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Mar 17, 2026Fashion and Lifestyle

Bumper weekend for Bradford boosts city nightlife

Britpop legend Damon Albarn has heaped praise on Bradford's cultural offer, after two Bradford Live gigs kicked off a new tour for his band Gorillaz this weekend. Albarn, who was also spotted dining at the nearby International curry restaurant before the Saturday show, fronted two gigs in the recently restored venue. He delighted the Bradford crowd by heaping praise on the 'absolutely beautiful' Bradford Live auditorium and his fondness for the city's culture. While fans rushed to social med

Mar 16, 2026Business

How business owners reduce admin time through smart company Structures

Running a business means managing many responsibilities, from client meetings to financial planning. Yet many owners spend large portions of their time dealing with administrative work that pulls attention away from growth activities. Filing returns, maintaining compliance records and coordinating with accountants can consume hours every week. The way a company is structured plays a significant role in how demanding these tasks become. Different legal frameworks carry different reporting requi

Mar 12, 2026Business

New LCB assistant principal to steer partnerships and adult provision

A former director in the education and training sector has joined Leeds College of Building (LCB) as Assistant Principal -Partnerships & Adults. Carly Sidebottom joins LCB in the new role following her position as director of business strategy & compliance at regional training provider, Total Training Provision. Prior to that, Carly served as head of adult skills at Ixion Training (part of Shaw Trust). The newly created post at LCB will support the college’s continued growth. With significan

Mar 12, 2026Business

Yorkshire Businesswoman Awards 2026 - image gallery

0:00 /1:34 1× Thank you to everyone who attended the Yorkshire Businesswoman Awards on 6th March as we celebrated International Women's Day. We now have the images from the amazingly talented professional photographer Lucille Moore from Brand Stories by Lucille, that you can view on the link below. These images are the property of Brand Stories by Lucille and should not be removed from this website. If you would like to purchase any of the images yo

Mar 12, 2026Business

York PR duo appointed to lead regional and national launch of EmAble

Two York PR experts have been appointed to spearhead both regional and national media relations for a new intelligent fashion brand inspired by the memory of a young woman lost to cancer. Jo Leatham PR and Linda Harrison PR have been instructed to deliver a strategic PR campaign for EmAble ahead of its Spring 2026 launch. Targeting national and regional media, the campaign will highlight EmAble as an innovative new brand in the adaptive fashion market, sharing the founders’ personal story an

Mar 12, 2026Business

Yorkshire’s latest film is going to be in hot demand

Yorkshire’s newest film is set to be in hot demand, with an award-winning cast and crew. Filming is well underway at coastal locations for the production of ‘Hot Flash’. Writer Jan Birley says the story of an everyday woman overcoming personal and worklife adversity has worldwide appeal. “It’s a comedy but it is also a feelgood story, with a strong message for older women who are determined to succeed,” said Jan at the media launch of the film in Bridlington. Hot Flash revolves around th

Mar 12, 2026Events

Kind Hearts Give Back

Kind Hearts Give Back returns for its 11th year — and for the first time ever, on a Saturday night! Join in the fun on 11th April at New Dock Hall Over the years Kind Hearts has transported guests to enchanted forests, Under the Sea, the streets of New York and the magic of the circus. They’ve celebrated evenings of Oriental beauty, stepped back into the roaring parties of Gatsby and danced through the glamour of Studio 54. This year they are going BIG They’re taking you back… way back…

Mar 12, 2026Events

The Brit Fest 2026 returning this July

Take the short hop over the Pennines and visit The Brit Fest taking place this Summer from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026 at Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham, it promises it’s biggest and most spectacular event yet – a four-day celebration of live music, community, and British culture that continues to grow from strength to strength. Headlining the festival will be Happy Mondays on Friday, Holly Johnson on Saturday, and ABC on Sunday, joined by a stellar cast of British music icons i

Mar 11, 2026Business

Executive assistant role at Leeds Heritage Theatres

Leeds Heritage Theatres is seeking an outstanding executive assistant to provide high-level support to the chief executive and coordinate work across the senior leadership team. This pivotal role ensures the smooth running of the Executive Office and supports the delivery of our Strategic Plan. You will manage the CEO’s complex diary and inbox, prepare briefings, speeches, and presentations, and ensure they are fully prepared for meetings and public engagements. You will organise SLT meetings

Mar 9, 2026Business

Royal seal of approval for Hull College

Hull College is celebrating national recognition after being presented with one of the UK’s most prestigious education honours - the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education - for its pioneering work with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students. The award places Hull College among a small group of elite institutions recognised at the highest national level for excellence, innovation, and benefit to society. The college was formally presented with a silver medal an

Mar 9, 2026Fashion and Lifestyle

Northern Ballet two fabulous new productions

Northern Ballet announces 2027 tour of Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Wuthering Heights, a ballet by David Nixon CBE, and a new immersive The Nutcracker-inspired experience. The Wuthering Heights tour will open in March 2027 at Leeds Grand Theatre before performances at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, Nottingham Theatre Royal, London’s Sadler’s Wells, Norwich Theatre Royal and The Lowry in Salford throughout spring 2027. Marking David Nixon CBE’s first creation for Northern Ballet during his tenure as

Mar 9, 2026Fashion and Lifestyle

Last 4 weeks to see 'Ones to Watch' exhibition

One of Yorkshire’s most prestigious annual art exhibitions, Ones To Watch, now in its 13th year, closes in just 4 weeks’ time. See it at the Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley, between Leeds and Bradford, before it disappears for another year. Celebrating 36 talented emerging artists and makers who are based in, or originally from, Yorkshire, Ones To Watch brings together an exciting cross-section of contemporary practice. The exhibition spans painting, sculpture, jewellery, textiles, pho

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