Business PR dreams are made of cheese Northern food and drink PR specialist, North PR has been appointed as Emmi UK’s retained PR agency to support its portfolio of premium cheese brands. Emmi is Switzerland’s largest milk processor and one of Europe’s leading premium dairies which owns the Kaltbach, Onken and Emmi Caffè brands. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Premiere in Bradford for BBC crime thriller Virdee Fans of author AA Dhand’s novels are in with a chance to attend the Bradford premiere of the eagerly anticipated new BBC crime thriller Virdee. Set and filmed in Bradford, Virdee tells the story of Detective Harry Virdee (Staz Nair), a dedicated cop estranged from his Sikh family after By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Dean Clough to host monthly artisan market A new and exciting Artisan Market is coming to Halifax with a monthly event hosted at the iconic Dean Clough destination. Dean Clough has partnered with the highly accomplished RSH Artisan Markets which already operates successful markets in Skipton, Haworth, Settle and Bingley. Its high quality, handmade artisan goods concept By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing HelloHope partners with Miss Yorkshire to run Mindful Malta retreat Harrogate’s Chloe McEwen, the reigning ‘Miss Yorkshire’ has partnered with HelloHope, a mental health organisation to host a mindful retreat. The 7-day ‘Hello Mindful Malta’ retreat will take place from the 2nd-9th May in a luxury 5-star villa in Malta run by Chloe McEwen and HelloHope’s founder and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Kirkgate Market sets stall out for another big year Leeds Kirkgate Market is celebrating a bumper 2024 and looking ahead to an even better 2025 as it continues to feel the transformative effects of a multi-million pound investment programme. Increased footfall, new business arrivals and the success of a packed events schedule all made last year one to remember By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle West Yorkshire plans to grow multi-billion pound tourist economy An ambitious new plan to grow West Yorkshire’s multibillion-pound visitor economy was unveiled by tourism bosses in Leeds. It follows West Yorkshire achieving ‘Local Visitor Economy Partnership’ status from VisitEngland, which is a strategic partnership between the region’s five local authorities, chaired by Mayor Tracy Brabin. The new By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Winner of BBC’s The Apprentice launches first project with Lord Alan Sugar Rachel Woolford, the 2024 winner of the BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’, has revealed plans to launch her first joint initiative with Lord Sugar, in her home city of Leeds. The project will see Rachel expand her hugely successful fitness space, North Studio, to offer a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio - By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study that has now launched at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). The pioneering study aims to identify conditions such as Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) in babies sooner, and could enable hundreds By The Editor • 4 min read
Entrepreneurs ‘Amazing’ Barnsley businesswoman listed in top 100 female entrepreneurs 2025 A Barnsley businesswoman who works with mini-inventions, test-tube potions and rainbow explosions, has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 female entrepreneurs. Leonie Briggs, founder and director of interactive science education business Amazelab, has been included in Small Business Britain’s annual list of top female role By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Gibanks accelerates growth with a senior appointment Premium serviced office provider Gilbanks is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Joanna Pawlikowski to the new role of head of commercial. Joanna brings a wealth of experience, having held senior positions with flexible workspace providers in Australia for over ten years. As the company expands nationally, she By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Harron set to launch Pontefract development in New Year Harron Homes Yorkshire has launched Castle Gardens, a new development situated on De Lacy Way in Pontefract. The development, opened to the public on Saturday 11th January, offering potential buyers a glimpse into the exceptional quality and lifestyle opportunities available in this exciting new community. Castle Gardens transforms a 16-acre By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The LOVE Event Fashion Show, styled by Clobber Swap Friday 7th February - 7pm to 10pm Darrington Golf Club, Pontefract If you want to look forward to an event after Christmas and something that makes you feel really good including boosting your confidence, then BOOK YOUR TICKETS to the LOVE Event NOW! 🌟 All proceeds in aid of CoppaFeel raising By The Editor • 2 min read
