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Firecrest Construction completes residential care facility in Leeds

Firecrest Construction has successfully completed the delivery of a residential care facility in Leeds for Active Pathways. The specialist contractor completed and handed over the new-build facility within a demanding 40-week programme, supporting the timely opening of the 15-bed care home for men with mental health needs. ‘Fernside House’, on Hilltop Road in Armley sits on a former workshop that was previously demolished. Firecrest Construction has delivered a full turnkey package for the 1

Sep 30, 2026

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UKREiiF launches high streets & urban centres day for 2027

UKREiiF, the UK’s leading real estate, investment and infrastructure forum, has launched High Streets & Urban Centres Day, a dedicated programme for the people, projects and partnerships regenerating town and city centres across the country. The day takes place on Tuesday 18 May 2027, opening UKREiiF 2027 at the Royal Armouries in Leeds (18 to 20 May). High streets are no longer a retail problem to be solved in isolation. They are where housing, leisure, culture, civic services and investmen

Sep 30, 2026

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Future Farmers Autumn debate: Monday November 23

Farm safety is top of the agenda for the annual Future Farmers Autumn Debate. This year’s theme is “Heads Up: Practical Steps for a Safe and Productive Farm" at the popular event which will be held on Monday 23 November at Pavilions of Harrogate. Tickets are on sale now for the evening event which will begin at 6pm with a free supper and networking time with members and businesses before a panel discussion from 7:30pm. Delivered alongside the Yorkshire Rural Support Network and sponsored b

Sep 30, 2026

04Business

Education software specialist moves into prime offices in Leeds

A leading education software specialist is moving into the iconic 34 Boar Lane in Leeds. Arbor Education, the UK’s most popular Management Information Systems (MIS) and school management software company, is taking 9,764 sq ft of quality office space on the third floor of the historic building on a 10-year lease. Owner Kinrise is behind the transformation of 34 Boar Lane, a 57,000 sq ft building with 46,000 sq ft of office space over five floors and cafes and restaurants on the ground floor.

Sep 30, 2026

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Bradford textile business Harrison Gardner enters administration

A Bradford textile business with a 125-year history has ceased trading and all 26 employees have been made redundant after entering administration. Harrison Gardner Dyers & Winders, which provided specialist commission dyeing services to the carpet and wool knitting sectors across the UK and Europe, entered administration on 24 September. Julian Pitts (pictured) and Richard Kenworthy of BTG were appointed as joint administrators after the business faced escalating operating costs and reduced

Sep 30, 2026

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Elite Office Furniture completes move to new 300,000 sq ft manufacturing facility

Goole-based office furniture manufacturer Elite Office Furniture has successfully completed the move to its new purpose built 300,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the outskirts of the town. Situated off Rawcliffe Road and with fast access to the M62, the new facility provides the manufacturer with additional production capacity to implement its strategic growth plans. As part of the move from its previous location on Brittania Way in Goole, the business has invested in a

Sep 29, 2026

07Business

New city centre rules for bikes and street trading on the way

New regulations restricting the use of bikes and some street trading activities are set to be introduced in parts of Leeds city centre. Proposals for the Briggate Action Plan, aimed at making some of the city centre’s busiest areas safer for everyone, received overwhelming support during a public consultation last year. Leeds City Council officers have since been drawing up the necessary regulations and signage, with the new rules now due to officially come into place over the next few month

Sep 28, 2026

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£105,000 University project brings real scientific research into Humber classrooms

Pupils across the Humber region will investigate earthquakes, coastal wildlife and unsolved biological mutations as part of a new Royal Society funded science programme led by the University of Hull. The University's new Lablink programme will give secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges free access to scientific equipment, teaching resources and hands-on training, enabling students to take part in investigations linked directly to real University research. The University of Hull is one

Sep 23, 2026

09Business

Work to deliver new council housing in Leeds passes 1,000-home milestone

Work to deliver new council housing in communities across Leeds has passed a significant and impressive milestone. More than 1,000 homes have now been built or acquired through Leeds City Council’s Council Housing Growth Programme (CHGP), it can be confirmed today. These good quality, energy efficient and affordable homes – for rent by people on Leeds’s housing register – underline the council’s determination to ensure that everyone in the city can enjoy the stability and sense of security t

Sep 23, 2026

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Skipton Business Finance adds senior industry expertise

Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has appointed Stuart Mace as senior relationship manager, adding more than two decades of commercial finance experience to its client management team. Stuart joins SBF from Aldermore Bank and brings 22 years’ experience across invoice finance and asset-based lending. His career has spanned both relationship management and credit risk, giving him broad experience of supporting businesses through a range of funding requirements. In his new role, Stuart will manag

Sep 23, 2026

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Yorkshire agency ranks 67th in the world

Leeds-based digital agency Engage is the only Yorkshire agency named in The Drum's 2026 Indie Agency 100, which recognises leading independent agencies from around the world. Engage placed 67th in the global ranking which revealed that just three agencies from the north of England made the list, compared with 25 from London. The UK was the most represented country overall, accounting for 40 entries, ahead of the US with 28 and Canada with nine. However, almost two-thirds of the UK agencies w

Sep 22, 2026

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Bradford College opens cutting-edge £19.3m motor vehicle & engineering building

Bradford College has officially opened its latest multi-million-pound facility after nearly two years under construction. The new Junction Mills building on Thornton Road will offer students training in modern automotive and digital engineering and will be vital in supporting the growth of electric and hybrid vehicle capability within West Yorkshire. The four-storey new build was made possible by £17.8 million in funding from the Department for Education's Further Education Capital Transform

Sep 21, 2026