Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has officially marked the start of construction work on its new terminal regeneration with a ground breaking ceremony. The privately funded £100m development, known as LBA:REGEN, will transform LBA’s existing terminal building into a modern, efficient and sustainable facility, enhancing passenger experience and supporting the region's economic growth. LBA:REGEN will deliver a 9,500 sq. mt., three-storey extension to the existing terminal, alongside a significant refurbishment of the current facilities. Passengers will benefit from the creation of additional aircra ..read more

Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that EarthThings Florist Yorkshire LTD has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. EarthThings Florist was first established in 1993, where (now director) Lisa Parr, worked as a Saturday girl from ages 14-18. After 20 years of working in the police force, Lisa returned to EarthThings Florist to take over from the previous owner in 2022 and has since been continuing to grow the business exceptionally. Since taking over in 2022, Lisa has led EarthThings Florist to grow in the wedding sector, growin ..read more

Intrinsic, a Leeds-based performance marketing agency, is supporting its expansion plans with the appointment of a director of growth. Daniel Tidmarsh joins the firm to accelerate the growth and development of the business in key markets across the UK. Using his experience in sales, social networking, and new business development, he will lead Intrinsic's strategic expansion plans alongside founders Dominic Geary and Mark Hodgson. Commenting on his appointment, Daniel said: "Intrinsic places a great deal of emphasis on nurturing long-term client partnerships combined with a philosophy that is ..read more

Leeds foodie’s queue around the block on opening day. Highly anticipated Mexican eatery Boojum has opened in Leeds with a bang, bringing its fresh, high-quality, ‘live out loud food’ to the city to huge fanfare. The cult brand took social media and the city by storm, kicking things off with free food for all. Leeds foodies queued for hours around the block to be one of the first to grab a famous burrito, as the brand celebrated their opening by giving away 300 meals. The new 45-seater Leeds restaurant has added a splash of colour to the Leeds dining scene with its vibrant décor both inside an ..read more

Leeds Trinity University is to launch its first Race Institute at its annual Race, Equity and Social Justice conference – Reimagining and insights into connecting education and health equity in the digital age – taking place on Wednesday 22 May. The full day conference will see hundreds of professionals and the public descend to their Main Campus in Horsforth to hear from guest speakers, take part in workshops and enjoy the programmed entertainment. The conference is an opportunity for anyone wanting to gain a greater understanding and awareness of anti-racism and to make a difference in thei ..read more

Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s award-winning shops have everything you need this Father’s Day, with gifts for the art obsessed, the budding chef to the green fingered gardener. Every gift purchased through the Park’s shops helps to support YSP, a registered charity and accredited museum in West Yorkshire. With over 500 acres of parkland, woodlands and lakes to maintain, alongside its many inspiring exhibitions and activities, YSP offers a unique visitor experience. Championing Yorkshire makers, YSP has brought together products from renowned designers and manufacturers. Yorkshire is bursting with ..read more

A pioneering £350,000 project to restore peatland at Arden Great Moor, near Helmsley, has been completed. The project, undertaken by Mexborough Estates, the owner of 3000-acre Arden Great Moor, will have serious and sustainable environmental benefits. Arden Great Moor is situated in the Howardian Hills in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Jamie Savile, director of Mexborough Estates, explained: “The restoration of peatland is now common practice across the UK and we were keen to play our part in creating a greener and healthier environment on the moor. “In essence, the work we ..read more

Sam Teale Productions is excited to announce its nomination for five coveted awards. Among the nominations are three accolades from Prolific North Champions Awards, including Production Company to Watch, Marketing Campaign of the Year (Social Impact), and Rising Star. Additionally, the company has been honoured with nominations for two Yorkshire Choice Awards: Independent Company of the Year and Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Sam Teale leads a team of five exceptionally talented individuals, with an average age of just 21 years old. This youthful energy, boundless creativity and passion, fue ..read more

Chadwick Lawrence, a leading law firm in Yorkshire, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the GB Under 20 Ultimate Frisbee team as they gear up for the World Championships in July. The sponsorship includes serving as the team's main sponsor, with Chadwick Lawrence's logo prominently displayed on the team's jerseys. Jonathan Moore, partner at Chadwick Lawrence, with years of experience in coaching team sports, is one of three dedicated individuals who lead the GB Under 20 Ultimate Frisbee team. Reflecting on his journey into coaching physical preparation within Ultimate Frisbee, he shared ..read more

Leading UK hotel bedroom furniture manufacturer Curtis Furniture has won a hat-trick of contracts with Hilton Garden Inn just months after completing their most recent project for the brand. Leeds-based Curtis will supply a total of more than 500 rooms for Hilton Garden Inn, with three refurbishment projects in Glasgow (164 rooms), Birmingham (224) and Bristol (171), at the same time as Curtis' chair brand Lugo delivers the hotel seating. Curtis has been a trusted supplier to Hilton for over 18 years, and even hosts the group's fully-finished HGI sample room in its factory in Leeds, to showca ..read more