Leeds Beckett to increase food safety using innovative new technology
Leeds Beckett University experts have partnered with a family-owned Bradford business to revolutionise the screening process for aflatoxin in pistachio nuts, using artificial intelligence. The academic team has established a Knowledge Transfer Partnership, partially funded by the Government through Innovate UK, to develop an innovative screening platform in collaboration with Father’s Farm Foods – a…
Key York road to close in April
York’s Queen Street Bridge is set to close in April. To help them plan ahead, the council is forewarning residents and commuters that – as part of work to transform the entrance to York Station – Queen Street Bridge is set to be closed from 8pm on Friday 19 April 2024 to 6am on Monday 22…
Over 900 responses to Front Street engagement
The council has thanked local businesses and residents after it received just over 900 responses to an engagement exercise on the future of Front Street in Acomb. Last month, the council sought the views of residents and businesses on new ideas for Front Street in Acomb, with an engagement exercise that ran from 26 February…
With video: RISE programme is transforming lives in York
A groundbreaking programme is proving to be life changing for adults who face barriers to employment. RISE (Reducing Inequalities, Supporting Employment) is a support programme that offers one-to-one advice and employability support, empowering those involved to overcome both personal and professional challenges. These include; unemployment, mental health issues, physical health challenges, autism and neurodivergence, financial…
Rollits adds property specialist to residential team
A property professional who made the switch from an estate agents to a legal career has now completed her move to Rollits LLP. Amber Deas joins the firm’s residential property team as a Paralegal and is based in the York office. Amber lives in Stillington near York and attended Easingwold Secondary School before starting out…
All York Family bus ticket price reduced from Easter Holidays
Families planning a day trip in York this Easter will be able to travel on the city’s bus network all day for a reduced price of just £5.50 for five people – just £1.10 each – using an All York Family ticket. The offer was previously available for a trial period during summer 2023, with…
Yorkshire team advises Mainprize Offshore on partial sale and multi-million pound development investment
A team of Yorkshire advisers has assisted the shareholders of Mainprize Offshore, a designer and operator of bespoke crew transfer vessels to the offshore wind industry, on its partial sale to private equity fund, Alcuin Capital Partners (“Alcuin”), together with the re-financing of its fleet with Siemens Financial Services. Under the terms of the deal,…
MasterChef: The Professionals stars to create six-course menu for Castle Howard event
Chefs Alex Webb and Philli Armitage-Mattin are creating a six-course tasting menu for a brand-new evening event at Castle Howard this April. Alex and Philli featured on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2020, with Alex taking the crown and Philli in final four. Alex and Philli are collaborating with Castle Howard on a seasonal menu showcasing…
Regional awards for York learners who overcame maths fear
Two York residents who have overcome their fear of maths to enjoy their ‘first proper Christmas’ and improved mental health, have been named among the winners at the Multiply Celebration and Awards ceremony in York (March 20). Multiply courses are designed to help overcome anxieties about maths by highlighting the hidden sums we do in…
100% Exam Success for Verner Wheelock Ethical Team
Verner Wheelock are delighted to reveal that every member of their Ethical Team has recently passed their IRCA Social Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor examination. This qualification is seen as the industry standard for social auditors and is recognised worldwide. MD Alison Wheelock explains, “Our Ethical Team, including myself, is responsible for organising and co-ordinating all our…
Run with the Bulls
The Bradford Bulls Foundation is excited to unveil the details of “Run with the Bulls,” set to take place on April 14th, 2024, at Odsal Stadium. This event marks a significant milestone as the Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary. “Run with the Bulls” offers participants of all ages and fitness levels the opportunity to engage…
YBS commercial underlines commitment to supporting clients through ongoing commercial market challenges by doubling team
YBS Commercial Mortgages has revealed it expects to double its workforce this year, compared to 2022, bolstering its teams by a further 20 per cent, which builds on an 18 per cent increase in numbers during 2023, taking the total workforce to 105. The commercial lender has taken the opportunity presented by an overall dip…
Statement: York outer ring road
In response to last night’s meeting Councillor Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Transport and the Economy said: “We welcome approval from the planning committee, which is a significant milestone and the latest step in the journey to dual York’s Outer Ring Road. “Our Council Plan lays out how it…
£13k worth of illegal vapes seized by City of York Council’s trading standards
£13k worth of illegal vapes have been seized during ‘Operation Hunter’ by City of York Council’s trading standards team. The team targeted businesses selling oversized e-cigarettes, which are non-compliant because they contain more than 2ml of nicotine liquid. Typically, legal vapes produce no more than 600 puffs. Operation Hunter took place over two days, where…
Andrew Jackson advises on yew tree farm development
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has advised Huddersfield-based John Radcliffe & Sons, thought to be the oldest development company in the north of England, on the purchase of land at Yew Tree Farm in Farnley Tyas, West Yorkshire. Radcliffe Developments Farnley has already developed 31 houses in Farnley Tyas on…
Augmented reality sessions bring science alive for primary pupils
York St John University team creates augmented reality software to provide interactive learning experiences for science in primary school. A multi-disciplinary team from York St John University comprising of academics from Virtual and Augmented Reality teaching, Games Design, Graphic Design, Education and Music Production have joined forces with a York-based multi-academy trust and industry professionals…
Partnership delivers digital skills training to over 1,000 people from ethnically diverse communities in Bradford
A partnership to help improve digital and employability skills in Bradford district has celebrated one thousand people completing its programme. The Yorkshire Building Society Digital Skills for Employability in Bradford project is a partnership between the mutual and Good Things Foundation and was established in 2021. The programme aims to provide digital skills training, support…
Historic Hull-based Whitaker Tankers acquired by Lindsay Blee
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that its client, Whitaker Tankers (“Whitakers”), a long standing, family owned shipping business based in Hull, has been acquired by marine fuel specialists Lindsay Blee. Whitakers is an internationally renowned fuel transportation company, operating a fleet of sea going tankers and specialising in ship bunkering services. The company is proud…
Bulls reflect on Wakefield Opener
For years it has been well known in Rugby League circles that the two major cities where professional rugby league stadium facilities have been deficient have been Wakefield and Bradford. Friday night demonstrated, should anyone be in any doubt, the economic regeneration that can be achieved by investing in rugby league facilities. The marvellous and wonderful…
School of Law teams up with GMB Union on pioneering project
The School of Law at the University of Bradford is partnering with the GMB (North East, Yorkshire and Humber region) to provide its students with valuable experience around employment law issues. Students will act as accompanying representatives for union members at employee disciplinary hearings where such members do not have a workplace representative. Students who…
York and N Yorkshire investigators help secure verdict for ticket touts guilty of online fraud
The final pair of a family of ‘ticket touts’ have been found guilty at Leeds Crown Court of fraudulently and dishonestly buying and reselling tickets – often at vastly inflated prices – for high profile music events such as Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga and Little Mix concerts. The hearing is the latest in a series…
Bulls partner with Scouts to donate kits to Morocco
Bradford Bulls, in a gesture of goodwill and community spirit, have collaborated with Bradford Scouts to extend a helping hand to communities in Morocco. Through a heartfelt initiative, the Bulls have generously donated playing kits to the Bradford Scouts groups, who, in turn, carried them to Morocco, fostering sportsmanship and camaraderie across borders. The partnership between…
Cym D’Souza joins Manningham Housing Association as Vice Chair
Cym D’Souza has been appointed Vice Chair of Manningham Housing Association (MHA). She previously served as Chief Executive of Manchester-based Arawak Walton Housing Association, stepping down last autumn after almost 25 years in the post. Ms D’Souza is a well-known figure in UK housing having served from 2012-23 as Chair of BME National, the umbrella…
Extra pitches planned to meet community’s needs and to improve health
An Executive report being discussed by councillors today will consider how the Council can fulfil its responsibilities to the city’s Gypsy and Traveller Communities on various sites across the city. The Council is landlord for sites at James Street, Osbaldwick and Clifton on which it collects rent for 61 pitches. The draft Local Plan identifies…
Castle Employment: celebrating Yorkshire’s manufacturing excellence at the Insiders’ Made in Yorkshire awards
Leeds, England – Castle Employment Group, a leading Yorkshire based recruitment firm, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the prestigious “Made In Yorkshire Awards” hosted by Insider Media. This sponsorship underscores our commitment to showcasing the exceptional manufacturing talent within Yorkshire and further solidifies our dedication to supporting our local Yorkshire community. The awards,…
Photo story: we will not tolerate domestic abuse in York
Far too many lives are impacted by the devastating effects of domestic abuse – an estimated 32,500 adult victims alone in York and North Yorkshire. A new strategy has been adopted by City of York Council (CYC) with a clear message that we will not tolerate domestic abuse within our region. The strategy will help…
Mutual delivers strong results and record support for members
A record number of savings accounts were opened with Yorkshire Building Society last year, according to its annual financial results, announced today. Savers benefitted from interest rates 1.01 percentage points higher than the market average, equating to an additional £441.1m in interest paid – more than double the previous year. The Society grew both its…
Bradford College partnership with Bradford Bulls charges on
Bradford College and Bradford Bulls Rugby League Football Club have signed and committed to a new educational partnership agreement for 2024. The exciting deal will provide students and staff with benefits such as stadium tours, discounted tickets, work experience placements, and a host of opportunities to work together. Speaking about the re-signing between two of…
Bradford garden centre group is shortlisted for two national people and culture awards
The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after being shortlisted for two national HR awards. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has reached the final in both the Retail Company of the Year Award and the Innovation of the Year at the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that are driven by…
Major new mental health contract set to improve support for ethnically and culturally diverse communities
Local charities Mind in Bradford and Staying Put have won a joint bid to deliver a range of mental health treatment and services for ethnically and culturally diverse communities across Bradford district and Craven. The £4.5m contract was awarded by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board through the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care…
AAB Wealth accredited as one of top-rated financial advice firms for 2024
AAB Wealth, a leading independent chartered financial planning firm, has qualified as one of the top-rated financial advice firms for 2024 by VouchedFor, following outstanding client feedback. This marks AAB Wealth’s inaugural VouchedFor accreditation since the initiative launched four years ago. The 2024 application process required firms to meet a higher standard of client experience…
Blueberry Marketing Solutions empowers British exports with Department for Business & Trade partnership
BRITISH businesses looking to expand their global footprint can expect a significant boost after Blueberry secured a new partnership with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). This latest collaboration will continue to drive the success of the Government’s UK Export Academy, breaking down export barriers and encouraging businesses to explore international markets overseas. Empowering British Businesses…
Refugee Council CEO to call for compassion at York St John University’s Doing Change event
“Now is the time to show the world that Britain is unwavering in its belief in a shared humanity” York St John University and the Office of the Archbishop of York are delighted to announce that Enver Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of the Refugee Council is to deliver this year’s Lecture in Social Justice:…
Azets and Andrew Jackson help York bus company get on board with First Group
A deal has been completed for the sale of York Pullman Bus Company Ltd (“York Pullman”), with advisory services from top 10 UK accountancy firm Azets and regional law firm Andrew Jackson. The long-established family business has been acquired by FirstGroup plc, which represents a strategic expansion in the North Yorkshire transport sector. Azets advised…
Farming partnerships: beware the higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) charge on additional dwellings
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) can be a significant cost on property transactions – and an area that farming partnerships need to be aware of, says Andrew Jackson’s tax partner, Fiona Phillips It is well known that partnerships are treated for the purposes of income tax as tax transparent, with the profits from the trade…
Health Leaders back new vaccination campaign
Health leaders in York and North Yorkshire are backing a major new campaign to remind parents and carers of the risk of their children missing out on protection against serious diseases – with an urgent call to action to catch up on missed vaccinations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) campaign has released a powerful…
Civic Party celebrates International Women’s Day
The Civic Party of York celebrated International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March with an evening event at the Mansion House entitled ‘One City – Many Women’s Voices’. The event, which brought together inspiring women from across they city, was hosted by the Lady Mayoress, Joy Cullwick and focussed on women who are making the…
New Manningham Housing Association website goes live
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has launched a new website in the latest stage in the roll-out of its three-year digital business strategy. Delivered in partnership with Yorkshire-based creative design agency Redbak, the redesign seeks to improve accessibility for customers and project partners with a more modern, sleeker look. The revamped site incorporates numerous additional features…
Leeds Beckett marks 20 years in India with prestigious partnerships and alumni celebration events
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) has marked 20 years in India with a series of prestigious partnerships and celebration events in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai and Coimbatore. Reflecting the growth of LBU’s global alumni community, recruitment from Indian has increased from 100 students in 2004 when the university’s South Asia office opened in Delhi, to a…
York residents have their say on the future of transport
Initial results from Our Big Transport Conversation, the recent consultation about transport in York, have shown overwhelming support for the ten policies put forward by Councillors. On Thursday 14 March, Council Executive will hear an overview of the consultation process, which reached a wide audience including primary school children, college students, disabled residents, business and…
Spring Budget commentary by Paula Fraser
In today’s Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of tax reforms which will significantly alter the UK’s fiscal landscape. One of the positive changes will see National Insurance contributions for employees decreasing from 10% to 8%, which will result in average savings of around £450 annually for approximately 27 million workers nationwide. This follows…
R&D Tax Relief Procedures: HMRC’s latest notification requirement by Derek Gemmell, Head of Innovations Tax AAB
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development (R&D) tax credits have emerged as a key tool for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As an R&D tax credit specialist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that these incentives can have on businesses….
Budget 2024: Housing association tenants were far from the Chancellor’s thoughts
The chief executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has responded to today’s Budget. In a statement, Lee Bloomfield said: “It is disappointing but not surprising that a commitment to build many more urgently needed affordable homes was absent from the Chancellor’s remarks. “Alongside the six-month extension to the Household Support Fund, the well-trailed cut…
TIER to end e-scooter and e-bike trial in York
City of York Council has been informed that TIER do not wish to extend their contract, thereby taking the decision to end its e-scooter and e-bike trial in York. The trial was part of the Department for Transport micro-mobility trial and has been operating since September 2020 in York. The TIER service in York will…
Free support for parents launches in York
Parents-to-be and new parents in York can now get support and advice in a handy booklet, thanks to a new initiative as part of the Raise York Family Hubs network. Supporting your parenting journey in York – a short booklet focussing on key parenting themes and signposting to further sources of information – is now…
Bulls sign Aussie ace Fulton!
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Zac Fulton from NRL outfit Manly Sea Eagles on a one-year deal – subject to international clearance! The 22-year-old is the grandson of one of Rugby League’s ‘Immortals’, Bob Fulton, who enjoyed a trophy laden career both as a player and as a coach in the…
New partnership a suite deal for the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Cedar Court Hotels Bradford will become the club’s Accommodation Partner of choice – following the formation of an exciting, new partnership. The Cedar Court Hotel Bradford and West Yorkshire Conference and Events Centre, located at the top of the M606 just minutes from the club’s Odsal Stadium home, offers…
Andrew Jackson strengthens private client practice to meet growing demand
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces the appointment of Amy Youngman, who has joined the firm’s highly regarded tax and trusts team as an associate. Amy has over 10 years’ experience advising on wills, trusts, the administration of estates and Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs). As a full member of the global professional…