Business West Yorkshire leaders come together to back Bradford UK City of Culture 2025 Over £6 million is set to be approved by regional leaders tomorrow (14 March) to help drive economic growth through West Yorkshire’s creative industries. The majority of the investment (£5.7 million) will contribute to the delivery of Bradford UK City of Culture 2025 – a landmark year of cultural By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Stunning Newburgh Priory to host an exciting series of art courses The historic Newburgh Priory in Coxwold, one of Yorkshire’s most beautiful country houses, is hosting a series of on-going art courses this year. These one-day Retreats will be tutored by award-winning Yorkshire artist Patrick Smith. The first one-day course, The Venetian School of Painting, is being held on Wednesday By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The search reopens for the SDC’s Global Colourist of the Year 2024: Could it be you? Long-time education provider Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is delighted to announce that applications have now reopened for its Global Colourist Award. The award recognises the professional achievements of those working across the wider coloration sector. Entries are open to colourists worldwide across the full gamut of specialisms including By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Vehicle servicing supports leisure destination environmental goals Leisure destinations across the UK that operate electric or pedal vehicle attractions are set to benefit from the launch of a new servicing offering in a move that will support their environmental targets. Holmfirth-based, Aqualand Industries has developed a robust national network to service vehicles to proactively extend their life By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture New walking and cycling improvements from Kirkstall Road to city centre The latest scheme in a £7.2 million package of walking and cycling improvements across Leeds city centre has opened. The new cycle track from Kirkstall Road to Wellington Street boosts access for people travelling by bike from west Leeds into the city centre. The Western Gateway scheme connects with By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Mulgrave Estate to discuss plans to plant over 300,000 trees The award-winning Mulgrave Estate in the North York Moors is holding a public meeting to discuss Phase One of plans to plant 300,000 trees over 550 acres in a pioneering woodland project. The Phase One planting area will cover the parishes of Glaisdale & Egton (Egton Grange). Robert Childerhouse, By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Benidorm Tom plays Holmfirth Picturedrome By demand international cabaret and TV star Benidorm Tom returns to the Picturedome on Friday 22 March. What's New Pussycat? Well, it's Benidorm Tom with his spectacular full band show all the way from the Costa Blanca to Kirklees! From Stars in their Eyes to appearing By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire dates for stars with new album releases by Tabby Smart Paloma Faith and BRIT Rising Star winners The Last Dinner Party are heading to Yorkshire as part of their nationwide tour. Paloma is appearing at Millennium Square in Leeds on July 7, as well as York Barbican on May 12 and Sheffield on April 9. The Last By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture £2.3m support package for West Yorkshire's creative sector A new initiative has been launched to help venues and event organisers in West Yorkshire become more accessible to disabled artists and audiences. It will be the first scheme to be rolled out as part of Mayor Tracy Brabin’s £2.3 million ‘You Can Make It Here’ programme, which By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Bradford Airport welcomes new Bulgaria ski destination Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced it will host a new ski programme to Sofia, Bulgaria, from Winter 2024/ 25 with Balkan Holidays, offering access to some of the best ski resorts in Eastern Europe. This new direct flight will depart weekly on Saturdays at 14:45 from Leeds Bradford By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Good news! funding available for Yorkshire’s Churches The Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT) is welcoming funding applications from places of worship across the county for repair, restoration and maintenance work. Due to the generous donations and legacies received last year, the Trust is actively encouraging churches to apply for the next round of funding. The application deadlines By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Work well underway on £4m project to restore buildings on historic Eldon Street in Barnsley Visitors to Barnsley town centre may have spotted scaffolding as work is underway to restore buildings on Eldon Street, between Regent Street and the junction of Market Hill. The Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) is an exciting four-year project between Barnsley Council and Historic England which aims By The Editor • 3 min read
