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Vegan festival returns to Sheffield with a new venue

Vegan Events UK, organiser of vegan festivals around Britain, is pleased to announce that the Sheffield Vegan Festival is returning – with a new venue for 2025. The festival, on Sunday 12th October, will be at a convenient central location, close to Sheffield railway station. There will be over 60 fantastic stalls, world food caterers, exciting demos, and inspirational talks running throughout the day from 10.30am to 4.30pm at City Campus – The Sheffield College. The festival will provide a one

Suicide prevention advocates unite

Suicide prevention organisation HelloHope is bringing together some of the UK’s leading mental health advocates for a powerful and uplifting event, ‘A Celebration of Hope’, taking place on Thursday 18th July at Nexus, University of Leeds. The event will spotlight stories of survival, resilience, and action, featuring talks from lived experience suicide survivors and interveners. Among the headline speakers are Jonny Benjamin MBE, award-winning mental health campaigner and a suicide survivor

Workshop: Make your business impossible to overlook

Our official photographer Perrin Read has teamed up with Sophie Seddon and Janet Bebb to bring you a one-of-a-kind workshop designed to help business owners create a cohesive brand message that means business. Nail what you want to say and how to say it with Sophie - Sophie Seddon PR Brand images that build confidence and connection with Perrin - Roth Read Photography. Show up online with purpose, consistency and ease with Janet - Social Progress This is so much more than a training day.

Family music festival FocusFest4 comes to Brighouse

Saturday 5 July Jeremys at the Boathouse, Brighouse, HD6 1PP A family music festival raising funds for Focus4Hope Tickets £12 (advance) £15 (on the gate) Under 12’s Free A full day of live music across 2 stages: Main Stage: 21.00-22.00 - Hullabaloo 19.20-20.00 - Bellaruse 17.40-18.20 - Roger Davies & His band 16.00-16.40 - Lady Gaskell Band 14.20-15.00 - The Leodensians 12.40-13.20 - Vinyl Friday Acoustic Stage: 22.30-23.30 - Jimbo Lynch 21.10-20.50 - The Cadavers 18.30-19.10

Leading family law solicitors appoints new partner

Austin Kemp Solicitors, a Legal 500 Leading Firm, has promoted Jennifer Hollyer to a salaried partner - taking the total number of partners to seven by the end of 2025. This latest promotion represents a strategic milestone in the firm’s continued commitment to building a best-in-class family law practice with internal progression and deep sector expertise at its core. Since joining Austin Kemp in 2020, Jennifer has risen through the ranks of the firm, earning successive promotions based on

Popular physiotherapist opens luxury pilates studio in Sunny Bank Mills

Local physiotherapist and pilates instructor, Louise Samuels, who has become well-known in the area in recent years for her expertise and friendly, inclusive pilates classes, has just launched Duo Pilates. A brand new, physio-led reformer and mat pilates studio in the bustling heart of Farsley at Sunny Bank Mills. Classes are available at the spacious studio, which is located above popular cafe, The Mill Kitchen, from beginner to advanced levels, all of which are carefully designed by Louise,

Bradford Garden Centre to host first masterclass with leading rose grower

In celebration of National Rose Month, an expert from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Wednesday, 2nd July to share advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and caring for roses. "Whether you're new to rose growing or a rose aficionado, this masterclass is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and pick up hints, tips and advice that will help your roses to thrive," said Yorkshire Garden Centres' commercial plan

Leeds’ hotly anticipated Mediterranean bar and restaurant

Opening on the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate, new bar, The Banksia bar and restaurant will blend old-world Mediterranean flavours with a modern, vibrant dining experience. Offering a small plate concept, ideal for sharing or simply sampling a varied selection of dishes, The Banksia will provide the perfect setting for a group celebration, business lunch or date night. Making up the menu will be Mediterranean inspired staples, some showstopping favourites, and the ‘Fire’ section to g

The life of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL to be honoured

The extraordinary life and legacy of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL, one of South Yorkshire’s most admired figures in business, heritage and public service, is to be celebrated with a public memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral. The event, on Thursday, July 3rd at 3pm, will be followed by a reception at the city’s Cutlers’ Hall. Dame Julie’s family, organiser of the memorial, hopes hundreds of people whose lives she touched will attend to pay their respects - from friends, former colleagues and

Hull care workers brave bungee jump to raise over £1,000 for SHINE Fund

Two care workers from Hull-based HICA Homecare have raised more than £1,000 for the organisation’s SHINE Fund by completing a sponsored tandem bungee jump at Salford Quays. Carole Leach, care supervisor, and Sharon Foster, care coordinator, took the plunge despite Sharon having a fear of heights. The SHINE Fund helps to create life-enhancing experiences for people supported by the HICA Group, a not-for-profit organisation which operates care homes and community-based care services across the

Charity tea party supporting Family Burns Club

Boutique reformer pilates studio PILAT3S to launch in Leeds city centre

PILAT3S, a dynamic Reformer Pilates studio focusing on energising full-body workouts and expert-led instruction, is opening its first location in Leeds. Launching on Saturday 21st June, the new location offers a personalised and accessible training environment designed to elevate the Pilates experience for all fitness levels. Located just a two minute walk from Leeds Train Station, PILAT3S will bring a refined approach on Reformer Pilates to the city. Each class is carefully designed to elevat