Arts&Culture Historic Sunny Bank Mills hosts two new major events Sunny Bank Mills is reopening the doors of its iconic 1912 Mill over the weekend of April 1-2 for the second instalment of Printed Bound, the annual Artists’ Book and Print Fair, and then for the new Threads Textile Festival over the weekend of May 12-14. Printed Bound, which enjoyed By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Virtual Everest attempt in support of the homeless The chief executive of a South Leeds charity is quite literally scaling new heights in his bid to raise funds to help those at risk of homelessness. Combining his day job as CEO of Turning Lives Around (TLA) with his out of hours passion for climbing, Steve Hoey is aiming By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On The Charlatans and Johnny Marr co-headline The Piece Hall Two of the UK’s most beloved music legends are teaming up for an incredible co-headline show at The Piece Hall, Halifax. The Charlatans and Johnny Marr will take to the stage at the historic Yorkshire venue on Saturday August 26. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Oakland Group appointed to multi-billion pound technology framework A Leeds-based data consultancy is set to help lead digital transformation for the government and public sector organisations following its appointment to the G Cloud 13 framework. The Oakland Group will now be able to provide consultancy, data services, and cloud hosting and support to public sector bodies across the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business RSM appoints tax director in Hull Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed a new tax director to strengthen its local and regional tax practice in the north. Mark Edeson has been appointed as tax director and will be based at RSM in Hull, acting for a range of local, regional and national clients. By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Oscar win marks pivotal moment for disability presentation A Leeds Talent Agency is celebrating the news one of its actors is the star of an Oscar winning film following last night’s Hollywood ceremony and declared it a huge moment for disability recognition in the industry. Actor James Martin, who has Down Syndrome is represented by the YAFTA By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Pioneering Yorkshire charity launches community nature project The award-winning Yorkshire-based Woodmeadow Trust, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is launching a pioneering campaign to encourage communities to develop their own woodmeadows. The Growing Community Connections Programme campaign, which has been officially launched this month with funding from The Linbury Trust, provides dedicated support, advice and training By The Editor • 2 min read
National Why Choosing the Right Packaging for Your Product Is Important When you are creating a product business, there are all sorts of different elements that you need to consider, and areas that can have an impact on your ultimate success or failure. There is no doubt that packaging is one of the central elements that you need to pay close By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Minskip's Wild Swan to fly high this year The historic Wild Swan at Minskip, near Boroughbridge is looking forward to a stellar 2023 after a magnificent Christmas and New Year. Owners Stephen Lennox and Alex Bond are now targeting the next 12 months to build upon the Wild Swan’s excellent reputation by investing in the business, expanding By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Andrew Wright steps down from LEP after nine years Andrew Wright has stepped down from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) board after nine years. During his time as a member, he has championed innovation, sustainability and diversity across West Yorkshire and helped to secure a £1 billion landmark growth deal, which transformed the regional economy. Independent analysis By The Editor • 1 min read
Business John Cotton Group wins at the Yorkshire Awards Leading bedding expert John Cotton Group has been awarded the Business Enterprise Award at the 34th Yorkshire Awards, held by the Yorkshire Society. The award recognises John Cotton group for outstanding efforts in business enterprise within the County. The awards are given by The Yorkshire Society to recognise the people By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford garden centre is shortlisted for a national people and culture award The team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for a national HR award. Tong Garden Centre has reached the final in the Retail Company of the Year Award of the British HR Awards that celebrate the organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class By The Editor • 1 min read
