Studio complex scoops starring role in Netflix drama 14 Nov 2024

Wakefield studio complex, Production Park, has landed its first major TV commission after WARP Films, Plan B and Matriarch Productions chose it for a new drama.

Bonmarché, Luke 1977 and Calendar Club arrive at Junction 32 11 Nov 2024

Get ready for a new and improved shopping experience at Junction 32 as three exciting new brands are welcomed to the centre.

Castleford studio offering free tattoos in exchange for food bank donations 8 Nov 2024

Ultimate Ink Tattoo Studio in Castleford is doing their bit for their community by offering tattoos in exchange for food donations.

New 200 Degrees coffee shop, set to open at Castleford’s Junction 32 shopping outlet in December, looking to fill staff vacancies including manager and barista positions 7 Nov 2024

A new 200 Degrees coffee shop is due to open at Castleford’s Junction 32 shopping outlet in December, and it is looking for staff.

Local Businesswoman named as Woman Franchisee of the Year 2024 5 Nov 2024

Faye Burrell, business owner at local baby and child swim school has been announced as a winner at the annual NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards 2024.

Eight-figure funding means company can supply up to 600 zero emission buses 5 Nov 2024

A Wakefield-based company has secured a significant order of electric buses for the UK with the support of an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK.

The Little Hub support group for Wakefield mums secures almost £20K funding 28 Oct 2024

The Little Hub, a support group for women and mothers across the Wakefield district, is celebrating after being awarded almost £20,000 in National Lottery funding.

Wakefield Primark launches new click and collect service 28 Oct 2024

Primark has launched a new click and collect service at its Wakefield store just in time for the Christmas shopping period.

Iceland's The Food Warehouse store to open in Wakefield with huge giveaways and freebies 23 Oct 2024

Iceland Foods has announced it will be opening the doors to a brand-new The Food Warehouse store in Wakefield this November.

200-year-old manufacturer hunts fresh opportunities as it expands operations 23 Oct 2024

Group Rhodes, a manufacturer of original equipment for the metalforming, composites, material handling sector, has marked its 200th anniversary by revealing growth.

Large new Greggs to open on popular road in Featherstone 17 Oct 2024

A brand new Greggs will open up in Featherstone over the coming weeks.

Sales Geek Yorkshire: transforming sales engines for businesses of all sizes, from Wakefield and beyond 17 Oct 2024

Sales Geek Yorkshire offer a vast range of services to boost revenue, enhance sales strategies, and develop sales talent through tailored training.

Studio J Architects: Providing professional and friendly architectural support across Yorkshire from their home in Horbury 17 Oct 2024

Studio J Architects are a local architecture firm dedicated to providing personal, professional and friendly services across the UK.

Wakefield BID Celebrates New Office Launch on Wood Street 16 Oct 2024

Wakefield BID has officially opened its new office on Wood Street, marking a significant step in its efforts to support businesses across the city centre.

Wakefield's Cinnamon Lounge 'delighted' at winning prestigious national award 15 Oct 2024

Wakefield restaurant owner Shamsul Miah and his team have expressed delight at picking up a prestigious national award for their work.

Wakefield's Valentino's restaurant wins big at the Italian Awards 2024 15 Oct 2024

Popular Italian restaurant Valentino’s is celebrating after winning big at the 8th annual Italian Awards 2024.

Maker of the Month: Iris Jones Manufacturing 14 Oct 2024

Iris Jones Manufacturing is our Maker of the Month for October. They support businesses of all kinds across the fashion industry to bring their products to market.

Prosura shortlisted for Insurance Times Award 14 Oct 2024

Prosura is celebrating after being named a finalist in the Insurance Broker of the Year category at the Insurance Times Awards.

Capacity boost as Wakefield insurance broker seals another acquisition deal 1 Oct 2024

Prosura, a business and lifestyle insurance broker based in Wakefield has confirmed its acquisition of Donald Schofield (Pontefract), a commercial insurance broker.

High Growth 50 – MC2 puts a spotlight on the North 1 Oct 2024

Strategic marketing communications agency MC2 has published its inaugural High Growth 50 report for 2024, in partnership with Beauhurst and the London Stock Exchange.

Popular Wakefield public sector company donates 'in-kind' products to regional NSPCC hubs 30 Sep 2024

As part of their ongoing partnership, Wakefield company YPO has donated a range of products to NSPCC's Regional Hub in Leeds.

Popeyes UK announces drive-thru restaurant opening date 27 Sep 2024

Popeyes UK has announced that the doors of its new Wakefield drive-thru restaurant will open next month.

Global manufacturer expands into new Wakefield headquarters 25 Sep 2024

A Yorkshire company that has become a world leader in manufacturing and supplying technology to control flying insects has expanded into a modern new headquarters.

New banking hub set to open in Normanton 19 Sep 2024

A new banking hub is set to open in Normanton as new rules to support cash access in communities take effect.

ProBiotix Health enters a commercial partnership with Greece-based Eifron SA 16 Sep 2024

ProBiotix Health, a life sciences business developing probiotics to support cardiometabolic health, has entered a commercial partnership with Eifron SA.

Opening date announced for opening of Scandinavian-inspired homewares, Søstrene Grene, at Trinity Walk 11 Sep 2024

Søstrene Grene, the Danish homewares and lifestyle brand, is ready to open at Trinity Walk this month.

Wakefield businesses urged to join 'decarbonisation revolution' as report shows green sector brought in £1.1bn to economy in a year 11 Sep 2024

Wakefield’s burgeoning green sector brought in more than £1bn to the region’s economy in just one year and is set for a growth explosion - a new report reveals. 

Maker of the Month: Jessica Long 9 Sep 2024

Jessica Long is a freelance artist, who specialises in paintings on a variety of different glass surfaces.

Open Communications returns to Wakefield with office move to Tileyard North 5 Sep 2024

Open Communications, the PR and multimedia content agency, have announced a move to offices at Tileyard North, the purpose-built development for creatives in Wakefield.

Work to complete Pontefract’s Counting House is almost complete and 17th century building could be open by Christmas 2 Sep 2024

A massive restoration project to bring one of Pontefract’s oldest buildings back into use is almost complete.

Junction 32 to celebrate 25 years with incredible discounts and exciting festivities 30 Aug 2024

Junction 32, Yorkshire’s premier outlet shopping destination, is set to celebrate its 25th birthday with a weekend of incredible festivities and unrivalled discounts.

Private equity investor completes sale of industrial automation firm 22 Aug 2024

Leeds-based Endless has exited its investment in automation business Sewtec Automation to USA-headquartered Automated Industrial Robotics Inc (AIR).