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Firecrest Construction completes residential care facility in LeedsUKREiiF launches high streets & urban centres day for 2027Future Farmers Autumn debate: Monday November 23Education software specialist moves into prime offices in LeedsBradford textile business Harrison Gardner enters administrationElite Office Furniture completes move to new 300,000 sq ft manufacturing facilityNew city centre rules for bikes and street trading on the way£105,000 University project brings real scientific research into Humber classroomsWork to deliver new council housing in Leeds passes 1,000-home milestoneSkipton Business Finance adds senior industry expertiseYorkshire agency ranks 67th in the worldBradford College opens cutting-edge £19.3m motor vehicle & engineering buildingSheffield Business School lecturer awarded Academic Fellowship of the CIPDSenior appointment at Yorkshire-based ACSFirecrest Construction completes residential care facility in LeedsUKREiiF launches high streets & urban centres day for 2027Future Farmers Autumn debate: Monday November 23Education software specialist moves into prime offices in LeedsBradford textile business Harrison Gardner enters administrationElite Office Furniture completes move to new 300,000 sq ft manufacturing facilityNew city centre rules for bikes and street trading on the way£105,000 University project brings real scientific research into Humber classroomsWork to deliver new council housing in Leeds passes 1,000-home milestoneSkipton Business Finance adds senior industry expertiseYorkshire agency ranks 67th in the worldBradford College opens cutting-edge £19.3m motor vehicle & engineering buildingSheffield Business School lecturer awarded Academic Fellowship of the CIPDSenior appointment at Yorkshire-based ACS

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Firecrest Construction completes residential care facility in Leeds
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Firecrest Construction completes residential care facility in Leeds

Firecrest Construction has successfully completed the delivery of a residential care facility in Leeds for Active Pathways. The specialist contractor completed and handed over the new-build facility within a demanding 40-week programme, supporting the timely opening of the 15-bed care home for men with mental health needs. ‘Fernside House’, on Hilltop Road in Armley sits on a former workshop that was previously demolished. Firecrest Construction has delivered a full turnkey package for the 1

The EditorSep 30, 2026
Future Farmers Autumn debate: Monday November 23
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Future Farmers Autumn debate: Monday November 23

Farm safety is top of the agenda for the annual Future Farmers Autumn Debate. This year’s theme is “Heads Up: Practical Steps for a Safe and Productive Farm" at the popular event which will be held on Monday 23 November at Pavilions of Harrogate. Tickets are on sale now for the evening event which will begin at 6pm with a free supper and networking time with members and businesses before a panel discussion from 7:30pm. Delivered alongside the Yorkshire Rural Support Network and sponsored b

The EditorSep 30, 2026
Bradford textile business Harrison Gardner enters administration
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Bradford textile business Harrison Gardner enters administration

A Bradford textile business with a 125-year history has ceased trading and all 26 employees have been made redundant after entering administration. Harrison Gardner Dyers & Winders, which provided specialist commission dyeing services to the carpet and wool knitting sectors across the UK and Europe, entered administration on 24 September. Julian Pitts (pictured) and Richard Kenworthy of BTG were appointed as joint administrators after the business faced escalating operating costs and reduced

The EditorSep 30, 2026
Elite Office Furniture completes move to new 300,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
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Elite Office Furniture completes move to new 300,000 sq ft manufacturing facility

Goole-based office furniture manufacturer Elite Office Furniture has successfully completed the move to its new purpose built 300,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the outskirts of the town. Situated off Rawcliffe Road and with fast access to the M62, the new facility provides the manufacturer with additional production capacity to implement its strategic growth plans. As part of the move from its previous location on Brittania Way in Goole, the business has invested in a

The EditorSep 29, 2026
£105,000 University project brings real scientific research into Humber classrooms
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£105,000 University project brings real scientific research into Humber classrooms

Pupils across the Humber region will investigate earthquakes, coastal wildlife and unsolved biological mutations as part of a new Royal Society funded science programme led by the University of Hull. The University's new Lablink programme will give secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges free access to scientific equipment, teaching resources and hands-on training, enabling students to take part in investigations linked directly to real University research. The University of Hull is one

The EditorSep 23, 2026
Work to deliver new council housing in Leeds passes 1,000-home milestone
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Work to deliver new council housing in Leeds passes 1,000-home milestone

Work to deliver new council housing in communities across Leeds has passed a significant and impressive milestone. More than 1,000 homes have now been built or acquired through Leeds City Council’s Council Housing Growth Programme (CHGP), it can be confirmed today. These good quality, energy efficient and affordable homes – for rent by people on Leeds’s housing register – underline the council’s determination to ensure that everyone in the city can enjoy the stability and sense of security t

The EditorSep 23, 2026

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Firecrest Construction completes residential care facility in Leeds
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Firecrest Construction completes residential care facility in Leeds

Firecrest Construction has successfully completed the delivery of a residential care facility in Leeds for Active Pathways. The specialist contractor completed and handed over the new-build facility within a demanding 40-week programme, supporting the timely opening of the 15-bed care home for men with mental health needs. ‘Fernside House’, on Hilltop Road in Armley sits on a former workshop that was previously demolished. Firecrest Construction has delivered a full turnkey package for the 1

The EditorSep 30, 2026
UKREiiF launches high streets & urban centres day for 2027
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UKREiiF launches high streets & urban centres day for 2027

UKREiiF, the UK’s leading real estate, investment and infrastructure forum, has launched High Streets & Urban Centres Day, a dedicated programme for the people, projects and partnerships regenerating town and city centres across the country. The day takes place on Tuesday 18 May 2027, opening UKREiiF 2027 at the Royal Armouries in Leeds (18 to 20 May). High streets are no longer a retail problem to be solved in isolation. They are where housing, leisure, culture, civic services and investmen

The EditorSep 30, 2026
Future Farmers Autumn debate: Monday November 23
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Future Farmers Autumn debate: Monday November 23

Farm safety is top of the agenda for the annual Future Farmers Autumn Debate. This year’s theme is “Heads Up: Practical Steps for a Safe and Productive Farm" at the popular event which will be held on Monday 23 November at Pavilions of Harrogate. Tickets are on sale now for the evening event which will begin at 6pm with a free supper and networking time with members and businesses before a panel discussion from 7:30pm. Delivered alongside the Yorkshire Rural Support Network and sponsored b

The EditorSep 30, 2026

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£105,000 University project brings real scientific research into Humber classrooms
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£105,000 University project brings real scientific research into Humber classrooms

Pupils across the Humber region will investigate earthquakes, coastal wildlife and unsolved biological mutations as part of a new Royal Society funded science programme led by the University of Hull. The University's new Lablink programme will give secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges free access to scientific equipment, teaching resources and hands-on training, enabling students to take part in investigations linked directly to real University research. The University of Hull is one

The EditorSep 23, 2026
Global interactive action game opens in Leeds
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Global interactive action game opens in Leeds

Immersive competitive entertainment concept to create 18 new jobs with 11,000 sq ft venue opening winter 2026 Leeds is set to welcome an exciting new addition to the city’s interactive gaming scene as Prison Island prepares to open its first venue in the North of England, at the Merrion Centre The new multi-activity entertainment venue on Merrion Street will take 11,000 sq ft across two floors at the Centre and create 18 full and part-time jobs. At the heart of the venue will be Prison Is

The EditorAug 27, 2026
Countryside voices to the fore at Great Yorkshire Show
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Countryside voices to the fore at Great Yorkshire Show

A broad range of rural issues will be on the agenda when the Countryside Voices stage returns for a third year at the Great Yorkshire Show, which takes place on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July. While livestock and arable farming remain a central focus of the Show, the Countryside Voices stage offers an opportunity to explore and delve into the broader countryside context, highlighting the many interconnected issues that shape both the farming sector and the wider rural community. Countryside Are

The EditorJul 1, 2026

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New milestone for Great Yorkshire Show cheese auction
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New milestone for Great Yorkshire Show cheese auction

Cheese loving visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show have now helped raise an incredible £70,000 for good causes over the years, with Field Nurse and Saint Michael’s Hospice set to benefit from the latest support for the Show’s ever-popular Cheese Auction. The milestone comes after prize-winning cheese went under the hammer in the Great Yorkshire Food Hall on the third day of this year’s Show, raising a grand total of £8,315. The Cheese Auction sees visitors bid for their favourite cheeses aft

The EditorAug 18, 2026
North Yorkshire rapeseed oil business shortlisted in new food and drink awards
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North Yorkshire rapeseed oil business shortlisted in new food and drink awards

The team at a Thixendale family business are celebrating after being shortlisted in a regional food and drink awards programme. Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil has reached the final in the Producer/Grower category at the inaugural The Press York Food and Drink awards, which celebrate the best of York and North Yorkshire’s hospitality and food scene. Marketing manager, Jennie Palmer, said: “We’re very proud to have reached the final of these awards. What a fabulous way to celebrate our 18th year in bu

The EditorAug 12, 2026
Line up revealed for Agri-Innovation Village at the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show
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Line up revealed for Agri-Innovation Village at the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show

Smart solutions for powering farms and sustainable agriculture are among the latest exhibits that can now be revealed for the Agri-Innovation Village at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July. Archimedes spiral-style wind turbines, biomethane fuel for farm machinery and a ‘smart’ weather forecasting app are just some of the emerging technologies that will be showcased as part of a major focus on future-proofing farming. CatchmentAI’s Probcast app serves up the best w

The EditorJul 13, 2026

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Football Fanzone unveils big screen for England fans to watch World Cup action
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Football Fanzone unveils big screen for England fans to watch World Cup action

Super-sized screens are being installed, the drinks are being chilled and street food is being prepared as Trinity Kitchen is set to host its own Football Fanzone showing the World Cup games this week – kicking off with England vs. Croatia on Wednesday, 17th June. The Trinity Leeds foodie favourite is transforming into an evening fan zone with three super-sized 5m x 3m screens, the ‘Northern Monk Trinity Tap’ bar with 20 beer taps from Leeds independent brewery Northern Monk, as well as 11 str

The EditorJun 15, 2026
Comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan to host special event
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Comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan to host special event

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians and impressionists, Alistair McGowan, will host an intimate afternoon of music and conversation with acclaimed young pianist, Ellis Arey, at Besbrode Pianos in Leeds. The event will take place on Sunday 21st June at 2pm and brings together two remarkable people from different generations for a candid, fascinating and witty discussion about talent, resilience, opportunity and the transformative power of music. Best known for his BAFTA-winning television s

The EditorJun 15, 2026
The Brit Fest 2026 returning this July
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The Brit Fest 2026 returning this July

Take the short hop over the Pennines and visit The Brit Fest taking place this Summer from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026 at Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham, it promises it’s biggest and most spectacular event yet – a four-day celebration of live music, community, and British culture that continues to grow from strength to strength. Headlining the festival will be Happy Mondays on Friday, Holly Johnson on Saturday, and ABC on Sunday, joined by a stellar cast of British music icons i

The EditorJun 8, 2026

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Yorkshire Businessman launches with special event
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Yorkshire Businessman launches with special event

Welcome to the very first Yorkshire Businessman magazine, rebranded from the popular TopicUK magazine that originally launched in 2013. Due to the success of Yorkshire Businesswoman and the monthly events we hold, we made the decision to mirror this for men and as a result, welcomed more than 70 guests to Uyare Restaurant on International Men’s Day, 19th November for the official launch. Hosted for us by Leeds, Bradford and York Chamber of Commerce CEO James Mason, guests listened to our pan

The EditorDec 10, 2025
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!

As the years seem to fly past quicker than ever, we are once again approaching Christmas and the end to another year. It’s been an incredibly busy year with Ghost Publishing, publisher of TopicUK and Yorkshire Businesswoman magazines, launching a third publication: Northern Businesswoman, covering the Northeast in October. In the current edition of TopicUK that you can read here on the website, I was concerned reading the story on page 69 about glass and the costs of recycling. I am very con

The EditorDec 19, 2024
Articles submitted for publishing on our website
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Articles submitted for publishing on our website

Here at TopicUK and our sister publication Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine, we receive a high number of press releases from PR companies and businesses alike. Although we do our best to publish as many newsworthy press releases as we can for our readers and members free of charge, many of the releases we receive require a good amount of work and input from us. If you forward a press release and want us to consider publishing free of charge, please note the following: * There should be no

The EditorJun 24, 2024

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