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July 21, 2026|Business

Housebuilder acquires parcel of land in Harrogate

Yorkshire housebuilder Newett Homes has completed the purchase of a 1.5-acre plot of land in Harrogate to extend its existing sold-out development, The Pastures. Located on Otley Road, the extension of The Pastures neighbourhood will be a boutique development of nine energy-efficient homes in an established and highly desirable location on the south-west edge of the town. With a gross development value of around £5 million, the scheme will comprise a collection of three, four and five-bedroo

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July 21, 2026|Business

EY strengthens Yorkshire business with new partner appointment

EY has appointed a new partner in Yorkshire, as the firm continues to invest in its regional business and top talent to meet client demand. Cara Clancy has joined the partnership in EY’s audit team after more than 16 years with the firm. Cara joined EY’s Leeds office as a graduate in 2009 and has since worked with a variety of audit entities across a range of sectors. Cara has extensive experience of working with companies in the construction and real estate sectors, and she works with a numbe

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July 20, 2026|Business

Yorkshire Businesswomen bring the curriculum to life through alfresco learning

Primary school children from St John’s Church of England Primary School in Wakefield, West Yorkshire welcomed Wakefield and Rothwell MP Simon Lightwood to an outdoor learning workshop they were hosting being delivered by Alfresco Learning - a Yorkshire-founded education company dedicated to taking the National Curriculum outside all year round. Alfresco Learning was founded in 2019 by former primary school teachers Hollie Hindle and Jenny Wood, who wanted to make outdoor learning accessible, p

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July 16, 2026|Business

The Fashion Ball returns to Leeds Dock for its biggest reunion yet

After nearly three decades of bringing together business leaders, professionals, creatives and charities from across the region, The Fashion Ball is returning to Leeds Dock on Thursday 4th February 2027 for what organisers are calling its "Big Reunion". Since its launch, The Fashion Ball has become one of Yorkshire's most established business and charity events, helping raise over £840,649 for multiple charities while providing a platform for hundreds of businesses, leaders and individuals to

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July 15, 2026|Business

The hills are alive with the sound of Aubergine

Opera North has partnered with Leeds-based PR and content agency Aubergine to deliver a targeted influencer campaign for its summer musical The Sound of Music, which opened on 9th July at the Grand Theatre in Leeds. Aubergine, founded by former journalists, is working with Opera North to create a series of story-led content moments and bespoke influencer collaborations in the lead-up to opening night. The agency also worked to secure 10 top tier influencers to attend the show itself, designe

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July 13, 2026|Business

Merrion Centre welcomes ‘The Mini Mall’

The Merrion Centre is set to become the home of an exciting new retail and food destination this summer, as The Mini Mall launches its flagship venue in the heart of Leeds’ Arena Quarter. The 4,885 sq ft ground-floor space will introduce a fresh, community-led retail concept dedicated entirely to independent Yorkshire brands, artisan producers, and local food creators. Operating as a premium 'satellite department store', The Mini Mall provides established independent businesses with fully st

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July 7, 2026|Business

Sparq invests in future with creative director appointment

Sparq, previously a trading division of Saville Group, has announced the appointment of Helen Sutcliffe as creative director. As the business continues to grow its full-service event production offering alongside the flexible technical support and AV services it has always been known for, Helen's appointment marks an exciting step forward for the company. Helen joined Sparq in November 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience across a varied career. Although her path into the events indu

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July 7, 2026|Business

10 new high-speed EV chargers at Leeds Skelton Lake Services

Extra MSA and IONITY, leading electric vehicle (EV) charger operator, have committed to accelerating the EV transition by rolling out further super-fast chargers at Extra MSA’s Leeds Skelton Lake location. Ten additional charging bays have been installed at Leeds Skelton Lake Services (M1 J45), bringing the total to 16 Ultra high-power chargers through Extra MSA’s ongoing partnership with IONITY. The chargers will be capable of supplying up to 400kw, enabling drivers with the latest car models

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July 6, 2026|Business

Businesswoman pitches up at Downing Street

The Yorkshire-based, multi-award-winning Sealstop joined more than 40 handpicked, export-ready UK small businesses in central London for Great British Pitch India, pitching directly to Indian buyers as part of a major initiative to boost UK exports and build on the momentum of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. SealStop, the ground-breaking Yorkshire-made automatic shut-off valve designed to eliminate water waste, was invented by Yorkshire farmers Jason and Belle Richardson of Pocklington. Bor

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July 6, 2026|Business

Bradford city centre businesses celebrated at inaugural BID awards

Bradford city centre businesses were celebrated last night as the inaugural Bradford BID Member Awards took place at Bradford Live. The event brought together businesses, organisations and individuals from across the city centre to recognise the people who help make Bradford a vibrant, welcoming and successful place to work, visit and enjoy. Hosted by DJ and presenter Stephanie Hirst, the evening celebrated excellence across 10 award categories, shining a spotlight on the retail, leisure, ho

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July 6, 2026|Business

Skipton Group announces appointment of group chief internal auditor

Skipton Group has announced the appointment of Caroline Dale as its new group chief internal auditor, with effect from January 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Caroline will report to the group’s board audit committee chair, Iain Cummings. David Meechie will continue in his role as interim group chief internal auditor until Caroline joins and will remain with the organisation until February 2027 to support a smooth transition. The Group would like to thank David for his leadership, commit

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July 1, 2026|Business

Ward Hadaway expands healthcare employment team with two partners

Leeds law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Helen Badger and Gemma Lynch as partners, strengthening its employment law work with NHS trusts, independent healthcare providers and health tech businesses. Helen and Gemma join from Browne Jacobson, where they advised clients across England and Wales. Their arrival comes as the NHS and wider healthcare sector continue to manage a range of issues, including staffing pressure, workplace risk and new operating models. Helen advises public and independ

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