Lifestyle Initiative encourages locals to explore Bradford this summer “Keeping the sparkle going” is the theme of a new campaign which aims to encourage local people to start exploring Bradford’s hospitality, retail and attractions this summer. Sparkling Bradford is a bi-annual initiative delivered by partners The Broadway Bradford, Bradford Council, Visit Bradford and the Bradford Business Improvement District By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Hudd Lit Fest is a White Rose finalist for the third time The Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards for the third time in five years. The Festival has been shortlisted in the Arts & Culture category of the annual awards, a competitive group covering a wide range of By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Yorkshire family given the Barnsley Chop It has been 30 years since Yorkshire Shepherdess and busy mum of nine Amanda Owen has visited a hairdresser. Her long hair had almost reached her waist and although it was in good condition, Amanda wanted to have not just a change, but something that would be stylish whilst being By The Editor • 5 min read
Lifestyle Yorkshire’s Runswick Sands is Britain’s Best Beach The amazing accolade of Britain’s Best Beach has been given to the spectacular sands at Runswick Bay in North Yorkshire by The Times in their Annual Guide to the Country’s Best Beaches. Here at Welcome to Yorkshire we were never in any doubt that the county’s coast By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Transformation of Leeds Greek Street complete Work to transform Greek Street in Leeds city centre into a new-look pedestrianised space has been successfully completed. The project, carried out by Leeds City Council in partnership with businesses, on this popular street known for its bars, restaurants and cafes, has been given a modern, spacious new look, supporting By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle 80s classical set for virtual symphonic spectacular A special virtual concert will showcase some of the biggest stars of the 80s this week as Leeds comes together to ensure the music doesn’t stop. This Friday should have seen 80s icons Jimmy Somerville, Belinda Carlisle, Go West and T’Pau’s Carol Decker all performing live in By The Editor • 3 min read
Lifestyle Yorkshire Sculpture Park set to welcome visitors back on Wednesday 29 July 2020 Yorkshire Sculpture Park has announced that it will reopen its gates 7 days a week between 10am and 6pm. From Wednesday 29 July, visitors will once again be able to enjoy world-class modern and contemporary sculpture in the open air, set within beautiful 18th century landscape. The Underground Gallery will By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Make your garden work for you this summer As we’ve now all spent almost four months in our homes and gardens thanks to lockdown, we’ve had time to notice whether they’re doing the job or whether they could be improved. For inspiration, West Yorkshire homebuilder Harron Homes has teamed up with one of its customers By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Rescue centre ‘feline’ much better following donation from pet food business True Instinct, experts in natural pet food has donated over 60 bags of cat food to Heronbank Rescue in Leeds, helping to provide relief to those caring for cats during these difficult times. Heronbank Rescue aims to help cats and kittens recover from difficult situations, whether that may be abandonment, By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Building improvements confirmed for 24 Yorkshire schools Property consultant Eddisons has secured £30m to improve buildings at 76 academy schools across the UK under the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) programme. Schools in line for upgrades include 24 in Yorkshire, set to receive a total of £10m worth of improvement works. New funding for the latest By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Interior Design for everyone By Leanne Pollard from Hattie Lloyd Home Interior Design is for everyone Ella De Wastney shares her journey from the fashion industry to owning an Interior Design studio and explains why interior design REALLY is for everyone. I walked down Gillygate in York, which for once was not gridlocked with By The Editor • 4 min read
Lifestyle Council releases guidance ahead of hospitality venues reopening in Leeds Leeds City Council has issued guidance for residents, visitors and businesses as hospitality and entertainment venues prepare to reopen this weekend. From Saturday July 4, restaurants, bars, leisure and entertainment venues can reopen as part of the latest relaxation of restrictions due to Covid-19. Working with representatives of the businesses By The Editor • 3 min read
