Business Leeds agency GOLD79 celebrates 20th anniversary with B Corp Certification GOLD79, a communications and content agency founded in Leeds in 2005, is now a Certified B Corporation™. It joins a select group of UK businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. The B Corp Certification marks a big year for the female-led agency By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mayor of West Yorkshire welcomes Government investment in transport network West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said: “This investment in the North’s transport network will help us unleash our ambitious plans to grow the economy, boost living standards and put more money in people’s pockets. “The government’s commitment to a mass transit system for West Yorkshire is a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New look Fodder reopens after stunning refurb Fodder has today reopened after undergoing its biggest refurbishment since opening in 2009, now selling even more Yorkshire produce than ever. TV presenter Christine Talbot and Peter Wright from The Yorkshire Vet reopened Fodder – Great Yorkshire Food Hall, together with Fodder General Manager Vanessa Pitt and CEO of Yorkshire Agricultural By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds businesses support women into work jobs fair Leading UK employers and businesses gathered in Leeds to take part in a Women Into Work Jobs Fair, hosted by Smart Works Leeds, the charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women across Yorkshire for job and interview success. The ground-breaking event, held at Leeds Beckett Student Union, saw 26 employers By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds celebrate opening Hyatt Hotels today announces the opening of Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds, marking the Hyatt brands’ debut into the Leeds market. With Hyatt Place and Hyatt House under one roof, this new dual-branded development combines intuitive design, practical amenities, spacious rooms, and 24/7 convenience, offering guests a By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds PR agency secures clean sweep with leading waste management firm Leeds-based specialist PR agency, Lucky North, has bolstered its client portfolio with the addition of leading waste specialist business, Envirovue. Lucky North has been appointed to implement a targeted B2B PR strategy for Envirovue, encompassing a sustained press office and media liaison function to position the brand as the number By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The 3 Acres launches recruitment drive ahead of May reopening The 3 Acres in Huddersfield has launched a recruitment drive as it looks to expand its hospitality team ahead of reopening in May. The much-loved restaurant with rooms has been closed since it was severely damaged by fire on Boxing Day 2023. With ten weeks until it reopens its doors By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Top international food guide highlights The Plough as one of the best pubs in Yorkshire Following on from Yorkshire’s success last month at Kelvingrove Museum and Gallery, at the 2025 awards ceremony held in Glasgow, which saw Forge at Middleton Lodge adding an eighth Michelin star to the county’s haul, Michelin Guide for the UK & Ireland has just published a list of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford College wins prestigious national education award Bradford College has won ‘The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL’ category at the 2025 Association of College’s Beacon Awards. The College was the only winner from Yorkshire or Northeast England. The national Beacon awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice in further education colleges and demonstrate By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Commercial property gems on the railway waiting for the right business Northern says local business owners across the North of England should consider ‘setting up shop’ on the rail network. There are currently 29 vacant units being advertised by the train operator’s commercial property partner, Lambert Smith Hampton. Vacant units suitable for office space are available at stations including Poynton By The Editor • 1 min read
Louise Reed with Zoe Hands (right) Business Focus4Hope welcomes two new trustees to strengthen charity’s growth and impact Brighouse charity Focus4Hope (F4H) is proud to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Zoe Hands and Mike Webb, to its board. This strategic move brings valuable new expertise to the team, supporting its continued growth and meeting the increasing demand for its services. Focus4Hope supports some of the most By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event In celebration of International Women’s Day, MEPC proudly hosted its sixth Women of the Future event at Wellington Place. The inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Ahead Partnership, has been designed to empower Year 9 female students as they explore career opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. This year, By The Editor • 2 min read
