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Country Land and Business Association research reveals struggles for rural businesses across Yorkshire

Country Land and Business Association research reveals struggles for rural businesses across Yorkshire

by Tom Preston | Oct 24, 2025 | Business, In Focus

Research carried out by the Country Land and Business Association has shown that thousands of shops, pubs and other small businesses in rural areas have shut down across the country in the last year. The CLA say North Yorkshire is one of the worst affected areas, with...
New scheme to improve housing standards in Leeds approved by council

New scheme to improve housing standards in Leeds approved by council

by Tom Preston | Oct 20, 2025 | Business, In Focus

Leeds City Council have approved plans to more closely regulate private landlords following a major public consultation.  Originally announced by the council last year, the scheme will require landlords to obtain a licence for any residential property they’re...
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce to visit Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for trade mission 

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce to visit Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for trade mission 

by Tom Preston | Oct 17, 2025 | Business, Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story

Between 9 and 14 November, the West and North Yorkshire Chamber will send a delegation to Jeddah, Riyadh and Bahrain to explore opportunities for Yorkshire’s businesses. This follows on from the Chambers’ visits to the United Arab Emirates in February of this...
Study reveals Sheffield’s impressive independent alcoholic drinks scene

Study reveals Sheffield’s impressive independent alcoholic drinks scene

by Tom Preston | Oct 15, 2025 | Business, Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story

A recent study has revealed an estimated 42% of Sheffield’s pubs, breweries and other drinking establishments are independently owned or operated. Co-written by the University of Sheffield’s Professor Phil Withington and research associate Dr Nicholas Groat, the...
Leah’s Yard: The abandoned workshop turned thriving hub for Sheffield’s independent businesses

Leah’s Yard: The abandoned workshop turned thriving hub for Sheffield’s independent businesses

by Tom Preston | Oct 13, 2025 | Business, Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story

Over a year after its opening, the Grade II listed building is home to a range of Sheffield’s independent retailers, ranging from craft beer to art galleries.  Once a workshop in the early 19th century, the building had been derelict for two decades before being...
Rising concerns over empty shops in Sheffield’s ‘Heart of the City’ scheme

Rising concerns over empty shops in Sheffield’s ‘Heart of the City’ scheme

by Tom Preston | Oct 10, 2025 | Business, In Focus, In Focus Top Story

Launched in 2020, the £470 million scheme was introduced to redevelop key areas of the Sheffield City Centre, offering new and restored spaces for retail, food and drink as well as new homes and office spaces. It saw the introduction of the Cambridge Street...
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