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		<title>Bedkingdom hires Head of Brand and Creative to lead digital presence</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[West Yorkshire-based bed and furniture retailer Bedkingdom has hired Katherine McNamee into the newly-formed role of Head of Brand and Creative, where she’ll be responsible for the company’s growing online visibility and brand development. In her role, McNamee, who is 26 and based in Huddersfield, will oversee Bedkingdom’s entire creative and brand output, including social [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>EIVIND BUENE RELEASES NEW ALBUM PERSONAL BEST — A BOLD EXPLORATION OF MEMORY, IDENTITY, AND MUSICAL HISTORY</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yorkshire Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[EIVIND BUENE RELEASES NEW ALBUM PERSONAL BEST — A BOLD EXPLORATION OF MEMORY, IDENTITY, AND MUSICAL HISTORY &#160; Artist: Eivind Buene/ Trio AccantoAlbum: Personal Best Label: LAWO ClassicsRelease Date: 2026 Norwegian composer and vocalist Eivind Buene returns with Personal Best, a striking new release that blurs the boundaries between composition, performance, and personal narrative. Out [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>EIVIND BUENE RELEASES NEW ALBUM PERSONAL BEST — A BOLD EXPLORATION OF MEMORY, IDENTITY, AND MUSICAL HISTORY</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yorkshire Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[EIVIND BUENE RELEASES NEW ALBUM PERSONAL BEST — A BOLD EXPLORATION OF MEMORY, IDENTITY, AND MUSICAL HISTORY &#160; Artist: Eivind Buene/ Trio AccantoAlbum: Personal Best Label: LAWO ClassicsRelease Date: 2026 Norwegian composer and vocalist Eivind Buene returns with Personal Best, a striking new release that blurs the boundaries between composition, performance, and personal narrative. Out [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Award-Winning Hackstons Unveils Luxury Wine, Whisky and Spirits Especially Curated for Easter Celebrations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yorkshire Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:51:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Award-winning Hackstons is celebrating Easter with the launch of a curated selection of exceptional bottles offering thoughtful and luxurious gifting inspiration for the season. Renowned for transforming premium drinks retail and tangible asset ownership, Hackstons continues to champion excellence, craftsmanship and discovery across the world of fine wine, whisky and spirits. This Easter, the Knightsbridge flagship shines a spotlight on five standout bottles that combine pedigree, quality and celebration, each hand-selected by Hackstons’ experts for its character, story and suitability for marking the occasion in style. Hackstons’ [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Candlelighters contributes to Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In April, Yorkshire’s leading children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters, is joining a nationwide effort to mark Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Alongside 21 other specialist charities, Candlelighters is spotlighting the unique emotional and physical hurdles faced by the 2,300 teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year. For most teenagers, life [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Candlelighters contributes to Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In April, Yorkshire’s leading children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters, is joining a nationwide effort to mark Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Alongside 21 other specialist charities, Candlelighters is spotlighting the unique emotional and physical hurdles faced by the 2,300 teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year. For most teenagers, life [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nalini Shares New Romantic Single “You Are My Forever” – A Danceable Celebration of Finding True Love</title>
		<link>https://yrkconnected.co.uk/nalini-shares-new-romantic-single-you-are-my-forever-a-danceable-celebration-of-finding-true-love-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=nalini-shares-new-romantic-single-you-are-my-forever-a-danceable-celebration-of-finding-true-love-2</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nalini Shares New Romantic Single “You Are My Forever” – A Danceable Celebration of Finding True Love &#160; Artist: NaliniSingle: You Are My ForeverRelease Date: 2025 &#160; South London-based artist Nalini introduces her debut single, “You Are My Forever,” a romantic and uplifting track that blends heartfelt storytelling with a feel-good, danceable energy. Hailing from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nalini Shares New Romantic Single “You Are My Forever” – A Danceable Celebration of Finding True Love</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yorkshire Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nalini Shares New Romantic Single “You Are My Forever” – A Danceable Celebration of Finding True Love &#160; Artist: NaliniSingle: You Are My ForeverRelease Date: 2025 &#160; South London-based artist Nalini introduces her debut single, “You Are My Forever,” a romantic and uplifting track that blends heartfelt storytelling with a feel-good, danceable energy. Hailing from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>TV Presenter Hamilton White Took on Sleep Out Challenge to Highlight Veteran Homelessness</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yorkshire Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[TV presenter Hamilton White spent a night sleeping outdoors this weekend as part of a nationwide effort to support homeless veterans. Hamilton braved the chilly weather to highlight a growing and often overlooked homelessness crisis affecting veterans. White, known for Lost Relics of the Knights Templar, and his magazine editor friend Andy Devaney took part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2026, a fundraising challenge aimed at raising awareness and money for former servicemen and women facing homelessness across the UK. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Small businesses say rising energy bills will cost them more than £2000 a month</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[UK small businesses say that the hike in energy prices following the war in the Middle East will cost them an average of £2,273.90 a month, according to new research conducted this week for Novuna Business Finance.   Whilst many consumers have noticed prices soaring at the pumps, small businesses need energy in various other [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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