Health & Wellbeing Vegan festival returns to Sheffield with a new venue Vegan Events UK, organiser of vegan festivals around Britain, is pleased to announce that the Sheffield Vegan Festival is returning – with a new venue for 2025. The festival, on Sunday 12th October, will be at a convenient central location, close to Sheffield railway station. There will be over 60 fantastic By The Editor • 2 min read
Events Suicide prevention advocates unite Suicide prevention organisation HelloHope is bringing together some of the UK’s leading mental health advocates for a powerful and uplifting event, ‘A Celebration of Hope’, taking place on Thursday 18th July at Nexus, University of Leeds. The event will spotlight stories of survival, resilience, and action, featuring talks from By The Editor • 2 min read
Events Workshop: Make your business impossible to overlook Our official photographer Perrin Read has teamed up with Sophie Seddon and Janet Bebb to bring you a one-of-a-kind workshop designed to help business owners create a cohesive brand message that means business. Nail what you want to say and how to say it with Sophie - Sophie Seddon PR By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Family music festival FocusFest4 comes to Brighouse Saturday 5 July Jeremys at the Boathouse, Brighouse, HD6 1PP A family music festival raising funds for Focus4Hope Tickets £12 (advance) £15 (on the gate) Under 12’s Free A full day of live music across 2 stages: Main Stage: 21.00-22.00 - Hullabaloo 19.20-20.00 - Bellaruse By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leading family law solicitors appoints new partner Austin Kemp Solicitors, a Legal 500 Leading Firm, has promoted Jennifer Hollyer to a salaried partner - taking the total number of partners to seven by the end of 2025. This latest promotion represents a strategic milestone in the firm’s continued commitment to building a best-in-class family law practice By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Popular physiotherapist opens luxury pilates studio in Sunny Bank Mills Local physiotherapist and pilates instructor, Louise Samuels, who has become well-known in the area in recent years for her expertise and friendly, inclusive pilates classes, has just launched Duo Pilates. A brand new, physio-led reformer and mat pilates studio in the bustling heart of Farsley at Sunny Bank Mills. Classes By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bradford Garden Centre to host first masterclass with leading rose grower In celebration of National Rose Month, an expert from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Wednesday, 2nd July to share advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and caring for roses. "Whether you're new to rose growing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds’ hotly anticipated Mediterranean bar and restaurant Opening on the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate, new bar, The Banksia bar and restaurant will blend old-world Mediterranean flavours with a modern, vibrant dining experience. Offering a small plate concept, ideal for sharing or simply sampling a varied selection of dishes, The Banksia will provide the perfect setting By The Editor • 3 min read
Business The life of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL to be honoured The extraordinary life and legacy of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL, one of South Yorkshire’s most admired figures in business, heritage and public service, is to be celebrated with a public memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral. The event, on Thursday, July 3rd at 3pm, will be followed by a By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Hull care workers brave bungee jump to raise over £1,000 for SHINE Fund Two care workers from Hull-based HICA Homecare have raised more than £1,000 for the organisation’s SHINE Fund by completing a sponsored tandem bungee jump at Salford Quays. Carole Leach, care supervisor, and Sharon Foster, care coordinator, took the plunge despite Sharon having a fear of heights. The SHINE By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Boutique reformer pilates studio PILAT3S to launch in Leeds city centre PILAT3S, a dynamic Reformer Pilates studio focusing on energising full-body workouts and expert-led instruction, is opening its first location in Leeds. Launching on Saturday 21st June, the new location offers a personalised and accessible training environment designed to elevate the Pilates experience for all fitness levels. Located just a two By The Editor • 1 min read
