New product launch at IFT Chicago – TasteMod2 is unveiled
CO2Sustain a leader in flavour innovation, is proud to announce the launch of TasteMod2, a groundbreaking Flavour with Modifying Properties (FMP), specifically developed to help beverage manufacturers meet the growing demand for healthier, zero and lower-sugar drinks—without compromising on taste. CO2Sustain have a healthy obsession with how things taste. We understand that taste is the…
HMRC list 57 Yorkshire employers for minimum wage breaches
Businesses in Yorkshire could potentially face financial penalties for underpaying staff on wages. The latest list published by the Department for Business & Trade and HMRC includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid minimum wage. Some high-profile businesses are named, including one where underpaid wages exceeded £1.1 million. It shows that there…
Premier League and STRI Group document benchmark for pitch quality
The Premier League, widely considered the world’s most competitive football league, understandably put the playing surface at the heart of everything they do. The recently launched Premier League Pitch Standards Framework is a resource that documents the requirements of establishing and maintaining an elite surface, that performs to the highest standards and keeps players safe….
Solicitor returns to Andrew Jackson’s Litigation team as a partner
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has welcomed Rob Ripley as a partner in its commercial litigation and dispute resolution team, strengthening the firm’s well regarded practice, which acts for clients across the UK and globally. Having first joined the firm in 2007 for 10 years, Rob has gained over 30 years’ experience in…
GSAL Principal wins national Headteacher of the Year award
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is delighted to announce that Principal, Sue Woodroofe, has been named Headteacher of the Year (Independent) at the Tes Schools Awards 2025. The awards ceremony, which took place in London on Friday 20 June, celebrates the very best in education across the UK’s state and independent sectors. Known as…
C-Kore hits a major milestone with 1000th subsea tool deployment!
C-Kore Systems is celebrating an exciting milestone with the deployment of their 1000th subsea testing tool, to Australia! This significant achievement was marked by the mobilization of the C-Kore tools to an Australian offshore energy project for one of their key customers, Fugro. Australia is one of C-Kore’s largest markets, where their tools are helping…
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…
Schofield Sweeney ranked in UK Top 20 for Mergers & Acquisitions
Commercial Law Firm also Ranks Second In Yorkshire in Experian Report Award winning commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney has soared up the rankings to be named one of the top 20 most active legal advisers for mergers and acquisitions in the latest M&A report from Experian Market IQ. The company’s M&A expertise saw it leap…
M&S-style attacks are just the beginning: new Barometer shows economic risk from cyber breaches rising fast
Large businesses in Yorkshire are increasingly exposed to cyberattacks, with fresh data showing a clear link between company size and breach frequency – but experts are warning that smaller firms may be dangerously underestimating the threat. According to the latest Azets Barometer, just 41% of large UK businesses avoided cybersecurity incidents in the past year…
Switalskis strengthens Leeds presence with move to West Village
Leading Yorkshire law firm Switalskis has relocated its Leeds-based teams to a new office at West Village on Wellington Street. It’s a significant milestone in the firm’s continued growth and investment in the region. After 15 years at nearby St James House, the move to the state-of-the-art, 3,326 sq ft workspace in Bruntwood SciTech’s innovative…
Manningham Housing Association secures ownership of £5m affordable homes scheme
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has acquired five new build detached houses in Eccleshill, Bradford in a £1.1 million deal. With the addition of these two three-bed and three four-bed properties, MHA now owns all 24 homes in the recently completed One Meadow development on Victoria Road. This represents a total investment of £5 million, delivered…
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…
Bulls announce partnership with Snowman
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce a new commercial partnership with Snowman, who will become the official sponsor of the club’s LED screen at Bartercard Odsal Stadium. As part of the agreement, the Snowman brand will feature prominently on the stadium’s Big Screen frame during all home fixtures, delivering high-impact visibility for the lifestyle brand…
Planning approved for student accommodation at the Merrion Centre
Major milestone reached in the next phase of the Merrion Centre’s evolution Leeds-based property investor and developer, Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), has received planning approval from Leeds City Council for a landmark student accommodation scheme at the Merrion Centre, further cementing the centre’s position as a dynamic, mixed-use city destination. The approved plans will…
Laughter, legacy and local pride: The Cryer officially opens at GSAL in honour of Barry Cryer
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) marked the official opening of The Cryer on Saturday evening – a state-of-the-art performing arts centre and landmark investment in the arts at the school, named in honour of the late Barry Cryer (OL53), renowned comedian, writer and Leeds Grammar School (LGS) alumnus. The special launch event brought together…
Leeds Charity Ball boosts AABIE fundraising total to £200k
Leading professional services firm AAB welcomed over 300 guests to the third AABIE Charity Ball, held for the first time in Leeds on Saturday 14 June 2025. Taking place at the iconic Aspire venue, the event was a great success, celebrating the growing impact of AABIE as it looks ahead to its 10-year anniversary in…
Azets UK appoints Yorkshire regional managing director
Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm, has appointed Claire Needham as its new regional managing director for Yorkshire and the North East. Claire is promoted into the role from her position as Azets’ York office managing partner and head of the UK technical accounting team. She will succeed Russell Turner, who is…
LBU Impact Series: Leeds Beckett research team partners with urgent care provider IC24 to tackle stress in NHS 111 call centres
A new research-driven collaboration between Leeds Beckett University and urgent and primary healthcare provider Integrated Care 24 (IC24) is using innovative technology and psychological science to improve staff wellbeing and reduce stress for NHS 111 call handlers. The three-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project, part-funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) through Innovate UK, brings…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group creates new role for multi-site growth
A Bradford-based garden centre group with a site in Scarborough has created a new stock inventory role as it prepares for future growth across its multi-site business. Yorkshire Garden Centres group, owner of Dean’s Scarborough, has appointed Dan Campbell as its Buying Support Manager to work across all seven sites in West and North Yorkshire….
Spending Review can be transformative for new homes and Bradford – housing association CEO
The chief executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association has backed the Chancellor’s commitments to a £39 billion Affordable Homes Programme and a 10-year rent settlement announced in today’s Spending Review. In a statement, Lee Bloomfield said: “For far too long, housing associations have faced an impossible task in trying to provide enough decent homes for…
Bradford Garden Centre to host first masterclass with leading rose grower
A Bradford garden centre is hosting a rose masterclass with one of the country’s leading names in roses next month. In celebration of National Rose Month, an expert from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Wednesday, 2nd July to share advice on planting,…
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…
West Yorkshire adventure play area celebrates its new menu with team event
150 employees from Yorkshire Garden Centres were invited to celebrate the new menu at Mission Out outdoor adventure park with a stay and play session for family and friends. The play team at Mission Out hosted the exclusive after hours event to launch the new ‘Load & Go’ street food menu that comprises loaded nachos,…
Schofield Sweeney welcomes Real Estate Partner Tim Richards
Appointment Consolidates Firm’s Position as a Regional Leader in Real Estate Law Award-winning Yorkshire law firm Schofield Sweeney has further enhanced its real estate expertise with the appointment of new partner Tim Richards to the 40-strong specialist team. Tim brings with him a wealth of commercial real estate experience, including advising end-to-end on major land…
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…
Plans to transform York city centre come under the spotlight at York Festival of Ideas
York Festival of Ideas in partnership with LNER is offering York residents and visitors an exciting opportunity to find out more about the major developments taking place in the city centre. The free event York: A 21st-century rail hub on Saturday 7 June will turn the spotlight on the York Station Gateway project, which is…
Andrew Jackson advises Fortuna Ltd on award of Tristan Da Cunha Lobster Concession
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is pleased to have acted as legal advisor to Falkland Islands based Fortuna Ltd, which will be taking over the Tristan da Cunha Lobster Concession from 2027. Having won the tender, Fortuna, a leading seafood producer and exporter, will be granted exclusive long-term rights to fish for lobster around the islands…
Brighter classrooms, smaller bills: UK schools cut carbon and costs with Drax Foundation funding
Schools across the UK are taking the lead on important energy saving measures, reducing their carbon footprint and reaping the rewards where it matters most, in the classroom. Over £1.5 million worth of investment from the Drax Foundation has enabled 27 schools across the country to slash their carbon emissions, saving thousands on energy bills…
Sandburn Hall wins VisitEngland Silver award for excellence as best large hotel
Sandburn Hall has won one of the country’s leading hospitality prizes with a Silver award for ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, held in Brighton this week. Sandburn Hall, set on a 1,000 acre country estate at Flaxton, near York, is an outstanding Yorkshire hospitality, golf, wedding, events and business…
AWB Charlesworth Solicitors welcomes new Commercial Property Director
AWB Charlesworth Solicitors is pleased to announce that Claire Roberts has been appointed to the role of Director in the Commercial Property department. Felicity Green, Practice Manager of AWB Charlesworth said: “We are delighted that Claire will be joining the Commercial Property team as Director. Claire brings a wealth of skills, experience and achievements to…
Leeds Beckett University celebrates reaccreditation of prestigious Small Business Charter Award
Leeds Beckett University has been reaccredited after a recent assessment, recognising the ongoing impact of its work supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship and local economic growth. The award, granted by the Charter Association of Business Schools and the Small Business Charter, places Leeds Beckett among a select group of UK universities acknowledged for their deep…
College’s £17m building hits milestone as steel frame completed
The four-storey steel frame of Bradford College’s new £17 million building is now in place—marking a key step in transforming the Thornton Road site. Led by Morgan Sindall, the new Junction Mills building will offer students specialist training in motor vehicle, advanced electrical, hybrid and hydrogen technologies, vital in supporting the growth of low-carbon skills…
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…
LBU Impact Series: Research-led partnerships to help secure future of two Guiseley heritage businesses
Academics at Leeds Beckett University (LBU) are partnering with two long-standing, family-owned businesses at the heart of the Guiseley community in Leeds – Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd (Moon) and Haighs Bakery – in research-driven projects designed to safeguard traditional skills while accelerating innovation and growth. The partnerships are Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects, part-funded…
Garden centre group’s cycle challenge raises over £4,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice
A team of cyclists led by the MD of Yorkshire Garden Centres raised over £4,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice when they tackled a challenging 85 km ride recently On 25th May, the team of 18 led by Mark Farnsworth completed the challenging, hilly ride that took them through the scenic Yorkshire Wolds villages of…
Sports Direct unveils bigger and better new White Rose store
Sports Direct, a leading international retailer of sports and fitness footwear, clothing, and equipment has opened (30th May) a new and upsized 11,000 sq. ft store at White Rose Shopping Centre, offering even more choice to guests. The relocated Sports Direct store boasts equipment, clothing, footwear, and accessories from global sports brands such as Nike,…
Narangs joins the Bulls family
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce a new partnership with Narangs, who will become the official sponsor of the Chairman’s Suite within the Southbank Venue at Bartercard Odsal Stadium. The Chairman’s Suite, one of the premier hospitality spaces at the Southbank Venue, offers panoramic views of the pitch and serves as a hub for VIP…
Businesses need to boost bottom line with price increases or slide into red
Too many businesses in the Yorkshire run the risk of financial ruin because they are not improving efficiency and removing process waste from their business to counteract increasing input and wages costs. Profit erosion caused by inflation – branded the invisible tax – has repeatedly been identified by the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets…
The importance of mental health for athletes
In the world of sports, we often focus on physical strength, speed, and skill, but mental health is just as crucial to reaching peak performance. Athletes face immense pressure: competition stress, fear of failure, injury setbacks, and the constant demand for perfection. Without proper mental care, even the most talented athletes can struggle with burnout,…
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…
Chadwick Lawrence appoints Justine Hunkins to launch Social Housing Management Team
Law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced the launch of a new Social Housing Management Team, providing nationwide litigation support to social housing providers. A new partner, Justine Hunkins, has been appointed to drive the development of the team. Justine is a social housing litigator, with 19 years’ experience in the social housing sector and arrives…
Leeds Beckett University’s the Retail Institute leads groundbreaking project on sustainable packaging
The Retail Institute at Leeds Beckett University, one of the UK’s leading academic research centres focused on the future of consumer experiences in retail, food and packaging has released a major new report on the future of sustainability in the packaging sector. Bringing together senior leaders from across the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) supply…
Waterstones opens at White Rose
Waterstones has opened a new bookshop at White Rose Shopping Centre, its second location in Leeds. The UK bookseller’s newest shop has opened in a section of the lower-ground floor at the former Marks & Spencer unit at White Rose, opposite Primark. The space boasts a large children’s section for younger readers, and an extensive…
Taste the sunshine: new street food stars hit Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen comes alive for summer with an irresistible new lineup of culinary delights this Summer – from parmos to bao buns and crispy falafel bites. Guests visiting Trinity Kitchen can treat their tastebuds to an eclectic mix of mouthwatering street food from the likes of Shouk, Wagyu Lookin’ At?, Niko’s Comfort Kitchen, Fat Cat…
Clarks steps into Trinity Leeds with brand-new store opening
Global footwear brand, Clarks, has officially opened its new store at Trinity Leeds today, Friday 23rd May, marking a celebratory return to the heart of the city centre. The opening was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and comes at a milestone moment for the brand, as Clarks celebrates 200 years of heritage, style and craftsmanship…
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…
AAB appoints Sarah Teshome as Corporate Tax Partner to support growth in Northern England
Leading professional services firm AAB has appointed Sarah Teshome as Corporate Tax Partner, further strengthening its expanding tax team in Leeds. This appointment underscores AAB’s commitment to helping clients across Northern England to navigate the ever-evolving tax landscape and help them to drive sustainable growth. Sarah brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as…
New management team at Verner Wheelock
Alison Wheelock, Managing Director of leading food industry training company Verner Wheelock Associates Ltd (VWA), has completed the acquisition of the company from its founders. The transaction was completed on 3rd April 2025 with Ms Wheelock buying out her parents’ shares in the family business. Claire Lennon, VWA’s former Business Development Executive, has been appointed…