Entrepreneurs Leeds Entrepreneur celebrated at International Women’s Day House of Lords Reception Leila Zadeh, founder of premium lifestyle brand Dordana, was spotlighted at a special International Women’s Day event at the House of Lords on 7 March celebrating her success as a business founder. Leila, whose business launched with a collection of traditionally crafted glycerine soaps, was one of 100 female By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle first direct arena to host Leeds Tattoo Expo 10th Anniversary. We’re excited to announce the TENTH edition of the annual Leeds Tattoo Expo, to be held at First Direct Arena this June! Leeds Tattoo Expo is a gathering of over 200 tattooists and 70 traders, plus exciting entertainment throughout the weekend. The artists will be tattooing with options for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New look Fodder reopens after stunning refurb Fodder has today reopened after undergoing its biggest refurbishment since opening in 2009, now selling even more Yorkshire produce than ever. TV presenter Christine Talbot and Peter Wright from The Yorkshire Vet reopened Fodder – Great Yorkshire Food Hall, together with Fodder General Manager Vanessa Pitt and CEO of Yorkshire Agricultural By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle New romcom to showcase county’s filmmaking talent Nowt But Speechless is an independent feature film which follows Geri, a Yorkshire hairdresser who accidentally becomes an entrepreneur. It’s due to shoot in October and has Grammy award-winning songwriter, producer and recording artist Eliot Kennedy on board to write the score. Kennedy has worked with the Spice Girls, By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs 5 Things i’ve learnt in 5 years of business by member Lucy Guest This January marks five years since I decided to work for myself, and I can honestly say it’s been a whirlwind. There’s been a lot of learning (sometimes the hard way), plenty of challenges, and some amazing wins along the way. With my business thriving and exciting projects By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Super Spaniels return for Springtime Live 2025 The Super Spaniel Shows are back by popular demand at this year’s Springtime Live, hosted by internet sensation and TV star Chloé Fuller. Chloé’s Super Spaniel Shows tell the story of 24 hours in the life of an Assistance Dog and will be performed twice at the family By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Mumford & Sons sell out UK Arena tour and now add Leeds Tickets For Leeds on presale From Wednesday 26th March at 10am. Mumford & Sons are pleased to announce two new arena dates to their forthcoming UK tour, after selling out the entire UK and Ireland run within two hours. The band, who conclude their intimate global club tour in New By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds businesses support women into work jobs fair Leading UK employers and businesses gathered in Leeds to take part in a Women Into Work Jobs Fair, hosted by Smart Works Leeds, the charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women across Yorkshire for job and interview success. The ground-breaking event, held at Leeds Beckett Student Union, saw 26 employers By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Felicity Aylieff: Expressions in Blue 5 April – 14 September 2025 Yorkshire Sculpture Park - The Weston Gallery and Outdoors Expressions in Blue is a solo exhibition of monumental sculptural works in porcelain, painted in tones of rich cobalt blue oxide using expressive brushstrokes full of movement. These hand[1]thrown ceramic vessels and stacked monoliths By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing New Boots Opticians with innovative eye scan technology opens in Trinity Leeds A new stand-alone Boots Opticians store has opened in Trinity Leeds offering optomap® as part of its Ultimate Eye Test, which could help to detect signs of serious health conditions including diabetes and hypertension. The store, which is located on the ground floor of Trinity Leeds, provides an inspiring and By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle One of fastest rising child stars, Tilly Kaye, stars in ITV’s gritty new drama Thirteen-year-old actor Tilly Kaye takes on her most challenging role to date with a starring role in the major new ITV drama, Protection. Tilly, who is from Leeds, stars alongside Siobhan Finneran (Happy Valley), Katherine Kelly (The Long Shadow) and Barry Ward (Bad Sisters) in the gritty crime drama. Protection By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Haircare brand announces 3rd major global retailer for 2025 British haircare brand REHAB. is launching in 150 Sainsbury’s stores across the UK from 19th March. This marks their third major retail partnership this year, following successful launches into Selfridges and Boots. Currently, two bottles of Dose 1.0 Hair Oil Capsules are sold every minute, and since Stacey By The Editor • 1 min read
