George Hopkin – Reader

Harewood House ground zero for Yorkshire’s biggest pugfest

Harewood House is aiming to host Yorkshire's biggest-ever pug meet-up on Sunday 2 August, a gathering held in honour of photographer Cecil Beaton and his beloved companion, Simba. Pug owners get…

July 24, 2026

Food & Drink West Yorkshire

Before Leeds Cocktail Week even starts, there’s a party for that

Leeds Cocktail Week is marking the start of its second year with an exclusive launch party, bringing together bartenders, hospitality professionals, media and influencers for a first look at the city's…

July 24, 2026Leeds

Food & Drink West Yorkshire

Dishoom’s first Yorkshire café arrives with three dishes made just for Leeds

Dishoom's first café in Yorkshire is now taking reservations, and alongside the Bombay comfort-food classics the chain is known for, Leeds gets three dishes and drinks made just for this site.…

July 23, 2026Leeds

Life West Yorkshire

From staring at four walls to standing ovations: one Leeds widower’s story

Colin Clark, 64, from Middleton, has described joining a local community group as "the greatest thing I've ever done in my life" – a decision that pulled him back from years…

July 23, 2026

History West Yorkshire

Leeds museums careers scheme picks up a national award for changing lives

Careers for All, the Leeds Museums and Galleries programme supporting aspiring SEND museums professionals, has won Training Initiative of the Year (Public and Not for Profit) at the British Training Awards,…

July 23, 2026Leeds

Art West Yorkshire

Shipley’s new stone sheep have names now, chosen by the town’s school children

The flock of seven stone sheep installed in Shipley's Well Croft earlier this year finally has names – and every one was chosen by a local school child. The name Shipley…

July 23, 2026Shipley

North Yorkshire Wellbeing

York’s Acomb Garth wellbeing hub is open longer, and brought some new company with it

Yor Community Wellbeing Hub has extended its opening hours and widened its range of drop-in support and activities, with its hub at Acomb Garth now open 8am to 8pm, Monday to…

July 19, 2026York