Travel and Environment Woman edges closer to goal of growing 5,000 trees by her 85th birthday Landscape supplier Green-tech is proud to share an inspiring update on Janet Willoner’s progress. Back in 2019, motivated by her grandchildren’s passion for combating climate change, Janet from Boroughbridge embarked on an ambitious mission to grow 5,000 trees from seed by the time she turns 85 - By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Innovative first aid business set for growth Award-winning Yorkshire based Mini First Aid is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The company was founded nine years ago by Yorkshire Businesswoman of the Year award winner, Kate Ball who has successfully grown the business which now operates more than 70 franchises covering most of the UK. Mini First By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Opening date revealed for neighbourhood workspace With the redevelopment of the Bonding Warehouse well underway, Patch has announced that the coworking and community hub will officially open on Monday 6th January 2025. Following the unveiling of the plans in October, the neighbourhood workspace is attracting widespread attention among tech and creative businesses keen to establish a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New advocate for Han Law Award-winning Han Law Co has expanded its team with the addition of Samantha Quinn, a dual-qualified Solicitor Advocate with a reputable standing for complex employment and discrimination matters. Samantha has over 14 years experience as a practicing lawyer including opening her own employment law firm, and a barrister’s chambers. By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Luxury family hospitality business announces charity partnership Yorkshire Family Business finalist, The Highfield House, champions the hard work of baby unit that supported owners with the premature birth of their son with a £1.00 donation for every meal eaten at their luxury 1864 restaurant. Owners and international design duo Andy and Lindsey Lampard, who personally renovated By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds Playhouse reveals full Spring/Summer 2025 season Leeds Playhouse has unveiled a full medley of productions as part of its Spring/Summer 2025 season - the final season under award-winning Artistic Director and Joint CEO James Brining, as he prepares to step down in April 2025 after thirteen years. The Playhouse begins 2025 with eight unmissable produced By The Editor • 10 min read
Business Pioneering mentorship scheme connects young volunteers with opportunity A trailblazing new mentoring programme, which brings together local young volunteers and leading role models in the tech and digital sectors, has recently reached its grand finale. Delivered by social value specialist Ahead Partnership, the first-of-its-kind programme has aimed to give back to young volunteers aged 16-19 at Harehills-based youth By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Bradford garden centre relaunches its butchery offering A Bradford garden centre has relaunched its butchery offering following feedback from customers. Hearty's Food Hall at Tong Garden Centre has introduced a new butchery department in partnership with Yorkshire-based Bennett's Butchers. Bennett's founder, Phil Bennett, has been in the butchery trade since he By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Senior appointment for Yorkshire office group Office group WorkWell has appointed a new centre manager for its Copthall Bridge office redevelopment in Harrogate town centre. Experienced manager Jo Little will head up operations at the fully refurbished three-floor building at Station Bridge. Jo joins WorkWell from Harefield Hall in Pateley Bridge, where she was the operations By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle ‘The Last Gift’ hits one million on TikTok as total views soar In less than a week, Sam Teale Productions’ 2024 emotional Christmas advert ‘The Last Gift,’ has taken the nation by storm. TikTok views alone have exceeded 1 million, and total viewing figures across all platforms continue to soar. The tear-jerking story of a widowed mother navigating her first Christmas without By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle PAW Patrol ®Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” is coming to Leeds The Pack is Back and on a Roll to the First Direct Arena on Saturday 9th August 2025 Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure.” This action-packed, music-filled production is based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Two beautiful Christmas trees light up St Michael’s and St Monica’s Two beautiful Christmas trees have lit up St Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate and St Monica’s Hospital in Easingwold in memory of two much-loved women. The trees, donated by Alice Wombwell and Lizzie Standeven of Newburgh Christmas Trees of Coxwold, were in memory of Alice’s mother, Penny Denny By The Editor • 2 min read
