Fashion and Lifestyle ASDA chooses Hull as second city for new George concept store Grocery retailer Asda is bringing its new George concept store to Hull to offer customers the best of George clothing and homeware all under one roof. The new store, located at Anlaby Retail Park, marks part of the retailer’s wider strategy to roll out stand-alone George stores, replacing its By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle La Dolce Vita: Nesso Coffee brings Italian brunch to Leeds city centre Nesso Coffee, the independent Italian-inspired brunch and afternoon tea venue created by award-winning Leeds chef Bobby Geetha, has opened its second site in the heart of Leeds city centre. Founded in 2023, Nesso has already gained a cult following in Morley for its creative twist on traditional Italian café culture. By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Skate, eat and celebrate as Ice Cube returns to Leeds City Centre Leeds is set to sparkle this holiday season as the much-loved Ice Cube at Christmas returns to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street from 21 November 2025. A highlight of the city’s festive calendar, the event promises something for everyone — from the ever-popular covered ice rink and traditional By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Leeds for a magical Christmas adventure Leeds Grand Theatre 18 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 This Christmas, Northern Ballet’s captivating The Nutcracker, returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from 18 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 for a special festive run, offering families the chance to be swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland. The ballet tells By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Echoes of Yorkshire: The Museum Illuminated This celebration of light, colour and music opens at York’s Museum Gardens. Echoes of Yorkshire, by internationally acclaimed Luxmuralis is open to Sunday 2 November, with entry from 5pm/6pm, running to 8.20pm each evening. The show brings alive the story of the Yorkshire Museum and York Museum By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Academy of Northern Ballet announces new MA The Academy of Northern Ballet and Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) are proud to announce a new partnership with the launch of an MA in Classical Ballet Performance. Northern Ballet has a strong history of post-vocational ballet training, with its successful Professional Graduate Programme running since 2013, whose alumni By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Businesses join Leeds-based hospice charity event to support care for 3,000 patients Leeds businesses will come together this November in support of St Gemma’s Hospice, as the charity’s flagship Winter Ball returns to the Royal Armouries. The fundraising event, taking place on Saturday 29th November 2025, will help raise funds to support the hospice’s care for more than 3, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bradford BID brings magic and wonder to the City Centre this autumn Bradford city centre is set for a season of excitement as Bradford BID unveils two spectacular events for families and visitors to enjoy: a spellbinding free Halloween celebration on 31st October and the arrival of the dazzling 22-metre BID Wheel in Centenary Square from 18th November to 21st December. On By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Perfect October half term treat: Northern Ballet's Little Red Riding Hood! Tuesday 28 October – Saturday 01 November Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds This October half term, take the family on an enchanting adventure with Northern Ballet’s Little Red Riding Hood, a playful retelling of the much-loved fairy tale where fun, friendship, and the importance of kindness take centre stage. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Strictly Come Dancing live UK tour 23 January – 15 February 2026 Tickets on sale now strictlycomedancinglive.com The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back for 2026 - and more dazzling than ever before! Hot on the heels of Strictly's sensational launch show last weekend, today we announce the dates, the judges and the By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pickering attraction adds twilight pumpkin picking to its Halloween experience Further to the sell-out success of its inaugural event last year, the team at a Pickering farm shop and café has announced plans for a Halloween event for families and young children. From 25th to 31st October, the Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café will host a Halloween experience comprising pumpkin By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Ultimate Christmas Party experience launches at Harewood House One of the most unique Christmas party experiences in the UK is coming to a brand-new location – the spectacular grounds of Harewood House. YurtBar has been dubbed the ultimate Christmas party destination, creating an immersive magical pop-up alpine village, adorned with ski racks, fur throws, crackling log fire, and 10-foot By The Editor • 2 min read
