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
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire brand Caroboo lands nationwide listing at Holland & Barrett Caroboo, the UK’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative, has secured a major national listing with Holland & Barrett, bringing its innovative, healthier treat to shelves across the country. Created with carob, a naturally sweet Mediterranean plant, Caroboo delivers the creamy, chocolatey indulgence consumers love, without the caffeine or common allergens By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Deborah Ogden, making an impact for Smart Works Leeds Yorkshire Businesswoman member, Personal Brand Expert, Deborah Ogden will be joining some stand out women at the Marriott Hotel, as Smart Works, Leeds host their first International Women’s Day event this March. Deborah will share a short presentation aligned with this year’s theme ‘Her Path, Her Power, Her By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Children’s Charity appoints Sharon Milner as CEO Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm has announced the appointment of Sharon Milner as its new chief executive officer. Leeds-born Sharon brings 18 years of experience in the charity sector to the new role, having spent the last two years as director of Bradford Hospitals Charity, and prior to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sheffield Business Together delivers over £1 million in social value to the city since inception Sheffield Business Together, alongside key partner Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is celebrating the power of collaboration as it commemorates another successful year – and half a decade in total – helping to address social issues in Sheffield. Sheffield Business Together (SBT) is a responsible business network, that is co-funded and By The Editor • 3 min read
