Business Tracy Brabin: We will deliver a region that works for all West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has set out her vision for her second term in power by pledging a relentless focus on “delivery, delivery, delivery” as well as a bold move to reinvigorate the Sure Start programme across the region. Giving a speech at a Resolution Foundation event in Bradford, By The Editor • 2 min read
Events June networking at Leeds Sky Lounge Join us on Friday 7th June from 3pm to 5pm for our monthly networking at our new venue, the Sky Lounge at the Hilton Hotel on Leeds waterfront. We have two quality speakers joining us and all guests are welcome. Reserve your place here: By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Victoria Leeds announces its first Fashion Week Fashionistas get ready, Victoria Leeds launches a full fashion week for the city this summer, following the success and popularity of last year’s Fashion Weekender. Victoria Leeds Fashion Week will begin on 6th June, starting in style with a spectacular fashion show staged in the iconic Victoria Quarter at By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Family law firm expands team Specialist family law firm Lake Legal is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Isabella O’Donoghue as a litigation executive. Isabella joins the firm from Barnes Clark Family Law. She will complete her chartered legal executive status at Lake Legal. Commenting on her new role, Isabella said: “Lake By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Perfect pitch for local traders as new artisan market comes to Leeds A new artisan market is set to add an extra touch of handmade magic to Briggate in Leeds city centre. Leeds Briggate Market will be running once a month on the much-loved shopping street, with a launch date of Sunday, June 23. Showcasing and celebrating the work of independent producers By The Editor • 2 min read
Business First flights to Marrakesh and Bucharest take off from Leeds! Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has celebrated the inaugural flights of two new routes to Marrakesh, Morrocco, and Bucharest, Romania, expanding its partnership with low-cost airline Ryanair. Expanding the airport’s direct offering to Africa, the first flight to Marrakesh (RAK) departed on Friday 3rd May and will operate twice weekly By The Editor • 1 min read
All Images Roth Read Photography EditorsBlog The sun shined on our garden party at Goldsborough Hall What a fabulous event we had a Goldsborough Hall last week in conjuntion with our partners Lexus Leeds. We were joined by around 80 members and guests for a glorious afternoon in the sunshine (yes, the weather was beautiful for our garden party) Below, we have shared a selection of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Hair salon makes waves as finalist for prestigious national business award A unique concept hairdressing salon has been announced as a finalist in one of the industry’s most recognised prestige awards. Julian Holland nestled in the treetops on the beautiful Hesslewood Hall Estate, in Hessle, is a finalist for Independent Salon/Business Newcomer of the Year, in HJ’s British By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire Sculpture Park offers artistic development opportunity with the 2024 Yorkshire Graduate Award Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has launched the 2024 Yorkshire Graduate Award that offers a residency opportunity for a graduate artist to develop their practice. For over 47 years, artist residencies have been at the heart of YSP, offering opportunities for emerging artists to reflect on and move forward with their By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Tips for the perfect work life balance Leading homebuilders are stressing the importance of making sure work and home life are kept separate. This year’s theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”, which encourages people to find moments for movement in their daily routines. Examples include going for a walk in the neighbourhood, putting By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tracy Brabin re-elected as Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has been re-elected as Mayor of West Yorkshire. The Labour candidate, who became the region’s first-ever mayor in 2021, was re-elected after being declared the winner following the counts which took place today at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds and venues across West Yorkshire. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Youbee Media honoured with National Hero Industry Award Leeds-based marketing solutions agency, Youbee Media has received Yorkshire’s ‘Creative Marketing Agency of the Year’ award at the prestigious National Business Hero Awards. The Business Hero Awards celebrate successful regional companies and individuals who push boundaries through diversity, inclusion, and equality. The awards are a fixture in the annual By The Editor • 2 min read
