West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is one of the UK’s most dynamic jewellery regions, encompassing a rich mix of retail, design, and manufacturing activity. From Leeds’ vibrant shopping districts to Bradford’s heritage manufacturers and Halifax’s independent jewellers, the area combines craftsmanship, creativity, and commercial ambition. The region continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the UK jewellery trade through its blend of innovation and tradition. Jewellery Focus delivers comprehensive coverage of West Yorkshire’s jewellery industry — including retail openings, brand launches, trade events, and business developments. For professionals operating in or connected to West Yorkshire, this archive offers an authoritative look at the businesses, people, and market forces driving one of the UK’s most important jewellery regions.
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberCoronavirus
New Tier system announced
The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the ‘rule of six’. Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…
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Oct- 2020 -20 OctoberCoronavirus
Manchester moved into Tier three
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed. As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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Sep- 2020 -7 SeptemberCrime
Yorkshire jewellers hit with armed robbery
A West Yorkshire jeweller has been robbed by three men who were reportedly armed with sledgehammers. According to local reports, the crime occurred at Wetherby-based store Kendall’s Jewellers shop last Saturday (5 September). The Yorkshire Evening Post reported that officers were called to the scene at about 1.18pm to reports…
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Sep- 2019 -19 SeptemberE-Commerce
Burhouse Limited launches new website
Burhouse Ltd., the well known wholesale distributor of jewellery making findings, gemstone beads and cabochons has relaunched its website www.burhouse.com. Burhouse Ltd. has supported the jewellery design industry for over 45 years in West Yorkshire, supplying high quality plated findings, chains, gemstone beads and cabochons as well as featuring one…
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Jan- 2019 -15 JanuaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Azendi
When was Azendi founded? Azendi was founded as a small gift and jewellery shop in Headingley, West Yorkshire in 1989. There are now three stand-alone high street stores in Yorkshire, our e-commerce website, and the brand is sold in independent jewellers across the country. What style of jewellery does Azendi…
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Feb- 2018 -19 FebruaryCrime
Thieves attempt ram-raid robbery on Rolex store in Leeds
Would-be thieves attempted to rob a Rolex in Leeds city centre by ramming a car into the shop window, but were left empty-handed. West Yorkshire Police are now appealing for information the incident at the Rolex at Prestons store in Commercial Street. The offenders, who were wearing balaclavas, arrived at…
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Nov- 2017 -27 NovemberWatch Focus
Weird Ape completes first ever watch delivery by drone
Watch company Weird Ape has delivered the first watch by drone on 31 October in West Yorkshire. The watches were delivered 45 minutes after ordering and the customer was notified by text that they had a drone delivery coming. They then laid out a pre-printed landing marker in a safe…
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10 NovemberCrime
Thieves use concrete block to steal £150k of jewellery in Watchfinder raid
A group of thieves used a concrete block to smash their way into a Leeds Watchfinder store in a raid on Wednesday (8 November), making off with goods worth £150,000. Some 15 Rolex watches were also taken in the raid which happened at 6.45pm at the store in Victoria Quarter,…
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Jul- 2016 -4 JulyCrime
8 arrested following spate of jewellery store robberies in West Yorkshire
Eight people have been arrested following a series of three jewellery store robberies across West Yorkshire. Jewellery stores were targeted in Hebdon Bridge, Halifax town centre and in Brighouse over a seven day period from 24 June to 30 June. Kingston Diamond Merchants, Duranczyk T&G and Neimantas Jewellers were all…
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Feb- 2016 -1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Jeweller joins crowdfunding campaign to help flood victims
A West Yorkshire jeweller has joined a crowdfunding initiative to help raise money for local businesses in Calder Valley, which were affected by the Boxing Day floods. Element Jewellery is supporting the ‘Calderdale Rising’ campaign, launched on Friday 15 January, and has been trending as the most popular campaign on…
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