Town Centre Securities PLC Donates 500 Easter Eggs to Yorkshire Childrenâs Charity
Leeds-based property investment and car park operator Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) has supported this yearâs Easter campaign in partnership with Yorkshire Childrenâs Charity, donating 500 Easter eggs to help bring joy to vulnerable children across the region. The donation forms part of a wider coordinated effort to ensure that children who may otherwise go…
Bradford-based Refreshment Systems shortlisted for National Retail Technology Award
Bradford based Refreshment Systems Ltd (RSL), a family-run business based in Bradford, has been shortlisted for the Most Disruptive Retail Technology Award at the Retail Systems Awards. The shortlist recognises RSLâs Vendsmart technology, a new software platform built to transform how vending machines operate. While Vendsmart looks like a vending machine, it runs on completely…
Caribbean streetfood favourite Jerk Junction announces Trinity Kitchen launch
Foodie fans can enjoy a taste of the Caribbean at Trinity Kitchen as Jerk Junction prepares to join the line-up. Serving up real, authentic Caribbean flavours, Jerk Junction will offer mouth-watering dishes, from dumplings and jerk chicken â flame-grilled and packed with authentic island spices â to rice and peas and curried goat. The street…
Yorkshire garden centre group shortlisted for national people and culture award
A Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national HR award. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has reached the final in the Large Organisation of the Year category at the British HR Awards, which celebrate organisations and individuals delivering a world-class people experience. The recognition comes after a period of significant…
Made in Yorkshire returns at Trinity Leeds and White Rose to inspire the next generation of retail talent
Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre have once again hosted their industry-led challenge, âMade in Yorkshireâ, welcoming three local schools to compete in a âDragonsâ Denâ-style pitch. Made in Yorkshire is a cross-school competition that challenges students to design an innovative community space for the city, before competing in a live pitch to present…
Why getting staff uniforms right matters more than many businesses realise
For many businesses, staff uniforms are often treated as a simple purchase. In reality, getting uniforms right can directly impact presentation, staff confidence, day-to-day operations and unnecessary cost. One of the most common issues businesses face is garment sizing. A uniform order can look straightforward on paper, but problems often begin once garments arrive. Staff…
Leeds shopping centre and Yorkshire art organisation team up to raise breast cancer awareness during National Self-Check Month
Yorkshire art organisation Sand in Your Eye has partnered with White Rose Shopping Centre to showcase an impactful display highlighting the importance of breast cancer awareness: seven unique nude torsos, each sculpted from ice and snow. Created to illustrate the statistic that one in seven people will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their life…
Scaling your team? Your workwear should scale with it
For growing businesses across the trades, logistics and hospitality sectors, team presentation becomes increasingly important once you move beyond 10 employees. What often begins as ad-hoc ordering can quickly lead to inconsistencies â mismatched garments, uneven branding and diluted brand identity. In client-facing industries, that inconsistency is visible. At BR Apparel, we partner with Yorkshire…
Leeds locals invited to be part of 400-Portrait celebration
To mark 400 years since Leeds received its Royal Charter, award-winning creative studio Buttercrumble is embarking on an ambitious creative challenge: to illustrate 400 portraits of the people who make Leeds, Leeds. During March, Buttercrumbleâs twin-founders, Chloe and Abigail Baldwin, will capture residentsâ faces in a celebratory drawathon designed to reflect the cityâs diversity, warmth…
New member introduction: BR Apparel
The Premium Standard in Branded Workwear Across Yorkshire BR Apparel is a trusted partner to ambitious businesses seeking a higher standard in branded workwear. We specialise in supporting growing companies with 10â50 employees who recognise that team presentation is a direct reflection of their brand. Through carefully selected premium garments, precision embroidery and refined finishing,…
Yorkshire Garden Centre group celebrates primroses with month long festival
A Yorkshire garden centre group is marketing the approach of spring with a celebration of primroses. The month-long Primrose Celebration will take place at Yorkshire Garden Centresâ sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, Pennine, York and Scarborough until March 14th. âPrimroses are the first true sign of spring and a welcome reminder that itâs time…
Castle Howard announces Vanbrugh celebration for anniversary year
Image Caption (above): Castle Howard. Photo by David Lindsay Castle Howard celebrates its creator and architect Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) throughout 2026, the 300th anniversary of his death. Hailed as âThe Rockstar of the English Baroqueâ and âThe original starchitectâ, Vanbrugh had concurrent careers as an architect, playwright, adventurer, soldier, spy, diplomat and garden designer. Castle Howard is celebrating…
York Garden Centre raises its fundraising target for Wetherby childrenâs hospice
With two months of the charity year still to go, a Bradford-based garden centre group with a site in York has smashed its fundraising target and extended its commitment to a local childrenâs hospice. In April 2025, the teams at Yorkshire Garden Centresâ sites in West and North Yorkshire pledged to raise ÂŁ30,000 for Martin…
White Rose sees Golden Quarter success
White Rose is celebrating after delivering a strong âGolden Quarterâ â the final three months of 2025 â with sales and footfall both up year-on-year.  The shopping centre saw strong consumer demand with total sales increasing 9.1% and footfall up 5.2% vs the previous year, significantly outperforming the British Retail Consortium national benchmarks of -0.2%…
International panel to shareâŻexpertiseâŻon YorkâŻbecoming the UK’s first Dark Sky CityâŻâŻ
Cities Under Stars: Tackling Light Pollution in Cities offers an evening of discussion, performance, and reflection with leading dark-sky experts, artists, and academics. Wednesday 25 February  6.30pmâŻtoâŻ9.00pm Creative Centre Auditorium, York St John University As part of theâŻNorth York Moors Dark Skies Festival this month, York St John University is hosting an evening of discussion, live performance…
COâSustain unifies technologies into one breakthrough product
COâSustain, the specialist drinks technology company, today announced the merger of its two flagship solutions –COâSustainâąÂ and TasteMod2âąÂ into a single, next-generation product TM2 engineered to deliver two powerful benefits for drink manufacturers: Superior taste modification Enhanced carbonation retention This strategic move comes in direct response to feedback from leading brands, co-packers and NPD teams around the world, who increasingly seek a single,…
Go wild this February half term with White Rose’s jungle adventure
Families are invited to swing into February half term at White Rose Shopping Centre as its much-loved free craft club returns with a roarsome jungle-themed experience for little explorers from Monday 16th â Friday 20th. Fun for the whole family, drop-in crafting sessions will be held from 10am â 4pm each day in White Roseâs Central…
Leeds students gain real-world sustainability experience as part of live construction project
Product design students have been set a real-world sustainability challenge following a visit to a major live construction project in Leeds. Students from Elliott Hudson College were welcomed on site while work is underway to significantly expand the existing Primark store at White Rose Shopping Centre. Lindum Group is delivering the project on behalf of…
Resilient City Cruises York passes 200,000 passengers following 2025 growth
Passenger growth, product innovation and partnerships drive strong 2025 for City Cruises York despite a challenging year. Following a successful start to 2025, including being crowned âBest of Yorkâ at the Visit York Tourism Awards, City Cruises York has reported a 14.5% year-on-year increase in passengers. The operator welcomed over 200,000 passengers for only the…
Bradford Garden Centre to host pruning masterclass with leading rose grower
A Bradford garden centre is hosting a rose pruning masterclass with one of the countryâs leading names in roses later this month. On Tuesday, 24th February, an expert from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre at 10 am and 2 pm for hands-on rose…
Bradford BID launches inaugural Member Awards celebrating the city’s business community
Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) has today announced the launch of its inaugural Bradford BID Member Awards, a brand-new celebration recognising the innovation, resilience and excellence of local businesses in the city centre. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 25th June 2026 at the iconic Bradford Live, bringing together businesses from across the retail,…
Browse the regionâs best independent crafts at White Roseâs Yorkshire Market
White Rose Shopping Centre invites guests to shop local as R.S.H Artisan Markets brings a new Yorkshire Market to the centre every month, showcasing an assortment of handmade crafts and gifts. Taking place in the Central Atrium the first weekend of each month between February and October, visitors can support local businesses and find truly…
Freight Island announced as new operator ahead of Trinity Kitchenâs ÂŁ15m expansion
Trinity Leeds has revealed that Freight Island, the team behind the UKâs leading food hall and entertainment venue, will operate the expanded Trinity Kitchen â delivering a one-of-a-kind destination and an unrivalled food hall experience to Leeds. Since launching in 2013, Trinity Kitchen has redefined the traditional food court model by pioneering an authentic indoor…
LNER London King’s Cross first class lounge to undergo refurbishment
As part of our ongoing commitment to improve station facilities along the route, the First Class Lounge at London Kingâs Cross Station will undergo a major transformation to provide an even more comfortable and welcoming space. While we make these exciting changes, the lounge will unfortunately be closed from Monday 26 January until Spring 2026….
Trinity Kitchen starts the year with a warning new street food mix
Beat the cold this winter as Trinity Kitchen welcomes a brand-new street-food line-up, packed with warming dishes inspired from around the world. From juicy burgers and ultra soft bao buns to Venezuelan Arepas and Irish spice bags, the vast selection is set to tantalise taste buds. Ka-Bao, Masri, 7 Star Flag, Doles Dirty Bag and Lunaâs Schnitzel will…
Yorkshire Garden Centre group appoints new Buying Director
A Bradford-based garden centre group with a site in Shelley has recruited a new member to the senior team as it prepares for future growth across its multi-site business. Yorkshire Garden Centres has appointed Charlotte Watson as its full-time buying director. In her new role, Mrs Watson will lead the buying team across all categories…
schuh confirms commitment to Leeds with new store at Trinity Leeds
Fashion footwear retailer schuh has announced it will be opening a brand-new store at Trinity Leeds, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand and reaffirming its commitment to the city. Set to open in April, the new store follows schuhâs recent closure from its former Briggate location and reflects the retailerâs continued investment in…
Warm Spaces cinema returns to York
York St John University’s Cinema & Social Justice team offer free film screenings for people trying to stay warm this winter York St John University is pleased to invite the local community to free Warm Spaces film screenings this winter. The Universityâs Cinema & Social Justice project is screening all-ages favourites Zootropolis 2 and Happy Feet at…
LEAP celebrates 20 years of enterprise fairs at the Merrion Centre
LEAP (Leeds Enterprise Advisory Project) is celebrating 20 years of enterprise fairs at the Merrion Centre, reflecting on a journey that now spans decades of inspiring, mentoring and empowering young people in Leeds. The milestone year of 2026 will feature two LEAP Fairs at the Merrion Centre: the Valentineâs LEAP Fair on 7 February 2026,…
Footasylum to open Flagship Store at Trinity Leeds
One of the UKâs leading streetwear and sportswear retailers, Footasylum, is set to open a new flagship store at Trinity Leeds. Launching in Spring, the 12,000 sq ft store will bring an expanded product range, innovative retail concepts and bespoke design features to Leeds city centre. Located opposite Mango, the new store at Trinity Leeds…
A âholeâ lot more fun: White Rose to welcome Volcano Falls Adventure Golf
White Rose Shopping Centre is adding even more entertainment options for guests, with Volcano Falls Adventure Golf set to open later this year. Managed by Funstation, one of the UKâs leading leisure operators, Volcano Falls Adventure Golf will occupy the former Sports Direct unit on The Balcony at White Rose. The brand plans to bring…
Merrion Centre once again hosts Leeds city centre’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations for 2026
Vibrant Cultural Festivities Return Following Previous Yearâs Success The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set to once again host the city centreâs largest Chinese New Year celebration in 2026, welcoming the Year of the Horse with an exciting programme of cultural performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities. This yearâs event, once again supported by the Business Confucius Institute…
New mural celebrates 30 years of Natural Born Cobblers at the Merrion Centre
Bespoke Mural Celebrates Craft, Creativity and 30 Years of NBC at the Merrion Centre Natural Born Cobblers (NBC) at the Merrion Centre has unveiled striking new bespoke artwork inside its store on the Woodhouse Lane entrance, created by Yorkshire-based mural artist Seran Jordan. The large-scale piece celebrates craftsmanship, independence and the long-standing presence of NBC in…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group exceeds its fundraising target
With three months of the âCharity Yearâ still to go, a Bradford headquartered garden centre group has exceeded its fundraising target by 50%. At the beginning of April, the teams at Yorkshire Garden Centresâ sites in West and North Yorkshire pledged to raise ÂŁ30,000 for Martin House Childrenâs Hospice, the independent charity that cares for…
Pop Specs Launches at Trinity Leeds
Trendy eye-wear brand, Pop Specs has officially opened its doors at Trinity Leeds today (18th December), joining the centreâs vibrant retail line-up. Located near Boots and H&M, the new Pop Specs store offers shoppers the chance to shop for trendy glasses. Combining style, comfort and speed, Pop Specs allows customers â with a prescription â to walk…
Azetsâ five cashflow management tips for SMEs: Turn over new leaf on stock and inventory
Be ruthless with stock management to improve cashflow â that is the message for SMEs in Yorkshire from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets. Matthew Grant, Yorkshire head of accountancy and business advisory, urged businesses to think more strategically to tighten up their stock and inventory processes. He has offered five key tips for…
A wonderous festive season at White Rose
The festive season is still in full swing at White Rose Shopping Centre this December, with plenty of reasons to celebrate this Christmas. The centreâs family-friendly ice rink is open until 4th January, with pre-bookable 45-minute sessions taking place every day (except Christmas Day) â the perfect all-weather, all-ages activity. Upcoming events include Friday Disco…
Trinity Leeds and White Rose unite with Retail Trust to tackle abuse towards retail workers this festive season
As the festive rush begins, Trinity Leeds and White Rose have both joined forces with the Retail Trust, the retail industry charity, to help protect retail workers from rising levels of abuse, with dedicated free training to help colleagues manage difficult interactions.  Delivered through the charityâs Letâs Respect Retail campaign, Trinity Leeds, White Rose and…
Castle Howard and Brew York create bespoke beer to celebrate Oz Christmas extravaganza
Castle Howard and Brew York have collaborated on a unique beer for the festive season celebrating the stately homeâs Wizard of Oz Christmas experience. âNo Place Like Homeâ, a Hazy Session IPA with a citrus character and floral notes, is brewed at Brew Yorkâs Osbaldwick location and stocked exclusively at Castle Howard for the duration…
Yorkshire garden centre group reaches the final of a regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of TheBusinessDesk.com Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards 2026. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Deanâs York and Scarborough, has been shortlisted in the Large Business of the Year category of the annual…
Castle Howardâs Christmas events to star in Channel 4 documentary series
Castle Howardâs Christmas events will feature in a new Channel 4 documentary series, âA Very British Christmasâ. The programme is a three-part series following designers Adrian Lillie and Charlotte Lloyd Webber from CLW Event Design as they create festive experiences for iconic British stately homes, with one episode dedicated to Castle Howardâs extravaganza. The Castle…
Season’s eatings: Trinity Kitchen welcomes a new street food lineup this festive season
Trinity Kitchen has welcomed a host of new street-food vendors, ready to tantalise tastebuds in the run up to Christmas. From Mac & Cheese and loaded Chicken Nuggets and Tater Tots to succulent burgers and slow-cooked spicy Birria tacos, guests are in for a truly indulgent treat. Christmas favourite Nellyâs Barn is back alongside the much-loved Big Mouth…
Businesses collaborate with childcare providers to celebrate National Tree Week
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group has collaborated with its managed print supplier to celebrate National Tree Week with a childcare provider in Wakefield. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Deanâs York and Scarborough, has partnered with Oyster to provide the Nurtured Childcare group of…
Introducing Hospitable Automation
Are your floors really clean? Could a robot meet and greet your customers? Hospitable Automation is on the move across the UK, showcasing the future of service â our innovative cleaning and meet and greet/event guidance robots. Our mission isnât to replace people, but to enhance the guest experience, delight families, and empower teams by…
Town Centre Securities PLC acquires prime retail asset on Marylebone High Street, London W1
Strengthening TCSâs Portfolio with a High-Quality Marylebone Asset Leeds-based Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) announces the off-market acquisition of 68â69 Marylebone High Street, London W1, a high-quality retail property located in one of the capitalâs most desirable and resilient retail and residential districts. The property comprises two ground and basement retail units, let to high-end…
Seasonal shopping at Trinity Leeds with festive kiosks and pop-ups
Trinity Leeds welcomes a host of new retailers ahead of the busy festive period. From unique decorations and intriguing beverages to luxurious fragrances and candles, Christmas shoppers in Leeds can explore a wide range of unique stores and kiosks alongside well-known brands at Trinity Leeds. Premium retailer J. Fragrances by Janan has brought its collection…
White Rose and Kidz Klub deliver festive cheer to Leeds families
White Rose Shopping Centre has opened its annual gift donation campaign in support of Leeds based charity Kidz Klub, helping spread the festive spirit in the lead-up to Christmas. Guests are invited to donate toys and gifts suitable for children aged zero to 16 years old, with the 4+ age range most in need, at…
York garden centre wins Highly Commended at regional business awards
The team at a York garden centre is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended accolade at a regional business award. Deanâs York was awarded the accolade in the Rural Business of the Year category of the annual Yorkshire Post Business Awards, which celebrate Yorkshireâs best in business. Deanâs York manager, Mike Waugh, is delighted with…