Business JCT600 expands Leeds VW Van Centre JCT600 has expanded its Volkswagen Van Centre in Leeds, adding new vehicle sales and securing official Volkswagen California Centre status as part of a wider investment in its commercial vehicle network. From this month, the Hunslet-based site, located just off the M621, will operate as a full Volkswagen Van Centre, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 offering By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Award-winning DS.Emotion appointed to market Bradford City Village Leeds-based DS.Emotion, the award-winning marketing and placemaking agency, has been appointed to promote Bradford City Village, one of the most significant developments in the city’s recent history. Bradford Council, in partnership with the ECF and Muse Developments, is developing plans to unlock the potential of the former retail By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business House builder donates 18,000 bricks to Bradford College Construction Department Bradford College cemented its partnership with Persimmon Homes after receiving a generous donation of 18,000 bricks. The gift is enough bricks to build the external walls of a four-bedroom house and will provide the college’s construction department with essential materials for vital hands-on training. To celebrate this support, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Heritage textile mill weaves bespoke tapestry for Born in Bradford birthday AW Hainsworth, a 242-year-old woollen mill in West Yorkshire, has woven a unique tapestry to celebrate the 18th birthday of Born in Bradford, one of the world’s largest and most pioneering health research programmes. The 8ft wall hanging was created by skilled local weavers on one of the mill’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Magnet enters next phase of growth as Alteri acquires iconic Yorkshire kitchen brand Magnet, founded in Yorkshire in 1918, is now back under domestic ownership thanks to an acquisition by Alteri Investors, which promises to secure the long-term future of the well-known retail brand. The company, which manufactures most of its kitchens at its site in Darlington, had been part of the Swedish By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 has By The Editor • 2 min read
