Business £11.4 million investment to support businesses in West Yorkshire A number of West Yorkshire organisations have received a combined investment of £11.4 million to deliver projects that will support local businesses to drive growth and innovation, Mayor Tracy Brabin has announced. Successful projects include £3.8 million towards a new health and wellbeing innovation centre at the University By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Xupes and Sandersons announce pre-loved collaboration The luxury pre-loved fashion brand Xupes has launched its first bricks and mortar in-store concept in the north of England – selecting Sandersons Department Store in Sheffield for a stunning new concession. The collaboration brings a fabulous collection of pre-loved designer brands to Sandersons shoppers as well as access to the By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Commercial director shortlisted in Forward Ladies Leadership Summit & Awards Leading housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire West’s commercial director, Lindsey Sills, has been named as a finalist in the Forward Ladies Leadership Summit & Awards 2023. Forward Ladies is a community of like-minded women dedicated to advancing leadership opportunities for the next generation of ladies coming into the workforce. Currently By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle LeedsBID to illuminate Leeds with spectacular Christmas projection With the festive season fast approaching, LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District), in collaboration with the renowned Barcelona-based creative studio Onionlab, is set to captivate the city with a magical Christmas projection on the iconic Queens Hotel in Leeds. This awe-inspiring event will be the first of its kind in the By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Raucous gig theatre show shares a different kind of Christmas Raucous new gig theatre show, Santa Must Die!, is gifting audiences a night of anarchy, fun and move-your-feet music at Leeds Playhouse from 12-16 December. Presented by archipelago arts collective, it explores the darker side of Christmas; when the festive season is all work and no play, with zero hours By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Exciting paid theatre internship for blind or partially sighted artist at Leeds Playhouse Leeds Playhouse is partnering with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB on their Get Set Progress internship programme, creating new employment opportunities for blind and partially sighted people. It is offering a nine-month, full-time, paid theatre internship, developing an early career artist’s skills through a wide-ranging programme of on-stage By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Support Dogs’ inaugural female-only netball tournament raises thousands Thousands of pounds have been netted for a charity following a female-only event which combined networking with fundraising for a paw-some cause. Sheffield-based Support Dogs held its inaugural charity netball tournament at the city’s Canon Medical Arena, with more than 100 people in attendance. The day raised a fantastic By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Data City supports international growth with senior appointment Global data company, The Data City, has appointed Emma Dickinson as chief financial officer as the business accelerates its international development. Emma joins The Data City at the beginning of its next phase of growth. She will lead in providing management information that will enable rapid decision-making and play a By The Editor • 2 min read
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
