Fashion and Lifestyle Sip into Summer with Leeds Cocktail Week! Sip into summer with Leeds Cocktail Week from 1st – 10th August for an epic week of cocktail-fuelled celebrations, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of mixology. The week kicks off with an unforgettable launch party at UYRAE rooftop bar, in partnership with Brown-Forman and spirit brands El Jimador Tequila, By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Vanilla joins new retailers at White Rose Women’s fashion brand Vanilla has today opened its doors at White Rose Shopping Centre, the latest addition to the centre’s impressive mix of brands. Offering both its Pink Vanilla and Blue Vanilla collections with a wide range of options for shoppers of all ages, including clothing, footwear, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Family festival of fun arrives at White Rose White Rose Shopping Centre is kicking off a calendar of fun this month with the return of its Kids’ Carnival from 25th July, as well as free family craft and play sessions throughout the summer holidays. Open from 11am – 9pm daily from 25th July to 7th September, the Kids’ Carnival By The Editor • 1 min read
Events Quality networking, new venue as Yorkshire Businesswoman celebrate Yorkshire Day Join us on 1st August - YORKSHIRE DAY - for our next Yorkshire Businesswoman networking event where we once again have a new venue for you Azotea Rooftop Bar at the Hyatt in Leeds. Join us from 3pm until 5pm for a glass of fizz with fabulous networking and listen By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Aled Jones to sing at Bradford Live Yorkshire Day concert Bradford’s Yorkshire Day celebrations have gained an extra sprinkling of celebrity stardust today as Aled Jones has joined the star-studded line-up for Yorkshire Calling on Friday 1 August, the first concert to be held at the newly-refurbished Bradford Live venue. He joins renowned poet and playwright, Ian McMillan, the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business EY appoints new Leeds Office Managing Partner EY has appointed Kate Jarman as the firm’s new Leeds office managing partner. Kate has more than 20 years of experience and will be responsible for leading a team of around 500 people to serve EY clients across the region. Kate takes over the role from Tim West, who By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire diversity champions honoured at awards Hardworking Yorkshire people, charities and social enterprises were honoured at the region’s first Pride in Diversity Awards, held on 3 July at Leeds First Direct Arena. The awards, who’s media partner is Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine, aimed to highlight people and organisations working to champion members of the community By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Ramen at the ready! Fuji Hiro reopens its doors The highly anticipated comeback of one of Leeds’ best-loved independent restaurants is here. Fuji Hiro, the city’s original Japanese restaurant, will welcome customers once again from Wednesday, July 9 inviting diners to dive back into the delicious dishes that made it a local legend. Located in its original home By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle 33 women. One beach. A global call to be your AWWAsome self On the eve of the summer solstice, 33 incredible women in midlife and beyond gathered on Scarborough’s, North Bay beach to make a powerful statement, celebrating body confidence and self-acceptance in midlife. "This is who I am. I am visible. I am enough." The AWWA campaign has By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Spontaneous new development visit leads Brigg family to their forever home What began as a spontaneous visit to have a look round a brand new housing development in their home town, turned into a life changing afternoon out for the Spivey family, who found their dream home at Bellway Homes’ Buttercross Meadows development in Brigg. Emma Fitton-Cook, Bellway Homes’s sales By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Woodland wedding for Great Yorkshire Show A couple who hit the headlines with a successful marriage proposal at last year’s Great Yorkshire Show will be closing the circle at this year’s event when they say their wedding vows in the Forestry section. Last year Peri Dunford waited until boyfriend Mark Jones had scaled the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern issues travel advice for visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Harrogate this week for one of Britain's largest agricultural events. Train operator Northern is encouraging customers travelling to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show to plan ahead, as services to and from Harrogate are expected to be busier than usual By The Editor • 1 min read