Arts&Culture Signage manufacturer keeps home staff connected through virtual leisure programme Leeds-based digital and traditional signage specialist Widd Signs has launched a programme of virtual events, designed to help home-workers and furloughed staff to keep connected, entertained and healthy during lockdown. The company, which recently acquired Spectrum Sign & Display Ltd in St Helens, currently has most of its 80-strong team By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Estate's timely tribute to iconic lady with the lamp She was the trailblazing nursing pioneer whose legacy of dedication and diligence is embodied by the nation’s modern-day healthcare heroes. Now, ahead of what would have been her 200th birthday, a timely tribute to Florence Nightingale is shining a light on the special relationship the iconic Lady with the By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture You can have fun if you play your cards right Entertainer, DJ and presenter Ryan Swain from Malton in North Yorkshire has not let the current circumstances get in the way of entertaining people. He has recreated the popular TV game show, Play Your Cards Right online daily, via his Instagram account. The show has become very popular with hundreds By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Wellington Place launches working from home wellbeing programme Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, has switched its community events programme to a virtual one, meaning the people of Leeds can access some familiar Wellington Place community spirit from the comfort of their homes. The programme of events is open to all and encourages people to step away from their By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The 5 best UK South coast destinations Famed across the globe for its beauty, the British South Coast is well worth a visit – so, who could blame you for wanting to go there? With so many splendid areas along the coast, it can be hard to decide which ones to head to. That’s why we’ve By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Sporting chance for a lesson in city's football history Young people in Leeds have the chance to kick-off a fascinating journey through the city’s football history thanks to a unique online learning resource. Using a digitised collection of stirring images and memories, families learning together at home can explore more than a century of nostalgia, learn more about By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Development deal set to bring stunning apartments to Ilkley An impressive high calibre apartment scheme is set to be built within one of Ilkley’s most prestigious settings, following one of this year’s largest development deals in the town, which was negotiated by leading estate agent, Patrick McCutcheon, from Dacre, Son & Hartley. Set amidst sheltered grounds of By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Black Music Festival cancelled Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is with great regret that unfortunately the Leeds Black Music Festival will not be taking place later this year at Potternewton Park. The Leeds Black Music Festival traditionally takes place in Potternewton Park on August Bank Holiday Sunday. Since its inception, the Festival has By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Wainhouse Tower turns blue to thank coronavirus heroes Every night, Wainhouse Tower in Halifax is lighting up blue, to honour the kindness and relentless efforts of the NHS and all the key workers helping others in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). The lights at the top of the iconic landmark will remain blue until further notice, as a By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Piece Hall is the people’s choice as it is crowned Yorkshire’s Most Iconic Building On Sunday 29 March, following five days of heated clashes between 20 rival Yorkshire landmarks, The Piece Hall in Halifax, was proclaimed Iconic Buildings champion in the inaugural World Cup of Yorkshire, run by the regional tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire. The Grade I listed former cloth hall was up By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Gamekeepers on Guard Moorland managers are ‘eyes and ears’ against wildfires Gamekeepers and moorland manages are stepping up their efforts to help prevent wildfires putting extra strain on emergency services. The unseasonably warm weather conditions are already resulting in daily wildfires, placing even greater pressure on our fire and rescue services. Belmont in By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture National travel brand launches an initiative to support parents through the school closures Following a year of phenomenal growth, Yorkshire-based travel and lifestyle brand, Girl About, has launched a new initiative to help parents and kids across the UK through the school closures and stay at home advice over the coming weeks and months. To combat the challenges of being stuck in the By The Editor • 2 min read
