Business Sue Cooke announces retirement as 3M BIC CEO 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 By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Wayside launches new season with optimism and terrific deals 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 By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event 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. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The HuddLitFest Tipi returns with a Great Gatsby themed launch 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pickering farm shop to host Easter Egg hunt and miniature railway rides 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business International Women’s Day 2025: York Biotech Campus champions Women in STEM 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Move to create £250m investment fund in West Yorkshire An ambitious plan to create a multimillion-pound investment fund to boost jobs, accelerate economic growth and put more money in people’s pockets is set to go before regional leaders. Declaring that “now is the time to invest”, regional mayor Tracy Brabin will put forward proposals for a new, £250 By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Much loved Harrogate charity boss steps down Emily Fullarton, the much-loved executive director of Harrogate mental health charity Wellspring Therapy and Training, is stepping down after 10 successful years. Emily took over from Elaine Wainaina, Wellspring’s founder, in 2015 and has overseen the growth of Wellspring into one of the most admired and successful mental health By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire rapeseed oil business brings local producers together The team at a Thixendale family farming business is repeating an initiative to connect local businesses for the benefit of their customers. Following the success of previous collaborations, Jennie Palmer from Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil approached selected Yorkshire food and drink businesses to participate in the fifth ‘EAT Yorkshire' promotion By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Xscape Yorkshire completes new lift installation featuring artwork by local artist Yorkshire-based abstract artist, Nicolas Dixon, has transformed the side of the new lift into a contemporary and engaging display for visitors to admire when visiting the centre. Using biomorphic shapes and vivid colours, the hand-painted artwork, named “Everything in its right place” also features subtle depictions of local landmarks and By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing The hidden threat to your bones (and brain) The healthiest people tend to be the ones who adopt simple positive lifestyle habits throughout their day - not the ones who do the gruelling workouts and punish their bodies. So with that in mind I want to share with you something that you might like to take on board. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Felicity Aylieff: Expressions in Blue at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 5 April - 14 September 2025 The Weston Gallery and Outdoors Expressions in Blue is a solo exhibition of monumental sculptural works in porcelain, painted in tones of rich cobalt blue oxide using expressive brushstrokes full of movement. These hand-thrown ceramic vessels and stacked monoliths stand up to an impressive By The Editor • 6 min read
