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Annual Sunny Bank Mills exhibition attracts a record number of entries

One of Yorkshire’s most prestigious annual art exhibitions has attracted a record number of entries this year. The acclaimed Ones To Watch exhibition at the Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley, between Leeds and Bradford, is now open and runs until April 21. It is focused on talented emerging artists and makers with Yorkshire connections. Ones to Watch returns to the Gallery for its eleventh year, showcasing some of the most exciting emerging talent Yorkshire has to offer. The exhibition

2024 Children of Courage Awards launch at Banyan

The Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards 2024 was officially launched on 20 March with a star-studded event held at Banyan in City Square. The event was attended by several sporting supporters of the charity, including Rugby league legend Rob Burrow CBE, Leeds Rhinos players Rhyse Martin and Ash Handley, former LUFC star Brian Deane , and women's rugby league player and commentator Danika Priim. Former Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson, The Apprentice star Rachel Woolford, Dixie from Heart

No experience required. 300 drivers & conductors to be recruited across the North

Northern is looking to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors across the North of England this year. The train operator says the roles are part of a normal, on-going process to recruit as and when existing staff members retire, earn promotions or join another company. It is looking to hire 108 train drivers and 198 conductors in 2024 and actively encouraging people with no rail industry experience to apply. New recruits will have to complete paid apprenticeships at one of Northern’s

MA-HE Event March

The brilliant MA-HE Coastal restaurant was the latest host for our monthly networking event with special guest speakers Raquel Varma and Heather Pope GP.

New for Springtime Live 2024

Super Spaniel Shows, a crazy climbing wall and mini Land Rover rides are just some of the new activities to enjoy at this year’s Springtime Live. Springtime Live is on Saturday March 23rd, hosted by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society which also organises the Great Yorkshire Show. Held on the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, expect a host of farm animals from pigs and goats, to ferrets and giant tortoises and all demonstrations and hands-on workshops are FREE. For the first time, there

YBW Awards 2024

Young Yorkshire athlete takes on world record attempt

Ellie Horrocks, a determined 19-year-old competitive athlete from Brighouse, is gearing up for a monumental challenge on World Health Day next month. Ellie, who is well-known known for her remarkable athletic achievements, is attempting to break the world record for the most chest-to-floor burpees in 24 hours, all in support of Blood Cancer UK. She will be tackling this testing task at the 606 Strength & Conditioning Gym in Wharfedale Road in Bradford on April 6 and 7. The inspiration behi

Award-winning developer unveils glorious spring deals

To celebrate the month of March, and the arrival of Spring, award-winning Huddersfield residential developer Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has unveiled fabulous offers on three of its brand-new three-bedroom houses. Two of the three houses in question are at YCP’s Knowle Grange development at Shepley and one is at Whistle Bell Court in Skelmanthorpe. Both village locations are close to Huddersfield, recently named as the UK’s premier property hotspot. YCP’s ‘Splurge This Spring’ offer,

Yorkshire Sculpture Park unveils new family friendly outdoor play space

An exciting new place to play, discover and imagine, Little Wild Wood at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is set to open in time for the Easter holidays, building on the charity’s reputation as one of Yorkshire’s premier family visitor attractions. The family-friendly Little Wild Wood has nature and creativity at its heart and sits within two of YSP’s 500 acres of beautiful landscape. It has been created predominantly using sustainable natural materials that have been foraged or repurposed from

A special webinar to celebrate International Women's Day - The Sky's the Limit 26 March 2024

Join Quilter Cheviot on Tuesday 26th March for a very special webinar Reaching your potential and navigating turbulent times Quilter Cheviot are delighted to be joined by Royal Air Force Pilot, Mandy Hickson, on this webinar celebrating International Women's Month. Mandy Hickson’s long-time ambition to be a Royal Air Force pilot once seemed impossibly out of reach; but many a multi-million pound fast jet later, her impressive flying career proves that obstacles can be overcome to achieve dream

April networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman

Join us for superb networking on Friday 5th April from 3pm until 5pm at Banyan Bar & Kitchen in Leeds City Square. After a welcome drink, you will listen to two quality speakers, Daneile Moore from Ad:Venture and Dawn Patrick from Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning, whilst networking with likeminded businesswomen. To reserve your place, book here:

Unify PR & Marketing celebrate a series of internal promotions

Brighouse-based PR and marketing specialists, Unify, has made a number of internal promotions in recognition of the exceptional work and commitment made by the team. With over 18 years of service between them, Sarah Thomas and Olivia Brackenridge have been appointed to PR account director roles. Their day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing the smooth operation of all client accounts, which span homewares, construction and KBB brands. Sarah will lead on the consumer facing brands,