Food&Drink New Leeds food and drink destination opens White Cloth Hall, the new all-day food and drink hall for Leeds city centre, opened its doors this Bank Holiday Weekend. Showcasing the best local, independent food traders and suppliers, the hotly-anticipated venue opened to the public at noon on Friday 23 August. Open all weekend, the family-friendly venue has By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Charlie & Ivy's new Christmas lines The team at Charlie & Ivy's have announced plans to launch two new, limited-edition products in response to customer feedback for innovative foodie gifts. The Thixendale, North Yorkshire, based family business will launch the products, a premium truffle mayonnaise and a Christmas gift box of bread dippers and By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Monthly street food and makers market to launch in Leeds Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays are soon to be jam-packed with some of the very best street food, drink, music and entertainment with the launch of new street food and makers’ market, Tower Works Street Fest. The team behind the award-winning North Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley & Riverside Food & Drink By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Burton unveils new look Leeds branch Burton has re-launched its Leeds branch following a significant investment. The branch is one of Burton's largest depots, stretching over 1 acre. It was originally launched in 1997 but has now re-opened under its new livery while also undergoing significant re-modelling. The refurbished branch will also house a By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Harrogate counselling charity warns of dramatic rise in poor mental health There has been a dramatic rise in poor mental health across North Yorkshire, especially amongst children and young people, according to a leading counselling charity. In its annual report, Harrogate-based Wellspring Therapy and Training also revealed that there had been a 44 per cent increase in the demand for its By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity From muck to making memories A Worth Valley cleaning company has pledged its support to families across the region by becoming patron of a Yorkshire children’s charity. Oakworth-based Providi Ltd are the latest local firm to announce their patronage of The Principle Trust, which provides respite breaks to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Easyjet introduce new Paris flight from Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is expanding its easyJet partnership with the introduction of a brand new route to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) for the winter 24/25 season. Building on the success of its existing routes to Belfast and Geneva, easyJet will now operate the new flight service to Paris, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Passmore Group completes acquisition of Yorkshire Supplier Company Leeds-based Passmore Group has expanded into Otley after completing the acquisition of Yorkshire Plumb Supplies (YPS). The latest acquisition is the business’ third expansion in the last decade, after the company acquired Charms Bathrooms of Harrogate in 2017, and later opened a 1,000 sq. ft. concession at Whiteleys Garden By The Editor • 2 min read
Health New cosmetic dental studio to open in Barnsley Vitruvian Dental Studio, a state-of-the-art private dental practice is set to open in Barnsley’s The Glass Works this autumn. The family-run business, which offers a variety of services, from ‘smile transformation’ to cosmetic and general dentistry, will be opening their second location in Yorkshire, with its first unit situated By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Levels of start-ups in Yorkshire and the Humber rose last month The UK showed some encouraging signs of an economic resurgence as all of the regions and nations, including Yorkshire and the Humber, recorded growing numbers of new businesses launching in July compared with the previous month, according to the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. Based on an By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Furniture retailer supports Candlelighters charity with bedroom furniture donation Bed Kingdom, a leading online retailer of beds and bedroom furniture, recently donated two beds and mattresses to Candlelighters, a charity that supports families of children with cancer in Yorkshire. The donation allowed Candlelighters to replace some of their existing beds in their Candlelighters Cottage, which is accommodation provided by By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Nines Tines takes home Great Taste 2024 award Judged by the Guild of Fine Food’s expert panel, Nine Tines is awarded a Great Taste one star in the world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme Nine Tines vodka from Collaboration Spirits, a small batch British vodka which is handcrafted from premium potatoes grown in the By The Editor • 2 min read
