Unleash the Power of SMS Marketing with SMS Direct
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, effective communication is the key to success. Core Telecom is excited to announce the launch of SMS Direct, our state-of-the-art SMS platform designed to revolutionise how UK businesses engage with their audiences. With Special December Offers available now, there has never been a better time to enhance your customer outreach…
Date changes for some Christmas waste and recycling collections
Waste and recycling collection dates in York will be changing for some households over the Christmas and New Year period. On average, City of York Council collects waste and recycling from around 18,000 households every day. Crews carry out around six million waste collections every year and is proud to be the only frontline service…
Buttercrumble boosts visibility for North Yorkshire’s cultural gems with award-winning branding expertise
Award-winning design agency Buttercrumble continues to support North Yorkshire Council’s cultural institutions with their branding to increase attention, visibility and footfall. For the past 5 years, Chamber member Buttercrumble has been working with galleries and museums in North Yorkshire, including Harrogate’s Mercer Gallery, the Royal Pump Room Museum, and Knaresborough Castle. Throughout a host of…
EM Workwear back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with EM Workwear & Embroidery. Under this renewed agreement, EM Workwear & Embroidery’s branding will once again feature on the club’s socks for the 2025 season. In addition, EM Workwear & Embroidery will continue to produce the players’ names and numbers on all Bradford…
City of York Council joins national campaign to showcase rewarding careers in local government
City of York Council is proud to support the national “Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council” campaign, a ground-breaking initiative designed to highlight the vast range of career opportunities available in local government and attract new talent to the sector. As part of this government-funded campaign, the council aims to demonstrate the transformative…
York St John University hosts the latest free, thought-provoking event in the Ebor Lecture series
“God Is Not a White Man: Race, faith and belief in a post-riot world” York St John University hosts the latest free, thought-provoking event in the Ebor Lecture series On Wednesday, 4 December 2024, York St John University’s Centre for Religion in Society will host the Winter 2024 Ebor Lecture, “God Is Not a White…
Bradford garden centre group wins regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning a regional business award for its sustainability initiatives. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, won the Sustainability category of the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards that were presented last week. Yorkshire…
Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce the renewal of their partnership with Cedar Court Hotels, the club’s official accommodation partner for the 2025 season. Cedar Court Hotels’ branding will feature on the back of the Bulls’ playing shorts, further strengthening the relationship between the two organizations. Having joined the Bulls family in 2024, Cedar Court…
Appeal to York businesses to support local young people leaving care
City of York Council is thanking businesses and residents across the city who have already contributed Christmas gifts for children in need and young care leavers in York. The festive season can be a difficult one for many children and young people, particularly those who have had a challenging start in life and who live…
Johnson-Strafford appointed women’s Head Coach
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Gail Johnson-Strafford as Head Coach of the Women’s Team for the 2025 season. Johnson-Strafford, who served as Assistant Coach last season, will lead the team into an exciting new era as they prepare for the upcoming Northern Women’s Championship campaign. With a host of talented new…
Free start-up launchpad programme to boost economic growth in Leeds
Leeds-based start-up businesses will be empowered to boost their strategies to enter new markets, achieve growth, and build long-term sustainability, through a new partnership between Leeds Beckett University, the University of Leeds, L Marks and Leeds City Council. The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the…
£3,000 donation secures additional revenue for local arts venue
A North Yorkshire venue for arts, events and community groups has received a boost to its ability to raise revenue with a £3,000 donation from a local manufacturer. Glusburn Institute Community and Arts Centre provides a much-loved venue in the North Yorkshire village for events from concerts and film showings to hosting local groups such…
Fighting the Fakes: Data scientists create cutting-edge tool to verify image authenticity
York St John University-led research is “essential in helping people to navigate the fine line between reality and fabrication” Data scientists at York St John University have announced the launch of a pioneering new tool to spot fake images. Pixelator v2 uses a new combination of image veracity techniques with capability beyond what can be…
Senior hire for Azets in Yorkshire
Azets has appointed Ian Beaumont as regional senior partner for Yorkshire. He was the recently retired head of KPMG in the north east before joining Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm. Ian started his career with Haines Watts before going on to become office senior partner at RSM Robson Rhodes, BDO and…
Startup programme supports stained glass studio launch
A stained glass studio has been supported in its early business stage by a startup programme, commissioned by City of York Council. Since they first met several years ago while studying for their MAs in Stained Glass Conservation at the University of York, best friends and Megan Barnett and Zoe Harrigan have been united by…
Incommunities appoints new Director of Financial Operations
Bradford-based housing provider Incommunities has appointed Adam Hutchinson as its new Director of Financial Operations. Adam joins Incommunities after more than 20 years’ experience in the housing sector, having previously been Director of Resources at two other Yorkshire-based housing associations in the last eight years, where he acted as strategic lead for finance, IT, HR,…
Employment costs to soar in beleaguered hospitality sector
Hospitality firms in Yorkshire could be facing the most arduous financial challenges since the pandemic. The sector, including food and beverage, accommodation, travel and tourism and entertainment and recreation, is particularly vulnerable to a range of Autumn Budget measures because of a younger workforce, recruitment problems and reliance on discretionary spending by consumers. Employer National…
Chadwick Lawrence back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Chadwick Lawrence, a leading Yorkshire-based law firm, have renewed their sponsorship heading into the 2025 season! The renewed partnership will see Chadwick Lawrence’s branding proudly featured on the club’s sleeves for the upcoming season, further solidifying a strong relationship that has flourished over recent years. The partnership extension underscores…
Otley garden centre provides charity with plants to encourage wildlife
The team at Otley Garden Centre has donated wildflower seeds to Wildlife Friendly Otley to improve habitat corridors around the town. The Otley team worked with members of Wildlife Friendly Otley volunteers and Councillor, Linda Hoare to sow seeds in a 429 m2 area along the verge from the garden centre to the Otley/Pool boundary….
Ousewem unveils second video in partnership with The Artery
Ousewem, an innovative flood resilience project supporting vulnerable North Yorkshire communities, is proud to release the second video in its compelling series exploring the transformative role of natural flood management (NFM) in building resilient communities. Created in collaboration with The Artery, a champion for creativity and collaboration in North Yorkshire’s rural and coastal communities, the…
White Rose ice rink returns for 2024
White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical ice rink has returned for the festive season, this year in partnership with JD, open for family fun until 5th January 2025. To celebrate the launch, White Rose is announcing a special charity event with ice hockey team Leeds Knights: from 4.45pm on Tuesday 3rd December, guests can skate with…
La Romantica Beds back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are excited to announce the renewal of their partnership with La Romantica Beds for the 2025 season. As part of this continued collaboration, La Romantica Beds’ branding will take pride of place on the chest of both the club’s playing and replica shirts. Beyond their high-profile sponsorship, La Romantica Beds remain key supporters…
Accu celebrates with fightfest competition winner
Accu, a leading Huddersfield-based supplier of high-precision engineering components, invited the winner of this year’s FightFest Featherweight robot fighting competition to its headquarters in Huddersfield to judge its own robot combat competition, as part of its commitment to innovation in robotics and engineering. Winner Ellis Ware, 28 and from Shropshire, was presented with his prizewinning…
ACS Group back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership with ACS Group for the 2025 season. ACS Group’s branding will once again appear on the back of both the replica and playing shirts, solidifying their ongoing commitment to the Bulls. Beyond brand sponsorship, ACS Group also provides critical technical support to the club,…
Keith Senior joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the addition of Keith Senior to the club’s coaching staff on a consultancy basis for the 2025 season The 48-year-old enjoyed a stellar playing career that spanned 18 years, initially representing Sheffield Eagles before a trophy-laden 12 years at Leeds Rhinos. Senior also represented England and Great Britain on…
Bulls strengthen Investment Group and Board of Directors
Current club sponsors, Nathan and Daniel Varley of Metalcraft & Varley’s Builders Merchants, have joined the club’s Investment Group, with Nathan also taking a place on the club’s Board of Directors. Bradford Bulls’ Chairman Nigel Wood said: “We are delighted that Nathan and Daniel have agreed to join and further bolster and strengthen our Board…
Bulls team up with Ellgren
Bradford Bulls are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ellgren, who will become the club’s official kit supplier on a two-year deal for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. This marks a significant return for Ellgren, who previously supplied kits for the Bulls during their Bradford Northern era in the early 1990s. Ellgren, renowned for…
Guide dog puppies enjoy festive ‘school trip’ to Castle Howard
A group of guide dog puppies from across Yorkshire have been exploring Alice’s Christmas Wonderland as part of a ‘school trip’ to Castle Howard ahead of the festive season. The puppies, each with a festive name or a special connection to Christmas, are at various stages of their training with their Puppy Raisers who volunteer…
Feast your way through the festive season at Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen will welcome a fantastic festive line-up of street food vendors – from schnitzels and slow-cooked brisket to vegan fish and chips, and much more. Guests can explore a range of options including Luna’s Schnitzel, Pickled Porker Smokehouse, Saving Nemo, Fat Cap and Nelly’s Barn, which will be taking over the iconic converted VW…
HF Wealth back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are thrilled to announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership with HF Wealth, one of the club’s loyal supporters and valued sponsors, for the 2025 season. The renewed agreement will see HF Wealth’s branding prominently displayed on the club’s sleeves for another season, continuing a collaboration that has greatly benefitted both the club…
Blue Badge holders’ Christmas market access to city centre confirmed
Following the Council’s Executive decision to establish limited Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre during this year’s Christmas market, it’s been confirmed that it can start from 5pm on Tuesday 26 November. The delay in implementing the new access arrangements is to allow time for a suitable temporary barrier to be fixed in…
Haworth’s Wyedean makes regimental history in New Zealand
A Haworth manufacturer has made history by creating ceremonial flags bearing the King’s new insignia for the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. Wyedean Weaving’s team of expert embroiderers spent 900 hours working on the new Regimental and King’s Colours for the 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. Both ceremonial flags were consecrated and presented…
Health trainer team celebrate top performance in country
New NHS figures show that City of York Council’s Health Trainer team are providing the most effective stop smoking service in the country. The figures, which relate to the period between April and June 2024 , showed 82 per cent of people who set a quit date with the service had successfully stopped smoking four weeks…
Søstrene Grene plans to enter 2025 with further Yorkshire expansion
Popular Danish homewares brand, Søstrene Grene, is set to kick off the new year with an exciting new store opening in Leeds. With the official opening date to be announced soon, locals will soon have the chance to explore a world of ‘hygge’ and home inspiration. Joining Leeds’ growing retail scene, Søstrene Grene it set…
Just Desserts Yorkshire adds to luxury cheesecake range with new flavours and innovative combinations
Just Desserts Yorkshire has expanded their Luxury Cheesecake portfolio with four new additions to help broaden the flavours available to their farm shop, deli, café and restaurant customers. Offering innovative twist on classic combinations and recipes, the new cheesecakes feature fruit-based Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake and Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake, Italian inspired Tiramisu Cheesecake, and Pistachio Cheesecake….
Preparing for the future: Woodhouse Grove School host a mock interview event for students interested in medical degrees
On Saturday, 16th November, Year 12 and Year 13 students from Woodhouse Grove School, along with peers from neighbouring state schools, Benton Park and Immanuel College, participated in a mock MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews) event held in Woodhouse Grove’s new Sixth Form Building. The event aimed to prepare students for university interviews in medicine, dentistry,…
Bradford College celebrates success at graduation 2024
Higher Education students at Bradford College celebrated their hard work and academic achievement when they graduated at a special ceremony at Bradford’s ‘LIFE Centre’. The day was split across two special ceremonies as the latest College graduates donned their cap and gowns in front of family, friends, and VIP guests. The first ceremony at 11am…
White Rose launches 2024 Christmas Appeal, supporting local charity
White Rose Shopping Centre has welcomed the return of its annual gift donation drive, supporting local Leeds charity Kidz Klub in the run up to Christmas. Guests are invited to provide toys and gifts suitable for ages zero to 16 at the Christmas Appeal donation station near Guest Services in the centre, which will be…
Ousewem further expands flood resilience efforts
Ousewem is thrilled to announce the continued expansion of its natural flood management (NFM) focus areas within the North Yorkshire Swale, Ure, Nidd and Ouse catchments, expanding its focus initially to communities in Arkengarthdale, Masham, Bellerby, and Bishop Monkton, with other communities to follow where resources allow. This follows the previous phase which targeted communities…
Senior residents invited to apply to attend Christmas Cheer receptions
The Lord Mayor and Sheriff invite 400 of York’s senior residents to join them at the city’s spectacular Assembly Rooms to celebrate at the Christmas Cheer Receptions. The annual receptions for residents aged 65 and over will take place on Tuesday 3 December 2024, when a spread of tasty Christmas fare will be served and…
Business support needed to bring back popular soapbox event!
One of Bradford’s most popular events is scheduled to head back to the city centre, with the Super Soapbox Challenge returning in 2025 – but only if external sponsorship funding can be secured. Attracting nearly 50,000 visitors to the city over the last three years, the action packed event has become one of Bradford’s event…
City of York council unveils key proposals in ‘Our Big Budget Conversation’ amidst unprecedented financial pressures
City of York Council is asking for the community’s continued engagement as it tackles one of the most challenging budgets in its history. As part of Our Big Budget Conversation, residents, businesses, and partners are invited to provide feedback on proposed budget changes designed to protect essential services while ensuring the council operates within its limited…
West Yorkshire developer works with local scout group to transform open space
Local housebuilder David Wilson Homes has recently worked with a local scout & explorer group in Burley in Wharfedale, near its Centurion Meadows and Imperial Court developments, to transform some disused open space. Burley Scouts & Explorers teamed up with David Wilson Homes to transform the open space at St Mary’s Church to create an…
Local housebuilder supports West Yorkshire family charity
Local housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has donated £1,500 to Home-Start Wakefield and District to help the charity continue its vital work. Home-Start Wakefield and District is a community network of volunteers who offer support to families with young children who are facing challenges including emotional support, practical assistance and mental health…
Research shows over two thirds of pupils avoid using the toilet at school amid fears about safety and dirty and inadequate facilities
Pupils working with academics to address problems with school toilets A ground-breaking research project, Toilet Talk, is supporting school pupils to explore issues with school toilets and work with their schools to drive change. Pupil toilets are known as a problematic space in many schools and were the subject of several pupil and parent protests…
Blue Badge holders’ access to extend during Christmas markets
The Council’s Executive has decided to establish Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre for two hours daily at less busy times during this year’s Christmas market. Senior Councillors were asked to consider a number of access options, recognise the risks with permitting access but consider these alongside the various human rights and equalities…
Bradford garden centre group wins national sustainable catering award for a second time
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning the Sustainability award in a national competition for the second year running. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, won the Sustainability award at the 2024 Garden Centre Catering Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centre’s…
Buses are best in York this Christmas
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to use York’s bus network and Park and Ride sites this Christmas, with the launch of a new marketing campaign aimed at reducing congestion across the city and lowering the cost of Christmas for families. Funded by Government via York’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, the collaborative project between City…