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Sun records, the concert
Fashion and Lifestyle

Sun records, the concert

On July 18, 1953, Presley first walked through the doors of the Memphis Recording Service at the Sun Record Company, now commonly known as Sun Records, paid $3.98 and recorded a double-sided demo acetate, ‘My Happiness’ and ‘That's When Your Heartaches Begin’. The rest became Rock’n’Roll history! Recognised worldwide as the birthplace of rock and roll, Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, is famed for discovering the pioneers of rock’n’roll – Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbi

Residence sets opening date for new cafe bar in North Leeds
Fashion and Lifestyle

Residence sets opening date for new cafe bar in North Leeds

Leeds café and bar brand Residence has revealed the opening date for its exciting new day-to-night concept in Moortown. The venue will open its doors to customers on Wednesday 21st May at 9am, bringing the comfort of a coffee shop combined with the sophistication of an evening cocktail bar, to the popular North Leeds suburb. By day, customers can expect fantastic coffee, mouth-watering breakfasts and delicious brunch dishes. At night, things heat up with an atmosphere that takes the bar from

Lord Blunkett sets out phased plan to fix Yorkshire's broken rail network
Business

Lord Blunkett sets out phased plan to fix Yorkshire's broken rail network

A phased plan to fix Yorkshire’s broken railways, published by Lord Blunkett today, could deliver a multi-billion pound boost to the government’s growth mission. The peer’s review of rail connectivity has identified how constrained and creaking Victorian-era infrastructure is holding the region back, with train services regularly failing to meet the needs of both passengers and businesses due to poor performance and an overall lack of reliability. Yorkshire’s Plan for Rail sets out a credibl

‘Pay what you feel’ to watch gripping play on domestic abuse
Fashion and Lifestyle

‘Pay what you feel’ to watch gripping play on domestic abuse

Award-winning theatre education company Soundproof Box is inviting guests to ‘pay what they feel’ for a series of forthcoming performances at Yorkshire venues. Soundproof Box recently won Small Social Enterprise of the Year at the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber Awards, which celebrate businesses that create positive change in communities. Best known for its powerful Lottery-funded show Red Flags, it explores social issues affecting communities and workplaces through interactive theatre

Nexus leads the way in supporting entrepreneurs’ mental health
Health & Wellbeing

Nexus leads the way in supporting entrepreneurs’ mental health

Nexus, a five-year-old innovation hub which has helped entrepreneurs gain access to research and facilities across the university since 2019, has extended its support to the community with mental health support. Teaming up with local Community Interest Company, HelloHope, 14 employees of Nexus are now trained in Mental Health First Aid. And Nexus plans to continue to support its staff and members further including running a Wellness Day on 19 May for its members to take some time away from t

Join us for June networking
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Join us for June networking

We are delighted to announce that our June networking event will be held on Friday 6th June, returning once again to Banyan Bar & Kitchen in Leeds City Square from 3pm. Our guest host is Zoe Hands from the Leeds Marriot Hotel. We welcome two guest speakers, Hannah Boyle from Smart Works Leeds and Maureen Connor who will share with us everything aromatic whether it's a treat for your personal senses or for your home. To reserve your place at this popular venue book below:

Yorkshire Sculpture Park unveils creative adventures for families this half term
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park unveils creative adventures for families this half term

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) invites families and art lovers to dive into a week of creativity, play, and discovery this May half term. With a packed programme designed for all ages, YSP is the ultimate destination for families seeking fresh air, fun, and inspiration in the heart of Yorkshire’s stunning 500-acre landscape. Half Term Highlights: Sculpture Adventures in the Hidden Forest (29 & 30 May, 11am–3:30pm, free): Let imaginations run wild as little ones explore, create, and play unde

Leeds’ latest rooftop bar announces new job openings
Business

Leeds’ latest rooftop bar announces new job openings

After officially being open for less than two months, Leeds’ popular bar and restaurant, Azotea, has announced a wave of new job opportunities in response to overwhelming demand. Situated in the heart of Leeds city centre, on the 12th floor of the new Hyatt hotel, the vibrant, Latin-American-inspired venue has surpassed expectations since its March opening, quickly establishing itself as the city’s go-to rooftop destination for cocktails, food, and summer socialising. Now, following its succ

Couple's historic wedding day is picture perfect
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Couple's historic wedding day is picture perfect

When happy couple Charlotte and Matthew Harrison tied the knot in Temple Newsam House’s stunning Picture Gallery, it was a love story more than a century in the making. The historic ceremony saw the newlyweds become the first people to be married in the gallery’s beautiful surroundings in over a hundred years. Originally designed centuries ago to act as an “indoor garden” for the house’s aristocratic residents, the room’s spectacular floral theme instead became the ideal backdrop for what wa

York Handmade joins forces with inspirational ceramics artist
Entrepreneurs

York Handmade joins forces with inspirational ceramics artist

The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has joined forces with one of the most talented and respected ceramics artists in the UK. Dr Maria Gasparian, who is also a qualified architect, is looking forward to working with the Alne-based brick manufacturer on future potential projects. Mark Laksevics, senior sales manager with York Handmade, explained: “Both our managing director Guy Armitage and myself have known Maria for some years. As a qualified architect, as well as a talented and r

Hotpod Yoga partners with Calm raising funds during mental health awareness week
Health & Wellbeing

Hotpod Yoga partners with Calm raising funds during mental health awareness week

Hotpod yoga studio to host one-off charity classes for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) as part of nationwide donation drive during annual awareness week. Hot yoga is proven to be a powerful antidote to symptoms of stress and depression with 44% of adults who regularly participate registering a dramatic improvement in symptoms. Renowned dancer, TV personality, and CALM ambassador, Shirley Ballas, backs the collab noting how Hotpod Yoga is “highly beneficial to my own personal health

Countdown on to the Great Yorkshire Show 2025
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Countdown on to the Great Yorkshire Show 2025

State-of-the-art tractors, an Aberdeen Angus bull and some famous faces joined forces to launch the countdown to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. This year will see the Show host five national breed shows, with Aberdeen Angus, Longhorn and Charolais cattle and Zwartbles and Kerry Hills in the sheep section. To mark the Presidency of Geoff Brown MBE, chairman of Ripon Farm Services, two of the latest John Deere tractors took up prime position in the Main Ring which will also be on display at

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