Business 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 By The Editor • 3 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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 399 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture Married at First Sight star cast in new British comedy film Matt Jameson, best known for being half of Married at First Sight’s first same sex couple, is joining the cast of a new British comedy which sheds light on the challenges of the menopause. Hot Flash tells the story of an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite imposter syndrome, brutal By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford-based ITC targets growth Bradford founded and based telecommunications company, ITC, is eyeing up further growth in 2026, having marked a milestone year as the official telecommunications provider for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. ITC, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, is an official Bradford 2025 corporate supporter and throughout 2025, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business JCT600 announces first Chinese vehicle manufacturer partnership Leading independent automotive retailer JCT600 has announced a partnership with Changan Automotive Group, one of China’s largest and most established car manufacturers, which will see the Chinese-made electric vehicles sold at the Yorkshire car retailer’s Doncaster JCT600 Approved dealership. Changan vehicles will be introduced at JCT600’s Wheatley By The Editor • 2 min read
