New look Tenpin Leeds opens entertainment hub at Merrion Centre following £1m refurb programme
The Merrion Centre in the heart of Leeds’ Arena Quarter announces the completion of the newly revamped Tenpin Leeds, following a £1m refurbishment programme to transform the venue into a vibrant entertainment hub. Now open to the public, the 31, 222 sq ft refurbished Tenpin Leeds features an array of new attractions, including karaoke, interactive…
University congratulates Bradford City AFC on promotion
Bradford City AFC have delivered a ‘feel-good factor’ to the whole district following their promotion, according to University of Bradford Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shirley Congdon. The club, nicknamed the Bantams, secured automatic promotion to Sky Bet League One following a dramatic 1-0 win over Fleetwood Town on Saturday 3 May at the University of Bradford Stadium….
University wins national award for drug overdose training partnership
The University of Bradford and New Vision/Waythrough Bradford have won a Student Nursing Times 2025 award for Partnership of the Year for an innovative drug overdose training programme. The University became the first in the country to begin training all its student nurses in the use of naloxone, a life-saving medication which can reverse overdoses…
Manningham Housing Association achieves Northern Housing Awards double
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has triumphed in two categories at the Northern Housing Awards 2025. The BME organisation – which manages more than 1,400 homes for over 6,000 residents in Bradford and Keighley – won the blue riband Landlord of the Year award at a prizegiving ceremony at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, with MHA…
Trinity’s LUFC promotion party display can be seen for ‘smiles’ around
Shopping Centre’s 306sqm Leeds United ‘Smiley’ Badge is City’s Biggest Display To celebrate Leeds United’s promotion – and to hopefully see them crowned Champions tomorrow (Saturday) – Trinity Leeds has emblazoned a 306-square-metre LUFC ‘smiley’ club badge on the shopping centre’s glass dome roof. As seen on this season’s cult yellow away kit, the huge…
Regal Foods launches family of brands on Ocado.com
Yorkshire-based food group, Regal Food Products Group launches products from Regal Foods and Yorkshire Baking Company on Ocado.com, the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket. The listing with Ocado.com will see an extensive range of products listed on the online platform, covering both world food and mainstream cake. Regal Foods will offer a solid range of…
University of Bradford opens up opportunities for adults to access higher education
The University of Bradford has removed an entry requirement for prospective adult learners [students aged 21 and over] to make studying for a degree through a Foundation Year route more accessible to them. The Foundation Year is a pre-degree access programme which provides people with a basis for future full-time undergraduate study at the University…
Andrew Jackson welcomes partner to corporate team
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed Keith Benton as a partner into the corporate team, further strengthening the firm’s commercial and intellectual property law offering to clients across Yorkshire and the Humber, and beyond. Keith – who joins Andrew Jackson from another large regional practice – has many years’ experience as a…
Drax Group Trading update – strong performance, disciplined capital allocation
Highlights Strong performance – FlexGen(1), Pellet Production and Biomass Generation Full year 2025 expectations for Adj. EBITDA(2) around the top end of consensus estimates(3) Continuing to target post 2027 recurring Adj. EBITDA(2) of £600-700 million FlexGen, Pellet Production and Biomass Generation(4) £300 million share buyback programme progressing, c.£207 million complete Final dividend of 15.6 pence…
Fashion retailer Vanilla to open at White Rose
Women’s fashion brand Vanilla has been announced as the latest addition to White Rose Shopping Centre, with its new store set to open this May. Offering both its Pink Vanilla and Blue Vanilla collections with a wide range of options for shoppers of all ages, including clothing, footwear, and accessories, the new store will take…
Schofield Sweeney triumph at FB Yorkshire Business Hero Awards 2025
Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney is celebrating after a double win at the Yorkshire Business Hero Awards. The West Yorkshire-based firm secured the Diversity, Inclusion & Equality award for the third time in four years, with Marketing Director Ann-Marie Keighley and her team being named Marketing & Digital Disruptor of the Year award at…
TCS enhanced Albion Street offering with 11,000 sq. ft leisure letting to Rileys
High-profile letting set to strengthen city centre leisure scene Leading Leeds and London based property investment and development company Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), has announced a major new leisure letting with national operator Rileys Sports Bars at 123 Albion Street, Leeds. The deal sees Rileys take 11,000 sq. ft of prominent ground floor space…
Major trauma survivors join TV presenter JJ Chalmers in charity appeal for people with life-changing injuries
A group of major trauma survivors have teamed up with TV presenter JJ Chalmers in a BBC Lifeline charity appeal to help people with life-changing injuries. Day One Trauma Support’s BBC Lifeline Appeal was shown on BBC One on Sunday (27 April) and will be repeated on BBC Two on Thursday 1 May at 12.50pm….
Students present their case before judge at mock trial final
Students from two schools took part in the final of a mock trial competition held at the University of Bradford. Bradford Grammar School and Ripon Grammar School sent teams of budding barristers to take part in the mock trial, heard before Judge Jonathan Rose, Honorary Recorder of Bradford. Students from Bradford Grammar School prosecuted, while…
Castle Employment Group strengthens senior team with key appointments across education and construction
Castle Employment Group is continuing to scale its specialist divisions across Yorkshire with two significant senior hires. Romilly Wakeling joins as Director of Castle Education, while Tom Makin has been appointed to lead the newly launched Construction division. Romilly brings over 21 years’ experience in recruitment, with a strong background in education and leadership. She…
Fun for all the family at White Rose as the Kids’ Carnival returns
White Rose Shopping Centre is gearing up for half term fun with the return of its popular Kids’ Carnival from 16th May – 1st June, with rides suitable for children of all ages. Open from 11am – 9pm daily*, the Carnival invites guests to enjoy fairground classics such as the Runaway Train and Bumper Cars,…
GSAL Principal shortlisted for national award
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is proud to announce that Principal, Sue Woodroofe, has been shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year (Independent) in the Tes Schools Awards 2025. Now in its 17th year, the Tes Schools Awards celebrates the most outstanding teachers, leaders and support staff across the UK’s state and independent sectors. Dubbed…
Dishoom looks to bring Bombay-inspired dining to Leeds with landmark opening at Vicar Lane
Major new dining destination aims to further enhance Leeds’ premium retail and leisure district Leading Leeds and London based property investment and development company Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), announces that acclaimed Indian restaurant group Dishoom is looking to bring a new restaurant to the heart of Leeds, taking over the former Flannels unit on…
£700k investment in University computer science labs
The University of Bradford’s Computer Science labs have officially opened following a £700,000 makeover. The refurbishment has created five state-of-the-art functional labs in the University’s Horton D building, providing students with the best learning environment possible and increasing capacity to allow for future growth. Cutting-edge facilities Professor Shirley Congdon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford,…
BSc Digital and Technology Solutions
I’m contacting you from the School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University to let you know we have a new exciting opportunity for staff from regional SME’s to train with us from September 2025. Here at Leeds Beckett’s School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing, our new BSc Digital and…
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…
A date for your diary! New networking group hosts its second event
Following the success of our inaugural business networking event in Cross Hills, Comprendo IT is delighted to announce the date of the next get-together: >> Thursday 5th June at 7.45 – 9.30am. >> 28 Main Street, Cross Hills, BD20 8TQ Once again we are joining ranks with property management agency Macaulay & Co to hold…
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…
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…