Leeds Kirkgate Market sets stall out for another big year
Leeds Kirkgate Market is celebrating a bumper 2024 and looking ahead to an even better 2025 as it continues to feel the transformative effects of a multi-million pound investment programme.
Increased footfall, new business arrivals and the success of a packed events schedule all made last year one to remember
West Yorkshire plans to grow multi-billion pound tourist economy
An ambitious new plan to grow West Yorkshire’s multibillion-pound visitor economy was unveiled by tourism bosses in Leeds.
It follows West Yorkshire achieving ‘Local Visitor Economy Partnership’ status from VisitEngland, which is a strategic partnership between the region’s five local authorities, chaired by Mayor Tracy Brabin.
The new
Winner of BBC’s The Apprentice launches first project with Lord Alan Sugar
Rachel Woolford, the 2024 winner of the BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’, has revealed plans to launch her first joint initiative with Lord Sugar, in her home city of Leeds.
The project will see Rachel expand her hugely successful fitness space, North Studio, to offer a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio -
Newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions
Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study that has now launched at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).
The pioneering study aims to identify conditions such as Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) in babies sooner, and could enable hundreds
‘Amazing’ Barnsley businesswoman listed in top 100 female entrepreneurs 2025
A Barnsley businesswoman who works with mini-inventions, test-tube potions and rainbow explosions, has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 female entrepreneurs.
Leonie Briggs, founder and director of interactive science education business Amazelab, has been included in Small Business Britain’s annual list of top female role
Gibanks accelerates growth with a senior appointment
Premium serviced office provider Gilbanks is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Joanna Pawlikowski to the new role of head of commercial.
Joanna brings a wealth of experience, having held senior positions with flexible workspace providers in Australia for over ten years. As the company expands nationally, she
Harron set to launch Pontefract development in New Year
Harron Homes Yorkshire has launched Castle Gardens, a new development situated on De Lacy Way in Pontefract.
The development, opened to the public on Saturday 11th January, offering potential buyers a glimpse into the exceptional quality and lifestyle opportunities available in this exciting new community.
Castle Gardens transforms a 16-acre