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November 10, 2022|Travel and Environment

New studies show incredible environmental benefit of real Christmas trees in the UK

Ground-breaking new research shows that real Christmas trees provide a brilliant habitat for wildlife in the UK. An average 6ft Christmas tree takes 10 years to grow and attracts a wealth of wildlife during its growing cycle; including 40 different types of birds. Out of these, 13 were endangered red or amber listed species. Red or amber listings categorises their need of help: red being urgent and amber of moderate concern. Christmas trees are grown specifically to be harvested and for each

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November 9, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Fashion Fiesta presents the Fiesta Collective

After a long wait, Yorkshire's top fashion fundraising event, Fashion Fiesta, is returning to the catwalk this November. This event will be hosted in Ilkley and aims to unite the community once again, after a disconnect caused by the pandemic. Fashion Fiesta is a charity-based show, run by volunteers. The much-loved show was founded in 2015, by Yorkshire Businesswoman member Rachel Hatfield, director at Ben-Rhydding based SHOO. Fashion Fiesta’s first show took place in Bradford, acting as a fu

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November 9, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

The Champagne Laurent-Perrier x The Ivy Asia Christmas experience

This festive season, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is exclusively partnering with the iconic The Ivy Asia, Leeds on a range of unmissable epicurean delights. From a handcrafted afternoon tea to The Festive Surprise, a luxury dessert, and an exclusive cocktail, celebrate Christmas this year with Laurent-Perrier and The Ivy Asia, Leeds. The Ivy Asia’s limited edition dessert, The Festive Surprise (£10.95), a chocolate brownie with white chocolate snow, mandarin sorbet and yuzu caramel, is designed t

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November 9, 2022|Business

Landmark day for Leeds as the city welcomes His Majesty The King

His Majesty The King was welcomed to Leeds today for his first visit to the city since ascending to the throne. After arriving at historic Leeds Central Library this afternoon, The King unveiled a special plaque to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiative, which was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2012. The King also visited Rebellion to Romance, an exhibition at the library by The Jamaica Society Leeds which explores the lives of second-generation West

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November 8, 2022|Business

Ongoing UK expansion supported by recruitment delivery consultant

Hortor, the resourcing and managed service consultancy headquartered in Leeds, has appointed Sujata Dey, a recruitment delivery consultant, to support the ongoing expansion of its UK based team. Providing delivery services for some of the company’s largest clients, Sujata will manage the recruitment process and identify candidates that will bring the talent that these businesses are looking for to meet with their immediate and longer-term goals. Prior to joining Hortor, Sujata worked on a nu

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November 8, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Foodies Xmas delights at Harrogate Fair

The Country Living Christmas Fair comes with extra sparkle, as it promises a very special four-day (1-4 December 2022) event to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Harrogate. The Country Living Kitchen Theatre will see some of the country’s finest food and drink producers and culinary experts whip up their ultimate festive recipes and seasonal showstoppers. Demonstrations offer the chance to ask for tips, interact with the experts, and even try a taster or two, all for free. Stephanie Moon w

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November 8, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Tis the season to sleigh

With Christmas just around the corner, there is no better time to get your party wardrobe in-check and your beauty game on-point. To kick off the festive season, Harvey Nichols is hosting a Winter Shopping Weekend, and in-store shopping event running from Tuesday 8th – Monday 14th November. There will be exclusive discounts throughout the store, offering 15% off beauty, 25% off fashion, and 20% off wine and spirits so you can get your Christmas gifts sorted early and treat yourself while you’r

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November 8, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

YSP offered funding from Arts Council England’s Investment Programme

Recognising the significant role Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) plays in the UK cultural sector, the organisation will remain in Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio. YSP has been offered £4,010,397 over three years 2023 – 26, which matches funding received for the last 12 years. This vital financial support will build on 45 years as a leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture in the UK. This investment will contribute to ensuring YSP can continue to bring wor

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November 7, 2022|Events

Celebrate Christmas with Yorkshire Businesswoman

Christmas is fast approaching and we are preparing our fabulous Yorkshire Businesswoman Christmas party with our partners at Dakota Hotel Leeds. We have two events planned, one on Friday 2nd December from 12 noon until 3pm in the Grill Restaurant at Dakota where we take over the whole dining room

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November 7, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Hatrick of new retailers sign leases at The Broadway

The Broadway has announced three new retailers have signed leases for units at the Bradford shopping centre. Jack & Jones, Muffin Break and Ramsdens will be creating a total of 33 new jobs and have begun fitting out units in the centre. Taking the total of new leases at the centre in 2022 to seven, The Broadway aims to continue to drive forward negotiations with further new retailers to increase on that figure before the end of the year. Ian Ward, general manager commented: “As the festive p

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November 7, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Floks Wool bedding revolution gathers pace

A Yorkshire-based business on a mission to help the nation sleep its best sleep has secured a John Lewis listing, just a year after launching. Floks’ range of luxuriously soft and lofty pillows and duvets is now available to buy at John Lewis, continuing the brand’s ambition to breathe new life into bedding. Floks has spent its first year building a brand intent on enabling a supremely comfortable and restorative sleep, which doesn’t cost the earth. British Traceable wool and organic cotton ar

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November 4, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Biggest outdoor holiday home show heading for Great Yorkshire Show ground

Organisers of the UK’s biggest outdoor holiday home show HERCMA, have announced a new venue for 2023 - the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. The outdoor show of holiday homes, caravans and motorhomes, is set to get a brand-new look, with exciting fresh content to be announced nearer the time. Rebranded as The Great Holiday Home Show, it will be held from Friday 8th September to Sunday 10th September for the public followed by a trade-only show from Tuesday 12th September to Thursday 1

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