
Leeds City Council has launched a consultation on refreshed planning guidance for the future regeneration of land surrounding the Elland Road football stadium, which could deliver a multi-billion pound boost to the city’s economy including potentially up to 2,000 new homes along with major leisure and commercial opportunities.
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Major funding boost secured for West Yorkshire trams
Ambitious plans to bring trams back to West Yorkshire, and deliver a multibillion-pound boost to the economy, have secured a major funding boost from the government.
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the allocation of £2.1 billion of local transport
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Yorkshire agency founder finalist in inspirational women in digital award
Rebecca Hopwood, founder and director of Morley-based marketing agency, Youbee Media, has been listed as a finalist in the national women's business awards, SheInspires - an award that

Teenager honoured by Lord Mayor for outstanding contributions to city
A bright young star from Leeds is making headlines after being recognised by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, for her remarkable contributions to civic life, education,

Gilbanks supports growth with new board appointment
Premium serviced office provider Gilbanks has promoted Maria Hall to operations director, a move that sees her take a seat on the company’s board. The appointment marks a significant

The Brand Power Manifesto: shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2025
Buttercrumble is delighted to announce that their book, The Brand Power Manifesto, has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2025, an event that celebrates excellence in business publishing and
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Train services between Bradford and London more than triple thanks to Government funding
Passengers in Bradford are now benefiting from improved, increased rail journeys thanks to a multi-million-pound Government boost.
Nineteenth if May saw the opening of a brand-new platform at Forster Square

New timetable for trains across the North from 18 May
Train operator Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 18 May 2025.
Whilst the majority of timetables will remain similar to

Trials for contactless ticketing in the North a step closer
Plans to trial simpler and more flexible ticketing across the North have taken one step closer this week with trials on track for later this year.
The Government is kick

Parking charges to be introduced at five Leeds parks
Parking charges at five Leeds parks will be introduced on 10 February, to fund necessary maintenance and better facilities at the parks.
The five parks are Golden Acre Park, Otley