Travel and Environment Incredible conservation benefits of real Christmas trees discovered by survey British Christmas tree plantations have been found to support various species of conservation concern such as red squirrels and polecats, according to the first ever study of its kind undertaken in the UK. Biodiversity was scrutinised at sites across the UK in a study commissioned by the British Christmas Tree By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle South Leeds garden centre adds ice rink to its list of seasonal attractions Tingley Garden Centre has added an undercover boutique ice rink for up to 130 skaters to its seasonal activity programme for 2023. "We're very excited to introduce an Ice Rink to Tingley for fabulous family fun this festive season. Make memories over Christmas and the New Year By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Oulton Hall Hotel, spa and golf resort wins luxury spa of the year Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has been awarded winner of ‘Luxury Spa of the Year’ at the English Beauty Industry Awards 2023, Yorkshire Edition. The English Beauty Industry Awards celebrate the region’s exceptional talent and innovation in the beauty sector, set to recognise and honour outstanding professionals, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Whitby Seafoods appoints finance director to help drive growth plans Whitby Seafoods, the UK’s largest scampi manufacturer, has made an important appointment to bolster its finance and senior leadership teams. Carol Gee has joined its Board as finance director following a recruitment process led by finance recruitment specialist, Headstar. Carol, a chartered accountant, comes with a wealth of experience By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Society of Dyers and Colourists launches children’s colouring challenge The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is delighted to announce the launch of its children’s colouring competition in collaboration with Leeds-based Yorkshire Children's Charity and author Malcolm Campbell, who is also known as Malcolm the Weaver. ‘The Children’s Cool Colouring Challenge’ has been launched in By The Editor • 2 min read
Zoe Thompson, Founder of Build it Brilliant Helping professionals to benefit from business support Qualified Hypnotherapist and Business & Finance graduate Zoe Thompson has created a special Self-Help online event. The twist is that this business event is designed purely for those in the helping professions. The ‘helping professions’ sector employs over 1 million people, and includes hypnotherapists, chiropractors, therapists, counsellors, and nutritionists. En By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Sugar Plum Fairy comes to Leeds Northern Ballet's The Nutcracker opens at Leeds Grand Theatre in two weeks time Northern Ballet will bring the festive season to the fore in two weeks time as The Nutcracker, makes its much anticipated return to Leeds Grand Theatre. The ballet tells the story of Clara and her By The Editor • 1 min read
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
