Yorkshire Garden Centre group sponsors blogger awards
A Bradford-based garden centre group sponsored two categories in the Yorkshire Blogger Awards that were held in Leeds recently. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owners of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, was one of the sponsors of the awards that celebrate talented, inspiring and creative bloggers throughout Yorkshire. Yorkshire Garden Centres sponsored the Lifestyle award…
Interim Vicar is announced for dynamic York Church
Reverend Andy Baker has been announced as the Interim Priest-in-Charge (Vicar) of St. Michael le Belfrey (known as The Belfrey), a thriving Anglican church in York city centre. The Parochial Church Council for St Michael le Belfrey is delighted to announce Andy’s appointment by the Bishop of Selby, following the departure of the former vicar…
Council chiefs hail ‘early progress on Council Plan’
City of York Council Executive members have fired the starting pistol on a wide range of council activity as the authority starts to deliver on its new Council Plan. The Council launched its new 4-year Council Plan earlier this month, following its adoption by the full council meeting on Thursday 21 September. The new plan…
Roofing Apprentices Return from Vocational Trip of a Lifetime
Two Leeds College of Building students have returned from an incredible experience after gaining places on an all-expenses-paid trip to northern Spain for three days. The Roof Slating and Tiling apprentices travelled to the famous CUPA PIZARRAS quarries in Ponferrada to see first-hand where slate is excavated and manufactured for international distribution. The quarries are the largest…
Odsal Stadium to host first ever Bradford Diwali Awards
Odsal Stadium is to host the first ever Bradford Diwali Awards on Thursday 26th October! Organised by the Bradford Hindu Council, the first ever Bradford Diwali Awards are set to honour the unsung heroes whose contributions to the local community have changed people’s lives. There are a total of 11 award categories, which are: Empowering Children through…
Seasonal attractions added at Yorkshire Garden Centres
Two Yorkshire garden centres have added a Pumpkin Patch to their popular play attractions. Yorkshire Garden Centres has launched the venture in the outdoor play areas at Grass Hoppers at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres. Visitors to both centres have the option to pick their own pumpkin to take home and are given a stencil…
Client feedback counts as Rollits reinforces credentials in Legal 500
Clients and contacts have underlined the responsiveness, knowledge, efficiency and overall professionalism of a leading law firm in testimonials and case studies submitted for the annual report published by the legal profession’s most prestigious directory. Rollits LLP, which has offices in Hull and York, is commended by clients and contacts for a wide range of…
Concrete admixture manufacturer marks 40 years with significant growth
Bradford-based concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete is marking 40 years in business with further growth and an increased shareholding in its Northern Ireland division. Oscrete, a subsidiary of Christeyns, is one of the UK’s leading specialist construction chemical suppliers which manufactures and supplies a range of concrete admixtures for precast and ready-mix concrete and the ready-to-use…
Merrion Centre’s Daytime Security Team Recognised with Coveted BACIL Award
October 11 2023 – The Merrion Centre is proud to announce its remarkable security team has been honoured with the prestigious “Best Daytime Shopping Centre Security” award at the recent Business Against Crime in Leeds (BACIL) awards. The recognition was bestowed upon the Merrion Centre at a glittering ceremony held at the Faversham in Leeds, where…
Leeds Beckett University research shows success of Community Champions programme in tackling health inequalities in Leeds
A volunteer-led programme established in response to Covid-19 is helping to reduce health inequalities in Leeds – and could offer a way to grow inclusive volunteering in the city. New research from Leeds Beckett University has highlighted the strengths of the Leeds Community Champions programme, which uses informal volunteer networks to engage diverse communities. During…
Yorkshire Building Society announces enhancements to family leave policy
Yorkshire Building Society has announced enhancements to its Family Leave Policy to support parents and parents-to-be. The enhancements, announced during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), include paid bereavement leave for two weeks for parents who experience early baby loss (pre-24 weeks). Currently the law does not have any parental bereavement leave provision if a…
Mansion House thanks York Volunteers on World Mental Health Day
Volunteers involved in the delivery of mental health services and support gathered at an event in the Mansion House to mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October at 6pm. The early evening reception was the inspiration of the Lady Mayoress, Joy Cullwick who, together with Rev Cllr Chris Cullwick, Lord Mayor of York,…
Civic leaders join key figures in counselling and mental health for York St John Communities Centre opening celebration
York St John Communities Centre has formally opened with a celebration of York St John University’s decades of work and research in counselling and mental health. Counselling has been taught at York St John for more than 35 years. In 1987, the first course was launched, making the University one of the very first in…
City of Doncaster Mayor visits £525 million development site
Wilton Developments welcomed City of Doncaster Mayor, Ros Jones, to Doncaster North to showcase the site, which includes the UK’s largest consented industrial building adjacent to junction 6 of the M18. With Reserved Matters (detailed) planning consent for the first 2.26million sq. ft. of development, including permission for a 1.15million sq. ft. unit, it places…
National Adoption Week – A portrait of adoption through the generations
City of York Council and One Adoption North and Humber, the regional adoption agency for the York, North Yorkshire and the Humber, are supporting this year’s National Adoption Week (16-22 October). In the North and Humber area there are currently 55 children of all ages, including groups of brothers and sisters, who are waiting for their…
Bulls announce new kit sponsor
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Natalie Lane, a club volunteer and on behalf of the Homeless Not Hopeless charity, has increased her sponsorship into the 2024 season! The outreach services take place at Forster Square Arches in Bradford, every Wednesday and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Natalie from Homeless not Hopeless first came on…
Continued recognition for Andrew Jackson in Legal 500’s latest independent guide
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has again secured numerous recommendations and positive client feedback in one of the UK’s leading independently researched guides to the legal profession. In the 2024 Legal 500 UK guide, published earlier this month, Andrew Jackson receives praise from clients and peers across numerous practice areas, underlining its reputation as being among…
Joshua Ellis welcomes six-figure investment into new machinery
Yorkshire-based textile manufacturer, Joshua Ellis, has taken a significant leap forward in its pursuit of growth, with a substantial investment of £130,000 into a cutting-edge Picanol jacquard loom. The state-of-the-art jacquard loom, installed last month, expands Joshua Ellis’s design capabilities with an increased capacity of 76 threads per inch, which weaves independently, allowing Joshua Ellis…
Bradford joins UK University network on AI
The University of Bradford has joined an expanding network of higher education institutions aimed at ‘changing the world for the better’ through data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The university is one of 29 new members that have been added onto the Turing University Network, which offers all UK universities with an interest in data…
Celebrating Bradford event brings local businesses together to highlight city’s economic development
Celebrating Bradford will take place on Wednesday (18th October) at The Madisson bringing together the great and good of West Yorkshire to celebrate the remarkable progress made in the business landscape of Bradford. Named as the City of Culture for 2025, Celebrating Bradford will welcome key business figures, civic dignitaries, senior council officers, Members of Parliament…
York St John launch new exercise therapy service for patients with peripheral artery disease
Collaboration between York St John University and York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to offer claudication exercise service to people suffering with leg pain as a result of peripheral artery disease. York St John University and York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are rolling out a new scheme providing claudication exercise therapy to…
Bradford College Achieves Silver Rating from Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Bradford College has been awarded an impressive ‘Silver’ quality rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), a national excellence scheme managed by the Office for Students (OfS) for its undergraduate provision. In great news for the city of Bradford, the University was also awarded TEF Silver this week. The TEF was established in 2017 to…
Ex-forces Craig returns North to Teesside to build career in fire team
A former RAF recruit has returned to the North East – and urged other ex-service personnel to seriously consider a career on Teesside. Craig Hammond, 30, spent six years at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire. When he was looking for a move, it was a chance spot by his partner which opened the door to him…
Next generation of engineers inspired by University event
Pupils from a host of schools were given an insight into a career in engineering and manufacturing during an event at the University of Bradford. A special team engineering challenge was staged by the University’s Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies. It saw a group of 60 pupils from Year 9 onwards at Bradford district schools…
Teesside crowned UK & Irish Airport of the Year at major industry awards
Teesside International Airport has been named UK & Irish Airport of the Year at a major industry ceremony in London. The airport was handed the prestigious accolade at the TTG Travel Industry Awards, with the publication TTG – the Travel Trade Gazette – celebrating those businesses and travel professionals that have worked the smartest, delivered…
Schofield Sweeney appoints contentious probate partner
Nazia Nawaz has joined leading Yorkshire law firm Schofield Sweeney as a Partner. Based in Huddersfield, Nazia will lead the firm’s contentious trusts and probate team. She brings with her over 20 years of experience of advising and representing clients in disputes relating to inheritance, probate and wills as well as trust disputes. She is…
Bulls heritage lunch at Odsal Stadium
The Bradford Bulls Foundation are excited to host their ‘Heritage Lunch’ this Thursday the 28th of September at Southbank, Sekhon Stand at Odsal Stadium. An event where you’ll hear captivating tales of years gone by and embark on a journey spanning over 120 years of Bradford Bulls history. Surround yourself with fellow Bradford fans, a…
New funding to support rough sleepers off York’s streets
Based on the council’s successful past and planned work, £265,854 has been secured for the coming two financial years to increase capacity by a third to prevent homelessness, support people out of rough sleeping and reduce the risk of a return to living on the streets. The allocation from the Government’s Rough SIeeping Initiative (RSI)…
Exciting new platform for Baul music as Bradford prepares for UK City of Culture 2025
A collection of more than 100 original songs of South Asian heritage by Bradford and Keighley writers has been launched at a celebratory event with support from Manningham Housing Association (MHA), Bradford Council and The Leap. The project was the brainchild of Sadar Uddin, MHA Community Partnership and Investment Manager, as a vehicle to revive,…
Yorkshire companies benefit from ‘win-win’ staff pension opportunity
Richard Whitelock is a Partner and regional Head of Employer Solutions at Azets’ York office. Pension Salary Exchange has been rolled out to companies in Yorkshire by the Top 10 accountancy firm Azets, which has regional offices in Bradford, Leeds and York. A growing number of companies in Yorkshire are implementing a beneficial tax planning…
Incommunities appoints new IT and Digital Transformation Director
A 22,650-home housing association based in Bradford has appointed its new IT and Digital Transformation Director Bradford based housing provider Incommunities has appointed David Cawthray as its new IT and Digital Transformation Director. David joins from Accent Housing where he was Director of Digital Innovation for four years. Prior to that he…
Introducing Chris Siegel: New Business Centre Manager at Inigo Leeds.
Introducing Chris Siegel: The New Business Centre Manager at Inigo Leeds Inigo Business Centres, a nationwide provider of serviced office solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Siegel as their new Business Centre Manager. Hailing from the vibrant city of Leeds, Chris brings with him a wealth of experience from the print industry,…
What next after Homes for Ukraine? Innovative project supports longer term solutions for Ukrainian refugees in York
York St John University Occupational Therapy students team up with York City of Sanctuary for ‘The Backyard Project’ York St John University students have teamed up with the charity York City of Sanctuary in a groundbreaking initiative called “The Backyard Project”, aimed at addressing the urgent need for affordable rental accommodation for Ukrainian…
MARKET CHANGES PRESENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CHEMICAL COMPANY
A UK chemical company has seized the opportunity created by a change in the market to continue its strategic push towards diversification and target new customer bases with a £253,000 investment in sulphuric acid dilution. Airedale Group, based in North Yorkshire, has acquired a fully automated dilution plant and intends to help fill the…
Special event marks the difference York’s dementia strategy has made in first year
A special event will mark the first year of York’s dementia strategy and the difference it has made to residents on Monday 25 September from 10am-4pm at New Earswick Folk Hall. Anyone living with dementia, their carers and families are invited to mark the first anniversary of the strategy. It was launched by a partnership…
PAUL WILD JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Wild to the club’s Board of Directors. Paul arrives at the club boasting extensive experience within the Events industry, having formed local business ATM Events in 2001, who have also been long-term sponsors and supporters of the club. Paul joins Chairman Nigel Wood OBE, Deborah…
TMSDI appoints Iain Scott-Bainbridge as Chief Executive Officer
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 – TMS Development International, a leading global provider of research-based software tools designed to align and accelerate teams, is pleased to announce the appointment of Iain Scott-Bainbridge as Chief Executive Officer. Scott-Bainbridge has led a variety of businesses in his previous roles including founding wellness firms Lead4Agility and train4 performance. He…
Celebrated Yorkshire screenwriters to share secrets of their trade
Join screenwriters and honorary graduates Mark Herman and Lisa Holdsworth in conversation at York St John University on 4 October 2023 Renowned screenwriters Mark Herman (Brassed Off, Little Voice) and Lisa Holdsworth (Call the Midwife, A Discovery of Witches, Dance School) will share industry insights with a public audience at York St John University on…
York flies the flag for tackling climate change
City of York Council will be raising awareness of the need to reduce the city’s carbon footprint by flying a flag bearing the Yorkshire climate change stripes for Zero Emissions Day (21 September). The climate stripes were developed to show people how the climate is changing where they live. Shades of blue indicate cooler-than-average years,…
Former Plumbing Apprentice Battles for National Screwfix Title
A plumber who trained as an apprentice at Leeds College of Building has reached the national final of Screwfix’s Top Tradesperson 2023. Michael Goodall, who owns iPlumb Leeds Ltd in Morley, Leeds, is one of the top 10 UK tradespeople in with a chance of being crowned the coveted title and winning a £20,000 trade…
ACS GROUP BACKING THE BULLS IN 2024
We are delighted to announce a new, improved partnership with ACS Group for the 2024 season – which will see their branding feature on our replica and playing jerseys! The Baildon-based office services and supplies company came on board earlier this year by becoming the first ever sponsors of ‘Bullgirl’, as well as becoming sponsors…
Construction activity Yorkshire and Humber region
The third quarter of built environment consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall’s Tender Price Forecast report explores the local effects of the wider national economic situation on construction activity, by focusing on regional perspectives and regional effects across the country. (The full report is here). Commenting on the regional activity, Matt Summerhill, Managing Partner for RLB Yorkshire,…
Honorary graduate given highest honour for work in China
An honorary graduate from the University of Bradford has been handed a prestigious award for his decades-long association with China. Professor Roger Falconer received the Chinese Government Friendship Award and Medal, which is the highest honour given to foreign experts who have “made contributions to China’s modernisation drive.” He has worked with a number of…
Schofield Sweeney nurturing the lawyers of the future
One of Yorkshire’s most prominent law firms is celebrating as their trainees qualify and a new intake of trainees are welcomed. Five new trainees have joined this month: Salim Al-Sabah, Alia Younis, Zoe Halliday, Victoria Boothby and Louise Morley, who moves from her paralegal role already in the firm. The trainees will gain experience across…
GLENN MORRISON APPOINTED ACADEMY HEAD COACH
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce former player Glenn Morrison has been appointed as the head coach of our Elite Academy! The 47-year-old Australian returns to the club following a spell between 2007 and 2009, in which he endeared himself to supporters to become a fans’ favourite. Morrison enjoyed a stellar 16-year playing career that…
Castle Howard goes electric: the North Yorkshire Estate installs four electric vehicle charging points and adds to its fleet of electric vehicles
Castle Howard have installed 22kW load monitored electric vehicle charging points for use by up to four vehicles, and added two EV Transporter Vans to their small fleet of electric vehicles. The move towards electric is part of the Estate’s sustainability strategy to reduce its environmental impact. Castle Howard’s Head of Built Environment Stephanie…
Rollits puts the kettle on for Macmillan
A law firm which has become a leading campaigner for Macmillan Cancer Support is inviting people to call in for a cuppa later this month and raise funds for the cause which has been selected as its charity of the year. Rollits LLP will host a coffee morning at its York office on Friday 29…
MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL WELLBEING, KEY YORKSHIRE PROVIDERS SAY
Charity leaders, think-tank representatives and members of parliament came together this morning (Friday, 15 September) to shine a spotlight on financial wellbeing, as part of an event held by Yorkshire Building Society. The event came ahead of UK Savings Week (18 – 24 September), hosted by the Society’s chief executive, Susan Allen, and director of…