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October 31, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Stars announced for Bradford’s 2022 Festive Launch

Bradford’s most anticipated event of the year, The Broadway’s spectacular Festive Launch is back on Saturday 12 November, and the girls from pop band Liberty X will be headlining the event with a performance at 5.45pm. The Liberty X girls will be performing a medley of their greatest hits on stage right before the big Christmas lights switch on for Bradford. Liberty X were stars of the noughties and runners up on the ITV talent show Popstars in 2001, who achieved 10 consecutive UK Top 20 singl

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October 28, 2022|Business

Connecting Leeds £270 million investment in the transport network has completed

After the start of the programme in 2018, the vision for Connecting Leeds was to deliver a transformational change in the transport network and connectivity across Leeds and the wider region, helping to bring people, places, jobs, learning and leisure closer together.

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October 27, 2022|Business

Fishtank Agency welcomes another Apprentice to the team

Yorkshire-based integrated digital marketing specialist Fishtank Agency underlined its commitment to supporting the next generation by appointing a new junior member to its team. Joining the team is Chloe Arnett, a Graphic Design graduate of the University of Lincoln. Chloe will undertake a digital marketing apprenticeship through Leeds-based training and development provider Estio Training which will involve off-the-job development, such as marketing principles and coding sessions. Chloe wa

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October 27, 2022|Business

Father and daughter team tackle green agenda

A father and daughter team are transforming their Barnsley-based clothing business into an eco-friendly outfit for future generations. Carl Firth, co-director of school uniform and workwear specialists Vortex Ltd, has appointed University of Leeds graduate Anna to a newly-created post of corporate sustainability manager. In this post, she takes the lead on the company’s drive to reduce carbon emissions through their net zero strategy, and improve environmental, social and governance practice

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October 27, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Propel named as shirt sponsor for Huddersfield Town Women’s U14 team

Software development company Propel has been named as a shirt sponsor for the Huddersfield Town Women’s Under 14 team. The sponsorship, which supports with covering the costs for kit, equipment and training facilities for the club, comes as the team came runners up in both league and cup. As part of the sponsorship agreement, Propel’s logo will appear on the backs of the both the home and away shirts. The partnership came to fruition due to managing director Andy Brown’s previous history of su

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October 27, 2022|Travel and Environment

Major step in drive for greener public sector buildings in the region

The North East and Yorkshire (NEY) Net Zero Hub has taken a major stride forward in its ambition to make public sector buildings in the region net zero. The Hub has appointed international professional services company Turner & Townsend to drive its decarbonisation of public sector buildings programme, including schools, museums, and other public buildings. The programme, delivered on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as part of the Public Sector De

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October 27, 2022|Travel and Environment

First look at plans for city's new waterside pocket park

Work has begun on an eye-catching new pocket park celebrating the beauty and heritage of the city’s twin waterways. The new Whitehall Riverside Pocket Park will sit between the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and is set to include sustainable public seating areas, wildflowers and grassland. Delivered through an innovative partnership between Leeds City Council, wellbeing and waterway charity Canal and River Trust and Groundwork, work on site has started this month, and the park

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October 27, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Firecracker ball raises over £200k for Barnardo's in Yorkshire

One of the biggest and prestigious charitable events in the region’s calendar returned to Rudding Park Hotel, in Harrogate, on Saturday, 15th October 2022, following a two-year pandemic hiatus, and once again Yorkshire dug deep – with early indications showing £210K was raised for Barnardo’s. The Firecracker Ball, which is now in its twentieth year supporting Barnardo’s in Yorkshire, took place in a huge themed marquee attached to the hotel, designed and produced by The Angels Events. This yea

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October 27, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

The countdown to Bradford’s festive launch is on

The Broadway will be hosting Bradford’s official Christmas lights switch on with the return of the spectacular Festive Launch on Saturday 12 November. Also making a return is the Centre’s ‘Broadway Presents’ - a talent show to find the district’s next big star. Budding stars can submit audition videos to the first phase of the Broadway Presents now, with successful applicants progressing to live auditions at The Broadway on 22 and 29 October where they will perform live to a panel of judges.

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October 26, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Poppy's Potting Shed to pop up in Harvey Nichols, Leeds

Leeds based houseplant business Poppy's Potting Shed will be hosting a pop up shop at the prestigious Harvey Nichols store in Leeds. Running daily from November 7th until Christmas Eve, the pop up will feature a range of carefully curated houseplants and gifts, offering a personalised shopping experience with expert guidance from Anna and her team, to ensure you select the perfect plant pressie - for yourself or a loved one. In addition, they will be offering their customers wreath making work

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October 26, 2022|Health & Wellbeing

Menopause month is here and Holland & Barrett share some tips

Holland & Barrett customer research revealed 69% of people experiencing peri/menopause currently would rather manage their symptoms without HRT, preferring natural or lifestyle management instead. That said, with so many different options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. As the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, Holland & Barrett are uniquely positioned to advise on this more natural menopause path. Their experts have spent the last two years formulating the new H&

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October 25, 2022|Fashion and Lifestyle

Abstract artist celebrates 5 years in business with Peter Jones

Yorkshire artist Toni Thornton, who is best known for her abstract art, signature colour palettes and unique work with texture, partnered with legendry Dragons Den Peter Jones CBE to auction artwork and raise funds for The Peter Jones Foundation at his yearly shooting day event. Throughout the fundraising day, which took place at The Royal Berkshire Shooting School, Toni treated guests to an up close and personal live paint, alongside an outdoor exhibition of bespoke artworks and catalogues.

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