Sir Geoffrey Whalen obituary One of the leading figures in the UK motor industry who tried to turn British Leyland around and later became managing director of Peugeot Talbot in Coventry The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Steve Smith obituary Other lives: Copywriter responsible for memorable adverts for Harp lager, Pepe Jeans and Leyland trucks The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025
The Supply Chain Maverick: How Leyland Seto Transformed Fortune 500 Giants with Cutting-Edge Tech Amid Soaring Global Disruptions Amid rising global supply chain vulnerabilities, the World Bank's Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCSI) indicates a significant increase in container shipping disruptions caused by extreme weather events. inkl · Jul 10, 2025
Historic Glasgow company to close with 'around 100 jobs impacted' A historic Glasgow vehicle manufacturer is set to close for good with just under 100 jobs affected. The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024
Harris Mann obituary Designer of the Austin Allegro and radical ‘wedge-shaped’ cars including the Triumph TR7 and the Austin Princess The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
European truck makers ‘trail in global race to net zero’ DAF and Iveco among firms least prepared for move to zero-carbon tech, study claims The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023
Poundstretcher closing another store this month - is your local shutting for good? Poundstretcher will shut its Leyland branch in the Churchill Way Retail Park on June 23 - it comes after a handful of other UK closures over the past few months Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023
Restored 1949 double-decker bus hits road as tiny home and gallery, serving coffee for charity on 29,000km trek If buses had a mind of their own, this one would be living the retirement of its dreams, after Lorie Norton rescued it from a quarry, restored it and took it for a drive that has so far clocked up 29,000 kilometres. ABC News · Apr 7, 2023
Glasgow bus driver achieves life-long dream in the nick of time after 50 years of driving across the UK Ian Short, originally from Scotstoun, had his wish of driving a Leyland Titan bus that dates back to 1958 which he used to drive in the 80's granted after 50 years of service. Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2023
We visited Bridgeton bus garage in Glasgow and were transported back in time The bus garage will host an open day for people to view the amazing number of buses, vans and lorries they have on display which transported us back in time. Glasgow Live · Mar 26, 2023
Glasgow businessman bids to transform derelict Leyland building with ambitious kitchen plan The former Leyland Motor Company building has stood silently as it's laid vacant for over a decade but a leaseholder wants to turn the space into a hub for independent food businesses. Glasgow Live · Mar 13, 2023
Toilet roll maker for Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons and Wilko's cuts 150 jobs with automation drive Accrol's revenue increased during its latest financial year while its losses have been cut Birmingham Post · Sep 6, 2022
Who killed Michael Collins? Mystery remains 100 years on from murder of most famous Irishman in the world Far from clarifying anything – the circumstances around this terrible event are more strange and inexplicable than I thought. Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022
Open-top bus Muhammad Ali rode during famed South Shields visit restored to former glory The greatest boxer of all time visited the North East on Saturday 16 July 1977, where he paraded the promenade in an open-top bus, received a scroll of honour, gave a speech to a vast crowd, and even had his marriage with his new wife Veronica blessed at the Al… Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2022