Business Barristers accept offer of tenancy at Parklane Plowden Chambers Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced that two new barristers have accepted an offer of tenancy after successfully completing their pupillages. Holly Challenger and May Martin have joined chambers as tenants having initially been called in 2019, and will sit within the set’s chancery and commercial and personal injury and By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Leeds sets out tree-mendous ambition for parks and green spaces Leeds City Council’s executive board will consider a 10-year strategy next week which will set out the ambition for the city to have the best parks and green spaces in the UK. The strategy, to be discussed at the meeting of senior councillors held at Leeds Civic Hall on By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Angelica creates a beautiful seasonal winter lodge Angelica is saying goodbye to Autumn and hello to winter with a glamorous Winter Lodge Terrace, in a partnership with No.3 Gin and The King’s Ginger. Leeds’s rooftop restaurant and bar is to replace its autumnal florals with a transformation befitting the colder days this month. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Creating a hum with award success Creative agency Youbee Media is celebrating double success having won a Prestige Award for ‘Marketing Consultancy of the Year’ and the recruitment of a new member of the team. In just over 12 months, the Leeds-based agency has grown to represent 18 brands across the UK and prides itself on By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Haworth’s late night shopping event hailed a success Seasonal cheer has arrived in Haworth as the first of two late night shopping events kicked off in the heart of Brontë Country. Bradford’s historic high street welcomed a flurry of festive shoppers to its huge selection of independent gift shops, which stayed open until 8pm, with many reporting By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sad loss of a special lady It is with sadness that we have to share this news with you. Our dear friend and colleague Mandy Taylor sadly passed away late last night following her courageous battle with cancer. Mandy has battled with the disease for many years, diagnosed firstly with breast cancer which she bravely battled By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Freedom4Girls take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge Double your donations to Freedom4Girls in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, starting on Giving Tuesday Freedom4Girls, a charity based in Leeds that are tackling period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation, is thrilled to announce that they're taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge this year By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Win big this Christmas at Junction 32 Junction 32 in Castleford is offering guests the chance to win big this Christmas with a Santa sack full of prizes. The new festive competition will award winners with a host of vouchers and goodies from across the outlet to help make this Christmas extra special. The haul of prizes By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle A new Chair for LEEDS 2023 as Gabby Logan joins the team Well known TV presenter and charity patron Gabby Logan MBE has been announced as the new Chair for LEEDS 2023, a position that will see the Leeds born broadcaster add her voice to the year long cultural celebrations. Logan is joined by former Leader of Leeds Council, Baroness Judith Blake By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Acting academy put in the spotlight with new accreditation A leading Leeds based acting academy has been recognized for its quality of teaching and graduate success, by being awarded accreditation by a prestigious industry body. The Yorkshire Academy of Film and Television Acting (YAFTA) is now Spotlight Accredited for its renowned 18 month Acting for Screen Diploma programme, meaning By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Finance firm strengthens team with new appointment East Yorkshire based SME funding specialist One Stop Business Finance (OSBF) has further strengthened its finance brokering and operations management expertise with the appointment of Emma Harris. Emma brings extensive experience to the dual Finance Broker and Operations Manager role at OSBF, particularly through her work as an asset and By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Online events celebrates 50 years of the women's FA cup The FA Cup is one of the most renowned competitions in sport – but for years the women’s event has been largely ignored by the public and the media. Ahead of this year’s Women’s FA Cup Final on 3rd December, Leeds based Sporting Heritage CIC is hosting a By The Editor • 1 min read
