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June 9, 2025|Entrepreneurs

Teenager honoured by Lord Mayor for outstanding contributions to city

A bright young star from Leeds is making headlines after being recognised by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, for her remarkable contributions to civic life, education, and youth development across the city and West Yorkshire. Miran Eamon Almass, a dedicated student From Cockburn School South Leeds and an exemplary member of the RAF Air Cadets, was recently awarded a prestigious Certificate of Appreciation by the Lord Mayor during a special ceremony at Leeds Civic H

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June 9, 2025|Fashion and Lifestyle

Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley: Fashion Play

This summer, collaborators Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley will present their largest exhibition to date, featuring brand-new fashion-inspired artworks at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP). Playful sculptures and large-scale mobiles will feature bold patterns and eye-catching colour combinations. These fashionable characters are joyfully dressed in extravagant headdresses, bulbous skirts, and oversized sleeves. Guaranteed to be a hit with visitors of all ages, Fashion Play includes the debut displ

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June 9, 2025|EditorsBlog

Is it me or is booking a train confusing?

Now that I have moved house, I will be a regular user of trains to get me back to Leeds for the many events we hold for Yorkshire Businesswoman and TopicUK. But, I have yet to get my head around the whole booking system! I wanted to reserve a train to get me from Cheshire to Leeds, simple, well you would think so! I have to change trains in Manchester but I don't think Trainline / Transpennine could make it more complicated if they tried! I have studied the many e-tickets they have sent me v

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June 6, 2025|Health & Wellbeing

More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes for women's race

Cyclists in the North East and Yorkshire will get around safely and easily as the Government invests an extra £32m to tackle potholes and build new cycle lanes in the region. On 6 June the Minister for the Future of Roads will be in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, to speak to local schools, cycling clubs and female cycling champions during Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women - the UK's biggest women's road cycling race. The Minister will show how the Government is taking action

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June 5, 2025|Fashion and Lifestyle

Swine Bistro launches first-ever Sunday roast menu

The Swine Bistro, a beloved independent Leeds restaurant run by husband-and-wife duo Jo and Stu Myers, is proud to unveil its first-ever Sunday lunch service, featuring a showstopping British beef roast with all the trimmings. The Sunday lunch service launches on Sunday 1st June, running from 12pm to 4pm, with prices starting from £25. The new menu is led by head chef Kirsty Cheetham (pictured), twice winner of the Observer Food Monthly's Best Sunday Lunch award during her time at The Queen

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June 5, 2025|Business

Gilbanks supports growth with new board appointment

Premium serviced office provider Gilbanks has promoted Maria Hall to operations director, a move that sees her take a seat on the company’s board. The appointment marks a significant step in Hall’s career and reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing talent from within. Maria began her property career with Gilbanks as front-of-house staff at One Park Row in Leeds and has played a key role in shaping the company’s customer service culture. In her new role, she will oversee operations acros

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June 4, 2025|Business

Leeds' original Japanese restaurant announces comeback

One of Leeds’ best-loved independent restaurants Fuji Hiro is set to reopen at The Merrion Centre this summer following its closure at the beginning of the year. The city’s original Japanese restaurant is reopening under new management with a fresh look, a refined menu and a renewed focus on what made it special in the first place. Regarded as a Leeds institution, Fuji Hiro originally opened in 1997 and amassed a cult following for nearly three decades thanks to its no-nonsense approach to a

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June 4, 2025|Entrepreneurs

The Brand Power Manifesto: shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2025

Buttercrumble is delighted to announce that their book, The Brand Power Manifesto, has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2025, an event that celebrates excellence in business publishing and recognises authors who are making an impact with their insight, innovation, and influence. The 2025 shortlist was officially revealed during an evening celebration held at Pearson’s prestigious head office in London, bringing together industry leaders, publishers, and authors to honour outstandi

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June 4, 2025|Business

Leeds-based law firm welcomes senior hire to fuel growth

Boutique planning law firm Walton & Co has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Katy McPhie. Katy joins Walton & Co from Blacks Solicitors where she was a senior associate. Bringing 14 years of experience to the eight-strong team, Katy will focus on providing expert legal advice on planning and highways law, with a particular emphasis on residential development, energy, healthcare, logistics, and large-scale mixed-use projects. Specialising in matters such as judicial review, deve

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June 4, 2025|Fashion and Lifestyle

Waterstones opens at White Rose

Waterstones has opened a new bookshop at White Rose Shopping Centre, its second location in Leeds. The UK bookseller’s newest shop has opened in a section of the lower-ground floor at the former Marks & Spencer unit at White Rose, opposite Primark. The space boasts a large children's section for younger readers, and an extensive range of books across genres in both fiction and non-fiction for all ages and reading tastes. A great selection of gifts including vinyl, record players, and a fanta

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June 4, 2025|Fashion and Lifestyle

Yorkshire students invited to apply for prestigious artistic award

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is launching its 2025 Yorkshire Graduate Award scheme, continuing a commitment to supporting and developing the region’s most promising emerging and early career artists. Building on the success of previous years, this unique residency opportunity invites recent graduates from Yorkshire-based universities to immerse themselves in the inspirational landscape of YSP, develop their creative practice and showcase new work. For over 48 years, artist residencies have

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June 3, 2025|Fashion and Lifestyle

Wellington Place welcomes WAKI MAKI to thriving quarter

MEPC, the developer and asset manager behind Wellington Place, has announced independent Japanese fusion street food outlet, WAKI MAKI, will be the latest addition to its vibrant line-up of food and drink destinations. Established in Leeds in 2021, WAKI MAKI has built a loyal following by serving up creative and flavourful sushi and poke bowls from Leeds University Student Union. Its new Wellington Place opening marks an exciting milestone for the business as it expands across Leeds City Centr

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