Arts&Culture Rose masterclass at a Bradford Garden Centre raises funds for charity A rose masterclass hosted by Bradford garden centre has raised funds for a charity supporting children with life-limiting illnesses. In celebration of National Rose Month, Andy Rollings from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses visited Tong Garden Centre to share his advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and caring By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Luxury British bedmaker strengthens hospitality focus with new senior appointment Fifth-generation luxury British bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has appointed Jimmy Caines as National hospitality account manager, in a brand-new role created to support the company’s growth plans within the hospitality sector. The appointment coincides with the relaunch of the company’s dedicated mattress collections, as part of a focus to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business National Gallery calls for North Yorkshire schoolchildren Children at Outwood Primary Academy Alne, near Easingwold, have been selected to exhibit their work in the Take One Picture project at the National Gallery in London for the second successive year. Their project Tessellating Bricks was inspired by the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, also based in Alne. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Plan ahead for work beginning at Dawsons Corner Over four weeks starting on Saturday 26 July 2025, road repairs and resurfacing works will take place on the Stanningley Bypass, as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement scheme. Road users are now being urged to prepare to plan ahead, as traffic management (contraflow where By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Solicitors Partner Walks from Newcastle to Leeds to raise money for ANDYSMANCLUB Navjit Singh Degun, a property partner at Leeds-based law firm Levi Solicitors, has completed an epic 121-mile charity walk from Newcastle to Leeds to raise awareness and vital funds for ANDYSMANCLUB, a mental health charity aimed at preventing male suicide. Navjit was one of 75 walkers who took part in By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Parsons Accountants support Elite Pacific Limited with management buy out Elite Pacific Limited, a nationally recognised provider of air conditioning, refrigeration, service & maintenance, surveys, and installation services, has entered a new chapter following the successful completion of a management buy-out. Kristian Sennett, who has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and direction in recent years, has By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Future business leaders step into ‘Dragons’ Den’ Seven ambitious Barnsley College students have taken their business dreams to the next level, pitching live to a panel of ‘investors’ in a thrilling Dragons’ Den-style finale designed to unlock further funding and professional support. The event marked the conclusion of this year’s Barnsley College Futurepreneur challenge, an initiative By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire punches above its weight in Private Business Awards 2025 shortlist Betty's & Taylors Group, Fera Science and Arco Limited are amongst the businesses shortlisted at the inaugural Private Business Awards 2025, sponsored by BDO. Eight of the 65-strong shortlist places were won by Yorkshire and North East companies across categories including private business, family business and transformation business By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Sir Alan Ayckbourn joins line-up for inaugural Whitby Literature Festival Sir Alan Ayckbourn, one of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights, will feature at the inaugural Whitby Lit Fest. The award-winning playwright joins the festival’s headline authors already announced, the blockbuster thriller writer Lee Child and the broadcaster, barrister and author, Rob Rinder. Around 40 authors are expected to take By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern issues travel advice for visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Harrogate this week for one of Britain's largest agricultural events. Train operator Northern is encouraging customers travelling to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show to plan ahead, as services to and from Harrogate are expected to be busier than usual By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Family firm pledge support to children’s charity A Skipton building & Joinery company has pledged its support to families across the region by backing a Yorkshire children’s charity. Embsay-based MW & RF Brewster & Sons Ltd has become a patron of The Principle Trust which provides free respite holidays to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Adult learners celebrated as Mayor unveils £12m boost to skills training More than a hundred guests gathered at Leeds Civic Hall on 24 June to celebrate inspirational adult learners fro across West Yorkshire, as Mayor Tracy Brabin announced £12 million to expand skills and training opportunities across the region. The West Yorkshire Adult Learner Awards, now in its second year running, By The Editor • 3 min read
