Travel and Environment Leeds City Council issues statement on new ways to pay for parking Leeds City Council is working with a new parking provider so the way people pay for parking will change from this week. Previously people were able to use Ringgo to pay for parking in council car parks. However, the council will now use provider ‘PayByPhone’. Information about this can be By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Record-breaking number of destinations at LBA Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced that a record-breaking number of destinations are now available to book for 2023 and 2024. For the first time in its history, LBA will feature 80 destinations across year-round and regular seasonal charters throughout the 2023/2024 schedule. There are multiple new destinations available By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Law firm Gordons appoints two new solicitors Law firm Gordons has appointed two newly qualified solicitors after they completed their training with the firm. Alexandra Dixon has taken up a position within Gordons’ property litigation service while Chloe Higgs has joined the firm’s employment law practice. After graduating from the University of Hull with a degree By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Moda Living and New Citizens launch Canvas Yard Moda Living in collaboration with New Citizens is launching a dedicated new event space in Leeds. This 103,000sqft venue will be the largest open-air events space in the city centre and will play host to music, sports, cultural and arts events. It is the first development in the site’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern Power Women Awards 2023 - shortlist announced Whittled down from 1,500 nominations to just 89, the shortlisted superstars include an 81-year-old cancer researcher, an ex-offender who provides support to women returning home from custodial sentences and a tech founder using AI to further equality in the workplace. The Northern Power Women Awards, proudly sponsored by headline By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Flying start for Great Yorkshire Showground as new events welcomed in 2023 Tens of thousands of visitors are set to flock to the Harrogate district in 2023 thanks to the Yorkshire Event Centre securing a series of exciting new events. From a model rail showcase to an epic comic convention, electric vehicle extravaganza to the biggest outdoor holiday home show, the YEC By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing 71 year old grandmother and model showcases her 'just do it' mantra “Age is no barrier to taking on new challenges.” - 71-year-old Yorkshire Model Swaps Catwalks for Cattle Grids and Cliff Tops as she ‘Takes A Hike’ in BBC Two show Challenging the misconceptions of what later life looks like and setting women free from their own limitations is what 71 By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing New Year, new you! This January Harvey Nichols has your 'New Year, New Me'mindset sorted. The launch of their Wellness Beauty Box has been carefully curated by their expert beauty buyers, and includes must haves of the season across skin, hair, body and wellbeing. The Wellness Beauty Box contains 12 products By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Charity Ball supporting young people and orphans Be Happy for Nothing believe that every child/young person should have access to basic resources food,clothing and education without worry or concern. So following the success of their charity ball in 2022, to help support this amazing cause, guests are invited to the 2023 charity ball which promises By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fantastic Media hires Sally Willis as director of client services Fantastic Media has appointed Sally Willis as director of client services as part of its ongoing business growth strategy. Sally’s appointment is the latest in several key hires and new client wins for the Leeds-based integrated marketing agency. She re-joins Fantastic Media with as director of client services following By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Psychologist & psychotherapist launches national day to encourage parents to ditch the phone National No Phones At Home Day is celebrated 21st January. With 93%* of adults owning a smartphone it’s become an additional ‘unhealthy’ member of the family in many homes. This is the view of Psychologist and Psychotherapist Charlotte Armitage who believes that overuse of mobile phones and devices are By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing ‘Royal Onsen’ set to open ‘luxury clinic and day spa’ Royal Onsen is excited to announce their first luxury clinic and day spa will open in Bradford City Centre in the Spring of 2023. Work is already underway at this state-of-the-art facility that will offer residents from Bradford and beyond an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city By The Editor • 2 min read