Fashion and Lifestyle Shaun the Sheep celebrates children's Christmas jumper day To celebrate the woolliest and most festive day of the year on Thursday 12th December, Aardman has colla-baa-rated with Pawprint Family to create a limited-edition Shaun the Sheep enamel pin badge and sew-on patch for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. The pin and patch feature Shaun the Sheep By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Reminder to plan ahead as major highways work starts in Leeds Road users are being urged to plan ahead this week as significant disruptive work begins around the Armley Gyratory, Stanningley Bypass (A647), and the Outer Ring Road A6120 Horsforth to Rodley route. The work has been planned to coincide with the reduced levels of traffic over the school summer holidays, By The Editor • 5 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle West Indian Carnival returns Leeds is set to celebrate its rich cultural diversity with the return of the Leeds West Indian Carnival on the August Bank Holiday weekend, this year with a slightly updated route. Leeds West Indian Carnival is Europe’s oldest of its kind, having been going since 1967. It is also By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Second paid theatre internship for blind or visually impaired artist For the second year running Leeds Playhouse will partner with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) on their Get Set Progress internship programme, creating new employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired people. The internship offers a nine-month, full-time, paid placement for opportunity By The Editor • 3 min read
Business King's Speech - Housing Following the King's speech today, Northern Housing Consortium chief executive Tracy Harrison said: “The Government’s focus on housing is good news for Northerners. The proposals set out in the King’s Speech to build more homes, including desperately needed social rent homes, are especially welcome. We know By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Mayor Brabin tells builders to brace for housebuilding boom Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire, by working in lock-step with local housing providers and the new government in Westminster. The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040, the first of its kind for the region, has been unveiled on a visit to By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Positive start for 165th Great Yorkshire Show Bees, fashion, gardens and a triumphant return for the popular People’s Choice classes were among the highlights when the sell-out Great Yorkshire Show opened to visitors. The first competitive trophy of the Show, the Doncaster Cup for the best exhibit in the Garden Show went to Terry Marran of By The Editor • 3 min read
Events August networking at First Direct Arena Join us for our August networking event in the VIP Black and White lounge at First Direct Arena on Friday 2nd August. The event starts at 3pm until 5pm with a welcome drink before we are joined by two guest speakers. Yorkshire Businesswoman networking events are always popular and we By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The value of networking for your business One in four professionals don’t bother to network, despite nearly 80% deeming it crucial for career success. The idea of initiating conversations with strangers and navigating small talk can feel daunting and exhausting. However, a study has found that people who actively work on their networks are up to By The Editor • 3 min read
Rachel Hill Health & Wellbeing Five ways to make your business more welcoming for visitors with disabilities As we make holiday plans, model village/tearoom owner and disability campaigner Rachel Hill shares five small tweaks that make a huge difference to people with disabilities and their families/carers. * Ensure your staff team feel confident and comfortable, so they in turn can make visitors feel comfortable: A warm By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Experience flavour and culture at Mexi Bean Express Mexi Bean Express, renowned for its authentic Mexican cuisine, has made its mark across Yorkshire, UK, with multiple stores spread across Huddersfield, Halifax, Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge, and Leeds. Each location embodies the spirit of Mexico, offering locals and visitors alike a chance to experience the flavours of delicious Mexican dishes. By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Law firm advises hair and beauty brand on Frankie Bridge ambassador partnership Law firm Gordons has advised hair and beauty brand Cloud Nine on its latest brand ambassador partnership with presenter, broadcaster and pop-culture favourite, Frankie Bridge. The partnership introduces the ‘Frankie’s Nine’ campaign, which focuses on helping people to feel their best by telling the story of nine inspirational people By The Editor • 1 min read
