Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds Tattoo Expo: “we’re all about tattoos, but there’s much more to see!” It might be the Leeds Tattoo Expo’s 11th year at Leeds First Direct Arena, but there are plenty of new attractions at this year’s cutting-edge event. Firmly established as a must-do for tattoo and alternative culture enthusiasts across the UK and beyond, around 220 of the industry’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Stockeld Park expands Stockeld Stays with brand-new magical glamping pods Looking for a staycation this summer to avoid the jet fuel crisis and extra costs of going abroad? Yorkshire’s award-winning family attraction, Stockeld Park (Stockeld), has announced the next chapter of its on-site accommodation offering - Stockeld Stays - with the introduction of brand-new bell tents, in addition to By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle COUGAR LIVE 2026 comes to Keighley Cougar Live and Horlock House are delighted to announce the event of the Summer bringing world-class acts to Yorkshire’s Keighley Cougar Park with JLS on Friday 24th July and UB40 feat Ali Campbell on Saturday 25th July 2026. Cougar Live Music Experience, a dynamic new music festival, is set By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle British comedy Hot Flash goes into post-production Hot Flash, a comedy feature film which delves into midlife themes such as pursuing long-held ambitions, imposter syndrome, and menopause, is working with York firm Motion Post as it prepares for an autumn release. Hot Flash tells the story of Geri, who fulfils her lifelong dream of becoming an entrepreneur By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Fashion retailer schuh steps into Trinity Leeds Fashion footwear retailer schuh opened its new store at Trinity Leeds on 17th April – with giveaways, competitions and free coffee for visitors on opening day. To celebrate the launch, Vinyl Grounds offered complimentary barista-made coffee, and customers who purchased from BIRKENSTOCK got an exclusive anklet with a choice of a By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Development offers an ideal option for commuters David Wilson Homes is shining a spotlight on its Castle Syke Grange development in Pontefract, providing an ideal option for commuters seeking convenience and connectivity. The development, where there is currently a range of four bedroom homes available, is perfectly positioned to suit the needs of modern homebuyers, with fantastic By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Scarborough singer songwriter returns to Yorkshire whisky distillery A Yorkshire whisky distillery has announced the artist for its April Distillery Session. Rising Scarborough singer-songwriter and saxophonist, Em Louise, returns to the Pot Still Coffee Shop stage at Spirit of Yorkshire’s Distillery Session on 25th April following a sell-out debut last year. Spirit of Yorkshire’s marketing director By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pirates, Princesses and Peter Pan Families are invited to embark on a swashbuckling day of adventure in Bradford city centre this Easter holiday, as Bradford BID hosts a free family event ‘Pirates, Princesses and Peter Pan’ on Wednesday 8 April from 11am to 3pm. Young explorers and their families can enjoy a magical day filled By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Bumper weekend for Bradford boosts city nightlife Britpop legend Damon Albarn has heaped praise on Bradford's cultural offer, after two Bradford Live gigs kicked off a new tour for his band Gorillaz this weekend. Albarn, who was also spotted dining at the nearby International curry restaurant before the Saturday show, fronted two gigs in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Northern Ballet two fabulous new productions Northern Ballet announces 2027 tour of Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Wuthering Heights, a ballet by David Nixon CBE, and a new immersive The Nutcracker-inspired experience. The Wuthering Heights tour will open in March 2027 at Leeds Grand Theatre before performances at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, Nottingham Theatre Royal, London’s Sadler’s By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Last 4 weeks to see 'Ones to Watch' exhibition One of Yorkshire’s most prestigious annual art exhibitions, Ones To Watch, now in its 13th year, closes in just 4 weeks’ time. See it at the Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley, between Leeds and Bradford, before it disappears for another year. Celebrating 36 talented emerging artists and By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Cheshire’s biggest summer celebration returning this July The Brit Fest taking place this Summer from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026 at Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham, promises it’s biggest and most spectacular event yet – a four-day celebration of live music, community, and British culture that continues to grow from strength to strength. Headlining the By The Editor • 5 min read
