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Levelling Up: Northern Opportunities One of the elements we monitor at Invest&Fund is the strength of the property market we support. What has become apparent, especially in the North of England, is the sheer depth of the opportunity presented in a falling rate environment. Developers across our region are poised…

SOCIAL DRINKING HAS MOVED FORWARD IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS FROM THE HISTORIC INEBRIATION OF THE MASSES–FROM WILLIAM HOGARTH’S 1751 DEPICTION OF GIN LANE TO THE REIMAGINED 21ST-CENTURY HABITS OF THE ‘SOBER CURIOUS GENERATION’. LNDM i12 – ALCONOT 2

WWE returns to Leeds for the first time in nearly 4 years! Don’t miss the action at first direct bank arena on Wednesday 27 August 2025, featuring your favourite WWE Superstars live in the ring! The Leeds event card includes: “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins,…

Are you an ambitious founder with a story that deserves to be backed? The Venture Forward Accelerator is here to help under-represented founders across the North of England access funding, expert support, and game-changing connections. We’re looking for founders from underrepresented groups, including: ✅ Female entrepreneurs ✅ Diverse founders ✅…

Bradford Wins ‘College of the Year’ at Edufuturists Awards Bradford College has won a prestigious award recognising its groundbreaking use of digital technology to enhance student learning. The annual Edufuturists Awards are dedicated to those at the forefront of teaching and learning. At a special award ceremony in Manchester, Bradford College was announced…

Leeds Trinity University, in partnership with Flutter Entertainment, is hosting a three-day, in-person workshop designed to give participants the tools, confidence, and insider knowledge they need to step into a tech career. Geared towards over 18s and mature students, the Digital Skills programme will offer the opportunity to immerse learners in…

The past year has brought continued uncertainty for small businesses in the UK, with shifting economic conditions and global pressures presenting new challenges. In spite of this, we have continued to see entrepreneurs remaining determined and resilient. GC Business Finance are proud to have played a role in supporting this spirit, helping businesses to access the funding they need. They are a…

Summer Sounds: Saturday Saturday 2nd August, 12-10pm The Beacon, Cliffe Castle Park Tickets: £15 Asha Puthli, Metz n Trix and ganayva headline day one of our music weekender in The Beacon. Our boutique music weekender at The Beacon in Cliffe Castle Park kicks off with a day of rhythm, energy,…

Bradford College Renovation Project Achieves Property Awards Hat-Trick A £6.9 million refurbishment project that saw a derelict building transformed into Bradford College’s cutting-edge Garden Mills facility has been selected as a finalist in three prestigious property awards. The extensive Garden Mills building project on Thornton Road was selected as a finalist in…

Wykeham Cricket Festival 2025 brining communities together – A Railway 200 Project     Wicketz Yorkshire aims to make a lasting positive effect on those living in high deprived areas in Yorkshire, using Cricket as the hook. The project gets children off the streets and into cricket as well as…