Arts&Culture McFly and Busted go head-to-head on unmissable 2025 tour Busted and Mcfly will be going head to head on one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025. The Busted vs McFly Tour will see the two groups visit some of the UK’s biggest and best venues including first direct arena, Leeds on 27 September 2025. Speaking of By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Tracy Brabin launches new masterclasses for creative freelancers New masterclasses for creative freelancers and microbusinesses to “unleash their full potential” have been announced by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. The “WYCreate” platform will offer a bespoke programme of skills masterclasses and business support sessions, all tailored for those working in the creative industries. Delivered by leading creative industries By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Sculpture Park announces winner of Yorkshire Graduate Award Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has announced its 2024 Yorkshire Graduate Award winner as Leeds-based artist George Moody. George has a multi-disciplinary practice that spans bio art, sculpture, photography, installation and digital technologies. They are inspired by the ideas of Queer Ecology (the combination of Queer theory and Eco-criticism), to tune By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture The Firecracker Ball announces theme and star-studded line-up for 2024 The annual event returns bringing together the region’s most prolific businesses– and the theme and line-up announcement has been revealed. The Firecracker Ball is returning to Rudding Park Hotel on Saturday, 9th November, 2024 and this year guests will be transported to a magical midnight garden. Guests will be By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Curtain rises on Rotherham’s new Forge Island Cinema For the first time since 1990 it is now possible to see the latest Hollywood blockbusters in Rotherham, following the official opening of The Arc Cinema Rotherham, which opens its doors for the first time today. The centre piece of Rotherham’s Forge Island regeneration project, work commenced on building By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hisense announces three-year extension to partnership with Leeds United World leading tech and appliance brand, Hisense, has announced a three-year extension to its partnership with Leeds United, meaning they’ll have been in partnership for a total of seven consecutive years. This announcement marks another exciting moment in the history of Hisense who is looking to build on its By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture On the trail of Yorkshire Churches Day Yorkshire Churches Day (YCD), which is being held on Saturday September 14, is a chance for every place of worship in the county to open up and showcase the amazing history and heritage found inside their buildings. The aim of the day, which is organised by the Yorkshire Historic Churches By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Anita Morris Associates win long-term Visit Leeds contract Boutique PR agency Anita Morris Associates (AMA) has won the Visit Leeds PR contract after a competitive tender. Visit Leeds is the official destination management organisation for the city which aims to raise the profile of Leeds as a visitor destination for both business and leisure tourism. Ilkley-based AMA won By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Leisure complex & iconic restaurant near York relaunches A popular leisure complex located in the village of Bishopthorpe, just outside York, has relaunched following a significant renovation and re-brand which has seen the transformation of the entire site and investment into its popular restaurant, Bosun’s. Occupying an idyllic location at the side of the River Ouse, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Healthy holidays set to cater for 5,000 children across Leeds this summer Around 5,000 children across Leeds will access nutritious food and fun activities thanks to an initiative run by Leeds City Council and Leeds Community Foundation this summer. The Healthy Holidays programme, now in its seventh year, provides fun activities and nutritious food for children whose families may struggle during By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Grants awarded to boost accessibility in West Yorkshire Disabled artists and audiences are set to benefit from new investment to make creative and cultural venues in West Yorkshire more accessible. The initiative is part of the £2.3 million ‘You Can Make It Here’ programme, launched by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, to support and grow By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Churches and Chapels throwing open their doors for ‘Yorkshire Churches Day’ Hundreds of places of worship across the region are gearing up to welcome visitors for Yorkshire Churches Day, taking place on Saturday 14 September. Yorkshire’s churches are treasure troves full of amazing history and heritage and Yorkshire Churches Day is a chance encourage visitors both new and old to By The Editor • 2 min read
