Fresh flavours bloom at Trinity Kitchen this Spring
Trinity Kitchen introduces a blooming good menu this Spring – from tasty tacos to classic Italian street food. Guests can indulge in a range of new food options including Jimmy Macks, Yoi, Burratattack, Spuds n Bros and Dutty Scran Van, which will take over the iconic converted VW Camper Van, Citroen H van, horse trailer,…
A new era for GSAL’s business networking group
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is delighted to announce the successful relaunch of its business networking group (BNG), an initiative designed to connect alumni, parents and the wider GSAL community through professional networking opportunities. Originally launched in 2011 as a platform for parents to meet, make contacts and exchange ideas, the inaugural BNG featured…
Chadwick Lawrence Managing Partner wins Professional Services Leader of the Year
Neil Wilson, managing partner of Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors, was awarded Professional Services Leader of the Year at The Business Desk Yorkshire Leadership Awards last night. The Yorkshire Leadership Awards, which took place on Thursday 20 March at The Royal Armouries in Leeds, was created to celebrate people who are role models within their organisations, and…
New expert report published to share practical advice for growing local economies
Experts at Leeds Beckett University, with leading business support provider Exemplas, have designed a new blueprint for boosting the growth of local economies, through a partnership delivery of business support and academic research. The team have worked together since 2022, delivering grassroots business support programmes to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) on behalf of the…
Senior promotions at Lichfields’ Leeds office drive continued growth
UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has announced the promotion of Emma Gomersal and James Cox to Planning Directors in its Leeds office as its Yorkshire team continues to grow. Emma has a strong background in strategic land, specialising in the promotion of residential and employment sites. She has worked extensively with landowner and developer…
North Yorkshire developer calls out to key workers
Barratt and David Wilson Homes is shining a spotlight on its Harclay Park and Manor Chase developments in Boroughbridge, which have proven popular with key workers across North Yorkshire. The developments, located on Stump Cross, are conveniently positioned with five hospitals less than 18 miles away, including Ripon Community Hospital, Harrogate District Hospital, and York…
GSAL student joins prestigious Children’s Commissioner youth ambassador programme
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is proud to celebrate the achievement of sixth form student, Naemi Asmerom, who has been appointed as one of only 17 youth ambassadors nationally for the Children’s Commissioner for England, following a highly competitive selection process. The youth ambassador programme, led by Dame Rachel de Souza DBE, provides young…
Yorkshire & Humber Construction Market poised for growth, driven by private housing boom
The latest Construction Market Intelligence (CMI Q1 2025) report from Yorkshire & Humber-based construction and property management consultant, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) forecasts a positive outlook for the region’s construction sector, with private housing emerging as the fastest-growing sector. Key Regional Developments Regional market sentiment remains generally optimistic, with significant development activity across the region’s larger…
‘Iconic’ tenant thanks Unity Enterprise team for special business adventure
A longstanding tenant of a prominent Leeds enterprise hub has expressed her gratitude to the not-for-profit organisation that helped her business thrive. Corinne Lapierre has been making high-quality craft kits and textile accessories at Unity Business Centre (UBC) in Chapeltown for over 12 years. UBC is one of three centres managed by Unity Enterprise (UE),…
New chapter for historic Leeds Library with opening of £2.3m extension
The Leeds Library turns the page on a new chapter in April with the unveiling of a new extension. In an investment totalling £2.3million, the library has extended its historic home on Commercial Street and created new facilities including an event space for education and community activities, a rooftop reading terrace, more space for books…
Core Telecom Supports The Endometriosis Foundation’s Women’s Run Series
At Core Telecom, we are committed to supporting initiatives that make a tangible difference in society. When we learned about The Endometriosis Foundation’s Women’s Run Series, we knew it was a cause we had to stand behind. Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects millions of women worldwide, yet it remains incurable. Spreading awareness about…
New Boots Opticians store with innovative eye scan technology opens in Trinity Leeds
A new stand-alone Boots Opticians store has opened in Trinity Leeds offering optomap® as part of its Ultimate Eye Test, which could help to detect signs of serious health conditions including diabetes and hypertension. The store, which is located on the ground floor of Trinity Leeds, provides an inspiring and inviting shopping experience for customers…
Cost Matters: ‘Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveying’ Conference – June 2025
Rob Hubbard, Principal Consultant and Owner of Cantidad Limited, is pleased to announce their inaugural conference, “Cost Matters: Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveying.” This one-day event is designed for commercial professionals at all levels and will bring together commercial professionals from across the construction industry, from emerging talent to seasoned experts, for insightful presentations, interactive…
Chadwick Lawrence invests in local community with sponsorship of five Yorkshire rugby clubs and two Leeds Rhinos players
Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced the renewal of its longstanding sponsorship of Leeds Rhinos, as it approaches almost 20 years of being the official legal partner to the rugby club. The firm has also committed to supporting five other local rugby clubs for the upcoming season. This season, in addition to sponsoring…
Trinity Leeds and White Rose host Made in Yorkshire initiative, encouraging next generation to reimagine the future of retail
Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre have hosted their enterprise challenge, ‘Made in Yorkshire’, with three local schools competing in a ‘Dragons’ Den’-style pitch. Made in Yorkshire is a cross-school competition with students tasked with designing a brand-new community space for the city before going head-to-head and pitching their proposals in the finals. Centred…
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…
Painting & Decorating students tackle striking football mural
A recent collaboration between Leeds College of Building and local artist Nicolas Dixon resulted in an eye-catching football mural at the GOALS soccer centre in Kirkstall. An all-female group of City & Guilds Level 1 Painting & Decorating Diploma students spent two weeks working with the artist, whose artwork can be seen around the world, completing…
Olympic champion Tessa Sanderson CBE inspires GSAL pupils ahead of International Women’s Day
Pupils at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) were treated to an inspiring visit from Olympic gold medallist Tessa Sanderson CBE on Wednesday 5 March, as the former javelin thrower shared her journey to sporting success ahead of International Women’s Day. Tessa, who made history as the first black British woman to win an Olympic…
TPE launches TransPennine Kitchen: A First Class feast from coast to coast
First Class TransPennine Express (TPE) customers can now tuck into a tasty new menu while travelling between Liverpool and Newcastle. The new service, TransPennine Kitchen: Coast to Coast combines locally sourced, mouthwatering dishes with exceptional hospitality. Building on the success of TPE’s popular West Coast Kitchen service on its routes between the North West of…
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…
Chadwick Lawrence advises on seven-figure sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice
Yorkshire-based law firm Chadwick Lawrence has advised on the sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice, known for its A-list clientele including Gigi Hadid and actress Lindsay Lohan, to womenswear brand Club L London. Chadwick Lawrence has provided trusted legal support to Manchester-based Lavish Alice for over a decade and the Corporate team led by…
Homes released to benefit first time buyers in North Yorkshire
First time buyers in North Yorkshire are being encouraged to take a look at Barratt Homes’ Harclay Park development in Boroughbridge, where a range of homes perfect for that first step on the property ladder have been released. The new community, located on Stump Cross, is ideal for a variety of house hunters, with the…
Your invitation to exhibit at the upcoming SEND Next Choices event on Tuesday 24th June 2025
SEND Next Choices – Getting ready for adult life Leeds first direct arena | Tuesday 24th June 2025 | 10am-6pm We are delighted to invite you to exhibit at the forthcoming SEND Next Choices – Getting ready for adult life event on Tuesday 24th June 2025 at Leeds first direct arena. Organised by Leeds City…
Leeds City College achieves NEBOSH Silver Learning Partner status
Leeds City College is proud to announce its recent accreditation as a Silver Learning Partner by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). Following a rigorous inspection audit in November, this prestigious upgrade from Bronze status highlights the college’s dedication to exceeding NEBOSH’s principles of learning excellence. Why Choose NEBOSH? NEBOSH, a globally…
Topps Tiles partners with colleges to tackle national skills shortage
A new education partnership designed to boost the number of qualified tilers in the UK has been launched by Topps Tiles. The UK’s number one tile specialist is teaming up with Leeds College of Building and South & City College Birmingham to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople. The partnership comes in response to…
Driving sustainability in business: Docuflow receives GreenMark Certification
Docuflow Ltd., a leading provider of workplace solutions and digital transformation services, is delighted to announce its recent accreditation with the prestigious GreenMark Certification. This recognition highlights the company’s strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to set the standard in corporate social responsibility. Docuflow achieved a…
Property regeneration and development consultancy AspinallVerdi almost doubles the size of head office in Leeds by relocating to 31 The Calls
Independent property regeneration and development consultancy AspinallVerdi has relocated to almost double the size of its head office in Leeds following growth in staff numbers and rising demand for its services from an increasing number of clients. The market-leading consultancy has moved from its 975 sq ft location at Studio 7 46 The Calls in…
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…
Leeds Beckett and ARC creating ‘digital golden thread’ for building safety
Digital construction experts at Leeds Beckett University (LBU) are teaming up with Leeds-based ARC Building Solutions to create an innovative new ‘digital golden thread’ to proactively address key recommendations for the construction sector – following the Grenfell tragedy – to ensure that fire prevention products are correctly installed by sub-contractors and developers on building sites….
Opportunity to beat stamp duty increase in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes is advising buyers looking to move home in 2025 to consider doing it now to avoid the rise of Stamp Duty fees from April. Currently, home buyers don’t have to pay the land tax on properties up to the value of £250,000. However, Stamp Duty will be…
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…
AAB announces the appointment of Sarah Hex as Business Development Partner in Leeds
Leading UK and Ireland professional services firm, AAB, has announced the appointment of Leeds-based Sarah Hex as Business Development Partner. Sarah brings over 20 years of experience in professional, financial and investment services. An accomplished business development and client services leader, she will lead strategic business development for AAB across the North of England. An…
Bank of England monetary policy expert to deliver lecture at Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University is delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine L. Mann, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to deliver the highly anticipated Economic Prospects Lecture on 11 February. Attendees will gain insights into the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report, to be released on 6 February. Catherine will address how the…
Luxury jewellery specialist Berry’s Jewellers have made Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) their charity of the year for 2025
The family-owned company has stores in Leeds, York, Windsor, Nottingham and Newcastle, and staff are set to take on fundraising initiatives throughout the year for CHSF. CHSF works to empower patients of all ages in their journey with congenital heart disease (CHD) – as babies, children, teenagers and throughout adulthood, and provides a holistic family…
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…
Notre Dame alumnus shares Rolls Royce insights
On Friday 24th January Elijah Gatewood-Skeete returned to Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College to discuss his degree apprenticeship at Rolls Royce. Elijah left Notre Dame in 2023 and began at Rolls Royce in September 2024, on their highly competitive degree apprenticeship programme, where is one of just four other people. On Elijah’s apprenticeship, he…
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…
Leeds Beckett University and Exemplas launch new blueprint for business productivity
Experts at Leeds Beckett University, with leading business support provider Exemplas, have designed a series of new approaches to boosting the productivity and growth of West Yorkshire SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), through a partnership delivery of business support and academic research. The team have worked together since 2022, delivering grassroots SME business support programmes…
Leeds-based media group expands into two new regions
You Platforms, the group behind Leeds-List.com, has launched two new regional brands. Leeds-List.com is an established Northern media brand with over 500,000 monthly visitors, 139,000 newsletter subscribers and 183,000 social followers. Alongside hospitality, they cover everything from retail and leisure, to business, property and education. The new sites, which include an expansion into the wider…
Last chance to buy for North Yorkshire house hunters at Manor Chase
Leading developer David Wilson Homes is encouraging North Yorkshire house hunters to consider reserving a home at its Manor Chase development in Boroughbridge before the remaining homes have been snapped up. Located on Stump Cross, Manor Chase is selling its final homes with the development being over 85% sold out. The final properties include a…
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…
Leeds’ iconic artist finds more permanent home at the Merrion Centre
Burley Banksy’s urban art returns to Merrion with a permanent base in the heart of Leeds Following the phenomenal success of previous year’s pop-up art studio, Leeds-based artist Andy McVeigh, famously known as Burley Banksy, is set to have a longer-term presence at the Merrion Centre from Friday 30th January. Fans of his vibrant and…
TEDxLeeds Beckett University brings together leading voices in law, history, sports science, and art
Four leading minds from Leeds Beckett University are set to share their unique views on the challenges of living in our changing world at an upcoming free public event. TEDxLeeds Beckett University, an independently organised TEDx event, will take place on 12 February at Leeds School of Arts and will feature thought-provoking talks designed to…
LNER to boost Bradford services
LNER is planning to more than triple its daily direct connections between Bradford and London King’s Cross from May 2025, operating seven services in each direction from Monday to Saturday. The timetable change sees an additional five services in each direction, linking the 2025 UK City of Culture with the capital. LNER trains currently depart…
AAB hits £100 million revenue through strategic deal in Ireland
Leading professional services firm, AAB, has invested in Ormsby & Rhodes, one of the longest-established firms in Ireland, strengthening its international presence and access to the European market. The deal propels AAB past the £100m revenue mark. Ormsby & Rhodes was established in 1911 and is consistently ranked in the top 20 firms in Ireland. …
New features for SMS Direct
At Core Telecom, innovation has always been at the heart of what we do. From Wholesale SMS and Charity Telecommunication to Voice Services, we continuously explore cutting-edge technologies to deliver the very best for our customers. With SMS Direct, we’re breaking new ground once again. By leveraging the latest advancements, we’re introducing powerful new features…
GSAL collaborates with Oxford research project to strengthen teacher retention
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is proud to contribute to two important research projects with the Department for Education at the University of Oxford. The latest collaboration, part of the ‘Five-year itch: retaining early career teachers’ project, focuses on developing strategies and technologies to help retain early career teachers, ensuring the future strength of…
Fitness, fun and fresh air: North Yorkshire homebuilder’s guide to hometown health
To avoid the slump of Blue Monday (20th January), Barratt and David Wilson Homes is letting customers know the best ways to stay fit and healthy whilst settling into a new neighbourhood in North Yorkshire. According to the NHS, adults aged between 19-64 should partake in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity, or…