Fashion and Lifestyle Wine Bar NoNo to open in Leeds Leeds’ vibrant wine scene is about to welcome an exciting new addition as NoNo Wine Bar prepares to open its doors in March 2025. Located in Arch U, Dark Arches, Granary Wharf, NoNo will offer a laid-back, judgment-free space for wine lovers and newcomers alike, championing quality, terroir-driven wines in By The Editor • 2 min read
EditorsBlog It's almost time to celebrate the businesswomen of Yorkshire It’s just a few weeks now to the second Yorkshire Businesswoman Awards on 7th March, as we celebrate the businesswomen of Yorkshire on International Women’s Day. The event has been sold out for a few weeks now and we have quite a healthy waiting list. Our apologies to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business PR professionals to host ‘Meet the Media’ event for Yorkshire businesses Communications experts, Linda Harrison and Jo Leatham, have joined forces to stage a ‘Meet the Media’ speed networking event for up to 30 Yorkshire firms. Taking place at the recently opened co-working space at the Bonding Warehouse in York on Wednesday 5th March, from 10am – 12pm, the event will provide By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Scarborough singer songwriter makes debut at Yorkshire whisky distillery A Yorkshire whisky distillery has announced the artist for its April Distillery Session. Rising Scarborough singer songwriter and saxophonist, Em Louise will make her debut on the Pot Still Coffee Shop stage at Spirit of Yorkshire's Distillery Session on 26th April. Spirit of Yorkshire marketing director Jenni Ashwood By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Trotters are back and coming to The Grand Theatre Only Fools and Horses: Mon 24 February – Sat 1 March 2025 Leeds Grand Theatre Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to The Grand! Based on John Sullivan’s legendary television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain’s best-loved By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Inspirational women honoured as historic plaques unveiled The names of inspirational women who made their mark on Leeds have been officially etched in history. In a landmark project, plaques honouring the names of six trailblazing women from the city’s past were unveiled in the prestigious council chamber of Leeds Civic Hall. Taking their rightful place alongside By The Editor • 3 min read
Business New record for digital tickets on Northern The number of customers using digital tickets on Northern trains has hit a monthly high - at over 70% (71.45%) of all journeys between 5 January and 1 February. On its highest single day, the number was almost 80% (79.5%). It follows significant investment by Northern in its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds garden centre partners with local business to enhance its houseplant offering A South Leeds garden centre is the first to launch a range of houseplant accessories from a fellow Leeds business. The GrowTropicals range of peat-free houseplant potting mixes is now available at Tingley Garden Centre. "GrowTropicals was set up by passionate houseplant hobbyist Jacob James during the COVID-19 pandemic. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Beverley Building Society makes vital contribution to pioneering cancer research in Yorkshire A building society in East Yorkshire has raised over £13,500 this year to support life-giving cancer research and services for people in Yorkshire. Throughout the course of 2024, Beverley Building Society provided vital support to Yorkshire Cancer Research, its chosen 2024 Charity of the Year, through Society and public By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Haircare brand co-owned by Stacey Solomon launches in Selfridges Rehab, the innovative haircare brand co-owned by television celebrity Stacey Solomon, has launched in Selfridges stores nationwide and online. Founded in 2022 by Vicky Ellis and Anastasia Tozer, REHAB. has quickly emerged as a trailblazer in haircare, transforming the industry with innovative, eco-conscious, and cruelty-free products designed to promote healthier By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Marshmallowist toasts to £70,000 investment to expand production A West Yorkshire-based confectionery business has secured £70,000 from NPIF II – BEF Smaller Loans, which is managed by Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The funding also came from BEF’s Community Investment Enterprise Fund 2 (CIEF2) backed by Lloyds By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Third Yorkshire writer announced as recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship Wakefield-based British-Iranian playwright Jasmin Mandi-Ghomi has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship. Jasmin follows Kat Rose-Martin and Kirsty Taylor, both from Bradford, as the third and next writer to receive the fellowship, which was established in 2019 in memory of the late Kay Mellor, a By The Editor • 4 min read
