This April, Leeds Playhouse will present the critically acclaimed production of Willy Russell’s one-woman play and beloved British classic Shirley Valentine starring Mina Anwar. This hilarious Northern comedy plays in the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 8-26 April 2025. Mina Anwar is best known for her roles as

Sue Cooke, CEO of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) and deputy director for Regional Enterprise at the University of Huddersfield, has announced her retirement following a 40-year career in business support, innovation and economic development. Sue joined the 3M BIC as CEO in 2019 and has helped grow

The award-winning Wayside Holiday Park in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors has launched its new 2025 season with “optimism” and a range of exciting deals. Mark Goodson, owner and managing director, situated on the edge of the village of Wrelton, near Pickering, is confident that this year will

In celebration of International Women’s Day (8th March), MEPC proudly hosted its sixth Women of the Future event at Wellington Place. The inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Ahead Partnership, has been designed to empower Year 9 female students as they explore career opportunities in a safe and supportive environment.

The award-winning Huddersfield Literature Festival has announced the return of its Tipi in Lawrence Batley Theatre courtyard this May. The Tipi will launch on 13 May with a glittering Great Gatsby-themed free launch to commemorate the centenary of the publication of F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel. A partnership initiative between

A Pickering Farm Shop is to host a second Easter Egg hunt following the success of last year's event. Between 14th and 21st April, the Cedarbarn team will host daily Easter egg hunts and train rides on the miniature railway at the Thornton Road venue in Pickering. The

York Biotech Campus (YBC), Yorkshire’s leading bioscience hub, is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD – 8th March), by spotlighting the achievements of women in STEM. In line with this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, YBC is showcasing the stories of successful women working at the science park to encourage