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Sep 25, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Le Creuset launches its biggest sale EVER

Le Creuset announces the launch of its biggest sale ever, and its first ever event in the North as its popular Factory to Table event comes to the UK this year. Following on from its popular Warehouse Sale events, which saw thousands descend on its Andover warehouse last year, queueing for hours for the incredible discounts, Le Creuset has expanded its offering, adding even more products and discounts of up to 60%. The event will allow fans to get their hands on premium Le Creuset cookware,

Sep 25, 2025Business

Retiree turns drive-by into a new home

A retired nurse has downsized at David Wilson Homes’ Amblers Chase development in East Ardsley after finding the perfect move for her. Linda Bichard (67) happened to be driving past the Bradford Road development by chance and, after turning the car around to enquire about the homes available, she hasn’t looked back since. Earlier this year, she moved into her two bedroom Primrose style property after a six-month search for her ideal home. When asked about her move to Amblers Chase, Linda sai

Sep 25, 2025Health & Wellbeing

New campaign clamps down on harassment of female runners

People are encouraged to report incidents as the Leeds JogOn campaign sends a message that harassment of women and girls whilst exercising will not be tolerated. A launch event for the campaign was hosted at the Royal Armouries on 24 September, with speakers including the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin and Olympian athlete Alex Bell. Leeds Dock Running Club then led a run through the city centre finishing at City Square. The Leeds JogOn campaign is delivered through the Safer Leeds par

Sep 25, 2025Business

North’s biggest digital careers fair returns to first direct bank arena Leeds

The north’s biggest digital careers fair returns to the first direct bank arena Leeds on Tuesday 30 September. The free-to-attend Leeds Digital Careers Fair, hosted by Leeds City Council, will see over 50 leading digital and technology companies from across the region, including this year’s sponsor, Bank of England, showcasing career opportunities at all levels, providing details of training opportunities, and giving interactive demonstrations and talks. In addition to having access to some

Sep 24, 2025Health & Wellbeing

Skipton Building Society has partnered with Age UK

Age UK was chosen by Skipton Building Society members in 2024 as its charity partner for three years. Each year, Skipton donates 1% of its pre-tax Group profit to charities aligned with its values and purpose. A Place to Call Home is delivered by 11 local Age UKs and aims to provide one-to-one holistic advice to 5,500 older people, helping them live independently in safe, secure and warm homes. It also seeks to identify £11 million in unclaimed benefits. Since launching in October 2024, the

Sep 24, 2025Business

New apprenticeship programme for Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants

Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has launched a new apprenticeship programme, to mark the company’s pledge to continually invest in young talent. 18 year-olds Chloe Gregg and Lauren Lomax - from Halifax and Leeds - have joined the growing practice as accounts apprentices. Their formal external AAT training - delivered by Kaplan and complemented by Northern Accountants’ own internal academy - will see them qualify as accountants in three years. They join a 45-strong team with coverage

Sep 24, 2025Business

PGCert in Sport and Law with Leeds Beckett University

The British Association for Sport and Law (BASL) are proud to announce the relaunch of its well-established and highly respected Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Sport and Law, now delivered through Leeds Beckett University (LBU). This refreshed programme reflects the evolving landscape of sport law and is designed to equip students with the legal knowledge and practical insight needed to thrive in the global sport law industry. With a curriculum shaped by leading academics and practitione

Sep 23, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Whitby takes centre stage at inaugural lit fest

Whitby Lit Fest has announced a series of events to showcase local talent, and the coastal town, at its inaugural festival this November. Poetry and music combine in Sea Here which features three North Yorkshire poets - Wendy Pratt, Charlotte Oliver, and Rowena Sommerville – alongside beautiful singing from the A cappella group, The Marigolds. From the personal to the cosmic, the all-female line up promises to leave audiences entertained, refreshed, and uplifted. Writer Bob Fischer invites a

Sep 23, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Celebrating the legacy of John Lennon

Tyson Kelly is IMAGINE LENNON in his own show, announcing an October 2025 UK Tour this Autumn. Experience an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating the legacy of John Lennon, brought to life by the internationally acclaimed Tyson Kelly as John Lennon - renowned for his striking portrayal of Lennon in Broadway’s “Let It Be” and in the UK & World’s Beatles Tribute “The Bootleg Beatles” for seven years. With over 15 years of dedication to the role, Kelly’s uncanny look and sound-a-like

Sep 17, 2025Entrepreneurs

Exciting opportunities for Artists at Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse is calling on local storytellers to help shape the future of theatre. As the Playhouse embarks on a bold new chapter under artistic director Tom Wright, it has launched two exciting opportunities for local artists: an open script submission window for playwrights with a meaningful connection to West Yorkshire, and a chance for early career directors to observe rehearsals of its festive production, A Christmas Carol. These initiatives are part of the theatre’s commitment to nu

Sep 16, 2025Events

October networking date & venue change

Due to many events in and around the centre of Leeds on Friday 3rd October, we have made the decision to move our usual first Friday meeting to Wednesday 15th October from 3pm at the beautiful Bibis Italian Restaurant. We will be joined by special guest make-up artist Frankie Falkingham, who will be sharing hints and tips with members and guests. Frankie has thousands of followers on social media due to her expert knowlege on all things make-up and beauty and boasts a very successful busines

Sep 9, 2025Business

Associate artistic director role on offer at Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse is working with RTYDS (Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme) to offer a Fair Play associate artistic director Residency. Three theatres – Leeds Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse – were selected as part of a competitive process to host a residency. This exciting 18-month paid role is now open for applications from mid-career directors and theatre makers. There are three paid residences, one at each of the venues, for creatives who identify as worki

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