Business Royal Armouries, Benjamin Campbell Honoured as General Manager of the Year The Foodservice Cateys Awards, now entering its eleventh year, took place last Friday at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel celebrating individuals, teams, and business shaping the foodservice industry. By The Editor • 2 min read
L-R, Lucy Rigley, LInda Harrison, Paula Duck, Leah Follington, and Helen Reynolds all gave advice at the Elevate Your Brand event Entrepreneurs hope to make pop-up small business surgery a regular event Elevate Your Brand, held last month, was an innovative free event bringing together experts from PR, SEO, web design, social media and brand photography to offer professional advice in a friendly, relaxed environment. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A powerful and moving new musical comes to Leeds Playhouse next month Leeds-based Red Ladder Theatre Company return to Leeds Playhouse next month for a compelling new musical charting one man’s plea for help and refuge at a time when not all strangers are welcomed. Sanctuary will play in the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre from 5-6 November. This compelling new musical By The Editor • 3 min read
Business North Yorkshire rapeseed oil business launches new Christmas lines The Thixendale, North Yorkshire, based family business has launched a premium truffle mayonnaise and a Christmas gift box of bread dippers and dressings in time for Christmas gifting. By The Editor • 1 min read
Northern Ballet revives its beloved production of A Christmas Carol just in time for the festive season. Northern Ballet will spread Christmas cheer across Yorkshire when the Company brings Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to three Yorkshire theatres as part of a new national tour. Opening at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre from 7 – 9 November, the tour heads to Hull New Theatre from 12 - 16 November and By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Artistic Director & CEO James Brining to leave Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 After 12 highly successful years as Artistic Director, James Brining is leaving Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 to become Artistic Director and Joint CEO of The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh. Leeds Playhouse Executive Director Shawab Iqbal has been appointed Joint CEO, co-leading the theatre through its next chapter. James Brining said: By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Royal Armouries Conference and Events, Benjamin Campbell Honoured as General Manager of the Year at 2024 Foodservice Cateys Awards Ben's leadership has been nothing short of exceptional. With his dedication to nurturing talent and creating opportunities, he has transformed the Royal Armouries Conference and Events into one of the top venues in Leeds. By The Editor • 2 min read
Image: Jody Hartley Fashion and Lifestyle Wellington Place Zone to Host Space Themed Extravaganza for Light Night 2024 As part of Light Night Leeds 2024, an annual celebration illuminating the city and the largest of its kind in the UK, the Wellington Place Zone is set to be bigger and better than ever, with a galaxy of events. The thriving urban quarter will be home to a cosmic By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Bradford Gift Card Launches New Design and Collaboration with Bradford2025 exciting milestone as it celebrates reaching £150,000 in gift card sales. In a By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing It's green for go on World Mental Health Day Why green? The green ribbon is the international symbol for mental health awareness. Those taking part in Wellspring’s campaign will choose a date this month to wear a green item of clothing and donate towards Wellspring’s affordable counselling services. By The Editor • 3 min read
News On Your Bikes! Yorkshire brothers raise £5,000 in epic ride for Leeds Utd Foundation Two brothers from York have handed over a cheque for £5,000 to the Leeds United Foundation after a completing an epic 220-mile charity cycle ride. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle How to elevate your blog with simple design tweaks First impressions are crucial when it comes to blog design. The moment someone lands on a blog, the overall aesthetic and layout influence their decision to stay or leave. A well-designed blog instantly conveys professionalism and credibility, making readers more likely to engage with the content. The visual appeal of By The Editor • 2 min read
