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Feb 3, 2026Business

Kirkgate Market community hub and library fit for future

A key support hub for Leeds residents has received a full refurb, including new glass panelling to make sure it’s warm and inviting in the winter months. This is the most recent move from the council in its commitment to continue investing in Leeds Kirkgate Market and its future. The community hub and library in Leeds Kirkgate Market opened in 2019 but was originally not enclosed, meaning it could get very cold during winter. Aside from the new panelling to enclose the hub, it has also rec

Feb 2, 2026Business

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 Nobia Group for more than 20 years. With over 450 people working at the North East facility, Magnet is one of the town’s largest employers. New owner, Alteri, is a UK-headquartered private

Jan 21, 2026Business

Anita Morris Associates rebrands as Animo PR

Award-winning strategic communications agency Anita Morris Associates announces that it has changed its name to Animo PR, reflecting the evolution of the agency’s work across arts & culture, regeneration and placemaking. The rebrand brings greater clarity to how the agency works today, aligning its name and identity more closely with the scale, ambition and strategic role it plays for clients across the UK. Blending elements of the founder’s name, Anita Morris, Animo also draws on the Latin

Jan 19, 2026Business

Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires

Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments. Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management; and corporate support work. Arriving from Clarion, Gresa Bakolli’s banking experience includes advising a diverse portfolio of borrower and lender clients i

Jan 5, 2026Business

Female-led Citrus Connect achieves record growth

Leeds-based Citrus Connect, a leading UK direct sales recruitment consultancy agency, has reported its strongest year to date by achieving 31% revenue growth compared to 2024. The results reflect a year of strategic growth, operational improvement and strengthened client focus. Key to this success was an investment of almost £100,000 in digital transformation and automation, including a complete overhaul of the company’s CRM system, the redesign of its database architecture and the developme

Dec 23, 2025Business

Leeds-based Northern Accountants appoints marketing manager

Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has expanded its team with the appointment of a new marketing manager, as the practice continues its ongoing growth trajectory towards becoming a ‘top 100’ firm. Bethany Lunt joins the business having spent the last five years agency-side, most recently at Leeds PR agency, Yasper. Her experience spans a range of B2B organisations across finance, technology, property and public sector, with a particular emphasis on media relations and reputation manageme

Dec 16, 2025Business

Yorkshire Wolds brewery’s Christmas snack box collaboration

A Yorkshire Wolds brewery has teamed up with fellow Yorkshire businesses to launch a limited edition treat box for Christmas. Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery has launched a Yorkshire Beer and Snack Box featuring products from Thixendale businesses The Honest Bean Co and The Chilli Jam Man, plus sweet treats from Brighouse-based Lottie Shaw’s. Commenting on the rationale for the gift box, Wold Top’s marketing exec Hannah Hatfield said: “We’re very excited to launch this tasty festive colle

Dec 16, 2025Business

Yarm solicitors welcomes four to the team, with further recruits on the way

Photo: (L-R) Freya Savory, Helen Spencer, Samantha Weston, Emma Payne

Dec 11, 2025Business

Harlow Consulting invests in team

Harlow Consulting, a leading research agency based in Harrogate, has promoted two key team members as part of its continued investment in its talent base. Ellie Moore (pictured below) has moved to the role of research manager after three years at the agency, and Kirsty Ainslie (pictured above) has been promoted to research support & operations manager after joining 18 months ago as research and operations administrator. Harlow Consulting was founded in 2019 by co-directors Jennifer Brennan a

Dec 10, 2025Business

Emmerdale’s iconic Esholt post office is sold

The picturesque post office in the village of Esholt near Bradford, known to millions of viewers as the post office in long-running ITV soap Emmerdale, has been sold to a local buyer. The business, which was marketed by specialist commercial property agent Ernest Wilson, part of Eddisons, was listed for £30,000 and generated national interest for its association with the Yorkshire soap. Esholt became synonymous with Emmerdale after the production relocated from its original filming base in A

Dec 4, 2025Business

Bradford city centre gift card smashes £200,000 in sales

Bradford BID is celebrating a major milestone as its Bradford City Centre Gift Card has officially surpassed £200,000 in sales, marking a huge success for the local economy and the hundreds of city centre businesses it supports. Launched by Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) at the end of 2021 to encourage residents and visitors to spend locally, the gift card can be redeemed at more than 120 shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions across the city centre. Every pound loaded onto th

Dec 4, 2025Business

Lazenby’s celebrates double finalist success

Lazenby’s Financial Services Ltd, the Leeds-based independent financial adviser firm, is proud to have been named a finalist in two major categories at the highly respected Professional Adviser Awards 2025. The company is shortlisted for both Paraplanner of the Year, recognising the outstanding work of Rajvinder Bharj, and North East Financial Adviser Firm of the Year, highlighting its continued commitment to excellence, client service, and professional standards. These nominations come hot

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