helped entrepreneurs gain access to research and facilities across the university since 2019, has extended its support to the community with mental health support. Teaming up with local Community Interest Company, HelloHope, 14 employees of Nexus are now trained in Mental Health First By The Editor • 2 min read
Events Join us for June networking We are delighted to announce that our June networking event will be held on Friday 6th June, returning once again to Banyan Bar & Kitchen in Leeds City Square from 3pm. Our guest host is Zoe Hands from the Leeds Marriot Hotel. We welcome two guest speakers, Hannah Boyle from By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Yorkshire Sculpture Park unveils creative adventures for families this half term Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) invites families and art lovers to dive into a week of creativity, play, and discovery this May half term. With a packed programme designed for all ages, YSP is the ultimate destination for families seeking fresh air, fun, and inspiration in the heart of Yorkshire’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds’ latest rooftop bar announces new job openings After officially being open for less than two months, Leeds’ popular bar and restaurant, Azotea, has announced a wave of new job opportunities in response to overwhelming demand. Situated in the heart of Leeds city centre, on the 12th floor of the new Hyatt hotel, the vibrant, Latin-American-inspired venue has By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Couple's historic wedding day is picture perfect When happy couple Charlotte and Matthew Harrison tied the knot in Temple Newsam House’s stunning Picture Gallery, it was a love story more than a century in the making. The historic ceremony saw the newlyweds become the first people to be married in the gallery’s beautiful surroundings in By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs York Handmade joins forces with inspirational ceramics artist The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has joined forces with one of the most talented and respected ceramics artists in the UK. Dr Maria Gasparian, who is also a qualified architect, is looking forward to working with the Alne-based brick manufacturer on future potential projects. Mark Laksevics, senior sales manager By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Hotpod Yoga partners with Calm raising funds during mental health awareness week Hotpod yoga studio to host one-off charity classes for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) as part of nationwide donation drive during annual awareness week. Hot yoga is proven to be a powerful antidote to symptoms of stress and depression with 44% of adults who regularly participate registering a dramatic improvement By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Countdown on to the Great Yorkshire Show 2025 State-of-the-art tractors, an Aberdeen Angus bull and some famous faces joined forces to launch the countdown to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. This year will see the Show host five national breed shows, with Aberdeen Angus, Longhorn and Charolais cattle and Zwartbles and Kerry Hills in the sheep section. By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Fashion retailer Vanilla to open at White Rose Women’s fashion brand Vanilla has been announced as the latest addition to White Rose Shopping Centre, with its new store set to open this May. Offering both its Pink Vanilla and Blue Vanilla collections with a wide range of options for shoppers of all ages, including clothing, footwear, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Victoria Leeds announces return of fashion week Yorkshire’s premier retail and dining destination, Victoria Leeds, has announced its hugely popular Fashion Week is returning this June. Following the phenomenal success of its debut last year, this year’s Victoria Leeds Fashion Week (VLFW) is set to be bigger and bolder, offering a dazzling celebration of fashion By The Editor • 3 min read
