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
Fashion and Lifestyle Festive shop pops up again in Methley with Christmas looming The popular Christmas Tree Farm & Festive Shop at Home Farm, Methley, near Leeds, is now open. The glittering festive shop, which has been expanded and extensively refurbished this year, enjoyed a successful Christmas last year, despite anti-Covid measures being in place. The expansion of the Christmas offering at Methley By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Big boost for Brighouse as town centre gift card launches in time for Christmas Shops, restaurants, bars and other businesses across Brighouse are set for a big boost as a new town centre gift card is launched just in time for Christmas. Brighouse is one of the first places in the UK to use the new digital technology which has been set up by By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Ukrainian fashion designer launches fashion business to & creates jobs In this week's The Capsule #inconversation, host Natalie Anderson, speaks to Yana Smaglo about her inspirational story; from having to evacuate her home in Kyiv in 15 minutes, her journey to the UK and the launch of her amazing new fashion business, Nenya, that showcases the best Ukrainian By The Editor • 1 min read
