Fashion and Lifestyle Behind the mask we are all the same Join The Family Burns Club for their annual Masquerade Ball at The Queens Hotel, City Square Leeds on 7th October 2023. Guests will enjoy a black die 3 course dinner with DJ and entertainment until late for just £49 per person, all proceeds will go towards helping families and children By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Independent shops are booming in Barnsley Barnsley town centre’s retail scene is continuing to thrive, striking a balance between modern national brands and boutique independent stores. The Yorkshire market town, fresh from a £210m retail and leisure regeneration project, is seeing a strong resurgence post-pandemic among its independent stores – perfectly complementing the new national brands. By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Beauty pioneer launches campaign to reduce stigma surrounding aesthetics After gaining an impressive catalogue of experience within the beauty industry, Claire Raby – founder of Amica Aesthetics located in Roundhay, Leeds – has become one of the UK’s leading authorities in aesthetic treatments and training, and for very good reason. Having worked on an eclectic clientele of ages, skin-types, textures By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire whisky distillery and cheesemaker collaborate for a tasting evening A Yorkshire coast whisky distillery has teamed up with a Yorkshire Dales cheesemaker for a tasting event. On 7th September, Wensleydale Creamery will host a tasting evening with Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in the Visitor Centre at the Creamery in Hawes. During the event, Morgan McDermott, UK sales manager at By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Hull dementia care home appoints experienced manager A care home in Hull, Yorkshire that specialises in the provision of dementia care has announced the appointment of a new manager. With a strong background in health and social care, Joycelyn Tsekpo brings a wealth of experience to Wilton Lodge, having worked extensively in both the NHS and the By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire Tiktok star chosen to present new classic cars TV series A Tiktok star from Bradford, West Yorkshire who specialises in cars has landed her first TV presenting job as she appears on a new TV series about classic cars. Abigayle Andre who is the face of viral TikTok channel @SheTalksCars was headhunted by producers of the Repair Lot which starts By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Seven Leeds parks named amongst best in country Seven parks and green spaces across Leeds have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, including Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate. The seven sites, operated by Leeds City Council, have been recognised amongst the best parks By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Why Kellogg’s new recruitment strategy is cause for celebration Kellogg’s is dropping the requirement for marketers to have a degree to work there. They say a degree ‘doesn’t always have a correlation’ to what an employee can do or achieve. As a senior content writer with ‘just’ 3 A-Levels to my name, I totally agree. Why all By The Editor • 6 min read
Business Charlie & Ivy's extends popular Bread Dippers range North Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy's has developed a new bread dipper to complement the existing range of dippers, dressings, mayonnaise and marinades. Thixendale-based Charlie & Ivy's launched their Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano and Thyme Bread Dipper on Midsummer's Day as a celebration of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Five speech survival tips A public speaking opportunity is a great honour, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If the prospect of writing and delivering a great speech overwhelms you, these tips from Claire, the founder of the Yorkshire copywriting business Write for You, are designed to help. * Just start: This is the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Private client team expansion for Leeds law firm Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the appointment of Suzanne Jaconelli to its private client team. Suzanne joins as a specialist solicitor, providing legal support and guidance in complex and high-value estate and succession planning matters. Her areas of expertise include wills, trusts, inheritance tax, powers of attorney, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Free careers-coaching workshop seeks new graduates Bradford College is taking applications for a free graduate workshop in July to help polish CVs, sharpen interview skills, and plot dream career paths. The three-day ‘Graduates First’ programme is designed to guide recent graduates to their dream roles. The course is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated and By The Editor • 1 min read
