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
Fashion and Lifestyle Places for People provide vital support to communities this winter Places for People, the UK’s leading social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives and nurturing thriving communities, is expanding its support for customers this winter by partnering with 49 warm banks and food banks across the UK – seven of which are in Yorkshire. The group specialises in placemaking, regeneration, development, By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Local Opticians and Audiologists earns sustainability certification Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists has achieved a prestigious sustainability certification after successfully offsetting its carbon emissions across its audiology services at seven of its practices throughout Yorkshire. Earlier this year, Bayfields was awarded the certification for its optical offering, and now it has extended its sustainability efforts to include its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business NG Bailey invests in new Leeds headquarters NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, is relocating to a new office in south Leeds. The business has chosen the ABC Building at White Rose Park as its new headquarters following the move from its site at Brown Lane West, Holbeck. The move marks the By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Riot Women, the new drama from Sally Wainwright The BBC and BritBox has released first look pictures of Riot Women, the brand-new drama from the multi-BAFTA award-winning writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, Gentleman Jack). Set and filmed in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, the six-part series is made by Drama Republic, a Mediawan Company, (One By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pickering farm shop café to host charity quiz nights Following a year of fundraising that saw the team at Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café raise over £40,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, dates for two further charity events have been announced. On Friday, 24th January and 21st February, local quizmaster and Cedarbarn team member Michael Kipling will host quiz By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fiducia MGA strengthens team with assistant underwriter appointment Specialty insurance managing general agent (MGA) Fiducia has appointed a new assistant underwriter to support its underwriting team working with UK and European brokers. Emma Harvey joins the Leeds-based MGA from Ravenhall Risk Solutions where she was an account manager. She brings eight years of experience in insurance, including commercial By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle New homes in East Ardsley set to launch this weekend Located on Bradford Road, the new development, Amblers Chase, will offer a selection of two, three and four bedroom homes designed to cater to a wide range of buyers. The launch is scheduled for Saturday 11th January 2025, and house hunters are invited to visit to reserve the first homes By The Editor • 1 min read
