Batley Baths to go under the hammer
Kirklees Council has announced that the historic Batley Baths building is to be put up for auction as the local authority works to deliver £6.9m of savings required in 2026/27, according to its draft budget report. The Grade II-listed former public baths will appear as a lot in
Drive to transform rail and growth across Yorkshire and North East
People across Yorkshire and the North East will benefit from faster commutes, greater job opportunities and increased investment as part of major Northern Powerhouse Rail plans launched. The new major Government growth plans will boost economic potential and living standards across the north, with more reliable and more frequent trains
Glimmer of hope for businesses says R3 as insolvencies fall
Corporate insolvencies fell by 8% to 1,866 in November 2025, compared to the October figure of 2,034. They were also down by 7% compared to the November 2024 figure of 2,001 and by 18% compared to November 2023’s 2,273 figure. Jodie Wildridge, deputy chair ofLatest Articles
Watson Batty Architects announces leadership transition
Watson Batty Architects has announced that managing director Peter White is to retire at the end of February 2026, marking the conclusion of more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Practice. His retirement coincides with a leadership transition that reflects Watson Batty Architect’s long-standing commitment to continuity,
Leeds tech leader backs apprenticeship drive as UK confronts AI talent shortfall
Technology expert Sam Hameed from Leeds-based Solution Performance Group has welcomed the government’s new apprenticeships, saying the move will help to ease the chronic shortage of AI talent across Yorkshire and the wider UK. The government has committed to expanding youth apprenticeships to 50,000 places over the next
Premcor secures planning for 43-acre Mode 18 scheme near Doncaster
Premcor Estates (Premcor) has secured planning permission for its 43-acre Mode 18 development at Rossington, Doncaster, marking a significant milestone and paving the way for hundreds of future jobs and the start of much-needed infrastructure works. Located three miles to the south of Doncaster, adjacent to the M18 Motorway and
Batley Baths to go under the hammer
Kirklees Council has announced that the historic Batley Baths building is to be put up for auction as the local authority works to deliver £6.9m of savings required in 2026/27, according to its draft budget report. The Grade II-listed former public baths will appear as a lot in
Knight Frank brokers new letting at iconic Leeds building
The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered one of the most significant office deals in Leeds in the past year with the letting of 12,459 sq ft of space at Broad Gate in the heart of the city. Emovis, a global expert in toll-based mobility
Connect Yorkshire enters a new era to support Yorkshire’s growing businesses.
Connect Yorkshire, the not-for-profit business community that has supported ambitious, growing businesses across the region for more than 20 years, is entering an exciting new chapter. The organisation is being guided into this next phase by a newly appointed board of executive and non-executive directors. Owner Sophie Conboy continues in
SPG Resourcing moves to Park Square offices to support growth plans
Technology recruitment and services firm SPG Resourcing has taken new offices on Park Square in Leeds as it looks to support ambitious growth plans and attract specialist talent. The move to St Paul’s House places the business among a growing cluster of technology-focused companies in one of the city
York architects mastermind go-ahead for housing development
The award-winning York-based architects brown + company have won approval for a major housing project in Exeter. Plans to build more than 800 studios and student flats at a gateway site on the edge of the city centre have finally been given the green light by planners. A total of 399Latest Articles
Watson Batty Architects announces leadership transition
Watson Batty Architects has announced that managing director Peter White is to retire at the end of February 2026, marking the conclusion of more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Practice. His retirement coincides with a leadership transition that reflects Watson Batty Architect’s long-standing commitment to continuity,
Leeds tech leader backs apprenticeship drive as UK confronts AI talent shortfall
Technology expert Sam Hameed from Leeds-based Solution Performance Group has welcomed the government’s new apprenticeships, saying the move will help to ease the chronic shortage of AI talent across Yorkshire and the wider UK. The government has committed to expanding youth apprenticeships to 50,000 places over the next
Premcor secures planning for 43-acre Mode 18 scheme near Doncaster
Premcor Estates (Premcor) has secured planning permission for its 43-acre Mode 18 development at Rossington, Doncaster, marking a significant milestone and paving the way for hundreds of future jobs and the start of much-needed infrastructure works. Located three miles to the south of Doncaster, adjacent to the M18 Motorway and
Batley Baths to go under the hammer
Kirklees Council has announced that the historic Batley Baths building is to be put up for auction as the local authority works to deliver £6.9m of savings required in 2026/27, according to its draft budget report. The Grade II-listed former public baths will appear as a lot in
Knight Frank brokers new letting at iconic Leeds building
The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered one of the most significant office deals in Leeds in the past year with the letting of 12,459 sq ft of space at Broad Gate in the heart of the city. Emovis, a global expert in toll-based mobility
Connect Yorkshire enters a new era to support Yorkshire’s growing businesses.
Connect Yorkshire, the not-for-profit business community that has supported ambitious, growing businesses across the region for more than 20 years, is entering an exciting new chapter. The organisation is being guided into this next phase by a newly appointed board of executive and non-executive directors. Owner Sophie Conboy continues in
SPG Resourcing moves to Park Square offices to support growth plans
Technology recruitment and services firm SPG Resourcing has taken new offices on Park Square in Leeds as it looks to support ambitious growth plans and attract specialist talent. The move to St Paul’s House places the business among a growing cluster of technology-focused companies in one of the city
