Business January workshops ‘a must’ for UK crime writers Highly experienced criminal psychologist, guest lecturer, radio host, podcaster, and blogger Linda Sage is teaming up with family-run business Writers Retreat in Beal, North Yorkshire, to host two workshops in January 2024. Linda has spent forty years working with some of the UK’s most notorious criminals, developing a wealth By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Leigh continues to pave the way for females in fashion Leigh Unwin, the founder of fashion retailer The Style Attic, had never dreamed of launching her own fashion brand until the premature birth of her daughter and the maternity discrimination that she experienced. In 2014 Leigh welcomed her daughter Edie to the world at just 25 weeks. After a long By The Editor • 4 min read
Business The Asian Standard newspaper launches a London edition During a momentous occasion for the UK media industry, internationally renowned actress, Manisha Koirala, was among the inspiring South Asian figures honoured with a prestigious award, celebrating her remarkable achievements in the Indian film industry and overcoming adversity. The award ceremony took place at the Houses of Parliament in London By The Editor • 5 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle California Connections: Three Pioneering Women - World premiere A celebration of choreographers Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham and Bella Lewitzky Yorke Dance Project, the contemporary ballet company run by Yolande Yorke-Edgell, will give the world premiere of a new mixed bill, California Connections: Three Pioneering Women, at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds on Thursday 23 November before By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Absolutely Fabulous! Dame Joanna Lumley voices the Trinity Leeds Christmas ad campaign Listen to Joanna!0:00/0:291× Actress Dame Joanna Lumley will voice the Christmas ads for Trinity Leeds this year - ‘Fabulous… Every Time’ launches this week. The festive campaign will showcase the different gifts and leisure activities available this Christmas, from tech and toys, jewellery and accessories, to By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Uunretirement expert launches digital platform supporting over 50s in workforce Harrogate-based unretirement expert, Next-Up, has launched a new digital platform to support the often overlooked demographic of over 50s in the workplace, providing inspiration on what they can continue to achieve in retirement — the first benefit of its kind for this age group. Launched on 1st November, the online course By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Original Calendar Girls attend opening night performance The original Calendar Girls, and inspiration for the musical, play and film, joined the star-studded cast and crew on stage after last night's opening performance at Leeds Grand Theatre. Celebrating 25 years since the inception and creation of the original calendar and 20 years since the record-breaking movie’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment Crowning glory – Lord-Lieutenant’s King’s Coronation Tree finds a home at Yorkshire Sculpture Park The Lord-Lieutenant for West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson, visited Yorkshire Sculpture Park on November 7th to plant the King’s Coronation Tree, as part of a royal initiative to plant three million trees nationally. Funded by the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, the iconic English Oak sapling was planted at a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Join us for the Yorkshire Businesswoman Christmas lunch It's time to get out those sparkles ladies and celebrate another year in business! The Yorkshire Businesswoman Christmas lunch bookings are now open. We have once again secured the Grill restaurant at Dakota Hotel Leeds from 12 noon until 3.30pm on Friday 1st December. There is a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Flourishing Yorkshire Country Properties strengthens senior sales team The Huddersfield-based Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has strengthened its senior sales team with four key appointments. Hard on the heels of the appointment of Paul Brown as managing director comes the news that a brand-new senior sales team is now in place. YCP are currently on site with prime West By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Bedmaker in new collaboration with Wild Ingleborough Fifth-generation family-owned Yorkshire bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has joined the Wild Ingleborough programme to help restore and maintain nature across the region. As part of the long-term commitment, the Leeds-based luxury bedmaker, will focus its substantial five-figure investment on high-quality climate work, which includes natural regeneration and restoration of land around By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Start the season in style with Victoria Leeds Five new stores set to open before Christmas, plus a major festive glow up as the new lighting scheme is unveiled. Victoria Leeds hosts ‘Fashion Santa’: win the gifts from his red Tesla Sleigh A full-to-capacity Victoria Gate will open its doors to several new permanent and temporary stores before By The Editor • 2 min read
