Major apprenticeship fair returns this February
The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the North of England is returning to Leeds’s first direct arena on Wednesday 11 February. Showcasing opportunities from a wide range of employers in Leeds and across the region, the fair welcomed over 11,000 visitors last year. Running from 1pm-7pm, the event,
Blueprint for future of Elland Road land set to move forward
An ambitious vision to guide the transformation of land around Leeds United’s iconic Elland Road stadium is set to go before senior councillors in Leeds next week. Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board will be updated on the proposed final draft of the Elland Road planning statement,
Record £2m revenue milestone as Fantastic Media enters its 20th year
Leeds-based full-service marketing agency Fantastic Media has begun 2026 by surpassing the £2 million revenue mark for the first time in its history, as it enters its 20th year of business. The milestone follows a period of sustained growth driven by the agency’s strategic approach to marketing, which hasLatest Articles
Business distress increase continues to slow across Yorkshire
The number of businesses in Yorkshire experiencing ‘significant’ or early-stage financial distress ticked over to reach more than 50,000 companies (50,201) in Q4 2025, up 3.1% on the previous quarter and 10% on the same three months in 2024, according to the latest Red Flag Alert research
Wakefield barista brews way to UK and Ireland final of Costa Coffee’s Barista of the Year
A barista from Costa Coffee’s Wakefield Drive Thru store, is celebrating after being named one of just 12 finalists in Costa Coffee’s 2026 UK and Ireland Barista of the Year competition. Charlie Denton, a 25-year-old barista who has been part of the Costa Coffee family for 6 years,
Bradford BID launch first awards to celebrate city centre businesses
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 across the district. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 25th June 2026 at the iconic Bradford Live, bringing together
Eddisons named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Estate Management Services
Leeds-headquartered property consultancy Eddisons has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6343 Estate Management Services 2 framework, which enables public sector organisations across the UK to access real estate advice. The national framework supports Government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies, emergency services and education providers
Major apprenticeship fair returns this February
The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the North of England is returning to Leeds’s first direct arena on Wednesday 11 February. Showcasing opportunities from a wide range of employers in Leeds and across the region, the fair welcomed over 11,000 visitors last year. Running from 1pm-7pm, the event,
Pontefract Football Club scores new sponsor
Barratt Homes has recently become a proud sponsor of Pontefract Collieries FC, supporting ongoing improvements at the club’s stadium. Pontefract Collieries FC is home to 57 teams, ranging from under-six football sessions to adult teams. The club also offers SEND football sessions and boasts a thriving girls’ and women’
Fenetic Wellbeing reaches £15,000 donation milestone for MS Society
Skipton-based mobility specialist Fenetic Wellbeing has raised £15,000 in donations for the MS Society as it celebrates its fourth consecutive year of donating a percentage of all product sales to the charity. First appointed as Fenetic Wellbeing’s charity partner in 2021, the partnership sees contributions made to the
Huddersfield’s BM Packaging acquired by Global Operator
BM Packaging Ltd, the Holmfirth-based manufacturer and supplier of corrugated packaging, has been acquired by Nova Paper & Packaging B.V, part of the global Eren Holding. The family-owned business, which was established in 1990 and provides packaging solutions for a variety of businesses and industries as well as offeringLatest Articles
Business distress increase continues to slow across Yorkshire
The number of businesses in Yorkshire experiencing ‘significant’ or early-stage financial distress ticked over to reach more than 50,000 companies (50,201) in Q4 2025, up 3.1% on the previous quarter and 10% on the same three months in 2024, according to the latest Red Flag Alert research
Wakefield barista brews way to UK and Ireland final of Costa Coffee’s Barista of the Year
A barista from Costa Coffee’s Wakefield Drive Thru store, is celebrating after being named one of just 12 finalists in Costa Coffee’s 2026 UK and Ireland Barista of the Year competition. Charlie Denton, a 25-year-old barista who has been part of the Costa Coffee family for 6 years,
Bradford BID launch first awards to celebrate city centre businesses
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 across the district. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 25th June 2026 at the iconic Bradford Live, bringing together
Eddisons named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Estate Management Services
Leeds-headquartered property consultancy Eddisons has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6343 Estate Management Services 2 framework, which enables public sector organisations across the UK to access real estate advice. The national framework supports Government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies, emergency services and education providers
Major apprenticeship fair returns this February
The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the North of England is returning to Leeds’s first direct arena on Wednesday 11 February. Showcasing opportunities from a wide range of employers in Leeds and across the region, the fair welcomed over 11,000 visitors last year. Running from 1pm-7pm, the event,
Pontefract Football Club scores new sponsor
Barratt Homes has recently become a proud sponsor of Pontefract Collieries FC, supporting ongoing improvements at the club’s stadium. Pontefract Collieries FC is home to 57 teams, ranging from under-six football sessions to adult teams. The club also offers SEND football sessions and boasts a thriving girls’ and women’
Fenetic Wellbeing reaches £15,000 donation milestone for MS Society
Skipton-based mobility specialist Fenetic Wellbeing has raised £15,000 in donations for the MS Society as it celebrates its fourth consecutive year of donating a percentage of all product sales to the charity. First appointed as Fenetic Wellbeing’s charity partner in 2021, the partnership sees contributions made to the
