Business Freight Island announced as new operator ahead of Trinity Kitchen’s £15m expansion Trinity Leeds has revealed that Freight Island, the team behind the UK’s leading food hall and entertainment venue, will operate the expanded Trinity Kitchen – delivering a one-of-a-kind destination and an unrivalled food hall experience to Leeds. Since launching in 2013, Trinity Kitchen has redefined the traditional food court model By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A new approach to social media training is helping businesses cut through the noise As social media platforms continue to evolve at pace, many business owners are finding it harder than ever to keep up, let alone feel confident using them well. In response, Leeds-based marketing agency Youbee Media launched The Hive Academy, a community-led online platform designed to make social media marketing clearer, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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; By The Editor • 1 min read
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
