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Smart Works Yorkshire expands to support more women across the region
The charity Smart Works has moved to a larger centre in Leeds, doubling its capacity to provide interview coaching and professional clothin…
Bradford e-bike rental scheme records 8,000 journeys in first three months
Since launching in March, Bradford’s Beryl Bike scheme has seen residents complete 8,000 journeys covering over 14,000 miles. The initiativ…
University of Leeds and Grant Thornton launch new degree programme with paid placements
The University of Leeds is partnering with Grant Thornton to launch a degree programme featuring multiple paid work placements and a full-y…
Leeds residents close residential streets to create safe play spaces for children
Families in the Holbeck area of Leeds are temporarily closing their streets to traffic, allowing children to play and socialise safely outd…
Keighley shopping centre clinic helps parents access routine child vaccinations
New parents struggling with the demands of early motherhood are finding it difficult to keep up with vaccination schedules, leading to a ri…
Overgate Hospice in Halifax opens new facility to double patient capacity
Following years of community fundraising, Overgate Hospice is opening a new building in Halifax that will allow the centre to care for near…
Construction resumes at Leeds White Rose railway station
Work has restarted on the White Rose railway station in Leeds after a two-year pause caused by rising project costs. With the site already …
Keighley hydration brand Vidrate named Yorkshire's fastest-growing private company
Founded on a kitchen table in 2018, the Keighley-based business Vidrate has grown into a national brand with nearly 100 million sachets sol…
Leeds cyclist Katy Marchant returns to competition at Glasgow 2026
Less than a year after giving birth to her second son, Katy Marchant is back on the track competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. H…
Huddersfield exercise equipment manufacturer Innerva moves to employee ownership
Huddersfield-based Innerva has transitioned to an employee ownership trust, placing the company in the hands of its 17 staff members. This …
Law firm Mills & Reeve hits £200m turnover and shares profits with staff
Mills & Reeve, which has a significant office in Leeds, has reached a record turnover of £206.9 million for the 2025/26 financial year. As …
Law firm Weightmans reports record growth and awards staff £2,500 bonuses
Weightmans has recorded a 12% revenue increase to £162m, marking five consecutive years of growth for the firm. To recognise the contributi…