OVER 80% OF YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER VOTERS SAY LOCAL MPS SHOULD BACK GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO MAKE THE UK NET ZERO
Overwhelming numbers of Yorkshire and the Humber residents, 82% of respondents, believe it is important that their local MP supports the UK Government’s work to make the country Net Zero by 2050. Local residents also want their MP to prioritise protecting and creating jobs in their local area (94%). The polling, run by Focaldata,…
Pilot Fish expands regional teams
Pilot Fish Finance is pleased to announce that Chris Nichols joins the Pilot Fish team as Finance Consultant for Yorkshire. Chris, from C&K Accounting Services, has had an extensive career, as a Portfolio Finance Director specialising in turnarounds with small and medium companies both in the UK and internationally. He is looking forward to growing and…
Leeds Beckett University Award Honorary Doctorates to Outstanding Individuals
Leeds Beckett University will award Honorary Doctorates to six distinguished individuals during this summer’s graduation ceremonies, which will take place at the first direct arena in Leeds between 17-21 July. These ceremonies will celebrate the successes of students from the class of 2023 with more than 6000 students graduating this July. Dame Nerys Jefford DBE,…
Bradford business wins two prestigious Garden Centre Association awards
The team at a Bradford garden centre are celebrating after winning two awards at the North East and North West regional Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards that were held at Tingley Garden Centre on 5th July. Tong Garden Centre, part of the Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group, won awards in two categories for the…
Housing association CEO challenges Government to deliver more homes in Bradford
The chief executive of Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has written to Michael Gove questioning why the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) failed to spend almost £2 billion of allocated funding to deliver more affordable homes. In his letter, Lee Bloomfield added: “It is a shame that neither you nor your officials chose…
Digital transformation reaps rewards for Manningham Housing Association
New figures show that Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has significantly increased its digital engagement with customers, project partners and the public over the past 12 months. Its annual digital and communications report, produced by MHA Corporate Project Manager Carolina Padovezi de Oliveira, shows that interactions across a broad spectrum of social media channels reached…
Friday night’s Academy Celebration Dinner saw 18 new faces sign onto our Scholarship system for the 2024 season!
The dinner took place to celebrate the return of our Elite Academy Licence following a lengthy probation period, where we also welcomed the new faces to the club. Bradford Bulls’ Head of Youth Ryan Hunkin said:- “We are delighted to welcome all 18 players into our Scholarship system for the 2023/24 season. All have displayed the right attributes we look…
Leeds City College’s 14+ Academies’ plea for funding as it reaches its 10 year anniversary
Leeds City College’s life-changing alternative provision for school-aged children between the ages of 14 and 16, is urging the government for vital funds as it reaches a milestone anniversary. The 14+ Academies, often described as a ‘lifeline’ for young people, is celebrating 10 years of supporting students who do not fit into mainstream school…
South Leeds adventure attraction launches schools’ rewards days packages
Further to a successful series of Teachers’ Days and Drop-Ins, an adventure play attraction in Leeds is launching three packages for school pupils aged 6 – 14. Developed by a qualified primary and outdoor educational instructor, Gemma Simpson, Duty Manager at Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre, the packages are the Elevate, Aerial and…
YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY ANNOUNCES CHAIR SUCCESSION
Yorkshire Building Society has announced that, after nine years at the mutual, John Heaps will be succeeded by Annemarie Durbin who will join the Board as Chair Designate by the end of the year. Annemarie is currently Chair at Cater Allen Private Bank and a non-executive director and chair of remuneration committee on the…
West Yorkshire business joins forces with university to revolutionise water monitoring
Leeds Beckett University has joined forces with Aquatrust Water and Ventilation Limited on an innovative new project to create a bespoke remote system to monitor water for Legionella bacteria. Aquatrust are a water hygiene and treatment business employing around 40 staff, based in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. They will work with academic experts in water quality,…
Employer Breakfast Targets Green Skills in Construction
Local employers gathered at a recent Leeds College of Building event to learn more about the growing demand for green skills in construction. The employer breakfast welcomed a range of construction stakeholders and focussed on green skills gaps, the College’s training, and exciting opportunities to collaborate. Around 35 guests attended the JAST (Joseph Aspdin Skills Trust) sponsored…
From Income Officer to Apprentice Plumber of the Year
With the country on the brink of an ‘alarming skills shortage’, according to the UK Trade Skills Index, Bradford-based Incommunities is taking matters into their own hands by training the next generation of skilled tradespeople. After a break in apprentice recruitment following Covid, the social and affordable housing provider is in the process of…
Coney Street Riverside backed by York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has publicly pledged its support to Helmsley Group’s Coney Street Riverside masterplan. The leading business support organisation, alongside its influential York & North Yorkshire Property Forum lobby group, have urged York City Council to approve the planning applications submitted by the York-based property specialist for the scheme….
MANAGEMENT BUYOUT AT KEIGHLEY LABORATORIES LIMITED
The executive management team at Keighley Laboratories Limited has completed its acquisition of the company from the existing shareholders. Managed by Debbie and Matthew Mellor, the management buyout (MBO) means that the husband and wife team takes ownership of the business outright. Founded in 1920, Keighley Laboratories provides advanced metallurgy testing, consultancy and chemical analytical…
Eddisons makes trio of promotions in Manchester transport planning team
Property group Eddisons has made three promotions within its 15-strong transport planning and highways design team based in Manchester. Mike Coogan, who joined the team in 2012, has become a director, while Jack Cunningham has been promoted from senior highways technician to senior highways engineer. Recent graduate Genna Woods, who joined Eddisons in 2022,…
Free Careers-Coaching Workshop Seeks New Graduates
Bradford College is taking applications for a free graduate workshop in July to help polish CVs, sharpen interview skills, and plot dream career paths. The three-day ‘Graduates First’ programme is designed to guide recent graduates to their dream roles. The course is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated and are looking for support with career planning…
Accountancy firm announces appointment of new Director
Leading independent York-based accountancy firm Hunter Gee Holroyd is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Director as part of its ongoing growth plans. Hunter Gee Holroyd, which has offices in York, Easingwold and Filey, said James Pullein would begin his new role with immediate effect. James has a wealth of experience advising…
Christeyns gets busy working on their brushstrokes
Staff at hygiene specialist Christeyns took a day out from their busy schedules recently to help renovate St Johns Bowling Church, located close to their own HQ in Bradford. Several members of staff, including Operations Director Justin Kerslake, spent a day adding a fresh coat of paint to the church hall which hosts a…
Another Brazilian contract for C-Kore Subsea Testing Tools on a large subsea construction campaign
C-Kore Systems recently delivered their automated subsea testing tools for a large subsea construction campaign in Brazilian waters. The C-Kore tools will be used to perform the subsea electrical verification of new umbilicals after installation. C-Kore’s subsea testing tools are used by operators and installation contractors around the world on both installation campaigns and fault-finding…
HOLIDAYMAKERS JET OFF ON AIRPORT’S BUSIEST DAY SINCE RETURN TO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
Hundreds of families have headed off to the sun as Teesside International Airport enjoyed its busiest day since returning to public ownership. Around 2,000 passengers packed the airport on Saturday to board sold-out flights to destinations including Faro in Portugal, Spain’s Alicante and Palma in Majorca. The first Saturday of the school holidays – known…
CHEMICAL COMPANY FINDS THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR SCHOOL VISIT
Students from a Keighley primary school have had their science lessons brought to life by the experts at a local chemical company. Pupils at Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School enjoyed a morning of experiments at chemical specialist, Airedale Group, based in Cross Hills. Chemists in the company’s product development laboratories helped them understand chemical…
Council support during Alcohol Awareness Week 3-9 July 2023
Many people don’t know how much they’re drinking, what the true cost of alcohol is, or how it might be affecting their health. City of York Council is joining over 5,000 community groups across the UK as part of this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week, which is managed and hosted by UK charity Alcohol Change UK…
Manningham Housing Association tenant is a Housing Hero
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) tenant Salma Khatun has been named Tenant of the Year at the Housing Heroes Awards. The trophy, which “recognises a tenant who has gone the extra mile and demonstrated an innovative approach to helping others,” was handed over at a ceremony in Manchester by BBC News presenter Huw Edwards. Salma, an…
Network and Learn with Virtual College
Do you want to know how to deliver a more engaging learner experience? At our first UK “Network and Learn” event in Leeds, we’ll be joined by Jez Anderson, Digital Learning Consultant who will be discussing a client case study, revealing how to shift from content led, to experience led learning through the effective use…
Bradford College Pioneers Virtual NHS Work Experience
Over 80 students at Bradford College have been involved in a unique pilot programme to learn more about the allied health professions that support patients in the NHS. Working with a panel of experts from Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Fast Track to T Level Health students took part in the first virtual ‘Aspiring Allies’ project to…
GRAB YOUR BUCKET AND SPADE – FAST COASTLINER EXPRESS BUSES ARE COMING BACK FOR THE SUMMER!
More seats, more often as £2-a-trip ‘Price Drop’ fare cap drives booming demand for seaside days and stays Coastliner Express, Yorkshire’s go-faster bus route from city to coast, is coming back for the summer as the centrepiece of a package of improvements delivering more seats, more often to meet booming customer demand. Record-breaking numbers choosing…
Bradford graduate celebrates student success with own academy
Azhar Ishfaq says he always knew he wanted to be a teacher. He graduated from the University of Bradford with a 2.1 in biomedical science in 2008 and went on to work for a number of local schools. In 2018, he finally realised his long-held ambition of opening his own academy – Prosper Academy…
Leeds Beckett announces new partnership with Landsec
Leeds Beckett University has partnered with Landsec, one of the UK’s leading real estate companies, to launch two new scholarships for two first-year students this September. These prestigious scholarships will be awarded to two students: one studying BSc Real Estate and Property Management and one studying BA Architecture. The partnership aims to support and empower…
Government urged to put breastfeeding on the agenda for a healthier and fairer UK
York Central MP joins academics, medical professionals, charities and parents in call for better breastfeeding support Despite its numerous health, social justice, and environmental benefits, the current breastfeeding rates in the UK are among the lowest in the world. Currently fewer than 2% of UK infants are exclusively breastfed for six months as recommended by…
University Centre Leeds launches digital innovation hub
University Centre Leeds, a member of Luminate Education Group, has launched a digital innovation hub to bridge the skills gaps in the region. The £50k facility, funded by the Office for Students (OfS), includes a podcast, video and virtual reality equipment to enhance students’ capabilities and staff practices. The innovation hub will allow students…
Accountancy Apprenticeships on the rise at First Intuition
First Intuition see an increase in mid-year sign-ups for accountancy apprenticeships Historically June’s apprenticeship intake has always been the quietest. However, at First Intuition we are seeing that trend shift. We believe the reason for the increase in mid-year sign ups is employers are actively becoming more flexible in the way they manage their hiring…
STAYING OUT FOR THE SUMMER! COASTLINER CONFIRMS £2-A-TRIP ‘PRICE DROP’ TO CONTINUE ON ITS BUSES
Government-backed low fares attracting record numbers to ditch the car and switch to the bus for work and leisure Yorkshire bus firm Coastliner today confirms the Government-supported £2-a-trip ‘Price Drop’ fare cap is to continue throughout its network linking Leeds and York with the North Yorkshire Coast until October. The Government has confirmed plans to…
DRAX FOUNDATION DONATES £90K TO SUPPORT STEM EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES IN YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
Drax Foundation, which is part of renewable energy company Drax Group, has donated £90,000 to three projects near to Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire. The Foundation supports education and skills development for non-profit organisations and social enterprises in the regions where it operates and runs two grant cycles a year. Today’s announcement is…
New community strategy to improve quality of life and make a difference in Bradford
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has published a new three-year Community Investment Strategy to build on its award-winning work to support neighbourhoods in Bradford district during and since the pandemic. The 22-page document, Improving Quality of Life and Making a Difference, follows the completion of an in-depth community consultation process which sought the views of…
New florists at Bradford Garden Centre
A Bradford garden centre has extended its offer with the launch of a new florist concession. Tong Garden Centre has added Confettii Girls to its range of concessions which include Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Pavers, Julian Charles, Bon Marche and Maidenhead Aquatics. The Confettii Girls are professional florists Leen Khouder and Michelle Hirst, who…
Helmsley Group marks another successful year after £17m regional investment
Property investment specialist Helmsley Group is celebrating another profitable year for the business, having invested £17m in properties across Yorkshire over the last year on behalf of its client investors. The York-based business, which has reported a year-on-year increase in profits of circa 20% across the Helmsley Group of Companies, has also seen further…
Castle Howard’s Lakeside Holiday Park to host first open weekend on the 1st & 2nd July
Located on the Castle Howard Estate in North Yorkshire, near the picturesque village of Coneysthorpe, Castle Howard’s Lakeside Holiday Park is nestled on the shores of The Great Lake overlooking the iconic stately home. Several brand-new holiday homes are available to buy with prices ranging from £58,995 to £99,995, viewable during Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday…
Student triumphs at industry games design competition
Games Design student at York St John University wins first prize for his game “Auntie Gravity” at the Game Republic showcase. James Kilduff, a third-year Games Design student at York St John, scooped the top prize in the Best Level Design category at the Game Republic student showcase for his final year project game. The…
Bradford undergraduates outperform national average in securing highly-skilled jobs, statistics show
New figures show University of Bradford undergraduates are outperforming the national average when it comes to securing employment in highly-skilled jobs. The HESA 2020/21 Graduate Outcomes Survey core data for the University shows that 94% of the University of Bradford’s ‘known and available’* UK-domiciled undergraduates were in employment or further study within 15 months of…
Informing, Including and Inspiring the next digital generation
The city of Leeds has the fastest scaleup growth in the north of England, with its digital sector employing more than 100,000 people and contributing £6.5 billion to the City Region economy. We know that Leeds is a thriving digital hub, and we want to continue to spread the word about digital in Leeds and…
Yorkshire garden centre group first in UK to accredit its own sustainability training
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after becoming the first garden centre group to accredit its own Carbon Literacy Training. The team at Yorkshire Garden Centres have developed the training programme in conjunction with the award-winning Manchester charity, The Carbon Literacy Project in order to equip its 509 employees with…
Skills for Life
Skills for Life – training schemes for your business 2023 has been a challenging year for business with the cost of living soaring and concerns about a recession at the forefront of minds, but a new poll of SMEs in England from the Skills for Life campaign reveals that SMEs in Yorkshire and the Humber…
NOW THAT’S CLEARED THE AIR! YORKSHIRE BUS FIRM TRANSDEV COMPLETES SWITCH TO BIODIESEL
Bus operator’s move to slash carbon emissions equals taking 1,745 cars off the road every year – with more all-electric vehicles on the way A switch to a revolutionary high-blend biodiesel fuel is helping Yorkshire bus operator Transdev to cut carbon dioxide emissions by thousands of tonnes – the equivalent of taking 1,745 cars off…
Bradford College Named Top Apprenticeship Training Provider in West Yorkshire
Bradford College is celebrating after being declared the top apprenticeship training provider in West Yorkshire together with Bradford Teaching Hospitals. The partnership won the Training Provider/Programme of the Year category at the annual West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023 – the second consecutive time this has been given to the Bradford College Apprenticeship team. The two organisations were…
York St John Creative Centre scoops top honours at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2023
The York St John Creative Centre has been named Building of the Year at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2023. The University was also named Client of the Year, with judges impressed with the Centre’s vision, purpose and sustainable design. Designed by leading environmental architects Tate + Co, the Creative Centre is a striking and sustainably…
Leeds Beckett University climbs 40 places to be ranked 66th in the Complete University Guide
Leeds Beckett University has climbed 40 places in the 2024 Complete University Guide, showing the biggest increase of any institution in the national table. Based on the new 2024 table, Leeds Beckett is now fifth of the ten Yorkshire universities listed – up from ninth in 2023 This is the fourth consecutive year Leeds Beckett…
GLOBE POINT ALMOST FULLY LET AS FIFTH NEW TENANT SECURED
CEG has secured a fifth tenant to the popular Globe Point development in a matter of weeks. Specialist Computer Centres (SCC), part of the global Rigby Group headed up by Sir Peter Rigby, will move to the striking flat iron design building next month. Relocating from Wellington Place, SCC was attracted by Globe Point’s ESG…