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May 5, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Trinity’s LUFC promotion party display can be seen for ‘smiles’ around

To celebrate Leeds United’s promotion – and to see them crowned Champions, Trinity Leeds has emblazoned a 306-square-metre LUFC ‘smiley’ club badge on the shopping centre’s glass dome roof. As seen on this season’s cult yellow away kit, the huge display of support measuring 17.5m x 17.5m is the city’s biggest – it took a four-person installation team two days to install and was unveiled today (Friday 2 May) ahead of Monday’s city centre parade. The shopping centre has also unveiled a ‘wall o

May 2, 2025Business

Chargepoints in Yorkshire and the Humber grow by 26% in a year

* 748 public chargepoints added to the Yorkshire and the Humber charging network since April 2024 * There are now more than 3,600 public chargers in the region, helping EV drivers in Yorkshire and the Humber get around with the confidence and peace of mind they're always close to a socket * Government investing over £2.3bn to back British carmakers, power growth and protect jobs as part of the Plan for Change * Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said: “We want to make sure that driv

May 2, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Brew+ Leeds opening is an un-bao-lievable success

The highly anticipated opening of Chapel Allerton’s latest food and drink venue, Brew+Bao, has launched to huge fanfare with hundreds of excited customers grabbing their chance to have the first try of its delicious menu of Asian street food, cocktails and fresh craft ales. The new bar and eatery opened its doors over the Easter bank holiday weekend on Stainbeck Lane in the heart of Chapel Allerton in North Leeds. The debut venue for the Brew+ brand introduced itself to the neighbourhood in st

May 2, 2025Health & Wellbeing

Dynamic duo set to ignite a new era in health and ageing

A local duo, inspired by their own health challenges are on a mission to redefine ageing as a time of strength and power, with the launch of their groundbreaking health and fitness venture. Founded by health and fitness expert Sam Guest and medical scientist Dr Hannah Beaumont, Promethean Longevity offers a science-driven, personalised approach to reclaiming vitality and extending health span. “We all know our chronological age—our birthday—but our biological age reflects how well we’re truly

May 2, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Create a heavenly haven for hedgehogs in your Spring Garden

Hedgehogs need our help - and making your garden hedgehog friendly is a big step in the right direction. The humble hedgehog has been often voted Britain’s favourite wild animal, yet the charming critter has seen a drastic decline in population over the last 20 years. Now, MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, is rallying its skilled community to support the cause. Tradespeople are often the quiet heroes of our streets and neighbourhoods, and now, they’re putting their skills a

Apr 30, 2025Business

Hotel Indigo set to open in the city centre with adjoining Mediterranean restaurant

A contemporary 107-bedroom hotel with a connecting bar and restaurant is set to open in Leeds this summer, following a multi-million-pound investment. Located on Lower Briggate with easy access from both Leeds train station and the hustle and bustle of the city’s main shopping streets and Leeds Trinity, Hotel Indigo Leeds will be opening its doors alongside a brand-new Mediterranean-inspired bar and restaurant – The Banksia. Bringing more than 60 jobs to the city, the 4,173m2 hotel will boas

Apr 30, 2025Travel and Environment

New timetable for trains across the North from 18 May

Train operator Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 18 May 2025. Whilst the majority of timetables will remain similar to the current times, there will be changes to train times on some key routes, along with a few extra services across the network. The new timetable will see more capacity created on busy lines, including Blackpool to Manchester Airport, Wigan and Bolton to Manchester, and Leeds to Doncaster. The arrival

Apr 30, 2025Business

New face leading Swinton Estate’s commercial and business development teams

A familiar face in North Yorkshire’s hospitality scene is the latest to join the Swinton Estate near Masham. Tracey Ractliffe has been appointed the new head of commercial and business development for the 20,000 acre estate and luxury hotel near Masham. Tracey has had an impressive career in some of the country’s top leisure and conferencing brands as well as independent hotels, providing a broad foundation in the hospitality sector. She has led sales teams for Principal Hotels, Crowne Plaza,

Apr 30, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Northern Ballet wins Fedora - Van Cleef & Arpels dance prize 2025 for Gentleman Jack

Northern Ballet’s ground-breaking new full-length production based on the life of Anne Lister has won the FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025. In October 2024 Northern Ballet announced the creation of a major new full-length ballet based on the extraordinary life of 19th century icon Anne Lister, or ‘Gentleman Jack’, the historical Yorkshire figure often referred to as ‘the first modern lesbian’ whose decoded diaries have captivated audiences around the world. Gentleman Jack will open

Apr 29, 2025Business

Bradford Garden Centre adds fresh fish to its retail offering

Bradford garden centre has added a weekly fresh fish offering for its customers. Mobile fishmonger Jody Douglass from The Grimsby Fish Company, sells fresh fish and shellfish from a bespoke van at the entrance to Tong Garden Centre between 10 am and 2 pm every Wednesday. Mr Douglass, who has been in the fish trade for 24 years, is delighted to add Tong to his rounds that include the Station Pub in Crigglestone, Binks Butcher's in East Ardsley and New Inn Walton Market. He said: "Tong's custo

Apr 28, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Leo Sayer plays Holmfirth

Still Feel Like Dancing? After the sold-out success of his 2024 tour, music legend Leo Sayer will be returning to the UK and Ireland to perform a select number of festival and concert dates and he still feels like dancing! Leo has spent over five decades as an iconic singer and songwriter. With this performance, Leo and his band bring boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Known the world over for his army of hits which includ

Apr 28, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Yorkshire Wolds rapeseed oil to celebrate 10th anniversary with charity Supper Clubs

A Yorkshire Wolds rapeseed oil business is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting a series of Meet the Producer Supper Clubs in support of its charity of the year. Thixendale based Charlie & Ivy's is collaborating with The Cook's Place in Malton to host four producer-led supper clubs to raise money for HOPING (Helping Other People In Need Group) York Street Kitchen which prepares and distributes meals for people in food poverty. The first event will be held between 7.30 and 9.30 pm on 3

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