Arts&Culture Great Yorkshire Show kicks off Harrogate Town AFC season The Great Yorkshire Show kicks off Harrogate Town AFC’s season as the club play their first pre-season friendly against Sheffield Wednesday just days before the 163rd Show. Harrogate Town AFC players Josh Falkingham and Will Smith led a Beef Shorthorn bull through the Main Ring as the two iconic By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Bradford Metro Bank donates to Bradford Central Foodbank Thanks to the generosity of Bradford Metro Bank’s colleagues and customers, Bradford Central Foodbank and Advice Centre has received 97kg of emergency food for local people in need. The money raised to purchase the groceries was raised through a prize raffle with the prizes donated by local business Aldens By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Rudy's Pizza Chapel Allerton set to open Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza will open their doors on Saturday 23rd July bringing authentic Neapolitan pizzas to the people of North Leeds. Rudy’s Chapel Allerton will be a relaxed neighbourhood pizzeria situated at the former Casa Mia Site at 10 - 12 Stainbeck Lane, in the bustling heart of By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Theakston supports Great Yorkshire Show for another year T&R Theakston will be present at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, which it has supported since 2004, following the Theakston family’s buy-back of the iconic Masham-based brewery. The brewery will be back in its usual spot on 5th Avenue, with the Theakston bar serving a selection By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Department launches its search for founding members at new Leeds Dock workspace Managed workspace concept, Department, is launching its search for founding members at its first Leeds site, which will be fully operational from October 2022. The work, wellness and social concept will operate at the four-floor site at Leeds Dock, formerly a casino. Among the already confirmed founding members is Glean, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Public invited to have their say on city's first co-living development A public consultation has been launched on draft plans for Leeds’ first co-living residential scheme at 28-36 The Headrow, previously known as Direct Line House. The proposed high-quality development includes 232 private studios across ten floors alongside extensive communal and outdoor spaces, with retail retained on the ground floor. Repurposing By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Bradford Curry Awards The Bradford Curry Awards are back, and they’re bigger and better than ever, with a two-day Mela event leading up to the prestigious awards ceremony. The event, which recognises the very best of Bradford’s booming curry industry, returns to the city on Monday, July 25, at the Bradford By The Editor • 4 min read
Food&Drink Brand new restaurant Kino launches Doors open at much anticipated new Leeds city centre restaurant and bar, Kino, as the venue opens for the first time. Offering an informal showcase of some of the region’s finest charcuterie and cheeses, alongside an extensive wine, craft beer and cocktail selection, Kino is a fresh addition to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds SaaS firm powers one of EU’s biggest rail signalling company Alstom Leeds-headquartered SaaS firm eviFile has announced it’s working with Alstom Transport UK Ltd – the multinational rolling stock manufacturer and the UK’s leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider in CP6 – to roll out the eviFile platform across all live UK projects, including a contract worth £130 million. The 100 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ripon Farm Services celebrates its 40th Birthday at Great Yorkshire Show Ripon Farm Services (RFS), one of the leading agricultural machinery suppliers in the UK, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style at the Great Yorkshire Show this month (July). RFS will be showcasing the iconic John Deere 4040 tractor, first launched in 1978, to highlight its 40 successful award-winning years By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Stage @TheDock to stage spectacular summer programme of outdoor entertainment A packed summer programme of shows, events and performances has been announced at a stunning outdoor venue in Hull. Stage @TheDock is set to host a spectacular series of family-friendly shows, cementing the waterfront destination’s growing reputation as a venue of choice for touring companies on the theatre and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Sure Valley Ventures establishes North of England presence Sure Valley Ventures, the founder-led Venture Capital firm is pleased to announce that it has established a presence in the North of England with the appointments of Mel Ellyard (pictured) and George Mensah who are based in Leeds and Manchester respectively. Sure Valley Ventures is securing offices in each location By The Editor • 2 min read