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…
Bulls awarded silver status
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have been awarded ‘Silver’ status as part of the Ministry Of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme! The ERS consists of three award levels – bronze, silver, gold. Each level indicates an organisation’s commitment and involvement to offer support programmes that align with the scheme’s framework. The main objective of…
Pioneering speech and language programme shortlisted for two national awards
A pioneering children’s speech and language programme in York has been shortlisted for two national awards. City of York Council and York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust’s Early Talk for York programme is shortlisted in the ‘early years’ and ‘learning’ categories at this year’s Children and Young People Now Awards. The programme was rolled out…
ONE YEAR SINCE ANDY’S MAN CLUB CAME TO ODSAL
Tuesday 12th September marked one year since Odsal Stadium opened its doors to Andy’s Man Club’s Bradford South Group! ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. Monday 12th September 2022 saw the first session held at the home of the Bradford Bulls, who have worked closely with the Bradford South…
Stop smoking roadshow to help residents quit before Stoptober
The Health Trainer team are getting out into the community this September, to visit as many residents as they can, and help them quit smoking for good. Hundreds of York residents have already gained access and support to a range of free health and wellbeing support, with over 800 residents, aged 12 years and over,…
Robbie Moore MP Visits Keighley Laboratories, Celebrating Local Innovation and Engineering Excellence
Keighley Laboratories is hailed for its crucial role in driving industry innovation and fostering talent within the local community. MP Robbie Moore visits Keighley Laboratories, showcasing local industry innovation and engineering prowess. • Keighley Laboratories is hailed for its crucial role in driving industry innovation and fostering talent within the local community. • The visit…
York welcomes first Rabbi in 800 years
In an historic meeting, City of York Council has welcomed Rabbi Dr Elisheva Salamo as she begins her new role as the spiritual leader of York’s Jewish community. Rabbi Elisheva was appointed earlier this month by York Liberal Jewish Community, which was founded in 2014, with the aim of providing a friendly and inclusive home to…
SES Renews Leeds College of Building as Apprenticeship Training Provider
A renewed partnership with SES Engineering Services (SES) is bringing 20 new apprentices to Leeds College of Building this September. SES selected the College to deliver a Level 3 Electrical apprenticeship to 11 employees and a Level 3 Building Services apprenticeship to another nine. Part of Wates Group, SES is recognised as one of the…
Rollits cements standards with renewal of accreditations
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has cemented the standard of its services to clients by securing renewal of two major accreditations. The firm, which has offices in York and Hull, has gained re-accreditation for Lexcel and for Cyber Essentials Plus. Ralph Gilbert, Managing Partner of the firm, said: “Both standards support our commitment to be…
Bradford College ESOL Lecturer Receives Royal Invite to Meet King
An outstanding Bradford College member of staff rubbed shoulders with royalty after she was given the chance to meet King Charles. Esther Wilkey, a lecturer based in the Bradford College ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) department, was invited to Windsor Castle for a day celebrating the legacy and contributions of William Shakespeare…
The York St John Student Cookbook: a time capsule of student food culture and resilience
Gift of culinary inspiration offered free for new students York St John University is pleased to launch the YSJ Student Cookbook, created by students for students. The book will be offered for free to all students in York St John University accommodation this September. This aims to provide new students with valuable tips, literal…
£2,000 ENVIRONMENTAL BOOST FOR LOCAL PARK
A local business has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a £2,000 project in partnership with its local park. Airedale Group is supporting Glusburn and Cross Hills Parish Council to make improvements to Glusburn Park which will benefit both the environment and the local community. Using the donation from the Cross Hill’s based chemical…
South Leeds Garden Centre introduces Cave Pod experience for charity
The team at a South Leeds adventure playground is raising funds for its charity of the year with a special Cave Pod experience. Between Bank Holiday Monday and Wednesday, 30th August, visitors to Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre will be able to enjoy a free Cave Pod session to raise funds for Yorkshire…
Praise for council’s support for young care leavers
Ofsted Inspectors have praised the City of York Council for the support it offers to care for experienced young people. The feedback follows a focused inspection of the service last month [August]. Inspectors noted that care leavers are very well supported by staff with whom they have stable and trusted relationships and that they are…
AZETS CELEBRATES FIVE YEAR MILESTONE OF PIONEERING LITERACY VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME IN BRADFORD
The UK top 10 accountancy firm is celebrating five years of harnessing technology to provide online literacy support to young readers in Bradford Azets, the Top 10 UK Accountancy firm, is celebrating five years of volunteers from their Bradford office giving 1:1 online literacy support to help build a better future for emerging young…
Action needed to support BAME housing association residents into smaller homes
The chief executive of Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has told a Westminster inquiry there needs to be better choices for older people from BAME communities to downsize their properties and receive a better offer of accommodation – in terms of both quality and location. Giving evidence in the House of Lords to the All-Party Parliamentary…
Support for businesses affected by work to protect city centre
A partnership is supporting businesses affected by work to install permanent safety measures in the city centre. City of York Council, York BID and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have come together to promote those streets affected by the installation of permanent security measures, and to remind everyone that they are open for business….
Cohort of solicitor apprentices join Schofield Sweeney
Schofield Sweeney has welcomed its first group of new solicitor apprentices this week. Five aspiring lawyers who have just completed their A levels join various teams across its offices as the firm pledges to provide better opportunities and routes into law. The lawyers of the future who start their 6-year apprenticeship are Eesa Ubaid Rizwan, Paige…
Chefs’ Forum all set for exciting masterclasses at Bradford College
A nationwide masterchef network will return to Bradford College, enhancing the curriculum on offer to hospitality and catering students. Thanks to The Chefs’ Forum partnership, exceptional chefs will join catering students at the David Hockney Building to deliver expert sessions on various topics throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. The Chefs’ Forum, based in Bristol, connect some of the…
Maximising your move to a cloud accounting solution
The benefits of moving to a cloud accounting solution are well documented. If you are ready to realise the benefits of cloud accounting to help you run and grow your business, our Digital Delivery Team are on hand to advise, support, guide and train. Colin Whitehead, Partner at Azets, shares the benefits of engaging with…
BUTTERCRUMBLE – LEEDS DIGITAL FESTIVAL 2023
Led by young female entrepreneurs, two Leeds businesses, Audience and Buttercrumble, are hosting an interactive content creation workshop aimed at unleashing your creative genius in an inspiring and engaging session at Bowcliffe Hall, Bramham, on 19 September. Leeds Digital Festival 2023 is welcoming businesses across West Yorkshire to collaborate in celebration of digital culture –…
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR LNER’S CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND
We’re encouraging charities, organisations and communities across LNER’s 956-mile route to apply for the latest round of funding from our Customer and Community Investment Fund (CCIF). The Fund aims to make a difference to people’s lives, supporting projects that focus on mental health, education and employability skills among marginalised groups, diversity and inclusion and…
Otley Garden Centre appeals to families with a new Grotto experience
The team at a garden centre in Otley is broadening its family appeal by introducing its popular Santa experience for the first time. Otley Garden Centre, formerly Stephen H Smith’s, was acquired by Yorkshire Garden Centres in July last year and the team is looking forward to bringing its popular interactive grotto experience to…
Leeds Beckett University announces new Chair of the Board of Governors
Leeds Beckett University has appointed experienced financial services leader Iain Cornish as its new Chair. Iain has more than thirty years’ experience of working in senior positions in financial services, including steering Yorkshire Building Society through the global financial crisis. He is currently Chair of Leeds Building Society and is also Treasurer of Macmillan Cancer…
New corporate strategy for housing association ‘at the top of its game’
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has published a new streamlined corporate strategy and action plan with the theme of ‘Investing and Developing in Diverse Neighbourhoods where People Want to Live and Thrive.’ The three-year strategy centres on four overarching objectives: Providing More Affordable Homes, Looking After Our Existing Homes and Tenants, Community Investment and Partnership, and…
New roles reflect growth ambitions at chemical company
Airedale Group has announced a shift in positions at the head of the business as Richard Ward is appointed managing director, taking over from Chris Chadwick who takes on a new role in the company. Richard Ward, who joined Airedale Group in November 2022 as business director, will take over the day-to-day running of the…
Regal Food Products Group Plc Acquires First Non-Food Business, Packaging ‘R’ Us
Regal Food Products Group Plc, the food group owners behind household brands Regal Foods and Yorkshire Baking Company, have acquired Packaging ‘R’ Us for an undisclosed sum – their first non-food and drink business. The acquisition comes in response to the groups long-term vision of expanding and strengthening its wholesale and food service offering…
New corporate strategy for housing association ‘at the top of its game’
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has published a new streamlined corporate strategy and action plan with the theme of ‘Investing and Developing in Diverse Neighbourhoods where People Want to Live and Thrive.’ The three-year strategy centres on four overarching objectives: Providing More Affordable Homes, Looking After Our Existing Homes and Tenants, Community Investment and Partnership, and…
Our City Festival: ‘One Community, Many Voices’ returns
After the success of last year, Our City Festival is thrilled to announce its return in 2023. Set to take place on the 9th of September 2023 from 11:30am until 3:30pm at the prestigious York Explore Library & Lawn, supported by City of York Council. This vibrant festival again aims to unite all York residents,…
York St John University supports critical work to protect the city’s endangered Tansy Beetles
Last summer’s extreme temperatures hit York’s population of the beloved creatures Sixty of the iridescent ‘Jewel of York’ beetles have been introduced to a specially planted ‘ark’ habitat site at York St John University. The beautiful beetles take their name from the tansy plants that they call home and are prioritised for conservation due to…
Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards – nominations open for businesses in Yorkshire
26th edition of the awards recognises the fastest growing technology companies in the UK Companies from across Yorkshire are invited to enter Deloitte’s 26th annual Technology Fast 50 awards which is open for nominations until Friday 1 September. The awards rank and recognise the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK, based on…
SOCIETY’S PARTNERSHIP WITH CITIZENS ADVICE EXPANDED NATIONALLY FOLLOWING SUCCESS AND CONTINUED DEMAND
Partnership between Yorkshire Building Society and Citizens Advice is being expanded to 42 towns and cities across the country. The award-winning partnership sees advisers in the Society’s high street branches, making the Citizens Advice service even more accessible to those who need it. More than £1 million of estimated additional income has been unlocked for…
Bradford Garden Centre lends its support to kidney appeal
The team at a Bradford garden centre is supporting a local child’s appeal for a new kidney. Bradford teenager, Uqbah Mohammed, has stage five chronic kidney disease and has to undergo dialysis three times a week. Her aunt, Naila Khan, approached the team at Grass Hoppers at Tong Garden Centre as a potential location…
National Student Survey places York St John University 19th in UK
Students at York St John University have given an overall positivity rate of 82.3% in response to questions about their course, placing it in the top 20 highest performing universities in the UK. Analysis by Times Higher Education also shows that York St John is top in the North East and 13th of all…
Hunter Gee Holroyd Expands Service Proposition in Partnership with Synergy Commercial Finance
Hunter Gee Holroyd, a leading independent accountancy firm based in York, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Synergy Commercial Finance. This collaboration further strengthens Hunter Gee Holroyd’s service offering, allowing them to provide a broader range of financial solutions to their valued clients. With 90 years of experience, Hunter Gee Holroyd has established…
Making levelling up your business
Calling all academics, businesses, and policymakers Want to explore how growing our national economy and local economies can be fundamentally different? Have you ever considered how we can all level up our business? Join us on Wednesday, 6th September, 9 am – 11.30 am at the Guildhall, York, for the 2023 Engage HEI Roundtable…
How to use technology to grow your business
How to use technology to grow your business Technology is faster, cheaper and easier to implement than ever before and ambitious businesses should be constantly looking at how it can help them power ahead. Jackie Senior, Partner at Azets discusses how technology can power up and grow your SME. Understand how technology can help your…
BDC awarded further funding to research biohydrogen production for the UK transport sector
Following on from the successful Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1 funding for the H2-Boost project, the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) and partners have successfully been awarded £5 million for a Phase 2 project. This is funded by the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) that has been awarded by the Department for Energy Security and…
DONATED DEFIBRILLATORS ARE SAVING LOCAL LIVES
Cross Hills has received the area’s first of a new model of defibrillator designed to make saving lives as simple as possible. Airedale Group has donated the innovative ZOLL fully automatic AED (automated external defibrillator) to the village as part of its support in providing life-saving equipment in its neighbouring areas. Located in the centre…
Schofield Sweeney complete acquisition of landmark building in the heart of Leeds
Two floors at The Granary, Leeds, have been acquired by White Rose Education. The Granary is a Grade 2 listed local landmark with a proud history dating back to 1777. The building is in the heart of Leeds and has been substantially redeveloped to offer 20,000 sq ft of top-quality office space. After significant interest,…
York Minster breaks ground on its Centre of Excellence
An official ceremony to mark the start of construction work on York Minster’s new Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft Skills and Estate Management was held at the Minster yesterday. The ceremony, which took place in the grounds of what will become The Heritage Quad, was attended by the Dean of York, the Very…
Christmas at Castle Howard: Following a record-breaking 2022, Castle Howard release tickets for their 2023 Christmas event
The North Yorkshire stately home is set to be transformed into Neverland from 11th November Iconic North Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard have released tickets for 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…
Leeds College of Building Celebrates First University Centre Graduates
The first students to complete a degree-level apprenticeship at Leeds College of Building University Centre (UC) have graduated. The class of seven BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering Site Management degree apprentices employed by BAM attended the graduation ceremony at validating institution, Leeds Beckett University. Working in partnership with the university and the Institution of…