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From the classroom to Match of the Day: business leader inspires Guiseley School students
Guiseley School students received a masterclass in resilience, attendance and work ethic, as former Yorkshire sports executive and broadcaster James Mason took to the stage to share his inspirational career journey.

Yorkshire furniture retailer reaches £34.3 million revenue with operating profit up 461%
Flair Furniture Group, which owns online furniture retailers Bedkingdom and Cuckooland, has reported £34.3 million revenue for the 25/26 financial year, marking an increase of 22% compared to the same period the previous year.

House hunters invited to launch of £120m King’s Crescent development
Prospective buyers are being invited to the launch of Beal Homes’ latest development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood. The £120m King’s Crescent development will feature 450 luxury homes and continue Beal’s unrivalled track record of creating high-quality new communities in…

Hull youngsters gain insight into one of city’s biggest industries
School children in Hull have gained insight into one of the city’s biggest industries after spending a day at leading holiday home manufacturer, Willerby.

Switalskis strengthens its Wakefield abuse compensation team with three appointments
Law firm Switalskis has made three new appointments to its Wakefield-based abuse compensation team, reflecting continued demand for specialist legal representation for abuse survivors. Alison McCormack joins as a solicitor with over 20 years’ experience, having qualified in 2002.

New collaboration to enhance community support and tenant experience
Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) and Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) have announced a new collaboration which is set to further strengthen community connections, enhance tenant experiences and create more meaningful opportunities for volunteers.

Yorkshire university students crowned winners at Women in Property Yorkshire & North East Student Awards
Students from two of the region’s top universities have been named winners in the 2026 Women in Property Yorkshire & North East Student Awards, recognising emerging talent in the property and construction sector.

EDGE Strengthens Public Sector Portfolio with Government Commercial Agency Framework Appointment
Yorkshire-based EDGE, a leading multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, has been appointed to the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) framework – formerly known as the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework.

Unity on display at Chapeltown’s ‘Big Lunch’
Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise has hosted a celebratory event for more than 120 local residents and businesses in Chapeltown as part of the Eden Project’s ‘Big Lunch’ initiative for communities across the country.

Axiologik expands AI practice with senior hires to meet growing client demand
Appointment of Andy Roberts and Tim Lewis comes as more organisations turn to the UK IT Services Company of the Year to move their AI investments from pilot into production.



