Easter fun at West Yorkshire garden centres
The teams at Grass Hoppers at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres have announced their Easter play plans. Throughout the Easter holidays, the teams at Grass Hoppers will be hosting free Easter hunts and a series of super-sized games and activities in their soft play centres. “We’re very excited about our Easter events that include our…
Aysgarth Falls Hotel to launch stunning individual luxury garden suites in late Summer 2025
Aysgarth Falls Hotel is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of its new individual luxury Suites under the stars, a collection of 14 exquisitely designed stand-alone retreats nestled within the national park’s charming landscape. Each Suite off ers a perfect blend of contemporary luxury and natural beauty in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The…
Waterstones to open at White Rose
Waterstones is set to open a new bookshop at White Rose Shopping Centre, its second location in Leeds. The UK bookseller will be opening its newest shop in a section of the lower-ground floor at the former Marks & Spencer unit at White Rose later this year, with an opening date to be confirmed shortly….
West Yorkshire adventure play areas win regional award
The play teams at two West Yorkshire family attractions are celebrating after winning the ‘ ‘Top Spot for Little Explorers’ category of the Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards 2025. Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor adventure play at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres beat stiff competition from Dan’s Den, Ilkley and Buttercups in Otley to win…
Duke’s Cupboard to bring pre-loved fashion Swap Shop event to Trinity Leeds
This weekend, Trinity Leeds is welcoming Dukes Cupboard Swap Shop, an event dedicated to supporting pre-loved fashion. Run by vintage clothing store Dukes Cupboard, the free-to-attend Swap Shop event, taking place on March 29th and 30th at the Trinity Leeds bridge between Next and ROX, invites guests to donate an item of clothing to local…
Yorkshire Children’s Hospice is named Garden Centre Group’s Charity of the Year
Bradford based Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group has announced that Martin House Children’s Hospice will be its Charity of the Year for 2025, ten years after its first site at Tong supported the Wetherby based registered charity. Through a series of fund-raising events, collection boxes at the tills and a new ‘Pennies’ initiative, the teams…
Fresh flavours bloom at Trinity Kitchen this Spring
Trinity Kitchen introduces a blooming good menu this Spring – from tasty tacos to classic Italian street food. Guests can indulge in a range of new food options including Jimmy Macks, Yoi, Burratattack, Spuds n Bros and Dutty Scran Van, which will take over the iconic converted VW Camper Van, Citroen H van, horse trailer,…
Bradford Garden Centre to host gardening masterclass with TV gardener
A Bradford garden centre is hosting a gardening masterclass with a respected horticulturalist next month. Renowned gardening expert and TV presenter, David Domoney will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Saturday, 26th April to share his expertise for creating vibrant, successful gardens that thrive and reward all year round. “Whether you’re new…
West Yorkshire adventure play areas shortlisted in regional award
The play team at two West Yorkshire family attractions is celebrating after reaching the final of the Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards 2025. Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor adventure play at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres have been shortlisted in the Best Spot for Little Explorers category of the annual awards that champion family-friendly businesses…
New Boots Opticians store with innovative eye scan technology opens in Trinity Leeds
A new stand-alone Boots Opticians store has opened in Trinity Leeds offering optomap® as part of its Ultimate Eye Test, which could help to detect signs of serious health conditions including diabetes and hypertension. The store, which is located on the ground floor of Trinity Leeds, provides an inspiring and inviting shopping experience for customers…
Trinity Leeds and White Rose host Made in Yorkshire initiative, encouraging next generation to reimagine the future of retail
Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre have hosted their enterprise challenge, ‘Made in Yorkshire’, with three local schools competing in a ‘Dragons’ Den’-style pitch. Made in Yorkshire is a cross-school competition with students tasked with designing a brand-new community space for the city before going head-to-head and pitching their proposals in the finals. Centred…
Yorkshire garden centre group appoints new board member
The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group with sites in West and North Yorkshire has made a new appointment to its board of directors. Neil Barwise-Carr, former Head of People and Culture at Yorkshire Garden Centres, has been promoted to the position of Director of People and Culture to lead a team of 573…
Reopened Huddersfield garden centre donates plants to local school
The team at a Huddersfield garden centre celebrated the reopening of its site by donating plants to a local primary school. Yorkshire Garden Centres acquired the former Dobbies Garden Centre Pennine at Shelley and has renamed it Pennine Garden Centre in line with its growing family of centres at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, York and…
Yorkshire garden centre group is shortlisted for a national people and culture award
The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national HR award. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has reached the final in the People Team of the Year (500 – 1,000 employees) at the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class…
York City walls to be illuminated in orange and blue in commemoration of Joseph Rowntree
To mark the 100th anniversary of Joseph Rowntree’s death, City of York Council will illuminate the city walls in blue and orange tonight, paying tribute to his lasting impact on the city. Joseph Rowntree is one of York’s most well-known names, not just for his business success but for his significant contributions to social reform…
Creative adventures await this half term at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre is inviting young artists to join free craft sessions this half term, from Monday 17th until Friday 21st February. Fun for the whole family, the sessions will be held from 11am – 4pm each day in White Rose’s Central Atrium, near the escalators leading to The Balcony and The Village. Guests…
York Gin stars on national TV
York Gin has played a starring role on ITV this weekend. Their Mad Alice Bloody Orange gin appeared on Alan Titchmarsh’s ‘Love Your Weekend’ on Sunday morning (9th February). Culinary expert Jonathan Phang used York Gin’s blood orange gin to make a Breakfast Martini cocktail as part of the ‘Best of British’ slot. Jonathan described…
Expedition Yorkshire is seeking a business partner
Expedition Yorkshire Ltd is a tour company like no other. We pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled luxury tours: • The best vehicles for touring • Charismatic, expert driver-guides • Perfectly curated routes through Britain’s most remote and stunning scenery • Always private tours—never grouped • Incredible reviews from delighted customers We specialise in luxury private…
Merrion Centre partners with ghd and Children’s Heart Surgery Fund for life-saving fundraiser
The Merrion Centre in the heart of Leeds’ Arena quarter has partnered with iconic hair styling brand ghd and the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) to raise vital funds to save young lives. The charity initiative is part of #HeartMonth and will see visitors to the shopping centre enjoy professional hairstyling for a minimum donation…
Søstrene Grene opens in spectacular style at Trinity Leeds
Popular Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene has opened in spectacular style at Trinity Leeds today [24th January 2025]. The eagerly-anticipated launch saw live performances from ballerinas and a string duo as eager shoppers queued on the red carpet to get a glimpse inside the Scandi-inspired store. The first 100 lucky shoppers were also treated to…
“Is social media the reason you’re broke?” – insights from a data scientist
Is social media the reason you’re broke? – academic uses shocking personal experience to highlight hidden influence of social media on financial habits and mental wellbeing Dr Somdip Dey’s TEDxTalk selected as Editor’s Pick for a global audience Dr Somdip Dey, Lecturer in Data Science at York St John University, has used the TEDx platform…
Leeds’ iconic artist finds more permanent home at the Merrion Centre
Burley Banksy’s urban art returns to Merrion with a permanent base in the heart of Leeds Following the phenomenal success of previous year’s pop-up art studio, Leeds-based artist Andy McVeigh, famously known as Burley Banksy, is set to have a longer-term presence at the Merrion Centre from Friday 30th January. Fans of his vibrant and…
New year, new menu as Trinity Kitchen welcomes street food vendors
Trinity Kitchen is kicking off the New Year in style with a fresh line-up of street food vendors, blending beloved favourites with bold new concepts to start 2025 on a delicious note. Guests can explore a range of options including Big Mouth Gyoza, Sri Non Thai, 7 Star Flag, Little Red Food Truck and Yorkshire…
Kids eat free at Hetty & Betty!
With ever rising costs, small business owners are really starting to feel the pinch. This February we want to help parents take a break from the roller coaster that is running a small business, and enjoy some family quality time that doesn’t cost the Earth. As parents we know how difficult it can be to…
Sugarize brings custom pick & mix magic to the Merrion Centre
Sweet shop experience opens for shoppers The Merrion Centre in Leeds has welcomed an innovative sweet shop experience for shoppers with the opening of Sugarize, the ultimate destination for sweets, snacks, drinks and pick & mix. Following the success of its trial store in Queens Arcade, Sugarize has expanded with a flagship 400 sq. ft…
Castle Howard reports Christmas event as the most successful to date
Castle Howard reports Christmas event as the most successful to date, with 30% of visitors travelling from outside of Yorkshire, and thousands of free or subsidised tickets issued to Essential Carers and other groups Castle Howard has announced record breaking visitor numbers for their 2024 Christmas event, reaching 100,000 visitors on the closing day, Sunday…
Merrion Centre plans biggest Chinese New Year celebrations for 2025
The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set for the biggest Chinese New Year celebration yet, earmarked to take place across two weekends in 2025. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s event, visitors are invited to enjoy a vibrant programme of free cultural activities, performances and workshops, celebrating the Year of the Snake. In partnership…
Regal Food Products Group Plc are delighted to announce its partnership extension with Bradford City AFC
The partnership extension will see the Regal Group continue as Bradford City’s official shorts sponsor as an official club partner until at least the summer of 2025. Davide Longo, City’s chief commercial officer, said: “We are delighted to see Regal extending their backing of the club by a further year, to remain on the back…
Holiday season celebrations take place at Amazon in Leeds
The team from Amazon in Leeds has been gearing up for the Christmas shopping season with a calendar full of festive celebrations. A Christmas market, competitions and a rock choir are just some of the activities taking place at the Leeds fulfilment centre to celebrate the work that the Amazon team is doing to deliver…
Yorkshire garden centre group adds a seventh site to the family
Bradford-based Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has announced it will operate a further site in West Yorkshire. The former Dobbies Garden Centre Pennine in Huddersfield will join the YGC Partners business, which also acquired the Deans Garden Centres in York and Scarborough earlier this year. Mark Farnsworth, MD of Yorkshire Garden Centres said: “We are delighted…
Yorkshire garden centre group donates Christmas trees to Wilsden WI
The teams at a Bradford headquartered garden centre group have donated Christmas trees to community causes in areas around their centres. Yorkshire Garden Centres donated 10 real and artificial trees to causes serving the communities around their sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, York and Scarborough. One of the beneficiaries was Wilsden WI following a…
Shopping centres’ pioneering new partnership with The White Company makes perfect scents this Christmas
Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre have joined forces with The White Company in the run-up to Christmas in a pioneering new partnership that’s not to be sniffed at. The two shopping centres will diffuse the luxury brand’s signature ‘Winter’ fragrance – with warming notes of cinnamon, clove and orange – and the ‘Seychelles’…
Yorkshire garden centre group donates Christmas trees to West Yorkshire causes
The teams at a Bradford headquartered garden centre group have donated Christmas trees to community causes in areas around their centres. Yorkshire Garden Centres donated 10 real and artificial trees to causes serving the communities around their sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Batley, York and Scarborough. One of the beneficiaries was the Women’s and Newborn…
Bradford Garden Centre relaunches its butchery offering
A Bradford garden centre has relaunched its butchery offering following feedback from customers. Hearty’s Food Hall at Tong Garden Centre has introduced a new butchery department in partnership with Yorkshire-based Bennett’s Butchers. Bennett’s founder, Phil Bennett, has been in the butchery trade since he was 12 and is excited by the opportunity at Tong Garden…
A whole host of new names are joining the line-up at Trinity Leeds as the festive season gets in full swing
Popular boba tea brand CUPP has announced it will open a permanent store at the shopping centre on Friday, December 13th, with special launch offers including 100 free drinks for the first 100 customers, 50% off for the rest of the day, and 50% off for the whole weekend for those who scan the QR…
Enchanting Christmas trail brings festive cheer to Bradford city centre
This festive season, Bradford City Centre is transforming into a winter wonderland with a magical, family-friendly Christmas Trail! From 3rd December to 5th January, residents and visitors can enjoy festive-themed window displays and a unique nutcracker adventure – all for free! Ten large nutcrackers are positioned across various locations across the city centre. Adventurers of all…
West Yorkshire garden centres host festive play sessions for charity
Tong and Tingley Garden Centres are to host festive-themed play sessions to raise money for their charity of the year. The Grass Hoppers team at both centres have launched ‘Not So Merry Christmas’ playtime parties as part of its fundraising campaign for Yorkshire Children’s Charity. The parties are at Tong Garden Centre at 4.30 pm…
Bradford garden centre group wins regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning a regional business award for its sustainability initiatives. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, won the Sustainability category of the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards that were presented last week. Yorkshire…
Otley garden centre provides charity with plants to encourage wildlife
The team at Otley Garden Centre has donated wildflower seeds to Wildlife Friendly Otley to improve habitat corridors around the town. The Otley team worked with members of Wildlife Friendly Otley volunteers and Councillor, Linda Hoare to sow seeds in a 429 m2 area along the verge from the garden centre to the Otley/Pool boundary….
White Rose ice rink returns for 2024
White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical ice rink has returned for the festive season, this year in partnership with JD, open for family fun until 5th January 2025. To celebrate the launch, White Rose is announcing a special charity event with ice hockey team Leeds Knights: from 4.45pm on Tuesday 3rd December, guests can skate with…
Guide dog puppies enjoy festive ‘school trip’ to Castle Howard
A group of guide dog puppies from across Yorkshire have been exploring Alice’s Christmas Wonderland as part of a ‘school trip’ to Castle Howard ahead of the festive season. The puppies, each with a festive name or a special connection to Christmas, are at various stages of their training with their Puppy Raisers who volunteer…
Feast your way through the festive season at Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen will welcome a fantastic festive line-up of street food vendors – from schnitzels and slow-cooked brisket to vegan fish and chips, and much more. Guests can explore a range of options including Luna’s Schnitzel, Pickled Porker Smokehouse, Saving Nemo, Fat Cap and Nelly’s Barn, which will be taking over the iconic converted VW…
Blue Badge holders’ Christmas market access to city centre confirmed
Following the Council’s Executive decision to establish limited Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre during this year’s Christmas market, it’s been confirmed that it can start from 5pm on Tuesday 26 November. The delay in implementing the new access arrangements is to allow time for a suitable temporary barrier to be fixed in…
Søstrene Grene plans to enter 2025 with further Yorkshire expansion
Popular Danish homewares brand, Søstrene Grene, is set to kick off the new year with an exciting new store opening in Leeds. With the official opening date to be announced soon, locals will soon have the chance to explore a world of ‘hygge’ and home inspiration. Joining Leeds’ growing retail scene, Søstrene Grene it set…
Just Desserts Yorkshire adds to luxury cheesecake range with new flavours and innovative combinations
Just Desserts Yorkshire has expanded their Luxury Cheesecake portfolio with four new additions to help broaden the flavours available to their farm shop, deli, café and restaurant customers. Offering innovative twist on classic combinations and recipes, the new cheesecakes feature fruit-based Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake and Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake, Italian inspired Tiramisu Cheesecake, and Pistachio Cheesecake….
White Rose launches 2024 Christmas Appeal, supporting local charity
White Rose Shopping Centre has welcomed the return of its annual gift donation drive, supporting local Leeds charity Kidz Klub in the run up to Christmas. Guests are invited to provide toys and gifts suitable for ages zero to 16 at the Christmas Appeal donation station near Guest Services in the centre, which will be…
Bradford garden centre group wins national sustainable catering award for a second time
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning the Sustainability award in a national competition for the second year running. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, won the Sustainability award at the 2024 Garden Centre Catering Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centre’s…
DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds unveiled 333-bedroom makeover just in time for festive season
New rooms, same warm welcome! DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre, which is managed by global hotel management company Valor Hospitality, has unveiled a full refurbishment of all 333 bedrooms. The work, which started in October 2023, modernised the bedrooms, whilst limiting the environmental impact by donating furniture and televisions to be reused. The hotel worked…