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
Fashion and Lifestyle Are you looking for a Christmas extravaganza This year Martin House have been selected as the beneficiary of the stunning Carols by Candlelight event held at the exclusive Swinton Estate on 7th December 2023. Are you looking for a Christmas extravaganza to delight your clients or something a little different for your work Christmas Party? Or perhaps By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Growing UNTHA appoints global marketing director Austrian-headquartered UNTHA shredding technology has appointed a new global marketing director, as the engineering specialist plans a significant growth over the next five years. Katie Mallinson joins the €80m turnover company following almost 15 years working with the business as a supplier. Until recently, she was managing director of global By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Solberge Hall has been sold to luxury wedding company Wharfedale Grange Solberge Hall in Northallerton has been acquired by wedding and events company Wharfedale Grange for an undisclosed sum. The 24-bedroom Georgian country house hotel is set in 9 acres of woodland situated near the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales. It has been owned by Classic Lodges hotel group since By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Garden centre hosts wreath-making workshops as part of its seasonal festivities The new events take place in the Mezzanine Restaurant at Tong Garden Centre on two dates in December and include everything needed to create a 16-inch Christmas wreath, plus refreshments. The events have been organised by senior marketing assistant, Harriet Hardiment who said: "Hosted in the beautiful surroundings of By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Harvey Nichols Leeds unveil new winter terrace, patisserie, and festive menu It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Harvey Nichols, who are embracing the season in a typically fashion-forward style. The iconic Leeds store is famous for its wonderfully festive window displays, impressive in-store activations, and sparkling events - and 2023 is no exception. Not only is the By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Magical Christmas market comes to castle grounds A Christmas market featuring dozens of speciality artisan producers and makers will be hosted in the fairy-tale setting of the Castle Courtyard of historic Ripley Castle. Real Markets, whose mission is to support local, specialist, and independent producers and makers, is hosting a special festive market in the enchanting grounds By The Editor • 2 min read
