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Hull care workers brave bungee jump to raise over £1,000 for SHINE Fund

Two care workers from Hull-based HICA Homecare have raised more than £1,000 for the organisation’s SHINE Fund by completing a sponsored tandem bungee jump at Salford Quays. Carole Leach, care supervisor, and Sharon Foster, care coordinator, took the plunge despite Sharon having a fear of heights. The SHINE Fund helps to create life-enhancing experiences for people supported by the HICA Group, a not-for-profit organisation which operates care homes and community-based care services across the

Charity tea party supporting Family Burns Club

Boutique reformer pilates studio PILAT3S to launch in Leeds city centre

PILAT3S, a dynamic Reformer Pilates studio focusing on energising full-body workouts and expert-led instruction, is opening its first location in Leeds. Launching on Saturday 21st June, the new location offers a personalised and accessible training environment designed to elevate the Pilates experience for all fitness levels. Located just a two minute walk from Leeds Train Station, PILAT3S will bring a refined approach on Reformer Pilates to the city. Each class is carefully designed to elevat

Shobna Gulati & Reece Dinsdale rehearse for the world premiere of Through It All Together

Leeds Playhouse has released rehearsal images of Shobna Gulati and Reece Dinsdale as they prepare to star in the world premiere of Through It All Together, a new play by writer and life-long Leeds United supporter Chris O’Connor. The production is a love letter to former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa and captures the emotional 'ups and downs' of the beautiful game and the bond that unites families and fans. The production runs in the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 23 June to 19 July.

Leeds Beckett University celebrates reaccreditation of prestigious Small Business Charter Award

Leeds Beckett University has been reaccredited after a recent assessment, recognising the ongoing impact of its work supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship and local economic growth. The award, granted by the Charter Association of Business Schools and the Small Business Charter, places Leeds Beckett among a select group of UK universities acknowledged for their deep engagement with SMEs and strong impact through a raft of initiatives. Professor George Lodorfos, dean of Leeds

Racing. Music. Magic. Only at York Racecourse this Summer

York Racecourse is pulling out all the stops for 2025 with a blockbuster line-up of music and racing events that promise to light up the summer and bring some of the UK’s biggest pop stars to one of the country’s most iconic sporting venues. SATURDAY 28TH JUNE – OLLY MURS Brand new for 2025, Summer Music Raceday, taking place on the 28th June, is set to be the ultimate summer holiday kick-off. With seven races offering nearly £300,000 in prize money, the on-track action sets the tone before p

Major funding boost secured for West Yorkshire trams

Ambitious plans to bring trams back to West Yorkshire, and deliver a multibillion-pound boost to the economy, have secured a major funding boost from the government. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the allocation of £2.1 billion of local transport funding to West Yorkshire which will enable the Combined Authority to get spades in the ground on West Yorkshire's tram project by 2028. Speaking ahead of the Spending Review, the Chancellor joined West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin at a bus

Elland Road neighbourhood: proposals for new homes & leisure opportunities

Leeds City Council has launched a consultation on refreshed planning guidance for the future regeneration of land surrounding the Elland Road football stadium, which could deliver a multi-billion pound boost to the city’s economy including potentially up to 2,000 new homes along with major leisure and commercial opportunities. The council is consulting on the ‘Elland Road 2025 Informal Planning Statement’, a document which will guide the future regeneration of around 30 acres of land surroundi

Holmfirth Arts Festival’s big free weekend fills the town centre with art, music, theatre

Holmfirth Arts Festival’s Big Free Weekend takes place across Holmfirth town centre on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June. Families and people of all ages can enjoy live music, outdoor theatre, walks, talks, crafting sessions for children, and so much more. Every event is free of charge, and accessible for all. This year's Festival is inspired by the beautiful Holme Valley landscape, its heritage, and a need to care for our environment. It will be a vibrant multi-arts weekend that celebrates the c

July networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman

Join us for the next Yorkshire Businesswoman networking event at the fabulous new Uyare restaurant in Victoria Leeds (https://www.uyare.co.uk/) on Friday 4th July from 3pm. The venue offers a 200-cover restaurant, helmed by the award-winning chefs of Tharavadu named BHOOMI, an intimate 15-person private dining room complete with sophisticated booth seating can also be hired for up to fifteen guests. AGNI, the stunning bar inside UYARE, offers a 150 -seater space with a central 360° bar, featur

Mayor unveils £37m plan to get West Yorkshire working

A new multimillion-pound plan aims to guarantee a healthy working life to everyone in West Yorkshire, through new personalised support for people who are out of work because of a disability or health condition. The region’s £37 million plan for healthy working life has been co-created with the NHS following consultation with residents and employers. It aims to grow the economy and put more money in people’s pockets by supporting those with sickness or disability into secure, well-paid work.

Yorkshire agency founder finalist in inspirational women in digital award

Rebecca Hopwood, founder and director of Morley-based marketing agency, Youbee Media, has been listed as a finalist in the national women's business awards, SheInspires - an award that recognises and honours the tremendous contributions and achievements women are making in their industries, local communities and beyond. The SheInspires awards, which were founded 11 years ago to celebrate and champion women in business in the UK, have become part of an internationally renowned initiative - insp