Business Primark & Sophie Morgan unveil new seated mannequin Sophie Morgan, TV Presenter, Influencer and Disability Advocate, alongside Primark, unveil a new mannequin designed to represent wheelchair users. This project is 12 months in the making but has been a longer-standing dream for Sophie since she first designed a wheelchair for mannequins in 2009, the MannequalTM. Sophie approached Primark By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Northern Ballet announces national tour of their children's ballet Little Red Riding Hood Northern Ballet’s enchanting ballets for children return with Little Red Riding Hood, a playful retelling of the much-loved fairy tale where fun, friendship, and the importance of kindness take centre stage. Little Red Riding Hood is a kind little girl who loves her family. On the way to visit By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Award-winning director joins team behind Yorkshire's newest romcom South Wales writer and director Kathryn Carmichael has joined the team behind a new British comedy, which tells the story of an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite brutal menopause symptoms. She will also co-produce alongside the film’s writer, Jan Birley. Nowt But Speechless is an independent feature film which By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle BBC Contains Strong Language Festival 2025 comes to Bradford for the first time Edith Bowman, The Archers Podcast, poet Ian McMillan and The Divine Comedy to visit the UK City of Culture. Many of BBC Radio 4’s best known programmes and presenters are coming to Bradford for the UK's biggest festival of poetry, performance and spoken word. The ninth annual By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Seven Leeds parks awarded some of the best in the country Some of Leeds’ most popular parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality. Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate are all managed by Leeds City Council and have yet By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Ibiza Live - Ellie Sax & Friends Bringing the electrifying energy and unforgettable party vibes of Ibiza to Holmfirth once again, Ellie Sax & Friends return to the Picturedrome for an unmissable night of music, big lights, lasers, and Ibiza magic on Friday 12th September. After FOUR back-to-back sellout shows at the Picturedrome, Ellie Sax is back— By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Hair and scalp expert launches new enterprise in Leeds A start up business which specialises in diagnosing and treating hair and scalp conditions has launched in Leeds with support from Unity Enterprise, the not-for-profit subsidiary of BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise. Agnes Maarufu, founder of the Leeds Private Trichology Clinic, showcased her expertise by leading an introductory By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Housebuilder launches brand new development in Halifax Barratt Homes has officially opened the doors to its new development The Skylarks in Halifax. Located on Brighouse Road, the 150 home community will deliver a range of three and four bedroom properties which will be ideal for a variety of house hunters, including first-time buyers looking to make the By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Sip into Summer with Leeds Cocktail Week! Sip into summer with Leeds Cocktail Week from 1st – 10th August for an epic week of cocktail-fuelled celebrations, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of mixology. The week kicks off with an unforgettable launch party at UYRAE rooftop bar, in partnership with Brown-Forman and spirit brands El Jimador Tequila, By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Vanilla joins new retailers at White Rose Women’s fashion brand Vanilla has today opened its doors at White Rose Shopping Centre, the latest addition to the centre’s impressive mix of brands. Offering both its Pink Vanilla and Blue Vanilla collections with a wide range of options for shoppers of all ages, including clothing, footwear, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Family festival of fun arrives at White Rose White Rose Shopping Centre is kicking off a calendar of fun this month with the return of its Kids’ Carnival from 25th July, as well as free family craft and play sessions throughout the summer holidays. Open from 11am – 9pm daily from 25th July to 7th September, the Kids’ Carnival By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Aled Jones to sing at Bradford Live Yorkshire Day concert Bradford’s Yorkshire Day celebrations have gained an extra sprinkling of celebrity stardust today as Aled Jones has joined the star-studded line-up for Yorkshire Calling on Friday 1 August, the first concert to be held at the newly-refurbished Bradford Live venue. He joins renowned poet and playwright, Ian McMillan, the By The Editor • 3 min read
