Inspirational women honoured as historic plaques unveiled
The names of inspirational women who made their mark on Leeds have been officially etched in history.
In a landmark project, plaques honouring the names of six trailblazing women from the city’s past were unveiled in the prestigious council chamber of Leeds Civic Hall.
Taking their rightful place alongside
New record for digital tickets on Northern
The number of customers using digital tickets on Northern trains has hit a monthly high - at over 70% (71.45%) of all journeys between 5 January and 1 February.
On its highest single day, the number was almost 80% (79.5%).
It follows significant investment by Northern in its
Leeds garden centre partners with local business to enhance its houseplant offering
A South Leeds garden centre is the first to launch a range of houseplant accessories from a fellow Leeds business.
The GrowTropicals range of peat-free houseplant potting mixes is now available at Tingley Garden Centre.
"GrowTropicals was set up by passionate houseplant hobbyist Jacob James during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beverley Building Society makes vital contribution to pioneering cancer research in Yorkshire
A building society in East Yorkshire has raised over £13,500 this year to support life-giving cancer research and services for people in Yorkshire.
Throughout the course of 2024, Beverley Building Society provided vital support to Yorkshire Cancer Research, its chosen 2024 Charity of the Year, through Society and public
Haircare brand co-owned by Stacey Solomon launches in Selfridges
Rehab, the innovative haircare brand co-owned by television celebrity Stacey Solomon, has launched in Selfridges stores nationwide and online.
Founded in 2022 by Vicky Ellis and Anastasia Tozer, REHAB. has quickly emerged as a trailblazer in haircare, transforming the industry with innovative, eco-conscious, and cruelty-free products designed to promote healthier
The Marshmallowist toasts to £70,000 investment to expand production
A West Yorkshire-based confectionery business has secured £70,000 from NPIF II – BEF Smaller Loans, which is managed by Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).
The funding also came from BEF’s Community Investment Enterprise Fund 2 (CIEF2) backed by Lloyds
Third Yorkshire writer announced as recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship
Wakefield-based British-Iranian playwright Jasmin Mandi-Ghomi has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship. Jasmin follows Kat Rose-Martin and Kirsty Taylor, both from Bradford, as the third and next writer to receive the fellowship, which was established in 2019 in memory of the late Kay Mellor, a