Fashion and Lifestyle Wakefield-based tech firm supports St George’s Food Bank this Christmas Wakefield-based software development specialists Propel donated over £600 worth of essential items to St George’s Food Bank to support those in need this Christmas, including 80 selection boxes. St George’s Community Centre, located in Lupset, Wakefield, recently reported an increased number of emergency food parcel requests as the By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bradford Garden Centre wins award for Christmas displays for the sixth time Festive displays at a Bradford garden centre have been named the best in the North East of England by a horticultural trade association for the sixth time. Tong Garden Centre was judged on the range, merchandising, marketing, presentation and displays of Christmas lines including trees, decorations, tableware, candles, giftware and By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds is set to be the beating heart of UK culture in 2023 Leeds will be a furnace of creativity next year, as the whole city lets culture loose and shows off its artistic strength in a programme that features major new commissions with world-renowned artists alongside celebrations of everyday creativity. From dance to design, art to architecture, poetry to pop, sculpture to By The Editor • 5 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Cashmere brand launches debut ‘New From Recycled’ range A British sustainable fashion brand that’s known for its collection of repaired and restored luxury, 100% cashmere clothing and accessories has launched its first ‘New From Recycled’ range. The new, limited collection features a range of unique knitted fair isle sweater vests - available in five different colourways - By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Phoenix Dance Theatre releases three new original dance films Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre is delighted to announce the release of three new original dance films in a celebration of Black women choreographers. Commissioned in 2021 by then artistic director Dane Hurst, and created and filmed during the company’s milestone 40th anniversary year, these films make up Phoenix Dance By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pontefract exhibition inspires next generation of women in Rugby League Life with the Lionesses, a heritage project which aims to raise awareness of the incredible role models who pioneered Women’s International Rugby League, will be staging an exhibition at Pontefract Museum until 26th August 2023 – and celebrating the enormous contribution made by women from the area. No less than By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Muslim Pantomime is now officially part of British Culture The UK’s only Muslim Pantomime is being added to the country’s largest pantomime archive, which spans four centuries of British pantomime history. The University of Kent’s David Drummond Pantomime Collection is adding Cinder’Aliyah: The Great Muslim Pantomime, which is a reworking of the classic fairy-tale Cinderella. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle North Star opens coffee kiosk in Leeds Leeds-based ethical coffee company North Star has opened the doors to its new takeaway coffee shop on Sovereign Street, serving quality drinks and sumptuous bakes that make a positive difference. The new shop, which is ideally based to serve the thriving business community and passers-by, will serve specialty grade coffees By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle International make-up artist gives masterclass to budding Bradford College talent Bradford School of Art degree students were treated to an exclusive two-day workshop by internationally acclaimed make-up artist, Yasmin Heinz. The BA (Hons) in Media Make-up with Special Effects (SFX) students spent two days with Yasmin, hearing about her inspiring career and watching her demonstrate iconic fashion-show looks for Spring/ By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle You’re invited to the Yorkshire Beauty Town Hall Event With the countdown to This is Yorkshire Beauty week firmly on, You are invited to the Yorkshire Beauty Town Hall event on 3rd February 2023. Come along to find out more about what the week is all about, how you can get involved, the sessions planned, and hear more on By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Minskip's Wild Swan ready to soar over Christmas and New Year The Wild Swan at Minskip, near Boroughbridge, enjoyed a stellar end to the year with revenue in October and November increasing by over 60 per cent compared with last year. This increase in revenue has been achieved despite challenging trading conditions in the hospitality industry. The historic 19th century inn, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Food village could be tasty new addition to outdoor market Leeds Kirkgate Market’s outdoor trading area could be set for a bright new look under proposals designed to safeguard the long-term future of this much-loved open-air shopping spot. Leeds City Council’s executive board will next week be asked to approve the launch of a consultation exercise seeking people’ By The Editor • 3 min read
