Delegate travels from New Zealand to attend Verner Wheelock course
Such is the respect within the flavourings industry for flavour chemist Professor David Baines and flavour application specialist Richard Seal, that a delegate waited three years and travelled halfway around the globe to be trained by them. The two specialists created and deliver Verner Wheelock’s 5-day Creating Thermal Process Flavours course, which took place in Skipton recently….
Have your say on the South Bradford Park & Ride proposals
Bradford Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, has launched a public consultation about the South Bradford Park and Ride Scheme. The proposals include a series of walking, cycling and public transport improvements for people travelling from south of the Bradford district into the city centre. The new measures would reduce bus journey…
First tri-mode long distance trains for the East Coast main line
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is pleased to confirm that CAF has been named as the successful bidder to deliver a fleet of 10 new tri-mode trains for LNER. Porterbrook has been chosen as the financier of the new fleet. The trains will be able to operate in electric, battery or diesel mode. Benefits of…
Fareshare and Yorkshire Building Society to help 2,500 into work through £1Million employability programme
Yorkshire Building Society has announced FareShare as its charity partner for the next two years, pledging £1million to support the charity’s Building Skills for the Future programme to help 2,500 people enter the world of work. FareShare is the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste. The charity redistributes quality surplus food from the food industry…
New RFID and AI technology set to revolutionise performance of West Yorkshire greetings card company
A team of academic experts from Leeds Beckett University are driving innovation and boosting productivity in the region – by supporting the development of new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology with Wakefield-based Riverside Greetings, a leading supplier of greeting card solutions. By embedding the new technology, the team are set to…
Great news for Yorkshire: More services & longer trains
LNER is meeting an increase in demand from leisure travellers by adding more services and thousands more seats on trains between Yorkshire and London every Sunday. Sundays are now one of the most popular days for journeys with 30 per cent more customers travelling across the 956-mile LNER network than in 2019. To support the…
West Yorkshire Colleges secure funding to accelerate digital innovation in education
West Yorkshire Colleges, including Leeds College of Building, have been successful in securing £6.9 million from the Department for Education to digitise teaching and learning in key sectors. The funding is part of the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) and will launch a West Yorkshire digital innovation project led by colleges. The project will support colleges…
Leeds Beckett University lecture to highlight shadowy lawsuit used to silence whistleblowers
A Leeds Beckett University academic is set to shine a light on the shadowy litigation used by the wealthy and powerful to silence journalists and whistleblowers. Visiting Fellow, Professor Ursula Smartt, will outline how strategic lawsuits against public participation, or Slapps, are used to prevent the reporting of matters of public interest in a guest…
Christmas at Castle Howard: Following a record-breaking 2022, Castle Howard launch their 2023 Peter Pan-themed Christmas event
The North Yorkshire stately home is transformed into Neverland, running until 7th January. Iconic North Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard have opened their 2023 Christmas event, Christmas in Neverland. Last year’s 2022 event saw a record-breaking visitor numbers, which was a landmark moment for the stately home in the context of post-pandemic recovery. Christmas in…
Bradford Garden Centre Group Wins National Sustainable Catering Award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning the Sustainability award in a national competition. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, won the Sustainability award at the 2023 Garden Centre Catering Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centre’s Commercial Director, Sharon McNair, is delighted with the win: “Sustainability and community are…
Leeds College of Building Construction Taster Promotes Lifelong Learning
Energy and regeneration specialist Equans held an interactive trades taster day at Leeds College of Building to promote exciting and varied construction careers. Hosted at the College’s South Bank Campus, the event aimed to inspire young people and adults currently unemployed, looking to upskill, or considering changing to a career in construction. Four interactive sessions gave the…
South Leeds Garden Centre adds Ice Rink to its list of seasonal attractions
A South Leeds garden centre is launching a seasonal ice rink on 18th November. Tingley Garden Centre has added an undercover boutique ice rink for up to 130 skaters to its seasonal activity programme for 2023. “We’re very excited to introduce an Ice Rink to Tingley for fabulous family fun this festive season. Make memories over…
Restaurant fined for food hygiene failures
A food premises where safety failings were identified has been ordered to pay a total £7,702.67 by York Magistrates Court on 27 October 2023. City of York Council Environmental Health Officers visited Athithi, of 26 Fishergate, York, four times between August 2022 and August 2023, during which breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations were…
From school leavers to a former dental nurse, six Bradford residents choose new career paths
Housing provider Incommunities has welcomed a new group of apprentices for 2023. The successful six candidates were chosen from 360 applicants who were all vying for the opportunity to learn while they earn. The new recruits are all from Bradford. They join the 16 current Incommunities apprentices who are at various stages of their 2…
TEDx Leeds Beckett University hosts ‘Our Changing World’ on Wednesday 22 November
The questions posed by an ever-evolving world will be answered through a series of talks at the TEDx Leeds Beckett University event. Four speakers from the university are set to deliver impactful talks centred around the theme of ‘Our Changing World’ on Wednesday 22 November from 15.00 at The Theatre, Leeds School of Arts on…
Photo story: York families can access information and support 24/7 thanks to the launch of two new websites
York families will be able to get information and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, thanks to the launch of two new websites. www.raiseyork.co.uk and www.yorksend.org (York’s Local Offer) have been created with children and young people, parents, carers and professionals to make it quicker and easier for local families to get the information they…
York shortlisted in $9 million global challenge to drive innovation in city mobility
York has been announced as one of only 10 cities on the shortlist for the $9-million Toyota Mobility Foundation Sustainable Cities Challenge, one of only two in Europe and the only UK city. The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute, launched the Challenge in June 2023. The global mobility challenge helps…
King’s Speech lacks commitment to build more affordable homes – housing association CEO
The chief executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association has criticised the government for failing to include a firm commitment in the King’s Speech to build more new affordable homes. In a statement, Lee Bloomfield said the speech – which is written by Ministers but delivered by King Charles – highlighted that taking homeless people off the streets…
Globe Point almost fully let as sixth new tenant secured
International law firm Gowling WLG is moving into the fifth floor at Globe Point in Leeds on a long-term lease. Relocating from Park Row in the city, Gowling WLG will occupy a 4,477 sq ft suite with a dedicated exterior 1,970 sq ft terrace. The company is the sixth tenant to sign up at the…
York St John University students to celebrate graduation success
Thousands of York St John University students to mark the end of their degrees at graduation ceremonies taking place in York Minster from 13 to 17 November. Graduation ceremonies are a highlight of the student experience at York St John University. The Class of 2023 will celebrate their achievements at 9 ceremonies taking place from…
York celebrates Living Wage Week 2023
During Living Wage Week (6-11 November), City of York Council is celebrating the number of York businesses that pay staff the Real Living Wage, which is among the highest in the region. The council has encouraged all businesses to consider this step as a means of boosting employee morale and productivity, fighting the cost-of-living crisis,…
Bulls stoked with new partnership
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce a new partnership with Oldham-based business M & S Combustion Ltd! M & S Combustion design, manufacture, install and service incinerators and furnaces that are custom built to your own specifications and requirements and have over 17 years of experience globally. Matty, Sarah and the team from M &…
Bradford Garden Centre to host wreath-making workshop
A Bradford garden centre is hosting two wreath-making workshops as part of its seasonal festivities. The new events take place in the Mezzanine Restaurant at Tong Garden Centre on two dates in December and include everything needed to create a 16-inch Christmas wreath, plus refreshments. The events have been organised by senior marketing assistant, Harriet…
Solberge Hall has been sold to luxury wedding company Wharfedale Grange
Solberge Hall in Northallerton has been acquired by wedding and events company Wharfedale Grange for an undisclosed sum. The 24-bedroom Georgian country house hotel is set in 9 acres of woodland situated near the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales. It has been owned by Classic Lodges hotel group since 2015 when it was purchased…
Major Tony Cragg sculpture show across Yorkshire at Castle Howard & York Minster
Internationally renowned sculptor Tony Cragg will present a landmark exhibition of works at Castle Howard and York Minster, opening on 3 May 2024. The new collaboration between the two iconic Yorkshire venues will see over 30 works by Cragg go on display. Tony Cragg at Castle Howard (3 May to 22 September 2024) will be the…
Bond Bryan Architects Launch New Partnership with Bradford College
A brand new ‘Academy’ based at the Bradford College Trinity Green Campus has launched in partnership with Sheffield-based architects, Bond Bryan. The ‘Bond Bryan Academy’ will see the company’s team of highly skilled professionals serve as guest lecturers, adding vital industry knowledge and perspective to Bradford College students’ learning. Bond Bryan will also undertake workshops, site…
The Harris Partnership strengthens management team with key promotions
The Harris Partnership has announced a series of senior promotions as the leading architectural practice continues its growth. In recognition of their ongoing valuable contribution to the business, Iain Church, Ian Perrell, Russell O’Donoghue and Sarah Charlesworth are now Directors of parent company The Harris Group. Other key figures across the group have also been…
Bulls reveal impressive early bird increase
Bradford Bulls are delighted to reveal Early Bird Season Ticket sales for the 2024 season have increased by 71.3% when compared to the 2023 season. The Bulls enjoyed a successful year on the pitch that saw the club finish in their highest league position in eight years, whilst also reaching the semi-finals of the Betfred…
Yorkshire businesses ‘pushed to the brink’ by escalating financial distress
High interest rates, together with persistently high inflation and a weakening economy, are combining to push increasing numbers of businesses across Yorkshire to the brink, according to the latest Red Flag Alert data from leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor. The report found that in Q3 of this year combined distress rates…
Rollits inspires client confidence in latest Chambers legal rankings
Leading York law firm Rollits LLP has reinforced its strong credentials across its practice areas in the latest legal directory rankings. The 2024 volume of Chambers and Partners UK highlight’s the firm’s work in agriculture & rural affairs, employment law corporate, particularly mergers and acquisitions involving SMEs and owner-managed businesses, and in social housing. The…
Industry awards recognise contribution in the drive to Net Zero
Parkin-Spencer Refractories Technical Manager, Dr Jafar Daji, and Parkinson Spencer Refractories were delighted to be presented with two industry awards at the British Ceramic Confederation’s “Delivering Net Zero for British Ceramics 2023.” Technical Manager Dr Jafar Daji recently attended the flagship UK Ceramics Industry Decarbonisation Conference “Delivering Net Zero for British Ceramics 2023”; organised by…
Haworth military uniform specialists make school’s Art Week a totem success!
Donated materials from a Haworth manufacturer which produces ceremonial military uniform accoutrement and regimental Colours and flags, have been used to create totem poles at a local school. For almost 60 years, the fourth generation family business Wyedean, has specialised in the manufacture of military uniforms and ceremonial accoutrements including fabrics for medals, military badges…
Parliamentary screening for insightful documentary about support for the most vulnerable in society
MPs, charities and families to attend screening in Parliament with a call to action to improve the lives of people with severe mental illness and their carers Two couples allowed Yorkshire filmmaker Tracy Willits to follow them through the COVID 19 lockdown and show how their lives in North East England were turned upside down…
Bradford garden centre group reaches final in three categories of a regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of three regional business awards. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres has been shortlisted in the Community, Sustainability and Medium Business categories of the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centre’s MD, Mark Farnsworth, said: “We are delighted…
Community Woodland recognised in new award
York Community Woodland has won the prestigious silver Community Woodland Award for Excellence in Forestry 2023 from the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The RFS award celebrates woodland projects that benefit communities. Highlighting projects that establish and manage woodlands in a way that is sustainable and beneficial to the landscape, the local people, biodiversity and the economy in…
The Firework-Makers Daughter set to spark half-term joy
This October half-term, families in York are being invited to take part in an interactive storytelling adventure featuring magic, Makaton, talking elephants and the timeless message that we all have the power to become the person we dream of being. The Firework-Maker’s Daughter is set to be staged in Explore venues across the city, throughout the…
Council Education chief to start Free School Meals conversation
City of York Council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education is to meet with parents and the wider school community at Westfield Primary in York to discuss the possible piloting of Free School Meals at the school. The City Council’s new Four-Year Plan – ‘One City, for All’ – makes a commitment to…
Affordable homes to be built on site of former flats at Valley Road, Shipley
Bradford-based housing provider Incommunities has begun clearing the way for the construction of 42 new affordable homes on the site of former flats at Valley Road. Following the site clearance, Casey Construction will begin building the new homes over the next few weeks, with construction expected to be complete in summer 2024. The new development,…
Older residents invited to the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Receptions
The Lord Mayor and Sheriff are inviting 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 will take place on Tuesday 5 December 2023 for residents aged 65 and over. Eligible residents can choose to attend either the morning event…
Bulls getting thready for 2024 with new partnership
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with EM Workwear & Embroidery that will see them feature on our 2024 playing socks! The Bramley-based business are long established embroidery and printing specialists and have recently supplied clothing & merchandise seen in the Bradford Bulls shop and online. The partnership will also see EM Workwear…
Introducing the Style Hatchery Summit, a Breakthrough for the Children’s Industry
Save the date for the forthcoming Style Hatchery Summit on the 2nd of February 2024, based in Leeds. It will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing a supportive platform, showcasing the best of children’s lifestyle brands, and influential keynote speakers. It will welcome a curated assembly of the best professionals from…
VAT Registration Goes Paperless
In order to improve customer service and provide a quicker turnaround on Value Added Tax (VAT) registrations, from 13 November 2023, anyone applying to register for VAT should use HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) online VAT Registration Service (VRS). More than 95 per cent of our customers already use the online service as it is the…
York Partners’ Event to Support Care Careers
York Health and Care Partnership will hold a Health and Care Recruitment, Careers and Volunteering Event next month (Saturday 4 November) to showcase the opportunities available across the city. The drop-in event will be held from 10am to 2pm at City of York Council’s West Offices, Station Rise, York, and will provide an opportunity for individuals to…
Children in care groups shortlisted for a national award
York’s Children in Care council and the Care Leavers Forum have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising work to help children in care in the city. They have been shortlisted in the participation category in the A National Voice Awards, for their work with the council. There are a wide range of initiatives…
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Lee Greenwood signs new contract
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Lee Greenwood has signed a new contract to remain at the club as Eamon O’Carroll’s Assistant Coach for 2024. Greenwood joined the club prior to the start of 2023, initially as Assistant Coach, before stepping up to take the Interim Head Coach position alongside Football Consultant Brian Noble. The…
Aviva Investors appoints Head of Infrastructure Equity
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has appointed Angenika Kunne as Head of Infrastructure Equity. She will join Aviva Investors in January 2024 and be based in London, reporting to Ben Sanderson, Managing Director of Real Estate and Head of Active Equity. In her role, Angenika will be responsible…
Residents invited behind the scenes on Council’s first Passivhaus site
City of York Council is offering a first opportunity for residents to go behind the scenes to learn more about how energy-efficient and zero-carbon Passivhaus homes are being built in the city. This free Passivhaus Open Day will be at the Council’s first Passivhaus development at Duncombe Square in Clifton. The Open Day is part…