Vanilla joins new retailers at White Rose
Women’s fashion brand Vanilla has today opened its doors at White Rose Shopping Centre, the latest addition to the centre’s impressive mix of brands. 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 can be found…
Diverse Minds, Stronger Businesses: The Autimatic Story
In the heart of a Halifax village, a quietly revolutionary organisation is reshaping what workplace inclusivity means, opening doors to employment for autistic adults across the UK. Their mission is clear: to reduce the staggering 70% unemployment rate among autistic people, while helping organisations access exceptional talent in key growth areas such as artificial intelligence,…
Runaway trains, bumper cars, and free family activities: Family Festival of Fun arrives at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre is kicking off a calendar of fun this month with the return of its Kids’ Carnival from 25th July, as well as free family craft and play sessions throughout the summer holidays. Open from 11am – 9pm daily from 25th July to 7th September, the Kids’ Carnival invites guests to enjoy…
Expect Distribution joins West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Expect Distribution is proud to announce our recent membership with the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to regional business growth and economic collaboration across Yorkshire. As a recognised leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, becoming part of this influential network marks an exciting new chapter for our organisation….
Ideal Extraction Ltd wins prestigious SME Business of the Year Award
Ideal Extraction Ltd, an innovative engineering company based in Ilkley, has proudly secured the coveted SME Business of the Year Award at the Bradford Means BUSINESSiQ Awards. The Gala Awards Ceremony, held on 11 July at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford, celebrated the vibrant business community driving success across the district. Organised by the…
Yorkshire and London creative firms join forces to provide content marketing service
A business partnership between Artus, a Yorkshire copywriting business and Visualise, a London graphic design firm, that began online during Covid, has developed into a formal collaboration designed to serve the needs of small businesses. Artus and Visualise have joined forces to launch a comprehensive, multi-channel approach to content marketing. Bringing together over thirty years’ combined expertise, the Visualise x Artus…
Bettys pop-up shop to return to Castle Howard this Christmas
The Bettys pop-up gift shop will return to Castle Howard for the second year running. Synonymous with Yorkshire and celebrated internationally, Bettys is known for mouthwatering confectionary, chocolates, teas and coffees and had never-before created a pop-up shop until their Castle Howard offering last year, which coincided with the stately home’s Christmas events. The shop…
Why human-led telemarketing still matters in a digital-first world
In the age of AI-generated content, algorithmic outreach, and automated customer journeys, it’s tempting to see the humble phone call as a relic. But what if the very thing modern marketers are contemplating leaving behind is the one thing that helps them stand out and succeed? While digital tools, from PPC ads to automation and email…
Accu leads fundraising mission for Huddersfield charity The Kirkwood
A group of employees from Accu, an engineering component distributor in Huddersfield, have gone the extra mile in support of The Kirkwood charity by taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Eighteen team members hiked up and down the Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough mountains – a 24-mile round trip, including 1,585m of ascent, raising…
Accu secures stadium naming rights in landmark partnership
Accu becomes Official Stadium Partner for the next five seasons. Growing local business to take over the naming rights from John Smith’s. Comments from Accu Managing Director, Alastair Morris and Town’s Chief Revenue Officer Paul Reeves. Huddersfield Town is proud to announce a historic and significant partnership with Accu, a Huddersfield-born e-commerce business, named after…
Bradford 2025 hits the halfway mark with people, participation and pride at its heart – and a blockbuster Summer ahead
An estimated 1.1 million people have experienced Bradford 2025 projects celebrating the district Events have taken place in every ward in the Bradford District, covering 141 square miles across West Yorkshire from the city centre to the wild moors Over 40,000 local people have participated in Bradford 2025 activity so far More than 500 local…
Turner & Townsend’s charitable fund marks £1m in donations and two new partnerships
Turner & Townsend, the global professional services company, has announced its international Making the Difference Fund is partnering with Railway Children and Build Change. This further expands the global impact of the fund as it celebrates over £1m in donations from the business. Launched in 2023, the Making the Difference Fund complements Turner & Townsend’s…
Meet the Leeds marketer supporting medical aesthetics clinics with SEO
Leeds-based digital marketing specialist Jane Nriapia has officially launched BoutiqueSEO, a search marketing agency dedicated to helping medical aesthetics clinics grow their online visibility, attract patients, and thrive in a competitive industry. With over 16 years of experience in digital marketing and four years working directly inside aesthetics clinics and training academies, Jane brings a…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards hail industry’s rising stars as winners announced
Some of the brightest stars in West Yorkshire’s manufacturing and engineering sectors have been honoured, as employers gathered to celebrate the next generation of talent at a sold-out Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards ceremony, held at Leeds Beckett University. Now in their fourth year, the awards have become a standout feature of the festival, marking the…
York Cares celebrates 20th anniversary
A York charity is marking its 20th anniversary with an ambitious £20,000 fundraising campaign. York Cares, the independent employee-volunteering charity in the city, is celebrating two decades of bringing together local employers, employees, and community organisations to create lasting, positive change across York. Since its launch in 2005 by the University of York, Aviva, and…
Ideal Extraction Ltd in Ilkley shortlisted for prestigious award
Ilkley engineering company, Ideal Extraction Ltd, is celebrating after being announced as a Finalist in the category SME Business of the Year at the prestigious BusinessiQ Awards 2025 hosted by the Telegraph and Argus. These coveted awards, first launched in 2011, recognise the best businesses across the whole of the Bradford district for excellence and innovation. The…
Young Creatives tackle smart glasses design challenge
Students at Bradford College have been given the unique opportunity to design packaging for a new range of smart glasses. The competition by Zanco, a digital tech firm set up by former Bradford College student Shazad Talib, will see Professional Services and Leisure learners compete to design the best packaging for new Zanco Smart Glasses. The…
Introducing Batten Disease Family Association CIO
Family Away Day Funding Request We would like to introduce our charity, the Batten Disease Family Association CIO (BDFA) based in Shipley, West Yorkshire. Batten disease is a life-ending, neurodegenerative condition, predominantly affecting young children and has no cure. It progresses rapidly and leads to blindness, loss of dexterity and mobility, epilepsy, childhood dementia and…
Virtuance launches to empower businesses in the new AI era of digital marketing
We’re delighted to announce the official launch of Virtuance Digital Marketing, a company born from vision, resilience, and the belief that businesses of all sizes deserve to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. While Virtuance is new, its roots stretch back to 2018, when our founder, Gustavo De Amorim, launched a company called Influxbot…
British creative studio announces US book tour
Leeds-based design studio, Buttercrumble, has set their sights on the USA. They are proud awardees of a highly competitive bursary delivered through the Creative Export Accelerator programme. The accelerator (designed by Full Circle and funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority) aims to provide creative entrepreneurs with the confidence to break into international markets. The bursary…
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…
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….
£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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From meeting the King to back in Bradford for Vee
A girls’ education activist returned to the University of Bradford just days after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace. Vee Kativhu, who has rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s most influential people, including Michelle Obama, Prince Harry and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, gave a guest lecture on digital identity to University of…
Bradford Garden Centre to host gardening masterclass with TV gardener
A Bradford garden centre is hosting a gardening masterclass with a respected horticulturalist next month. Renowned gardening expert and TV presenter, David Domoney will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Saturday, 26th April to share his expertise for creating vibrant, successful gardens that thrive and reward all year round. “Whether you’re new…
Brainstorm Club launches fully funded Sales & Marketing alignment programme for West Yorkshire SMEs
New “Align4Growth” initiative offers 4-week transformation programme with 12 months’ support at no cost to qualifying businesses Brainstorm Club, a West Yorkshire-based consultancy specialising in revenue growth strategies, today announced the launch of its fully funded Align4Growth programme. This initiative aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Yorkshire rapidly improve revenue by aligning…
Top 5 tips for a successful SMS marketing campaign
In today’s digital landscape, SMS marketing remains one of the most effective and engaging ways for businesses to connect with customers. With an open rate of over 98%, SMS campaigns can drive significant engagement when executed correctly. To help your business get the most out of SMS marketing, here are the top 5 tips to…
Creative adventures await this half term at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre is inviting young artists to join free craft sessions this half term, from Monday 17th until Friday 21st February. Fun for the whole family, the sessions will be held from 11am – 4pm each day in White Rose’s Central Atrium, near the escalators leading to The Balcony and The Village. Guests…
School pupils on campus for star-studded BBC festival
Stars from social media, television and radio were among the guests inspiring youngsters at an event held at the University of Bradford. The BBC Young Reporter Festival saw students aged 16 to 18 from schools across the Bradford district find out more about a potential career in the media. They were given the chance to…
Rob Hubbard to host “Cost Matters – Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveying” conference 2025
Rob Hubbard, Principal Consultant and Owner of Cantidad Limited, is pleased to present their inaugural conference, “Cost Matters: Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveying.” The conference will take place on Wednesday, 18 June 2024, from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM at The Mill, Tootal Street, Tileyard, Wakefield (WF1 5FT). This one-day event is designed for commercial…
10 years of rewarding food industry excellence at Verner Wheelock
Food industry training expert Verner Wheelock has just announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is the training company of choice for numerous well-known food manufacturers and has trained thousands of delegates over the years. The Verner Wheelock Excellence Awards, launched 10 years ago, recognise outstanding…
Merrion Centre partners with ghd and Children’s Heart Surgery Fund for life-saving fundraiser
The Merrion Centre in the heart of Leeds’ Arena quarter has partnered with iconic hair styling brand ghd and the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) to raise vital funds to save young lives. The charity initiative is part of #HeartMonth and will see visitors to the shopping centre enjoy professional hairstyling for a minimum donation…
Yorkshire-born Digital Marketing expert selected for Leeds Go-To-Market Launchpad to transform B2B revenue operations
Brainstorm Club, a revenue operations consultancy founded by Yorkshire native Devon Page, has been selected as one of 10 startups for the prestigious Leeds Go-to-Market Launchpad programme. The initiative, developed by L Marks in partnership with the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, and Leeds City Council, supports promising local startups in refining their go-to-market…
‘We rowed the Atlantic’ – Par-oar-medics celebrate completing challenge
A trio of University of Bradford graduates are celebrating after completing an epic fundraising challenge. Ken Bordt, Tom Dowdy and Ethan Chapman – known as the Par-oar-medics – reached Antigua – the destination of their 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic. It took them 48 days, four hours and 17 minutes to complete the Talisker Whisky…
Søstrene Grene opens in spectacular style at Trinity Leeds
Popular Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene has opened in spectacular style at Trinity Leeds today [24th January 2025]. The eagerly-anticipated launch saw live performances from ballerinas and a string duo as eager shoppers queued on the red carpet to get a glimpse inside the Scandi-inspired store. The first 100 lucky shoppers were also treated to…
New year, new menu as Trinity Kitchen welcomes street food vendors
Trinity Kitchen is kicking off the New Year in style with a fresh line-up of street food vendors, blending beloved favourites with bold new concepts to start 2025 on a delicious note. Guests can explore a range of options including Big Mouth Gyoza, Sri Non Thai, 7 Star Flag, Little Red Food Truck and Yorkshire…
First ever regional awards celebrate excellence in infant feeding support
Winners of the inaugural Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards were announced at a special ceremony at York St John University on Wednesday 15 January. The awards celebrated the impact of individuals and organisations across the region who play a pivotal role in providing families with infant feeding support. Hull’s St Stephen’s Shopping Centre scoops…
Sugarize brings custom pick & mix magic to the Merrion Centre
Sweet shop experience opens for shoppers The Merrion Centre in Leeds has welcomed an innovative sweet shop experience for shoppers with the opening of Sugarize, the ultimate destination for sweets, snacks, drinks and pick & mix. Following the success of its trial store in Queens Arcade, Sugarize has expanded with a flagship 400 sq. ft…