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May 6, 2026Business

First look at newly renovated hospitality suites at York Racecourse

The exciting transformation of the Knavesmire Stand fourth floor suites at York Racecourse has been revealed as the venue prepares to unveil a new chapter in its premium hospitality offering for 2026. Newly released interior images showcase the bold redesign of the flagship Knavesmire Stand Boxes, where contemporary design and bespoke touches promise to offer racegoers a superior raceday experience. The six-figure refurbishment led by sports and hospitality interior design specialist DT Spor

May 6, 2026Business

Yorkshire HR business grows team with two key appointments

York-based McMillan & Associates has grown its team with the appointment of two experienced HR managers, adding over five decades of combined expertise to the business. Siobhan Clarke (below) and Jo Grewer (above) join as HR managers to further enhance the company’s practical, people-focussed support for growing companies across Yorkshire and beyond. Bringing over 25 years’ experience, Siobhan has worked in-house in large organisations, start-ups and specialist science and agri-tech environm

May 6, 2026Business

Bradford BID celebrates £250,000 Gift Card milestone

Bradford city centre’s dedicated gift card is celebrating a major milestone, with over £250,000 in sales, delivering a significant boost to local businesses across the district. Launched by Bradford BID at the end of 2021, the Bradford Gift Card can be spent in a wide range of venues across the city centre. These include major cultural destinations such as the Alhambra Theatre and St George’s Hall, independent favourites like Blossoms, Pizza Pieces and Mario’s, as well as national retailers in

May 4, 2026Business

Long-serving employees enjoy career progression in their two decades with Jones Homes

Two long-serving employees within the sales and marketing team at Jones Homes Yorkshire are toasting a combined 40 years of service with the company. Sales administration manager Emma Clayton and office and marketing manager Amanda Gerrard both moved from different industries to join the Cleckheaton-based housebuilder. Two decades on, the pair both cite the caring environment and support they have received from colleagues as the reasons they have stayed with the family-owned company for so l

Apr 28, 2026Business

Strong start to Q2 for Youbee Media as the agency focuses on team development

Leeds-based marketing agency Youbee Media, which has become well known for its teams' down-to-earth, friendly yet ‘fluff-free’, strategic services, has announced an impressive start to Q2, adding five new clients to its client roster. The news comes at a time of celebration at Youbee Media, following a trio of team promotions aimed at supporting the young talent within the agency. The agency shares an impressive five new client wins during the first half of April, including UK Drinks vending s

Apr 23, 2026Business

Bradford-based Society of Dyers and Colourists strengthens team

The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has announced a duo of appointments as it builds on the momentum of its newly launched digital textile collection. The appointments follow the retirement of long-serving membership manager Clare Moore, who steps down after 37 years with the Society. Regiane Brown has been appointed membership and insight officer, bringing valuable continuity having worked within the SDC over the past year in a fixed-term role. In her new position, she will focus on m

Apr 21, 2026Business

Up, up and away – It's not just sales soaring at Clifford Gardens

Sales aren’t the only things soaring at Bellway’s Clifford Gardens in Skipton – with recent buyer and keen drone photographer, Chris Scott taking some wonderful shots from above the 188-home development. Chris, who’s been taking drone photos for the last five years, has been photographing the development from above ever since reserving a three-bedroom, detached Willow in late 2024. And now that he’s moved in he’s very much enjoying continuing to visually chart the growth of Clifford Gardens.

Apr 20, 2026Entrepreneurs

Much-loved Ripon interiors store begins new chapter

As one chapter comes to a close, an exciting new one begins for The Castle a much-loved interiors and homeware store in the heart of Ripon, North Yorkshire, as the business has now officially passed into the hands of new local family owners Zoe and Robert Nemes, marking a meaningful transition as the previous owners step into retirement after many years of dedicated service. The shop officially opened under the new ownership, welcoming a steady flow of locals, friends, family and loyal custome

Apr 20, 2026Business

Partner promotion at Yorkshire law firm for first head of privacy and data protection

Law firm Gordons has further strengthened its leadership team with the promotion to partner of its first head of privacy and data protection. Lauren Wills-Dixon, who joined the firm in 2020, is a specialist in privacy and data protection and commercial contracts across the retail; sports, media and marketing; and digital and technology sectors. She also advises clients on privacy considerations relating to the use of emerging AI-driven technologies. In 2024, Lauren was appointed as the fir

Apr 9, 2026Business

LEGO Group announces April launch date at Trinity Leeds

Excitement is building as the LEGO Group announces its new store will open at Trinity Leeds on Thursday, 23rd April. The 456sq m store will give shoppers the chance to fully immerse themselves in the world of LEGO building – with specially-designed, Yorkshire-inspired LEGO models available to see and pose with on launch day. The new and improved store will include a LEGO Pick a Brick Wall, where shoppers can search for the perfect piece to complete their masterpiece, start a brand-new build,

Apr 1, 2026Business

Chadwick Lawrence expands into the Northeast

Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has opened a new office in Darlington, marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion into the Northeast. The firm’s ninth office, based in Business Central – just a two-minute walk from Darlington train station – will provide commercial, practical, and supportive legal advice to businesses and individuals across County Durham, the Tees Valley and wider region. It will be headed up by partner and employment solicitor Daniel Krigers, who has been with the firm

Mar 31, 2026Business

Icing on the cake for Steven at Sunny Bank Mills

The multi-award-winning Farsley Cake Company has opened a brand-new shop at the iconic Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, near Leeds. Owner Steven Newbatt-Macdonald has moved from Town Street in Farsley to smart premises at 1 Old Engine Room in the heart of the mill complex. The move marks an exciting new chapter for the independent business after several years on Town Street, with Steven saying: “This is the best thing I have ever done.” He explained: “I am so excited to have relocated to Sunny

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