Arts&Culture Bantam of the Opera singers to perform for a Yorkshire Day concert at Bradford Live Fifty Bradford City football fans, who’ve been transformed into an operatic choir, will be the opening act for a Yorkshire Day concert at Bradford Live. The BBC’s Bantam of the Opera singers are set to perform a number of songs as a choir alongside the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds confirmed as UKREiiF 2026 host city Following on from many successful years, The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced it will remain in Leeds for a fifth consecutive year, for 2026. Formed in 2022 UKREiiF has quickly become the UK’s leading platform in the regeneration, development and property sectors – bringing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tech company scales up with Finance Yorkshire investment A company specialising in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. Entrepreneur Lucy Blackley launched Bombiix in Hull almost 10 years ago after a career in product development and the fashion industry. Using her experience, Lucy has built a PLM software solution which delivers a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group reports significant office uptake in York Helmsley Group has secured 42,000 sq ft of prime office lettings in York, marking a significant boost in the city’s office market. The property investment and development specialist said that demand for office space in York has seen a resurgence as businesses return to in person and hybrid By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Henry Rigg appointed as new CEO of 3M BIC The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) in Huddersfield has announced the appointment of Henry Rigg as its new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Sue Cooke, who is retiring. Stepping into the role of CEO in late April, Henry brings a wealth of experience in business development, economic regeneration and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business CP Media acquires Keegan Ford Sponsorship One of the fastest growing outdoor media companies in the UK, Yorkshire-based CP Media, has acquired long established Hastings based Keegan Ford Sponsorship Limited, expanding its portfolio in local authority sponsorship. Over the last six years, CP Media has acquired a raft of operators in the outdoor advertising world, including By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bed Kingdom ranked among top fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire Flair Furniture, a Yorkshire-based furniture retail group trading as Bed Kingdom, has been named one of Yorkshire's fastest-growing companies, featuring on this year’s regional Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 list. The Fastest 50 list celebrates the region’s fastest-growing businesses, with Flair Furniture securing its place thanks to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business House builder launches affordable family homes in Catterick Housebuilder Avant Homes North East has announced the release of three affordable three-bedroom family homes at its £28m, 135-home Brompton Mews development in Catterick. Located just four miles from Richmond town centre, the development comprises a mix of practically designed, energy efficient semi-detached and detached three and four-bedroom homes. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Itecho Health appoints Sir David Haslam as chair of the board Itecho Health, a dynamic Leeds-based Medtech company created to develop digital health applications to support the treatment and management of long-term health conditions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir David Haslam as the Chair of the Board. Sir David brings a wealth of experience to the role. He By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Home Instead lead the way in wellbeing for employees Home Instead York celebrates its 16th anniversary with the launch of its inaugural Care Professional Conference, an event focussed on prioritising and enhancing the wellbeing of its dedicated care professionals. This milestone also coincides with Home Instead Scarborough & Ryedale’s 5th anniversary, marking five years of exceptional care and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New showroom marks expansion for Wharfedale glaziers A Wharfedale glazing specialist has announced the opening of a new showroom on the outskirts of Leeds. Following two years of rapid expansion, Pioneer Frames has converted a unit between Menston and Otley to showcase its range of premium doors and windows for both trade and domestic customers. The new By The Editor • 1 min read
Business SPG Resourcing supports growth with new appointments SPG Resourcing is expanding its specialist team of technology recruiters with the appointment of Kevin Burke and Louis Taylor. Kevin joins as principal recruitment consultant and brings a wealth of experience in the sector from senior roles at an international recruitment group. Louis joins the company with three years of By The Editor • 1 min read
