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June 3, 2026|Business

Family homes on offer at West Yorkshire development

Growing families in West Yorkshire are being encouraged to take a look at David Wilson Homes’ Castle Syke Grange development in Pontefract, where a range of three and four bedroom homes are available to reserve. One popular style currently for sale at the development is the four bedroom Winterton style home, designed to suit the evolving needs of modern homeowners. There are currently Winterton style homes ready to move into for the summer at the development, available with a deposit contrib

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June 3, 2026|Fashion and Lifestyle

Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons at Harewood House

This summer, Yorkshire’s most vibrant country house, Harewood House Trust, hosts a major exhibition dedicated to the legendary photographer Cecil Beaton (1904 – 1980). Renowned for his innovative theatrical style, Beaton captured some of the most iconic figures of the 20th Century, from Hollywood legends and stars of the West End to the British Royal Family. Organised by the National Portrait Gallery in partnership with Harewood House Trust, Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons (13 June – 4 October 20

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June 2, 2026|Health & Wellbeing

Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026

Over 30 wellbeing events have been confirmed for a week-long festival to improve the wellbeing of people across the city of Leeds. The final programme has been confirmed for Monday 1st June to Saturday 7th June, and attendees can expect workshops on mental health, neurodiversity, stress and burnout, as well as activities including laughter and deep house yoga, meditation, sound baths, and forest bathing. Leeds Wellbeing Week 2026 is run by HelloHope and supported by headline sponsor EGYM Hus

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June 1, 2026|Fashion and Lifestyle

Leeds Lit Fest 2026 brings stories, poetry and big ideas to the city

The countdown has begun as Leeds will once again become a city of stories as Leeds Lit Fest 2026 returns with nine days of unforgettable literary events, performances, conversations and creative experiences across the city. Running from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June, the festival will bring together celebrated writers, poets, performers and audiences for a packed programme exploring everything from politics and poetry to folk horror, identity, music and contemporary culture. This year’s

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June 1, 2026|Fashion and Lifestyle

Love, loss and lifelong connections woven into new exhibition

A powerful new exhibition exploring the emotional ties between textiles, memory and human connection has opened at Sunny Bank Mills, bringing together contemporary textile art and treasured archival objects in a moving celebration of love in all its forms. For the Love of Textiles examines the entanglement between love and textiles, centring on love as an active force, something practised, nurtured and sustained over time. Through works that range from deeply personal to joyfully exuberant, th

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June 1, 2026|Business

Group health and safety manager appointed at Yorkshire manufacturer Trojan

Yorkshire-based bath and shower tray manufacturer Trojan has appointed Gurpreet Bagri as its new group health and safety manager, as it strengthens its workplace standards. Gurpreet brings over 20 years of experience in health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental and quality management across a diverse range of industries. Most recently, she served as senior sustainability and experience manager at nursery retailer Mamas & Papas. In this role, she was responsible for health, safety and comp

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May 28, 2026|Fashion and Lifestyle

East Yorkshire village to host biennial open gardens event

Seven gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on 4th and 5th July. The biennial event, which also includes a scarecrow competition, is a fundraiser for All Saints’ Church in the village. “The gardens, which include three that also open for the National Garden Scheme, are all distinctive and reflect the owners’ interest and passion. The styles and sizes are all different, which makes it even more enjoyable wandering and admiring each one as well as meeti

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May 28, 2026|Fashion and Lifestyle

The wise Owl at Hawnby stars in prestigious hotel guide

The Owl at Hawnby, one of Yorkshire’s most picturesque inns, has been praised in a highly prestigious national guide. The Daily Telegraph’s guide to Britain’s Top 250 Hotels, published this week, has selected The Owl as one of best inns and hotels in the country. The Telegraph writes: “In an area of North Yorkshire where destination dining is ubiquitous, The Owl at Hawnby stands out from the crowd with its rich, home-style cooking, served with views of the surrounding Howardian Hills. “Ther

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May 28, 2026|Business

Schofield Sweeney retains its place in Sunday Times Best Places to Work List

Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney has been named in the official Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for the third year running. The nationwide workplace survey recognises and celebrates the UK’s top employers, showcasing organisations that are leading the way in employee engagement, workplace culture and overall employee experience. The law firm was once again recognised for having consistently high levels of employee experience and wellbeing, and a high overall engagement sco

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May 28, 2026|Business

Harlow Consulting appoints new research manager

Harlow Consulting, a bespoke research agency based in Harrogate, has recruited a new research manager as part of its continued investment in its talent base. Mary Meredith joins the agency to support its mixed-methods research and evaluation services, working across key sectors including construction, heritage, healthcare, education and the arts. Prior to Harlow Consulting, Mary has held roles in marketing, organisational research and intelligence, and specialist HR roles. Harlow Consulting

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May 28, 2026|Fashion and Lifestyle

Vernon Kay’s ‘BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s Live Tour’ joins Symphonic Ibiza

Symphonic Ibiza has today announced a major new addition to its line-up, with Vernon Kay’s BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s Live Tour joining the event at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, on Saturday 15 August. Already set to be one of Harrogate’s biggest summer nights, the event will now also feature a full live support show from Vernon Kay celebrating the very best of 90s dance classics in association with BBC Radio 2, giving audiences even more as part of a huge open-air evenin

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May 28, 2026|Fashion and Lifestyle

Giovanna Fletcher stars in stage premier of Before I Go To Sleep

Producer Josh Andrews is delighted to announce that the World Premiere stage production of Before I Go To Sleep – based on the international bestselling novel by S J Watson, which was later adapted into the hit film starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth – will embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January to June 2027. Tickets are available from BeforeIGoToSleep.com Starring acclaimed actor, author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher (The Girl on the Train, Everybody’s Talking About

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