Entrepreneurs Founder who knew she had “lots to say” creates AI tool that helps others say it Thistl is an AI social media assistant that helps new founders and business leaders build the personal brand that grows their business. A new AI-powered social media assistant launches on 1 October, addressing the common struggle of creating social content that sounds genuinely personal without spending hours on each post. By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale filmed at The Great Yorkshire Showground Organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show can reveal that the Showground in Harrogate will feature in the highly anticipated third Downton Abbey movie. Hundreds of cast, crew and extras were based on the Showground where filming took place for some scenes in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The film released By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle East Yorkshire venues will be featured in a new British comedy Bondville Model Village in Sewerby and the Women's Institute Hall in Flamborough are the latest locations to be agreed for new Yorkshire comedy, Hot Flash. The film tells the story of an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite brutal menopause symptoms and the challenges of being a forty plus By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Le Creuset launches its biggest sale EVER Le Creuset announces the launch of its biggest sale ever, and its first ever event in the North as its popular Factory to Table event comes to the UK this year. Following on from its popular Warehouse Sale events, which saw thousands descend on its Andover warehouse last year, queueing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Retiree turns drive-by into a new home A retired nurse has downsized at David Wilson Homes’ Amblers Chase development in East Ardsley after finding the perfect move for her. Linda Bichard (67) happened to be driving past the Bradford Road development by chance and, after turning the car around to enquire about the homes available, she hasn’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing New campaign clamps down on harassment of female runners People are encouraged to report incidents as the Leeds JogOn campaign sends a message that harassment of women and girls whilst exercising will not be tolerated. A launch event for the campaign was hosted at the Royal Armouries on 24 September, with speakers including the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy By The Editor • 3 min read
Business North’s biggest digital careers fair returns to first direct bank arena Leeds The north’s biggest digital careers fair returns to the first direct bank arena Leeds on Tuesday 30 September. The free-to-attend Leeds Digital Careers Fair, hosted by Leeds City Council, will see over 50 leading digital and technology companies from across the region, including this year’s sponsor, Bank of By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Skipton Building Society has partnered with Age UK Age UK was chosen by Skipton Building Society members in 2024 as its charity partner for three years. Each year, Skipton donates 1% of its pre-tax Group profit to charities aligned with its values and purpose. A Place to Call Home is delivered by 11 local Age UKs and aims By The Editor • 3 min read
Business New apprenticeship programme for Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has launched a new apprenticeship programme, to mark the company’s pledge to continually invest in young talent. 18 year-olds Chloe Gregg and Lauren Lomax - from Halifax and Leeds - have joined the growing practice as accounts apprentices. Their formal external AAT training - delivered by By The Editor • 2 min read
Business PGCert in Sport and Law with Leeds Beckett University The British Association for Sport and Law (BASL) are proud to announce the relaunch of its well-established and highly respected Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Sport and Law, now delivered through Leeds Beckett University (LBU). This refreshed programme reflects the evolving landscape of sport law and is designed to equip students By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Whitby takes centre stage at inaugural lit fest Whitby Lit Fest has announced a series of events to showcase local talent, and the coastal town, at its inaugural festival this November. Poetry and music combine in Sea Here which features three North Yorkshire poets - Wendy Pratt, Charlotte Oliver, and Rowena Sommerville – alongside beautiful singing from the A By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Celebrating the legacy of John Lennon Tyson Kelly is IMAGINE LENNON in his own show, announcing an October 2025 UK Tour this Autumn. Experience an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating the legacy of John Lennon, brought to life by the internationally acclaimed Tyson Kelly as John Lennon - renowned for his striking portrayal of Lennon in By The Editor • 1 min read
