15 years of putting ‘washroom services’ at the heart of our business
Thirsk based TWC Facilities Ltd, a leading provider of washroom solutions, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Since its humble beginnings, the company has grown into the region’s top choice for washroom services in the North of England, offering a range of services including washroom management, waste services, floor mat solutions, and consumables….
S L Procurement Solutions expands with new coaching and mentoring offering for 2025
S L Procurement Solutions, a company well-regarded locally for delivering CIPS training courses and procurement consultancy services, has announced the launch of a new Coaching and Mentoring package to its portfolio. This expansion comes after a year of consistent inquiries and growing demand for personalised professional development support. Recognized as a trusted name in procurement…
Augustine Spanish, Classical and Flamenco nylon acoustic guitar strings are now available in 3 packs sets
Crafted from the finest materials and now available in 3 pack sets, Augustine Black Label, Blue Label, Blue Regal, Red Label and Red Imperial acoustic nylon guitar strings, are recognised for their outstanding sound quality, superior clarity, power and projection, whilst designed and constructed to draw more from the guitar’s tonewood characteristics, bringing definition to…
Unity Enterprise to make key appointment in anniversary year
Unity Enterprise (UE) is recruiting an Assistant Manager to play a leading role in its continued growth as it celebrates 25 years in business. Set up in 2000 as a not for profit subsidiary of Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, UE provides 142 affordable business units for over 80 diverse businesses. Collectively,…
Xvive introduce 3 new high quality 6 channel wireless systems for acoustic guitars, Saxophone/Trumpet, violins and violas
Recognised throughout the music industry for their excellent instrument and vocal wireless systems, Xvive have introduced 3 new systems specifically designed for acoustic guitars, saxophone/brass instruments, violins and violas. Featuring the company’s advanced wireless technology and with all systems operating on the 2.4 GHz frequency, the U7 Brass/Woodwind, U8 Acoustic Guitar and U9 Violin/Viola, deliver…
Yorkshire housing provider loaned £20m through the Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme
54North Homes has received a £20m loan under the Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme (AHGS) to support its delivery of new affordable homes across Yorkshire. Managed by ESR Group’s specialist investment manager Venn Partners on behalf of the UK Government, half of the loan will help 54North Homes deliver about 100 new homes, with the majority…
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…
Wilton Developments agree a three-site partnership with SSE Energy Solutions
Wilton Developments is pleased to confirm that it has appointed SSE Energy Solutions to deliver energy infrastructure for three of its forthcoming strategic Industrial & Logistics developments in the North of England; LEEDS500 adjacent the M1 east of Leeds, Doncaster North at J6 of the M18 and Dynamo Park at Stockton on Tees. The partnership…
NAMM 2025 marks the start of JHS’s sixtieth year in the international products business
With JHS celebrating its 60th anniversary and the 30th of its own highly successful Vintage® guitar brand at Winter NAMM 2025, the MI is buzzing with anticipation, as the UK’s largest distributor of musical instruments will be unveiling a host of new Vintage branded products including guitars, amplifiers and accessories, making their world premiere at…
New Head of Trade Credit at TL Dallas
A highly experienced industry professional has joined the trade credit division of independent insurance and risk management firm, TL Dallas Group. Peter Hodgson is joining the Bradford headquartered family and employee-owned firm as Director of Trade Credit. Peter will work alongside Simon Hyde, who has been with TL Dallas for over 25 years, and has…
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…
Unity Enterprise kicks off 25th anniversary year with inspiring business workshops
Unity Enterprise will launch its 25th anniversary celebrations this month with the first two events in a series of workshops designed to boost entrepreneurial skills. On Tuesday 14 January from 9-10.30am at Leeds Media Centre, ‘A Cup of Confidence’ is set to be a morning filled with business inspiration and caffeine. Delivered in partnership with…
Expect Distribution back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are excited to announce the renewal of their partnership with Expect Distribution, who will continue as the club’s season-long match ball sponsor for the 2025 season. Having initially joined the Bulls in 2024, Expect Distribution has become an integral part of the matchday experience, with their iconic truck, Ernie, delivering the match ball…
Schofield Sweeney advises Vickers Laboratories on sale to Calibre Scientific
Vickers Laboratories, who has served the chemical industry for over 50 years have sold their entire issued share capital to Calibre Scientific, an acquirer headquartered in Los Angeles. Calibre Scientific is a global provider of life science reagents, tools, instruments, and other consumables to lab research, diagnostics, industrial, and biopharmaceutical communities. Extending to over 175…
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…
Regal Foods CEO Younis Chaudhry awarded MBE in New Year Honours List
CEO of Regal Food Products Group Plc, Younis Chaudhry has been recognised in the New Year Honours List with an MBE for his services to business and to the community of Bradford. For over twenty years Younis Chaudhry has excelled in British business and international trade, all whilst giving back at every opportunity to the…
2025 must herald new dawn for new homes – housing association CEO
The chief executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has said 2025 must be the year for the government to “inject real momentum” into its housebuilding plans if Ministers are to meet their pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes by the end of this Parliament. In a New Year message, Lee Bloomfield reflected on…
Yorkshire garden centre group donates to Bradford Central food bank
The teams at a Bradford headquartered garden centre group have donated to foodbanks in areas around their centres. Yorkshire Garden Centres donated over 400 items to food banks serving the communities around their sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, York and Scarborough. Employees at all sites have donated non-perishable food items to be distributed to…
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…
£50,000 awarded to charities by local manufacturer
A North Yorkshire manufacturer has continued its tradition of supporting charities and good causes with another year of generous community donations. Chemical specialist, Airedale Group, has donated £50,000 to a variety of worthwhile causes in 2024 and received recognition for its community work in the form an industry award. Amongst the recipients of this year’s…
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…
Leeds garden centre donates ice rink session for Inclusive Skating Awards
The team at a South Leeds garden centre ice rink hosted a group of skaters for a unique awards ceremony that coincided with World Ice Skating Day on 15th December. Adrian Jack, Professional Ice Skating Coach at Bradford Ice Arena, sought an outdoor ice rink to host an awards ceremony for some of his skaters…
Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction on £17m Future Technologies Centre
A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony marked a major step forward in the construction of Bradford College’s purpose-built £17m Future Technologies Centre. Members of the Bradford College management team were joined by representatives from Morgan Sindall Construction and the Department for Education to celebrate construction commencing on site. The project received £15 million from the Department for…
MHA’s Christmas MELA brings community spirit to life in Keighley
More than 200 local residents came together in Victoria Hall in Keighley to enjoy a celebration of culture, unity and festive joy at Christmas MELA 2024 hosted by Manningham Housing Association (MHA). There was something for everyone including a visit from Santa Claus, a festive photo booth, DJ, henna art and facepainting, calligraphy, a charity…
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…
Netcompany announces further digital careers inclusion investment with Ahead Partnership expansion
Netcompany UK, part of the fastest-growing IT services company in Northern Europe, has committed to a further three-years of collaboration with Ahead Partnership to support young people through digital skills inclusion and gender inclusivity initiatives. The two have worked together since 2021, with Netcompany having been an anchor sponsor of Ahead Partnership’s well-established Growing Talent Digital…
Introducing The York Clinic
The York Clinic is a new private medical service set up to provide menopause support for individuals and organisations. Who are we? We are a new healthcare company, comprising two specialist doctors, and one specialist nurse, founded with the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of women experiencing menopause. All our clinicians hold postgraduate qualifications in…
Bulls awarded Armed Forces Gold Covenant
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce that the club has been awarded the prestigious Armed Forces Gold Covenant, recognising their outstanding commitment to supporting the armed forces community. This award, the highest recognition under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, highlights the club’s dedication to fostering relationships with the armed forces, providing opportunities for veterans and…
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’…
MHA welcomes Government representatives to Keighley and Bradford
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has hosted senior strategy and policy staff from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on a two day factfinding trip. The visit was part of MHCLG’s Social Housing Immersion Programme which provides a bridge for policy and strategy staff to engage with housing associations and tenants across the…
Unity prepares to celebrate 25 years of enterprise with launch of anniversary logo
Unity Enterprise (UE) has unveiled a specially commissioned logo which will be a familiar sight in 2025 when it celebrates a quarter of century of delivering affordable workspace, professional advice and an abundance of other business support services to aspiring entrepreneurs in Leeds. Established in 2000 as a not-for-profit subsidiary company of BME housing association…
Top Notch backing for the Bulls in 2025.
Bradford Bulls are excited to announce a new partnership with Top Notch North West Ltd, who will join the club as one of our main sponsors for the 2025 season. As part of this significant collaboration, Top Notch’s branding will feature prominently on the front of the Bulls’ away replica and playing shirt next year….
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…
Town Centre Securities PLC announces first phase of town centre house refurbishment
Modern Design, Prime Location, Fresh Vision: Town Centre House Unveiled Leading property development and investment company Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) announces the completion of the first phase of its refurbishment of Town Centre House, located in the heart of Leeds’ Arena Quarter. TCS has undertaken a full refurbishment of the ground and first floors,…
New Director of Operations appointed at Manningham Housing Association
Saqib Saleem is joining Manningham Housing Association (MHA) as Director of Operations. Amongst a broad range of responsibilities, he will lead on the delivery of customer facing services and drive MHA’s asset management strategy, including overseeing its property portfolio. Mr Saleem is currently Director of Strategy and Regulation at Altair where he leads a team…
Dransfield Novelty Company acquires Crystal & Son Group to strengthen northern presence
Dransfield Novelty Company Limited, the largest British-owned UK supplier of gaming machines and entertainment products to pubs and clubs, has acquired Newcastle Upon Tyne-based, Crystal & Son Group. This strategic purchase marks another milestone for the family-owned business, which boasts a proud 75-year history. The acquisition further enhances Dransfield’s range of goods and services it…
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…
Bradford College officially opens STEM building after £6.9m refurb
Guests from education, construction, and regional employers joined staff and students for the official opening of Bradford College’s Garden Mills building. A multimillion-pound renovation project has transformed the derelict mill on Thornton Road into a flexible digital, science, and allied health training facility for higher-level students. The 1900s five-storey building opened after months of construction…
Bradford Grammar School to launch first Junior Committee for Action for Sport
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is set to become the first school to establish a Junior Committee for Action for Sport, a Bradford-based charity that provides underprivileged children with sports clothing and footwear to encourage physical activity and participation in sport. Spearheading this initiative is BGS’s Head of Year 7, Emma Tomlinson, who was recently appointed…
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…
The Grammar School at Leeds named Eco-School of the Year
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) has been named one of five schools nationwide to receive the prestigious Eco-Schools School of the Year Award for 2024. This accolade celebrates GSAL’s outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and its efforts to involve students and staff in creating a greener future. At the heart of GSAL’s success is…
Divine Health and Wellbeing win the Health & Wellness Champion Award!
✨ What an Honour to Be Awarded the Health and Wellness Champion Award! ✨ This past weekend, I had the privilege of receiving the Health and Wellness Champion Award at the Shakti Awards 🏆. The Shakti Awards celebrate women’s empowerment and recognise the incredible contributions women make across industries. Receiving this meaningful and prestigious award…
Daniel Starkey appointed Associate Director at Leeds head office of property regeneration consultants AspinallVerdi
Independent nationwide property regeneration consultants AspinallVerdi continue to grow with the key appointment of Daniel Starkey as an associate director at the firm’s head office in Leeds serving public and private sector clients across Yorkshire and further afield.. Daniel joins the expanding consultancy following more than five years with planning, masterplanning and architecture consultants Spawforths…
A2Z floors back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with A2Z Floors, who will join the club as one of our main sponsors for the 2025 season. As part of this landmark agreement, A2Z Floors branding will take centre stage on the front of the Bulls’ iconic home shirt. A2Z Floors, a leading provider…
Metalcraft Group back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with Metalcraft Group, a long-standing supporter of the club. As part of this renewed agreement, the Metalcraft Group logo will continue to feature on the Bulls’ replica shirts for the 2025 season, alongside branding for their sub-brand, Varley’s Builders Merchant. The partnership reaffirms a strong and enduring…
Blossom Home Care Leeds & Wakefield earns ‘Good’ rating from CQC inspection
Blossom Home Care, a prominent provider of home care services in Leeds and Wakefield, has achieved an impressive ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their recent inspection. This recognition underscores the organisation’s dedication to delivering high-quality care and support to its clients in the community. ### Commitment to Quality Care The CQC…
Morgan Sindall appointed to phase two of Bradford’s Future Technologies Centre
Morgan Sindall Construction will continue its work with Bradford College following its appointment as contractor for the purpose-built Future Technologies Centre. Having previously undertaken phase one of the project, which saw the demolition of a derelict mill on Thornton Road in the city, Morgan Sindall will now undertake phase two. This phase will see…
The Grammar School at Leeds recognised as a leading inclusive employer for 2024
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is proud to announce its ranking at number 20 in the top 100 most inclusive UK workplaces for 2024, as published by the National Centre for Diversity. This marks another milestone for GSAL, which has retained its place in the prestigious top 100 list and continues to lead the…