Health & Wellbeing A bold new chapter for Leeds mental health services A first-of-its-kind mental health programme is to launch across Leeds from August, with people aged 18 or over being offered the opportunity to self-refer. HEROES, which stands for Healing, Education and Recovery Of Emotional Strength, is a trauma-informed and lived experience–led mental health programme. It offers a fully holistic By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Award-winning director joins team behind Yorkshire's newest romcom South Wales writer and director Kathryn Carmichael has joined the team behind a new British comedy, which tells the story of an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite brutal menopause symptoms. She will also co-produce alongside the film’s writer, Jan Birley. Nowt But Speechless is an independent feature film which By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire homebuilder calls for safe play during summer Now the summer holidays are here, Barratt and David Wilson Homes is encouraging families to utilise local parks, playgrounds, and leisure centres for fun and engaging activities that ensure children’s safety. In the ‘Children’s People and Nature Survey’ run by Natural England, it was identified that 91% of By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle BBC Contains Strong Language Festival 2025 comes to Bradford for the first time Edith Bowman, The Archers Podcast, poet Ian McMillan and The Divine Comedy to visit the UK City of Culture. Many of BBC Radio 4’s best known programmes and presenters are coming to Bradford for the UK's biggest festival of poetry, performance and spoken word. The ninth annual By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Planning granted for development in Altofts Wakefield-based housebuilder Avant Homes West Yorkshire has acquired a six-acre site in Altofts and been granted planning permission for an 83-home, £20.4m residential development. Called Altofts Acres and located off Wharfedale Drive near Normanton, the development will comprise a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. It will By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Huddersfield businesswoman becomes first ambassador for CIC breaking cycle of violence Huddersfield businesswoman Katie Mallinson has been appointed as the inaugural ambassador for a new initiative launched by community interest company, Blossom Training and Development. The Yorkshire-based CIC exists to empower, protect and inspire communities - especially young people - via self defence training and education around safety. Now the search By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Seven Leeds parks awarded some of the best in the country Some of Leeds’ most popular parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality. Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate are all managed by Leeds City Council and have yet By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Trio of new recruits to drive up occupancy at Department as workspace expands Popular hybrid workspace, Department, has introduced a trio of new recruits to help cement its position as the number one flexible working location in Leeds. Following last month’s launch of a new 3,860 sq ft floor at the four-storey waterside location, Clare Moorhouse (pictgured) has joined Department as By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Ibiza Live - Ellie Sax & Friends Bringing the electrifying energy and unforgettable party vibes of Ibiza to Holmfirth once again, Ellie Sax & Friends return to the Picturedrome for an unmissable night of music, big lights, lasers, and Ibiza magic on Friday 12th September. After FOUR back-to-back sellout shows at the Picturedrome, Ellie Sax is back— By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Hair and scalp expert launches new enterprise in Leeds A start up business which specialises in diagnosing and treating hair and scalp conditions has launched in Leeds with support from Unity Enterprise, the not-for-profit subsidiary of BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise. Agnes Maarufu, founder of the Leeds Private Trichology Clinic, showcased her expertise by leading an introductory By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Housebuilder launches brand new development in Halifax Barratt Homes has officially opened the doors to its new development The Skylarks in Halifax. Located on Brighouse Road, the 150 home community will deliver a range of three and four bedroom properties which will be ideal for a variety of house hunters, including first-time buyers looking to make the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Seven historic properties to be auctioned with combined guide price of £500,000 A collection of three small stone cottages neighbouring the former parsonage in Haworth that was home to the Brontё family is to be auctioned this month. The cottages, one of which has been divided to create an additional studio apartment, will go under the hammer with a guide price of By The Editor • 2 min read
