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Leeds Community Foundation marks £70 million invested over 20 years but warns of deepening crisis as fewer Leeds projects secure vital funding
Leeds Community Foundation announced a milestone £70 million invested in communities at their recent 20th anniversary celebration event.

A Cut Above: Ambassador Barbers Gets Bigger And Bolder at the Merrion Centre
Popular Leeds-based barbershop, Ambassador Barbers, celebrates a major milestone in its journey at the Merrion Centre with the opening of a brand-new, larger store to…

Leeds’ Largest Chinese Bakery, Sing Sing Bakery, Opens at the Merrion Centre
The Merrion Centre announces the latest arrival of Leeds’ largest Chinese bakery, Sing Sing Bakery, which is now open inside the long-established Sing Kee Chinese…

Leeds Beckett University to Launch Sport Health Tech Incubator to Boost Innovation and Wellbeing in West Yorkshire
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is set to open a pioneering Sport Health Tech Incubator, using cutting-edge research to help tackle health inequalities, spark innovation and…

DJH toasts major B Corp Certification milestone
A fast-growing professional services group, which has recruited more than 200 apprentices, has achieved B Corp certification for the first time.

Estabulo Bar & Grill To Open At The Merrion Centre
Authentic Brazilian rodizio bar and grill Estabulo is set to open a brand-new restaurant at the Merrion Centre in Leeds this October.

West Yorkshire business guru wins big with national award
Wakefield/Yorkshire’s very own business coach, Jenni Morgan, is celebrating after being named a winner at the Great British Franchisee Awards (GBFA) 2025 for her outstanding…

Leeds automotive professional in running for national award from JLR
Gareth Crooks, Assistant Parts Manager, at Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Leeds, has been named a finalist in Jaguar Land Rover’s Retailer Colleague of the Year…

Leeds Digital Festival 2025 hailed a landmark success as 15,000 attended.
Leeds has once again confirmed its place at the heart of the UK’s digital economy, with the 2025 Leeds Digital Festival attracting around 15,000 people…

Leeds to Host UK’s Largest Mental Capacity Act Event as Landmark Legislation Turns 20
Leeds will welcome the UK’s largest Mental Capacity Act conference this week, marking two decades since the landmark legislation was introduced.

Record Breaking Freshers Footfall At The Merrion Centre
The Merrion Centre has once again cemented its position as the heart of Leeds student life, welcoming record-breaking numbers of visitors during this year’s Freshers’…

Apollo Cloud dials up success with Xi Communications acquisition
Yorkshire headquartered communication technology business Apollo Cloud has acquired Harrogate-based Xi Communications.

MW-W Group Leads Social & Influencer Strategy for Palmer’s UK’s New Tahitian Vanilla Launch
MW‑W Group Ltd, the remote marketing consultancy founded by Matt Webster, is delighted to announce it has been entrusted with defining the digital storytelling, influencer…

Lighthouse School Appointed to Lead New Harrogate SEN School
The Lighthouse School has just been given a major boost after being selected to run a new specialist school in Harrogate.

Employers Celebrate Outstanding Construction Student Achievements
Leeds College of Building (LCB) students and apprentices from the 2024/2025 academic year have been honoured at the annual BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards.

New mental health framework unveiled by Mindflow charity to save lives in the construction industry
A new mental health support framework aiming to save lives in the construction industry has been launched by the charity, Mindflow.

Apollo3D serves up 3,000th virtual tour with long-standing restaurant client
Leading UK 3D mapping specialist, Apollo3D, has reached a major milestone with the production of its 3,000th virtual tour, created for popular Otley-based Italian restaurant,…

JMG Group accelerates regional growth with triple deal
JMG Group’s latest regional expansion brings three established brokers on board, strengthening its commercial expertise, Lake District presence and Scottish foothold.

Record Turnout Expected For Tenth Leeds Digital Festival 2025
Leeds Digital Festival 2025 has launched this week, and organisers are expecting its biggest and best-attended edition in the event’s ten-year history.

Bury-based photographer exhibiting at prestigious Yorkshire Dales Landscape Photography Show
With deep Northern roots and a lifelong passion for capturing the beauty of the countryside, Manchester-born photographer Paul Grogan is exhibiting at the Yorkshire Dales…

1 in 4 students stressed about moving their stuff as pressures pile up
Packing, storing and travelling with belongings is one of the biggest stress triggers for university students when moving, new research reveals.

Women in Property announces Leeds Beckett University student the winner of 2025 National Student Awards
Women in Property has announced the winner of the 2025 National Student Awards, now in their 19th year.

Pepperells Solicitors Unites Centuries of Legal Expertise in Landmark Acquisition
Nationwide law firm Pepperells Solicitors has agreed an acquisition deal with Yorkshire-based Elmhirst Parker Solicitors, a firm with roots back to the 18th Century.
Players of The Health Lottery Fund Student Minds Project to Improve Mental Wellbeing
National mental health charity Student Minds based in Leeds, is launching a new pilot programme to support student leaders from racialised communities, thanks to a…