Buying new could help North Yorkshire homeowners save more
As households across the country are encouraged to take a closer look at their finances during UK Savings Week, taking place from 21st to 27th September, Barratt and David Wilson Homes is highlighting how buying a brand-new home could help North Yorkshire house hunters make savings that extend beyond the initial purchase. With the cost…
Overnight works due to start on the A19 south of York, between Escrick and the Designer Outlet roundabout, at 8pm on Monday 28 September
The resurfacing and patching are part of the wider Highways Maintenance programme, and have been planned by City of York Council highways team to ensure that the road can be repaired safely but minimising the impact of the works on residents and road users. In order for us to do this it will be necessary…
AABIE celebrates 10 years of supporting communities as charity ball raises £80,000
AAB’s annual Charity Ball has raised more than £80,000 for AABIE, the firm’s dedicated charity, as colleagues, clients and supporters gathered at the Hilton Glasgow on Friday 18 September to celebrate the charity’s 10th anniversary. To date, AABIE has supported over 325 charities, awarded more than £590,000 in grant funding, and contributed over 7,000 hours…
Yorkshire Building Society announces New Chief Financial Officer
Yorkshire Building Society has announced the appointment of James Mack as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, subject to regulatory approval. With over 20 years’ experience in financial services, he is currently Chief Executive Officer at John Lewis Money and previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Barclays UK and Aldermore,…
The Leeds Library launches new exhibition programme showcasing artists from Yorkshire and the North
Art at No.15 opens on 1 October, bringing contemporary art into the library’s new city-centre extension The Leeds Library is launching Art at No.15, a new programme of contemporary art exhibitions showcasing artists from Yorkshire and the North. The inaugural exhibition opens on 1 October in No.15, the library’s recently opened extension to its Grade…
Smart concrete could pave the way for wirelessly charging EVs as they drive
Researchers at the University of Bradford are developing WattCrete, an innovative ‘smart concrete panel technology’ that significantly improves power transfer efficiency while electric vehicles charge up in motion. Professor Ashraf Ashour and Dr Boğaçhan Başaran, from the University’s Department of Engineering, have been awarded £236,000 by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship to develop…
‘Student Shopper Sweep’ returns to Trinity Leeds
Students in Leeds are set for an unforgettable start to the academic year as Trinity Leeds has announced the return of the ‘Student Shopper Sweep’ with DJs, freebies and the chance to win £100 every 30 minutes. Taking place on Thursday, 24th September, the free event will give students the chance to win £100 shopping…
“Summer of sorrow” for businesses
There were 1,946 corporate insolvencies in August, 0.6% more than in July (1,934) and 3% less than in August 2025 (2,007) in England and Wales, according to new statistics published today. (18 SEPTEMBER 2026) Richard Oddy, a restructuring and insolvency partner in Yorkshire at Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm with offices…
Thousands expected at Bradford’s Festivals of the Dead
Thousands of people are expected to attand a Bradford community project exploring remembrance, loss and celebration. Festivals of the Dead, a collaboration between Cecil Green Arts, the University of Bradford and Bradford Death Cafés. It will culminate in two large-scale lantern events this autumn, bringing together communities from across the district to reflect, remember and…
York Business Festival 2026
York Business Festival returns to offer free practical support, insights and networking for businesses across the region. York St John University brings together business leaders, industry professionals and academic experts for inspiring two-day programme . York St John University is proud to announce a packed programme for York Business Festival this October. Taking place across…
£1 billion fleet of new trains to offer more services and more seats
A new £1 billion fleet of British-built, battery-electric trains will run on a faster, more reliable Transpennine railway, delivering more services and more seats for passengers across the North. The 29 new Adessia Stream trains, ordered by TransPennine Express and built at Alstom’s historic Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, will be among the first battery-electric…
Bradford College opens cutting-edge £19.3m Motor Vehicle & Engineering building
Bradford College has officially opened its latest multi-million-pound facility after nearly two years under construction. The new Junction Mills building on Thornton Road will offer students training in modern automotive and digital engineering and will be vital in supporting the growth of electric and hybrid vehicle capability within West Yorkshire. The four-storey new build was…
More local people set to benefit from expanded Community Health Champions programme
More people in York will get help to find health services, support groups and wellbeing advice close to home thanks to a £14,000 funding boost from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The funding will enable City of York Council to recruit and train a new team of Community Health Champions in neighbourhoods including…
Customers reminded to plan ahead as major TRU improvement works begin this week
From Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams will deliver transformative upgrade work in the Huddersfield area. Services will be impacted throughout this period. Engineers will be working around the clock to deliver: Installation of two new lines of track – this will increase capacity and reduce journey times by…
No tricks, just treats: spooktacular Pumpkin Trail awaits at White Rose this half term
White Rose Shopping Centre is inviting families to join the Halloween fun this half term with a free seasonal pumpkin trail running from Friday 23rd to Saturday 31st October. Guests of all ages can explore the centre on their search for 12 pumpkins hidden in store windows, with a sweet treat up for grabs once they’ve tracked…
Bradford researchers discover new way to treat deadly disease often diagnosed too late
Researchers at the University of Bradford have identified a promising new approach to treating a rare but devastating form of hypertension that affects around 7,000 people in the UK. The discovery, published in Research Connections, could pave the way for new treatments for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a progressive disease that causes blood vessels in the…
Top 10 subject rankings help Bradford surge up Guardian league table
The University of Bradford has closed in on the UK’s top 50 universities after climbing 18 places in the Guardian University Guide 2027. The University is now ranked joint 51st out of 123 institutions, while a number of subjects have earned national recognition. Bradford’s Paramedic Science programme is second nationally, while its Chemical Engineering programme is sixth in the…
York organisations invited to apply for Good Place, Warm Place Fund
Community organisations across York are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help provide warm, welcoming spaces for residents this winter. City of York Council’s Good Place, Warm Place Fund has £40,000 available to support organisations that run, or are planning to run, Warm Places during the colder months. Applications are…
Yorkshire and Humber leaders set out plans to tackle Construction Skills Shortages
Leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together on Friday, 11th September to launch ambitious plans aimed at tackling the region’s growing construction skills shortages. Hosted by Leeds College of Building (LCB) at the Royal Armouries Museum, the event welcomed over 160 guests from across education, construction and local government. Attendees heard how the…
Government appoints York’s Children’s Services to help others improve
City of York Council has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to help improve children’s services in other local authorities across the country. The council will become a Children’s Social Care Improvement Team (CIT), recognising it’s work with local children, young people and families. The appointment also highlights the authority’s own improvement journey, which saw York’s Children’s…
Azets UK invest in next generation in Yorkshire
UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has welcomed 23 new graduates and school leavers at its offices in Yorkshire. It has recruited the next generation of accountants and business advisors across multiple service lines in Leeds, Bradford and York. Within the new intake, 13 of the new apprentices are in audit, six are in Accounts…
Wilkin Chapman Rollits appointed to Government Commercial Agency legal panel
Wilkin Chapman Rollits has been appointed to Government Commercial Agency’s legal panel for public sector framework. The firm has been named as a supplier on the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6374 Legal Panel for Public Sector framework, which will run until at least July 2029. Through the framework, public sector and third-sector organisations across the…
York rivers trail invites residents to help shape its future after successful first season
Since launching earlier this summer, the York rivers trail has generated more than 750 digital conversations and reached more than 6,000 people through family-focused channels, helping introduce new audiences to stories, places and connections along York’s rivers. Now, as the trail enters its next chapter, residents and visitors are being invited to discover, create and…
Free event on protecting and preserving intergenerational wealth in Leeds
A Yorkshire law firm is bringing together legal and financial specialists for an event in Leeds next month that will examine the practical challenges involved in protecting and preserving family wealth across generations. The event, titled Protecting and Preserving Intergenerational Wealth, is being organised by LCF Law and will take place on Wednesday 7th October from…
Ormondroyd signs permanent deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce towering front-row forward Jack Ormondroyd has signed a permanent one-year deal with the club! The 34-year-old joined his hometown team from Oldham RLFC initially on loan earlier in 2026, having spent six years at Salford Red Devils prior, making over 110 appearances. Ormondroyd also enjoyed two spells at Betfred…
University shortlisted for two Times Higher Education awards
The University of Bradford has been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The successful nominations are for: Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community, for ‘Creating Active Schools’, recognising the programme’s impact on children’s health and wellbeing in Bradford and beyond. Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Brad-ATTAIN (Bradford Pathways…
A new season of support
For many businesses in the food supply chain, September brings not just a new season but also a new academic year, as school meal contracts restart and catering suppliers ramp up. During this period, education-linked food services move from a quiet summer schedule to full operational demand. A Sudden Change in Volume Unlike gradual seasonal…
TPE unveils battery train fleet to transform rail travel across the north
A £1 billion investment in a new fleet of battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express (TPE) has been announced in a move set to transform rail travel across the north of England while supporting hundreds of skilled jobs across the UK. The train operator has signed contracts with rail manufacturer Alstom for 29 new five-car battery-electric…
University of Bradford secured more than £57m for R&I funding
The University of Bradford has secured more than £57m in research and innovation funding in the last five years, according to new figures. That includes over £8m for the year from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, funding life-changing research into new cancer treatments, AI-powered healthcare, nanotechnology and novel materials. The funding, awarded by…
Tenants take occupation at Marrtree Business Park
Marrtree Developments, advised by Savills and GV&Co as joint agents, has welcomed two new occupiers to Marrtree Business Park, Wakefield, following practical completion earlier this year, as demand continues to build for high-quality industrial space in prime motorway locations. Completed in February, the nine-unit scheme has already seen two lettings completed and four units now…
‘Calendar method’ calculations for thousands of baffled businesses don’t add up following complicated government compliance
“Getting holiday pay calculations wrong not only invites an investigation by the Fair Work Agency but opens the door to a costly employment tribunal and compensation pay-outs.” “We haven’t found two employers tackling this in the same way.” H-J Dobbie, Head of HR Consultancy at Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm. Businesses in…
Step outside as York Walking Festival returns for 2026
York’s Walking Festival is back this September so why not come and join us? Starting on Saturday 19 September and running through to Sunday 4 October, you’ll find a wide range of events to help you explore the city and countryside around us. You might be keen on local history, nature, wildlife, archaeology or just…
York Against Cancer gift shops launch new name!
The York Against Cancer gift shops at York Community Stadium and York Hospital have unveiled a brand new name – ‘The Hope Emporium’, along with a striking new look at York Community Stadium. Jill Hutchinson, Retail Manager at York Against Cancer, said: “When we were looking at the identity of the shop, we wanted a…
North Yorkshire homebuilders to install 10,000 Swift bricks
With swifts back in UK skies this summer, Barratt and David Wilson Homes, part of Barratt Redrow, has purchased for installation over 9,000 swift nesting bricks for its homes since 2016. Having smashed through its previous goal of 7,000 swift bricks for its homes by 2025, the developers have announced a new uprated target of…
Start the new academic year by becoming a Kirklees College employer partner
As Kirklees College prepares to welcome thousands of new students, it is looking for new employers to offer students and apprentices career-enhancing opportunities. When you choose to work with the college, your business will also gain access to professional training and development opportunities for your staff. Keep reading to discover the range of ways that…
Why we’re working towards earned recognition
Earned Recognition is not something an operation of our size has to chase. But it is a recognition that matters to where Keep It Cool is heading, and how I want the business to be known. Nikki Redhead, Managing Director at Keep It Cool DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme is built around larger fleets with the…
A magical evening of film and family favourites
From iconic movie and television soundtracks to cherished family classics, experience the magic of live music at Price Hall, Bradford Grammar School with the British Police Symphony Orchestra. From the moment the first chord strikes, audiences will be transported into a world of adventure, imagination and nostalgia. This incredible volunteer orchestra brings the legendary music…
Aliya inspiring others after landing global bank role
An internship helping to catch banking fraudsters has led to a full-time position earning more than £34,000 a year for University of Bradford student Aliya Iqbal. She has started a graduate role with HSBC Group, after securing first-class honours from her BEng (Hons) Software Engineering degree in July 2026. Splitting her time between HSBC’s sites in Canary…
Hundreds of NHS staff across West Yorkshire take on 24-Hour Therapy Dash
More than 200 NHS staff from across West Yorkshire will run, row and cycle non-stop for 24 hours on 18 September to raise money for local hospital charities. The 24-Hour Therapy Dash began at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2025 and has since grown into a region-wide challenge, with NHS colleagues across West…
Leeds Beckett collaboration expands to drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing
A second innovation project between Leeds Beckett University (LBU) and York-based Ardent Limited is set to drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing practices in the UK. The 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), part-funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) through Innovate UK, will see LBU business and data science experts work with Ardent to develop an…
North Yorkshire housebuilder sets new standard for healthier, liveable communities
Barratt Redrow, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has launched Great Places, a new placemaking framework that provides a measurable approach to designing healthier, greener, and better-connected places across its future developments. This builds on the housebuilder’s existing placemaking efforts, with the framework representing the next phase of its strategy across its three brands, Barratt Homes, David Wilson…
Community groups invited to apply for ward funding
City of York Council is encouraging community groups, charities and voluntary organisations across York to apply for ward funding to help deliver projects that benefit local communities. The second round of ward funding applications for 2026/27 is now open. This funding round closes on 27 September 2026. Ward funding supports a wide range of local initiatives that…
Back to School: Preparing children for more than new uniforms
Dr Eleanor Bryant, Associate Professor in Eating and Health Psychology at the University of Bradford, shares the advice all parents need to know as their children head back to school: New shoes bought. Uniform labelled. Pencil case packed. But is your child ready for the return to school? For some children, September brings excitement, friends…
Council proposes move from recycling boxes to wheeled bins across York for most households
New recycling bins could help people recycle more, reduce litter and make collections safer. City of York Council is looking at changing the way recycling is collected across the city. The proposal would replace recycling boxes with wheeled recycling bins for most homes while making collections safer for residents and staff. The proposal follows a…
Last chance to buy at popular North Yorkshire development
Only two homes remaining at Barratt Homes’ popular Whitby development, Abbey View. Barratt Homes is encouraging anyone looking to move to, or buy property in, the vibrant North Yorkshire coastal community of Whitby to act fast or potentially miss out. With two homes still available at Abbey View, buyers could find themselves moving into their new…
‘Yorkshire’s Finest’ – Photobook of famous faces from Yorkshire to raise funds for York Against Cancer
Local award-winning photographer, David Charles, has captured stunning portrait photographs of some of the most well-known Yorkshire celebrities, put together in a superb hardback book – ‘Yorkshire’s Finest.’ ‘Yorkshire’s Finest’ has been created over the past 10 years and features photos from celebrities including Dame Judi Dench, Sean Bean and Gaynor Faye. All proceeds from…
Bulls sign Sao
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of powerful Samoan international forward Ligi Sao on a one-year deal for the 2027 season. Sao made his senior debut in 2013 at Manly Sea Eagles, where he spent three years before joining New Zealand Warriors. The towering 6ft 1 enforcer then made the move to Super…
New Council homes and £1m of improvements set to regenerate Walmgate
Work planned to regenerate the South Walmgate area with 36 new Council homes and new landscaping are just some of the improvements planned for a city centre community. A Neighbourhood Improvement Plan (NIP) has been taking shape following a series of consultations involving local residents, and is being presented to Executive for approval in early…