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Jun 17, 2025Business

Leeds Beckett University celebrates reaccreditation of prestigious Small Business Charter Award

Leeds Beckett University has been reaccredited after a recent assessment, recognising the ongoing impact of its work supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship and local economic growth. The award, granted by the Charter Association of Business Schools and the Small Business Charter, places Leeds Beckett among a select group of UK universities acknowledged for their deep engagement with SMEs and strong impact through a raft of initiatives. Professor George Lodorfos, dean of Leeds

Jun 16, 2025Events

Racing. Music. Magic. Only at York Racecourse this Summer

York Racecourse is pulling out all the stops for 2025 with a blockbuster line-up of music and racing events that promise to light up the summer and bring some of the UK’s biggest pop stars to one of the country’s most iconic sporting venues. SATURDAY 28TH JUNE – OLLY MURS Brand new for 2025, Summer Music Raceday, taking place on the 28th June, is set to be the ultimate summer holiday kick-off. With seven races offering nearly £300,000 in prize money, the on-track action sets the tone before p

Jun 12, 2025Business

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 funding to West Yorkshire which will enable the Combined Authority to get spades in the ground on West Yorkshire's tram project by 2028. Speaking ahead of the Spending Review, the Chancellor joined West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin at a bus

Jun 12, 2025Business

Elland Road neighbourhood: proposals for new homes & leisure opportunities

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. The council is consulting on the ‘Elland Road 2025 Informal Planning Statement’, a document which will guide the future regeneration of around 30 acres of land surroundi

Jun 11, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Holmfirth Arts Festival’s big free weekend fills the town centre with art, music, theatre

Holmfirth Arts Festival’s Big Free Weekend takes place across Holmfirth town centre on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June. Families and people of all ages can enjoy live music, outdoor theatre, walks, talks, crafting sessions for children, and so much more. Every event is free of charge, and accessible for all. This year's Festival is inspired by the beautiful Holme Valley landscape, its heritage, and a need to care for our environment. It will be a vibrant multi-arts weekend that celebrates the c

Jun 10, 2025Events

July networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman

Join us for the next Yorkshire Businesswoman networking event at the fabulous new Uyare restaurant in Victoria Leeds (https://www.uyare.co.uk/) on Friday 4th July from 3pm. The venue offers a 200-cover restaurant, helmed by the award-winning chefs of Tharavadu named BHOOMI, an intimate 15-person private dining room complete with sophisticated booth seating can also be hired for up to fifteen guests. AGNI, the stunning bar inside UYARE, offers a 150 -seater space with a central 360° bar, featur

Jun 10, 2025Business

Mayor unveils £37m plan to get West Yorkshire working

A new multimillion-pound plan aims to guarantee a healthy working life to everyone in West Yorkshire, through new personalised support for people who are out of work because of a disability or health condition. The region’s £37 million plan for healthy working life has been co-created with the NHS following consultation with residents and employers. It aims to grow the economy and put more money in people’s pockets by supporting those with sickness or disability into secure, well-paid work.

Jun 10, 2025Entrepreneurs

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 recognises and honours the tremendous contributions and achievements women are making in their industries, local communities and beyond. The SheInspires awards, which were founded 11 years ago to celebrate and champion women in business in the UK, have become part of an internationally renowned initiative - insp

Jun 10, 2025Business

Great networking, new venue

Join us for the next event at the fabulous new Uyare restaurant in Victoria Leeds (https://www.uyare.co.uk/) on Friday 4th July from 3pm. The venue offers a 200-cover restaurant, helmed by the award-winning chefs of Tharavadu named BHOOMI, an intimate 15-person private dining room complete with sophisticated booth seating can also be hired for up to fifteen guests. AGNI, the stunning bar inside UYARE, offers a 150 -seater space with a central 360° bar, featuring a range of high-quality careful

Jun 10, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Ashberry Homes says Beverley is the place buyers want to be

The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Ashberry Homes says a recent flurry of sales at its Pilgrims’ Way development in Beverley show the Minster town is still very much the place East Riding buyers want to call home. Being constructed just off Long Lane, and with direct access to Beverley town centre, 50 per cent of the 114 homes on Pilgrims’ Way have now been sold. Melanie Smith, Ashberry Yorkshire’s sales director, said: “With its array of great local amenities, excellent schools

Jun 9, 2025Business

Parklane Plowden Chambers announces new deputy heads

Leeds and Newcastle-based barristers set Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced the election of Sarah Harrison and Sara Anning as deputy heads of chambers. Formed in 2007 following the merger of Parklane Chambers in Leeds and Plowden Chambers in Newcastle, Parklane Plowden is home to 119 barristers, led by head of chambers Elizabeth Hodgson. Sarah Harrison was called to the Bar in 1989. She specialises in contentious and non-contentious probate, trusts and tax proceedings. In addition, she

Jun 9, 2025Entrepreneurs

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, and youth development across the city and West Yorkshire. Miran Eamon Almass, a dedicated student From Cockburn School South Leeds and an exemplary member of the RAF Air Cadets, was recently awarded a prestigious Certificate of Appreciation by the Lord Mayor during a special ceremony at Leeds Civic H

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