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
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
Fashion and Lifestyle Principal York’s new afternoon tea returns celebrating chocolate history After a two-year post-pandemic pause, Principal York’s much celebrated Afternoon Tea is finally back this Spring! Created by new Head Chef Aaron Craig it tells the mouth-watering story of York’s well renowned chocolate history. York was once known as ‘the chocolate city’, and at its peak over 14, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Harvey Nichols launches summer dining Harvey Nichols ushers in the highly anticipated summer season with a vibrant three-course menu - best enjoyed al fresco on its popular Fourth Floor roof terrace. Available from the 3rd of July until the 30th of September, guests can indulge in a tempting three-course menu and a glass of Cloudy By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Get set for the 164th Great Yorkshire Show opening today Preparations have been underway at the Great Yorkshire Showground as England’s premier agricultural event gets set to open this morning. The 164th Great Yorkshire Show begins four days of agricultural excellence, spectacular entertainment, the chance to see thousands of animals, and a breathtaking number of businesses selling everything from By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Shipley summer special brings the seaside to town Shipley’s annual summer festival is back on Saturday 22nd July and promises a day full of fun and laughter with a seaside theme. Featuring the best in British Street Theatre acts, local dance schools and choirs, the Shipley by the Sea Summer Special will be jam-packed full of entertainment By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Avant Homes launches first family homes at Skelton Gate Housebuilder Avant Homes North Yorkshire has launched the first family homes for sale at its £60m, 215-home Greenlock Place development in Skelton Gate, Leeds. Located just off Pontefract Lane five miles from Leeds city centre, the development comprises a mix of three, four and five-bedroom family homes and features 15 By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Five new brands heading to iconic luxury lifestyle destination Victoria Leeds steps into summer with five new brands opening in the coming months, as well as an exciting upsize for one of its most-loved brands. The new stores range from stylish eyewear and a beloved whisky expert, to cutting-edge fashion and beauty. Phase Eight, known for its midi and By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle York and New York to honour 100 years of civic partnership The long-standing historic links between the cities of York and New York will be officially commemorated with the gifting of a ledger stone created by York Minster masons. Presented as part of a Company dinner, this momentous event will also signify the formal affiliation of the Company of the Merchant By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Great Yorkshire Show takes delivery of 12ft horse sculpture A huge horse sculpture made of more than 600 horseshoes from across Yorkshire has been carefully lifted into place at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. The stunning 12ft equine ode has been created by 31-year-old North Yorkshire sculptor Ollie Holman. Weighing about 750 kilograms – three-quarters of a ton – the By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle It’s, oh, so quiet: Lightwater Valley opens quiet space Lightwater Valley, the award-winning family adventure park near Ripon in North Yorkshire, is usually a place for letting off steam, enjoying wild rides and cosying up with Rex, the Valleysaurus. Mindful that some of their visitors may prefer some quiet space, Tynisha Abdy who works at the park, runs a By The Editor • 2 min read
