Business Tip 2 for consumers of how to shop safely this Black Friday While it makes for bleak reading, the frenzy of sales and online shopping activity surrounding Black Friday, means this pre-holiday season is a key period for cybercriminals. And each year we see an increase in cyberattacks during what should be a feel-good time. The picture is all-the-more worrying in 2022, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business ‘Pride of the Lionesses’ event recognises women who have made outstanding contributions to Rugby League As England Women celebrated a win in their Rugby League World Cup fixture against Papua New Guinea last Wednesday evening another landmark occasion was also being marked at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Over 400 people gathered for a special Rugby League Pride of the Lionesses event which recognised women who By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Forward Ladies leadership summit & awards shortlist unveiled The shortlist for the Forward Ladies Leadership Summit and Awards 2022 has been unveiled, with tickets now available for the glittering awards ceremony and leadership summit in November. The awards recognise women breaking new ground and achieving excellence across the UK and beyond. With this year's theme being By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The first of five tips for consumers to shop safely this Black Friday While it makes for bleak reading, the frenzy of sales and online shopping activity surrounding Black Friday, means this pre-holiday season is a key period for cybercriminals. And each year we see an increase in cyberattacks during what should be a feel-good time. The picture is all-the-more worrying in 2022, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bathroom retailer appoints Helen Skelton as brand ambassador Doncaster--based online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has revealed TV and radio presenter Helen Skelton as its first ever brand ambassador. The deal is the first celebrity brand partnership for the company which has an annual turnover of £103m and employs around 400 people. Helen is known for hosting popular BBC By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment New studies show incredible environmental benefit of real Christmas trees in the UK Ground-breaking new research shows that real Christmas trees provide a brilliant habitat for wildlife in the UK. An average 6ft Christmas tree takes 10 years to grow and attracts a wealth of wildlife during its growing cycle; including 40 different types of birds. Out of these, 13 were endangered red By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Fashion Fiesta presents the Fiesta Collective After a long wait, Yorkshire's top fashion fundraising event, Fashion Fiesta, is returning to the catwalk this November. This event will be hosted in Ilkley and aims to unite the community once again, after a disconnect caused by the pandemic. Fashion Fiesta is a charity-based show, run by By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Champagne Laurent-Perrier x The Ivy Asia Christmas experience This festive season, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is exclusively partnering with the iconic The Ivy Asia, Leeds on a range of unmissable epicurean delights. From a handcrafted afternoon tea to The Festive Surprise, a luxury dessert, and an exclusive cocktail, celebrate Christmas this year with Laurent-Perrier and The Ivy Asia, Leeds. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Landmark day for Leeds as the city welcomes His Majesty The King His Majesty The King was welcomed to Leeds today for his first visit to the city since ascending to the throne. After arriving at historic Leeds Central Library this afternoon, The King unveiled a special plaque to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiative, which was launched By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ongoing UK expansion supported by recruitment delivery consultant Hortor, the resourcing and managed service consultancy headquartered in Leeds, has appointed Sujata Dey, a recruitment delivery consultant, to support the ongoing expansion of its UK based team. Providing delivery services for some of the company’s largest clients, Sujata will manage the recruitment process and identify candidates that will By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Foodies Xmas delights at Harrogate Fair The Country Living Christmas Fair comes with extra sparkle, as it promises a very special four-day (1-4 December 2022) event to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Harrogate. The Country Living Kitchen Theatre will see some of the country’s finest food and drink producers and culinary experts whip up their By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Tis the season to sleigh With Christmas just around the corner, there is no better time to get your party wardrobe in-check and your beauty game on-point. To kick off the festive season, Harvey Nichols is hosting a Winter Shopping Weekend, and in-store shopping event running from Tuesday 8th – Monday 14th November. There will be By The Editor • 1 min read
