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).

Annemade Chocolates: independent boutique chocolatier in the heart of Castleford 20 Aug 2024

Annemade Chocolates are a small independent boutique chocolatier, which creates a wide variety of luxury chocolates.

FlowerBarn: Offering beautiful blooms and thoughtful gift ideas to Normanton and beyond 20 Aug 2024

FlowerBarn is a florist and gift shop based in Normanton established in 2008 providing beautiful floral arrangements and curated present ideas for a variety of occasions.

Nosh Rocks: Inspiring wellness through healthy recipes, fascinating blogs and engaging clubs 20 Aug 2024

Nosh Rocks is a wellbeing business based in Sandal, which provides regular healthy recipes and other engaging content through the Nosh Rock Self-Health Members Club.

Podmatic: Horbury’s dynamic answer to video podcast production 20 Aug 2024

Podmatic are a premium podcast production agency, who enable clients to produce high quality video and audio content for their podcasts.

Policelot: Film and TV police prop and set hire brings Hollywood filmmaking to Wakefield 20 Aug 2024

Policelot are film and TV police specialists, who supply genuine police props and costumes to various production companies and projects.

Second Chance Headway: Supporting the lives and families of people with brain injuries 20 Aug 2024

Second Chance Headway is a Wakefield-based charity that supports people with brain injuries and their families. They were founded almost fifty years ago.

SIP Build UK: providing structural insulated panels across the country from their commercial home in Normanton 20 Aug 2024

SIP Build UK are the leading provider of structural insulated panels. They take pride in designing, manufacturing, delivering and fitting SIPs across the England.

Former soldier from Featherstone nominated for Animal Star Award for his work as a pet taxi driver in Pontefract and Wakefield 20 Aug 2024

Chris Dancey, a former paratrooper based in Featherstone, has been nominated for an Animal Star Award for his work as a pet taxi driver in Wakefield and Pontefract.

Yorkshire based MINORE™ helps boost local biodiversity projects and green construction 20 Aug 2024

Specialist in sustainable mineral solutions, MINORE™, based in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, has extended its portfolio of mineral products designed to help businesses.

Maker of the Month: Darryl Cunningham 20 Aug 2024

Darryl Cunningham is a fantastic cartoonist and writer, who creates their vibrant illustrations from their home in Wakefield.

Grants awarded to boost accessibility in West Yorkshire 16 Aug 2024

Disabled artists and audiences are set to benefit from new investment to make creative and cultural venues in West Yorkshire more accessible.

Point S member Ossett Tyre House celebrates over 50 years in business 14 Aug 2024

Local tyre dealer and auto repair centre, Ossett Tyre House, is celebrating over 50 years of trading.

Security grants for up to £6K available for businesses across Wakefield - here's how to apply 14 Aug 2024

Even more businesses across the district can now apply for a grant from Wakefield Council to help improve shop security measures.

Wakefield Exchange calls West Yorkshire’s food and drink operators and creative, digital businesses as the first purpose-designed units come up for grabs 12 Aug 2024

Wakefield city centre gets its own, combined, day and night home for creativity, culture, innovation and street food this year

Junction 32 Welcomes innovative sportswear brand Castore to Yorkshire 8 Aug 2024

Junction 32, Yorkshire’s premier outlet shopping destination, announces its newest opening, leading British performance sportswear brand, Castore.

Wakefield manufacturer optimistic about prospects for stable growth despite challenges 5 Aug 2024

The Ossett-headquartered company has recorded revenue from continuing operations falling by 7.5% (4.5% at constant currency) to £132.7m (FY23: £143.4m).

Engineering firm acquires historic Wakefield boiler manufacturer - anticipates £40m turnover 5 Aug 2024

An engineering firm has acquired a Wakefield-based boiler manufacturing and repair company, marking expansion in the UK power and industrial markets.

Junction 32 records 18% footfall increase in H1 2 Aug 2024

The outlet centre close to Castleford said store openings and embracing experiential shopping had helped it to a 2.6% increase in turnover in 2024’s first six months.

Tileyard North Celebrate Yorkshire Day 1 Aug 2024

We’re incredibly proud to be based in Yorkshire here at Tileyard North, today reminds us of the creativity in this area.

A Grand Day Out brings the seaside to Castleford, Wakefield and South Elmsall 31 Jul 2024

A Grand Day Out is bringing the beach to the Wakefield district with free family days this August.