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
Fashion and Lifestyle Shobna Gulati & Reece Dinsdale rehearse for the world premiere of Through It All Together Leeds Playhouse has released rehearsal images of Shobna Gulati and Reece Dinsdale as they prepare to star in the world premiere of Through It All Together, a new play by writer and life-long Leeds United supporter Chris O’Connor. The production is a love letter to former Leeds manager Marcelo By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds Beckett University celebrates reaccreditation of prestigious Small Business Charter Award Leeds Beckett University has been reaccredited after a recent assessment, recognising the ongoing impact of its work supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship and local economic growth. The award, granted by the Charter Association of Business Schools and the Small Business Charter, places Leeds Beckett among a select group of UK By The Editor • 1 min read
Events Racing. Music. Magic. Only at York Racecourse this Summer York Racecourse is pulling out all the stops for 2025 with a blockbuster line-up of music and racing events that promise to light up the summer and bring some of the UK’s biggest pop stars to one of the country’s most iconic sporting venues. SATURDAY 28TH JUNE – OLLY By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Major funding boost secured for West Yorkshire trams Ambitious plans to bring trams back to West Yorkshire, and deliver a multibillion-pound boost to the economy, have secured a major funding boost from the government. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the allocation of £2.1 billion of local transport funding to West Yorkshire which will enable the Combined Authority By The Editor • 2 min read
