Fashion and Lifestyle Third Yorkshire writer announced as recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship Wakefield-based British-Iranian playwright Jasmin Mandi-Ghomi has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship. Jasmin follows Kat Rose-Martin and Kirsty Taylor, both from Bradford, as the third and next writer to receive the fellowship, which was established in 2019 in memory of the late Kay Mellor, a By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Paul McKenna power manifesting tour Would you like to have the life of your dreams? Monday 17th March. Leeds City Variety Music Hall World-leading hypnotist, behavioural scientist, broadcaster and best-selling author Paul McKenna is back with a new coaching event for 2025 – Power Manifesting. The 11-date tour across the UK & Ireland kicks off on By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Yorkshire Sculpture Park announces 2025 programme Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is delighted to announce its 2025 programme featuring the first major UK museum exhibition focused on the sculptural works of acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge. Alongside this headline show are further solo exhibitions by UK artists Laura Ellen Bacon, Felicity Aylieff and Claye Bowler, and By The Editor • 15 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds Playhouse presents smash-hit West End adaptation To Kill A Mockingbird This September, Leeds Playhouse will present the critically acclaimed theatre adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. Aaron Sorkin’s riveting stage version of the seminal American novel, which became a Broadway and West End sensation with star-studded sell-out runs on both sides of the Atlantic, opens at By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Vibrant Latin American rooftop restaurant set to open in Leeds A stunning rooftop bar and Latin American restaurant is set to open in Leeds later this year - described as an urban rooftop oasis. Located in Sovereign Square, just three minutes from the train station, the impressive new rooftop bar and restaurant, Azotea, is set to open in March. Set By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Craig David brings his ultimate TS5 party night to Scarborough Craig David is to bring his hit TS5 show and his biggest hits to the Yorkshire coast this summer when he headlines TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre. The chart-topping performer and R&B icon will play the UK’s biggest open air concert arena on Saturday July By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pride in Diversity Awards to celebrate excellence in inclusion at Leeds First Direct Arena The Pride in Diversity Awards (PiDA) will make its debut on July 3, 2025, at Leeds First Direct Arena, shining a spotlight on individuals and organisations that champion diversity and inclusion. This landmark event will recognise outstanding contributions across corporate leadership, community engagement, and innovation in diversity practices. Television personality By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Valentine gift guide from Yorkshire Sculpture Park Classic Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones from the award-winning shop at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Love is in the air at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) which has brought together a collection of Valentine’s Day gifts that are perfect for the special person or people in your life. By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Parking charges to be introduced at five Leeds parks Parking charges at five Leeds parks will be introduced on 10 February, to fund necessary maintenance and better facilities at the parks. The five parks are Golden Acre Park, Otley Chevin, Roundhay Park (including Mansion Lane), Temple Newsam and Middleton Park (where charges will apply at the Urban Bike Park By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Plough, listed in the Estrella Top 100 UK Gastropubs Following on from The Plough, Wombleton’s recent inclusion in The Michelin Guide for the first time, (read the full story in the latest edition of Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine, online now) the couple behind the North Yorkshire Inn is pleased to announce that they have been included in Estrella Damm’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Ultimate 80s celebration returns to Millennium Square, Leeds Leeds City Council and Opera North are thrilled to announce the return of the hugely popular 80s Classical, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025 on Millennium Square. Celebrating its sixth sensational season, the event welcomes iconic artists including Kim Wilde, Roland Gift (of Fine Young Cannibals), Go West, and By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle New Year, new menu as Trinity Kitchen welcomes street food vendors Trinity Kitchen is kicking off the New Year in style with a fresh line-up of street food vendors, blending beloved favourites with bold new concepts to start 2025 on a delicious note. Guests can explore a range of options including Big Mouth Gyoza, Sri Non Thai, 7 Star Flag, Little By The Editor • 2 min read