Travel and Environment Housebuilder launches hedgehog highways to help endangered hedgehogs National and leading partnership homebuilder Keepmoat is rolling out Hedgehog Highways to help the endangered species. The Doncaster-based company, which employs more than 1,100 people, is launching Hedgehog Highways, a series of 13cm-by-13cm holes included in its developments’ fences, to help roaming hedgehogs pass through its communities with ease. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business IoD launches search for North’s Directors of the Year The Institute of Directors has launched its search to find the stars of Northern business and leadership. Entries are now open for the Director of the Year Awards 2023, with categories recognising excellence in areas including diversity, innovation and sustainability. The IoD is a thriving membership community, providing directors with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The play area at Bradford garden centre is shortlisted for a regional tourism award The play team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for a regional tourism award. Grass Hoppers Play at Tong Garden Centre has reached the final in the ‘Kids First' category of the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2022. Organised by the Yorkshire Post, the inaugural awards By The Editor • 1 min read
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
