The 2025 Northern Power Women Awards, Europe’s largest celebration of gender equality, has announced its finalists and Game Changers, showcasing extraordinary individuals and organisations driving inclusion and innovation across the UK.

The album's centerpiece, Fantasia contrappuntistica, emerges as a profound musical statement. Donohoe is joined by concert pianist, lecturer, and broadcaster, Karl Lutchmayer, for a collaborative performance that reveals the work's intricate contrapuntal architecture with remarkable clarity and intellectual depth.

Wendy Pratt’s extraordinarily sensitive antennae need little fine tuning: adrift in an ocean of voices, of stage whispers, of the groans and slippages of the prehistoric hinterland of Yorkshire’s East coast, her psycho-geographical afflatus is as all-consuming as the novelist Peter Ackroyd’s in his vision of London.

Many and various will be the manifestations of artistic culture in Bradford this year. Popular Aire Valley artist Jane Fielder has already brought out a sumptuously illustrated book of her paintings which, she says, “is aligned with the Year of Culture celebration.” It’s a collection of 'Janescapes,' the affectionate name her husband Rob gave to her quirkily individual style.

When an inventor came up with an idea to combine a hovercraft with a lawnmower he wouldn’t just reinvent the wheel - but remove them all together.

As he reaches his thirteenth studio album, Dear Life, David Gray is found once again in contemplative terrain. With his back catalogue having shown his diversity as an artist, his last studio album—Skellig—landed him in more folk-driven terrain. Dear Life has strong echoes of the sound that saw him solidify his place in iconic terrain while also demonstrating the growth in his artistry in the period since.

In her latest album, trumpet virtuoso Matilda Lloyd explores the multifaceted concept of resonance through a compelling journey across diverse 20th-century compositions. This meticulously curated collection reveals Lloyd's exceptional artistry and profound musical intelligence.

In any organisation, a leader should want each member of their team to succeed; you want them to play a part in goals being met. There are many tools available to help you help them, but availability isn’t the same as suitability. If you experienced coaching and it was beneficial to you, you may see opportunities for its use across your team. But you should exercise caution.

December, one of the most expensive months of the year, sees a notable spike in household spending, with an average increase of £713, equating to 29% more than typical monthly expenses. On an individual level, UK residents are estimated to spend around £900 during Christmas, with a significant 28% of this expenditure occurring online.

As flu cases rise sharply, a GP has revealed how to sleep when suffering from symptoms.

During the recent cold spell, daytime temperatures barely hit 5°C, making it much harder for us to get our clothes dry. This issue has prompted many of us to look for alternative ways to dry the laundry. But what methods work best and what appliances should we invest in?

In a bold move to challenge the motorsport industry's status quo, Yorkshire-born racing driver James Merrills has successfully launched RaceCompetitions.com, making waves in the premium track day sector with an innovative approach that's already attracting attention nationwide from industry insiders.

Moneypenny, a provider of call answering and digital communications solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new Call Tracking service, which has been created in partnership with Ruler Analytics, a marketing measurement platform.

Due to the cold and frosty conditions, the winter months are a time when we are unable to get many of our gardening tasks completed. However, there are still some things that you can do to prepare for spring and summer, and January is the perfect time to start sowing certain seeds!

LNER is planning to more than triple its daily direct connections between Bradford and London King’s Cross from May 2025, operating seven services in each direction from Monday to Saturday. The timetable change sees an additional five services in each direction, linking the 2025 UK City of Culture with the capital. LNER trains currently depart from Bradford Forster Square at 06:30 and 08:43.

As an expert in Middle Eastern culture for 15+ years, Corina Goetz reckons we’re seeing it transform in real time. She’s keen to share her passion for its cuisine, history and beauty while challenging misconceptions and helping women have the best, most comfortable experience on their travels.

Digital health company Inhealthcare has launched a self-referral service to help NHS organisations manage the expected surge in demand for new weight loss medications, with the system already live in the North East and North Cumbria ICS region.

UK houses – and subsequently UK gardens – are getting smaller. If you have bought a newly built house in recent years, chances are, things are feeling a little cosier than they might have been if you had bought one in the 1970s. Put simply, properties used to be built to offer more space back in the day.

The cosmic glories of the night sky above the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks will be celebrated during the 10th anniversary of February’s Dark Skies Festival (14 February – 2 March) this year, with star parties and a renowned space scientist having top billing in the programme.

The National Football Museum (NFM) has released its inaugural ‘Football Creates’ Impact Report, highlighting a highly successful 2023-24 year. Leading the findings is a £16.4M gross value added (GVA) across Greater Manchester and the wider North West region through supporting 210 jobs.

Spending time in nature has been proven to have a number of benefits for both your physical and mental health, reducing symptoms of both anxiety and depression. A Harvard study also found that time spent in green space has been linked to better-quality sleep, improved blood pressure and reduced risk of chronic illness.

A new project that will restore and connect vital wildlife sites surrounding one of North Yorkshire’s most scenic roads is now underway along the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park. Linking Thirsk to Scarborough, the busy A170 winds its way through market towns and quaint villages and passes stunning woodland, pasture and farmland.

Amid reports that one in five Brits say they feel stressed every day and with the new year being a time when many may feel the pressure to make changes into their everyday lives, the experts at Electric Tobacconist partnered with wellness coach Lisa Beckwith to reveal the best stress-free morning habits to implement in 2025.

The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings for high winds across the UK on Friday 24 January 2025. The arrival of Storm Éowyn is expected to cause widespread disruption across the rail network. There will no trains operating north of Newcastle in either direction from 11.00 on Friday 24 January 2025.

A dog befriending charity which works to reduce loneliness and isolation has received valuable funding from LNER’s Customer and Community Investment Fund. North East charity Wag & Company aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation for older dog-lovers, who because of health or mobility reasons, are no longer able to care for their own dog.

With winter in full swing, many households keep their heating on longer than necessary, often without realising the impact on their energy bills. Fischer Future Heat, a leading innovator in energy-efficient heating solutions, reveals the hidden costs of leaving your heating on and offers essential tips to prepare for spring that could save you hundreds of pounds.

As the New Year rolls in, many Brits are eager to shake off the winter blues by booking their next getaway. However, it’s also a prime time for fraudsters to target hopeful holidaymakers, with scams costing victims thousands of pounds each year.

Cancer charity calls for change as it warns of ‘unacceptable cancer care gap’ across the UK and the number of people with cancer reaches all-time high

Often compared to the legendary Karen Carpenter, storytelling songstress Harriet is set to celebrate ‘70s nostalgia as she kicks off her extensive 2025 UK headline tour later this month, having completely sold out all her live shows last year, and with 2024 culminating in three special Christmas shows in London as special guest of former Pop Idol winner Will Young. For Harriet, this new headline UK tour presents an opportunity for personal rediscovery: to dig deep into her record collection and reconnect with the songs that first inspired her to pursue a life in music. To learn more, we caught up with Harriet.

Warm Welcome Week is endorsed by the former Prime Minister, Rt Hon Gordon Brown

Barnsley’s boxing star Callum Simpson thrilled a packed Yorkshire crowd with a dominant second-round stoppage of Steed Woodall, successfully defending his British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles. On January 11th, thousands of boxing fans gathered at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield for an action-packed night of boxing.