Fashion and Lifestyle Seven Leeds parks named amongst best in country Seven parks and green spaces across Leeds have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, including Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate. The seven sites, operated by Leeds City Council, have been recognised amongst the best parks By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Why Kellogg’s new recruitment strategy is cause for celebration Kellogg’s is dropping the requirement for marketers to have a degree to work there. They say a degree ‘doesn’t always have a correlation’ to what an employee can do or achieve. As a senior content writer with ‘just’ 3 A-Levels to my name, I totally agree. Why all By The Editor • 6 min read
Business Charlie & Ivy's extends popular Bread Dippers range North Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy's has developed a new bread dipper to complement the existing range of dippers, dressings, mayonnaise and marinades. Thixendale-based Charlie & Ivy's launched their Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano and Thyme Bread Dipper on Midsummer's Day as a celebration of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Five speech survival tips A public speaking opportunity is a great honour, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If the prospect of writing and delivering a great speech overwhelms you, these tips from Claire, the founder of the Yorkshire copywriting business Write for You, are designed to help. * Just start: This is the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Private client team expansion for Leeds law firm Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the appointment of Suzanne Jaconelli to its private client team. Suzanne joins as a specialist solicitor, providing legal support and guidance in complex and high-value estate and succession planning matters. Her areas of expertise include wills, trusts, inheritance tax, powers of attorney, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Free careers-coaching workshop seeks new graduates Bradford College is taking applications for a free graduate workshop in July to help polish CVs, sharpen interview skills, and plot dream career paths. The three-day ‘Graduates First’ programme is designed to guide recent graduates to their dream roles. The course is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated and By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Principal York’s new afternoon tea returns celebrating chocolate history After a two-year post-pandemic pause, Principal York’s much celebrated Afternoon Tea is finally back this Spring! Created by new Head Chef Aaron Craig it tells the mouth-watering story of York’s well renowned chocolate history. York was once known as ‘the chocolate city’, and at its peak over 14, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Harvey Nichols launches summer dining Harvey Nichols ushers in the highly anticipated summer season with a vibrant three-course menu - best enjoyed al fresco on its popular Fourth Floor roof terrace. Available from the 3rd of July until the 30th of September, guests can indulge in a tempting three-course menu and a glass of Cloudy By The Editor • 2 min read
Business From Yorkshire To Hollywood Leeds digital agency Flaunt Digital have partnered with Virgin Voyages to create a showstopping AI experience, Jen AI, featuring none other than Jennifer Lopez herself. The project uses AI to create a memorable experience when organising a cruise, by creating a customised invite and itinerary with an AI generated video By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Get set for the 164th Great Yorkshire Show opening today Preparations have been underway at the Great Yorkshire Showground as England’s premier agricultural event gets set to open this morning. The 164th Great Yorkshire Show begins four days of agricultural excellence, spectacular entertainment, the chance to see thousands of animals, and a breathtaking number of businesses selling everything from By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Shipley summer special brings the seaside to town Shipley’s annual summer festival is back on Saturday 22nd July and promises a day full of fun and laughter with a seaside theme. Featuring the best in British Street Theatre acts, local dance schools and choirs, the Shipley by the Sea Summer Special will be jam-packed full of entertainment By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Azets appoints Capital Allowances specialist Azets, the Top 10 UK Accountancy firm, has appointed Abbie Stokes as a capital allowances specialist following increasing demand for the service amid the introduction of the new full expensing regime. Abbie, a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor, joins from a ‘Big Four’ firm where she specialised in capital By The Editor • 1 min read
