Bulgogi Grill transforms into Mommy Mookrata
Exciting New Dining Experience comes to the Merrion Centre Since its opening in August 2014, Bulgogi Grill on Merrion Way at the Merrion Centre in Leeds has been one of the go-to destinations for authentic Korean tabletop BBQ, offering an interactive and unforgettable dining experience. More than a decade on, the venue is embarking on…
New Korean beauty and street food experience opens at Trinity Leeds
Trinity Leeds has welcomed two new Korean brands – from skincare sensations to street food favourites – bringing fresh energy to the centre. With Korean and Japanese skincare continuing to lead the beauty scene, Saku Superstore has launched a new pop-up at Trinity Leeds today (24th April). Located near Pandora, the kiosk will be available…
Students’ Gen Z marketing plan boost for football club
A group of University of Bradford students presented their ideas to further broaden the appeal of a football club to younger fans as part of a marketing project. For their Digital Campaign Planning and Content Management module, 75 students from the University’s School of Management were tasked with creating a marketing strategy to further promote…
Leeds College of Building named National Quality Award finalist
The Quality Team at Leeds College of Building has been selected as a finalist in The Quality Professionals Awards (QPA) for Further Education and Employability. Whittled down from over 500 nominees, the elite finalists represent the best and most inspirational quality assurance and compliance professionals in the further education and employability sectors chosen from across…
Phoenix Evolution Consulting Ltd. to support Forget Me Not Trust fundraising event
PHOENIX EVOLUTION CONSULTING Ltd. are pleased to announce that this weekend (although it is a two day event we will only be in attendance on the Saturday) we will be supporting the Forget Me Not Trust through sending Batman & a member of the GCPD to support the fundraising that is taking place at the…
City Cruises York: Dead Good Festival
City Cruises York is proud to announce its participation in York’s Dead Good Festival, taking place from 7th to 18th May 2025. The festival, in support of Dying Matters, aims to encourage open conversations about dying, death, and bereavement within the community. Recognising the societal discomfort surrounding end-of-life discussions, York’s Dead Good Festival provides a…
UKREiiF strikes partnership with Leeds hotels and venues association ahead of 2025 event
Following the announcement that Leeds will once again play host to UKREiiF in 2026, UKREiiF is delighted to announce their partnership with Leeds Hotels and Venues Association (LHVA), to create a more streamlined experience for delegates attending the event and a one-stop shop for the organising team. UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure…
New monthly webinar series: Brainstorm Club Live helps SMEs leverage AI and automation
Brainstorm Club is excited to announce the launch of Brainstorm Club Live, a free monthly webinar designed specifically to help SME founders and marketers harness the power of AI and automation to accelerate sustainable growth. Kicking off on Thursday, 29th May at 11 AM, this interactive, jargon-free webinar series cuts through the noise around AI…
Bradford shakes hands with China over technology partnership
University of Bradford Professor of Polymer Engineering Phil Coates delivered a keynote address at the recent Chinese Innovation Forum in Beijing – a major annual event in China. A range of humanoid robots were at the Zhongguancun (ZGC) Innovation Centre to shake hands with delegates. The University of Bradford is pioneering a number of…
North Yorkshire builders spill the tea: coffee is site favourite ahead of National Tea Day – and a hobnob to dunk in it
Builders at Barratt and David Wilson Homes in North Yorkshire have given their hot take on hot drinks for National Tea Day (Monday 21st April) in an exclusive survey revealing their drinking preferences. The survey of more than 200 Barratt and David Wilson Homes builders confirmed that a good brew is still an important part…
Manningham Housing Association retains world-leading position on diversity and inclusion
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has again met the global Standard for Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management – building on its unique status as the first housing association in the world to achieve it. ISO 30415 is an internationally recognised certification that endorses exemplary practices in diversity and inclusion within organisations. The accolade is awarded…
Local business ASK The Office celebrates 40th anniversary with brand refresh
ASK The Business Supplies Specialists are proudly celebrating their 40th trading anniversary here in Bradford. The company was founded four decades ago in Shipley and then moved to its existing premises in 1987 in the centre of Bradford, off White Abbey Road. ASK has been a trusted provider of business and office supplies throughout Yorkshire…
Further growth for Andrew Jackson’s Private Client team
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed Suzgo Kaluluma, an experienced private client specialist, as a partner, and Lucy Martindale, a chartered legal executive, marking further growth for its highly-rated practice. Suzgo has substantial experience of advising clients on inheritance tax and estate planning matters, the preparation of wills and Lasting Powers of…
Phoenix Evolution Consulting Ltd. announce return of Coffee With The Hashtag Guy (CWTHG)
PHOENIX EVOLUTION CONSULTING Ltd. are pleased to announce the imminent return of our live show; COFFEE WITH THE HASHTAG GUY (CWTHG). COFFEE WITH THE HASHTAG GUY (CWTHG) is a completely free to join, and participate in, community for those searching for a new contract. Episodes are aired on MS Teams and there are also private…
Gaza bombing ‘equivalent to six Hiroshimas’ says Bradford world affairs expert
In his latest podcast with journalist and political activist Owen Jones, University of Bradford Emeritus Professor Paul Rogers says the bombing in Gaza is worse than the Allied carpet bombing of Dresden, Germany during the Second World War. Professor Rogers, author of the best-selling Losing Control (Pluto Press) and most recently Monstrous Anger of the…
UBC launches ‘Business Boost’ competition to support early-stage businesses in the UK
UBC Flexible Offices, a leading provider of serviced office space and business support solutions, is proud to announce the launch of UBC Business Boost, a social media competition designed to help early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs accelerate their growth. Aimed at businesses that have been operating for two years or less, the UBC Business Boost competition…
Bradford Garden Centre adds fresh fish to its retail offering
A Bradford garden centre has added a weekly fresh fish offering for its customers. Mobile fishmonger Jody Douglass from The Grimsby Fish Company, sells fresh fish and shellfish from a bespoke van at the entrance to Tong Garden Centre between 10 am and 2 pm every Wednesday. Mr Douglass, who has been in the fish…
Bradford City Centre Gift Card celebrates £185,000 sales milestone
The Bradford City Centre Gift Card, an initiative launched by the Bradford Business Improvement District (BID), has reached an impressive milestone, surpassing £185,000 in total sales. This achievement demonstrates the growing support from residents, visitors, and businesses alike, reinforcing the card’s role in boosting the local economy and promoting the vibrant offerings of Bradford’s city…
School of Management ranks Bradford’s Top 100 Businesses
Bradford’s best 100 businesses have been revealed in an annual study carried out by the University and a city newspaper. The University of Bradford’s School of Management has joined forces with the Telegraph & Argus to produce the third annual Top 100 Businesses list. The list, which celebrates the city’s biggest successes from 2024, was…
Leeds’ tech entrepreneurs flourish with fully-funded branding support
The first cohort of The Brand Lab, an accelerator programme helping twelve emerging tech businesses in Leeds, have graduated. This inspiring collective of health-tech, ed-tech, and green‑tech enterprises, have spent the last few months focused on translating their technical concepts into clear, accessible narratives to support business growth and brand recognition. The cohort took part…
Bulls announce trailblazing safeguarding investment
Bradford Bulls have announced a pioneering investment in CPOMS (Child Protection Online Management System), the UK’s leading safeguarding and wellbeing software used in 95% of schools and widely adopted across elite football academies. This marks the first-ever investment of its kind in the sport of rugby league, positioning the Bulls as trailblazers in embedding best-in-class…
Yorkshire garden centre group is Highly Commended in a national people and culture award
The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended award in a prestigious national HR competition. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group received the accolade in the People Team of the Year category of the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class people…
Panel pull no punches at AI in boxing debate
Fighters, coaches and academics fought their corner as they debated the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in boxing. Set inside a ring, ‘Fight or Byte: Can AI transform the boxing world?’, held at the University of Bradford’s Unique Fitness, saw a panel of boxers, trainers and academics square off to debate how AI could…
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…
Purcell to attend UKREiiF 2025
We’re excited to announce that Purcell will be attending the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2025, taking place from 20–22 May in Leeds. Our team – Tom Bridgen, Lorna Crane, Jo Bartle, Laura Baron, and Peter Buist – will be representing Purcell at the event. Across the three days, we’ll be taking…
Andrew Jackson advises on acquisition of Falkland Islands’ first container vessel
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has acted as legal advisor to Falkland Islands based Consolidated Fisheries Limited (CFL) on its acquisition of MV Unispirit, which is the Islands’ first container vessel. The vessel was handed over to new ownership in Montevideo on 7th April 2025. The 6296 gross tonne vessel was purchased from…
Drax Foundation awards £3.6m funding in 2024, benefitting nearly 100,000 people across the globe
Key initiatives include donations to projects that enhance STEM education, improve access to green spaces, and implement energy efficiency measures in schools. Donations projected to benefit 98,000 people in the regions where Drax operates As part of this total, the foundation also donated £695,000 to grassroots organisations through our Community Fund Drax Foundation, the charitable…
Safety warning over smart technology in people’s homes
The potential safety dangers of smart technology found in people’s homes has been highlighted by researchers at the University of Bradford. The Internet of Things (IoT), a network of internet-connected smart devices used in homes, have become a part of everyday life. But such technology, including smart speakers, smart plugs, smart kitchen appliances and video…
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…
TikTok star given insight into life as midwifery student
A social media content creator with more than three million TikTok followers was given an insight into her possible future career as a midwife during a visit to the University of Bradford. Katylee Bailey, from Bradford, visited the University’s midwifery facilities, speaking to students about a career in this field. Despite being a full-time lifestyle…
North Yorkshire homebuilder awarded five stars by customers for 16th consecutive year
Leading housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has once again received the maximum five-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. This is the sixteenth year in a row that Barratt and David Wilson Homes has achieved the top five-star rating – far longer than any other major…
Business health check – a life ring for distressed businesses
The UK hospitality industry is the third largest employer in the UK, with 3.5 million people working in the sector, according to UK Hospitality. The 2024 Autumn Budget delivered crushing news to hospitality businesses already in a precarious financial position due to low consumer demand, high inflation, and a historic debt backlog from the coronavirus pandemic. As…
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….
Partners among several promotions at Andrew Jackson Solicitors
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce several promotions, including three new partners, in recognition of the talent and commitment across the firm. Having undertaken their legal training and subsequently gaining their legal qualifications with Andrew Jackson Solicitors, Yasmin Fenton and Harry Mills (real estate and property), and Andrew Coish (shipping and transport) have…
Vintage add off-set V50 guitar to the popular Coaster Series Guitar Packs
Whilst 2025 celebrates the company’s 60th anniversary and the 30th of its own highly successful Vintage guitar brand of fretted instruments, JHS have has added the offset bodied Vintage V50 electric guitar to its self-contained, fully equipped, Coaster Series Guitar Packs, whilst also available as a separate instrument. The Vintage V50 joins the line of…
Maldives president scores with Bradford 2025 and University’s Football for Peace centre
President of the Maldives His Excellency, Mohamed Muizzu alongside Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture Creative Director Shanaz Gulzar and former Premier League Footballer Oumar Niasse visited the University of Bradford Football for Peace Centre as part of an international partnership. He toured football pitches owned by the University as part of the initiative to…
How AI can help be a knockout in boxing
The potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in boxing will be debated at an event held at the University of Bradford. ‘Fight or Byte: Can AI transform the boxing world?’ will see a panel of boxers, trainers and academics discuss how AI could have helped with judging some of the sport’s past controversial bouts and…
Bradford joinery apprentice targets ‘WorldSkills Shanghai 2026’
Following national success at SkillBuild 2024, Bradford College’s joinery apprentice Ahmed Shakir has been shortlisted for a chance to represent ‘Squad UK’ at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Supported by his Bradford employer, Abrahams & Carlisle, Ahmed now joins an intensive 18-month training programme with the end goal of competing against other young tradespeople at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in…
Dallas Scott Davey strengthens its estate and farm offering
A leading specialist in agricultural and commercial insurance, Dallas Scott Davey (DSD), has appointed Toby Baker as part of its strategic growth and ongoing specialisation in estates and farm insurance. DSD is part of Bradford based insurance broking and risk management firm, TL Dallas. Toby, a highly experienced rural risks insurance broker, will be an…
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…
Leeds confirmed as UKREiiF 2026 host city
Following on from many successful years, The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced it will remain in Leeds for a fifth consecutive year, for 2026. Formed in 2022 UKREiiF has quickly become the UK’s leading platform in the regeneration, development and property sectors – bringing together investors, developers, housebuilders and end-users…
Leeds flats enter a low carbon future
Residents in three blocks of flats in Leeds now have warmer, cheaper to heat homes as a result of a project to drive down costly energy use and reduce carbon emissions. Through the project, carried out by energy and regeneration specialist Equans and social housing provider 54North Homes, 98 homes have been improved, making them…
Further investment in York’s city centre
York’s historic city centre is set to be ready for the next, and future, millennia. With funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, the council and its partners will reimagine the city centre and develop a ‘city centre spatial plan’ (known as Reimagining York Streets, to tell a new story about the city centre)….
A step forward towards period dignity
For too long, managing periods in public spaces has been met with unnecessary barriers. No one should have to experience the discomfort or embarrassment of being caught off guard and left without access to essential period products. Yet, many workplaces, schools, and public venues still fail to provide them, forcing individuals to leave the toilet…
Funding delivers upgrades to 11 community buildings in York
The impact of funding to safeguard the future of community spaces in York’s outer wards was highlighted at a celebration held last Friday (28 March) in Bishopthorpe. In partnership with Community First Yorkshire, City of York Council has supported 11 venues through the Community Buildings Fund, worth a total £133,059. The programme has also benefited from…
Closing a solvent limited company – what’s the rush?
Business owners hoping to close a solvent limited company through the liquidation route may accelerate their plans in light of upcoming tax rises. As announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget, Capital Gains Tax rates were increased with immediate effect, and plans to increase Business Asset Disposal Relief, a further tax advantage of an MVL, are…
Subrosa celebrating 15 Year Anniversary
Subrosa, a team of food and drink industry professionals, are celebrating 15 years in business this Spring. Subrosa was co-founded by Rachel O’Brien and Amanda Peberdy in 2010 and over the last 15 years has grown turnover every year and now employs 18 people at its base in Beamsley, North Yorkshire. The Subrosa team have…
University part of anti-drug overdose kits video campaign
Scenes for a hard-hitting campaign video to promote how the public can use life-saving medication on people who have a drug overdose were filmed at the University of Bradford. The campaign, launched on Monday 31 March, shows the impact drug overdoses can have on families and how the public can use naloxone, a medicine that…