Leena Parmar Business 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, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yarm solicitors welcomes four to the team, with further recruits on the way Photo: (L-R) Freya Savory, Helen Spencer, Samantha Weston, Emma Payne By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Major new care home takes shape in Adel, creating 80 jobs in Leeds Construction of a major new care home in Adel is moving into its final stages, with St Mary’s Care Homes confirming that Adel Square Care Home is on track to start welcoming new residents in early 2026. The 86-bed home will provide residential, dementia and respite care for families By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Talks is back. Bigger, braver and more unmissable than ever Christine Talbot & Matt Jameson return with a blockbuster podcast line-up Yorkshire Talks, the hit podcast hosted by award-winning TV presenter Christine Talbot and Married at First Sight UK star Matt Jameson, is back this week and this new series is its most emotional, funniest and star-studded yet. The season By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global restaurant group choose Leeds for first India Bistro Hospitality Investment company AVT Capital has partnered with Foodlink Global Restaurants (UAE and India) to bring its celebrated India Bistro concept to the UK for the first time. The first UK restaurant will be located in Leeds, in the vibrant suburb of Chapel Allerton and is set to become a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tickets now on sale for 2026 Great Yorkshire Show Tickets for next year’s Great Yorkshire Show have gone on sale, organisers have announced. Tickets for the 167th Show on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July 2026 are available to purchase in advance only, with visitor numbers capped at 35,000 a day. Membership of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society which By The Editor • 1 min read
