Mitch Souter signs full time deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Mitch Souter has signed a new full-time deal to remain with the club as we prepare for our return to Super League in 2026. The 24-year-old has become a firm fans’ favourite at Bartercard Odsal since his arrival in 2024 – making 58 appearances and scoring 13 tries. His…
Use it or lose it – sharp decline in R&D tax relief claims by SMEs
There has been a marked fall in the number of SMEs in Yorkshire and Humber making research and development (R&D) tax relief claims, according to UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The drop has prompted a specialist at the firm in Yorkshire to warn that local businesses should use the valuable tax relief…
Schofield Sweeney continues growth and service expansion with new appointments
A raft of senior appointments and new apprentices at award-winning Yorkshire law firm Schofield Sweeney has further enhanced its growth in both size and service offerings. The firm has recruited six senior team members and taken on four new Solicitor Apprentices, taking the firm’s total headcount to 178 and allowing it to meet demand for…
New heating systems could save residents up to £300 a year
62 homes for older residents in York have been upgraded with energy-efficient technology giving residents lower bills, more space and health benefits. This City of York Council project was funded by the region’s combined authority. Residents of the 35 apartments at Alex Lyon House in Tang Hall and the 27 apartments at Honeysuckle House in…
500 Bradford students take part in society’s work immersion programme to raise career aspirations
More than 500 young people across Bradford have experienced an immersive taste of working life thanks to innovative Work Immersion Days from Yorkshire Building Society. Work Immersion Days are aimed at pupils in Year 10 and above, and offer a unique, behind-the-scenes look at life inside one of the city’s largest employers. Developed as part…
Planning approved for Dishoom’s new Leeds restaurant
Major Bombay-inspired dining destination set to further enhance Leeds’ premium retail and leisure district Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) announces that planning approval has been granted for Dishoom’s highly anticipated new restaurant at Vicar Lane, Leeds. The renowned Bombay-inspired restaurant group will take over the former Flannels unit, occupying a prime 8,000 sq. ft space…
Nikorima is a Bull
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off fierce competition from a leading Super League club to secure the services of star half-back Jayden Nikorima on a three-year deal. The New Zealander represented Australian giants Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm in the NRL – playing a starring role in the Roosters’ 2020 World…
Walton & Co invests in new city centre office and apprentice hire
Leeds-based planning lawyers Walton & Co has expanded its team and moved into a new city centre office, marking a significant investment to support future growth and team collaboration. After 17 years at its previous premises, the firm has relocated to Second Floor, 4 York Place, Leeds, LS1 2DR. The modern, 1,500 sq ft space…
North Yorkshire housebuilder highlights benefits of buying off-plan
Leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes is encouraging people looking for a new home to consider the benefits of buying off-plan at its Grey Towers Village development in Nunthorpe. With a selection of four and five bedroom homes now available to reserve, the developer is highlighting the advantages of buying early in the construction process. Steven…
Mental health campaigner leads business summit on resilience
An award-winning mental health campaigner will be among the speakers at an MBA Summit on resilience held at the University of Bradford. Luke Ambler, co-founder of Andy’s Man Club, will discuss how to instil resilience in individuals, their career and their workplace at the University’s MBA Summit held on Friday 21 November. The Summit’s theme…
Final homes released at popular North Yorkshire development
Leading housebuilder Barratt Homes is urging home buyers in North Yorkshire to act quickly, as the final properties at the sought-after Harclay Park development near Boroughbridge have been released. With over 95% of homes already sold, Barratt Homes is prompting prospective buyers to act swiftly to avoid missing out on the final opportunity to secure a…
Have your say on York’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
City of York Council has worked with key partners including the Environment Agency and Yorkshire Water to prepare a draft Local Flood Risk Management strategy. The draft opened for consultation on 19 October and will run until the 11 January at www.york.gov.uk/consultations The strategy updates the 2014 strategy version and reflects learnings from major flood events, including those in…
A cut above: Ambassador Barbers gets bigger and bolder at the Merrion Centre
A new store, more stations, and a chance to win free haircuts for a year! Popular Leeds-based barbershop, Ambassador Barbers, celebrates a major milestone in its journey at the Merrion Centre with the opening of a brand-new, larger store to meet growing demand. Originally opening its doors in September 2019, Ambassador Barbers has gone from…
North Yorkshire and Humber families urged to offer a ‘Welcome Home’ this National Adoption Week
City of York Council and One Adoption North and Humber — the regional adoption agency for York, North Yorkshire and the Humber — are calling on local people to think about giving a child a “welcome home” this National Adoption Week (20–26 October). This year’s campaign challenges the idea that adoptive families need to be…
Leeds Beckett University to launch Sport Health Tech Incubator to boost innovation and wellbeing in West Yorkshire
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is set to open a pioneering Sport Health Tech Incubator, using cutting-edge research to help tackle health inequalities, spark innovation and drive business grown in the region’s thriving health tech sector. Backed by a £1.1 million investment from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) through the West Yorkshire Investment Zone, the new Incubator…
Upcoming works on Tadcaster Road/Copmanthorpe Link Road West
The council will soon be carrying out works to make improvements on Tadcaster Road, between the Askham Bog car park and Askham Bar Park and Ride. This will include updates to the traffic signals at the junction of Tadcaster Road / Copmanthorpe Link Road West between 22 October and 17 November and night-time resurfacing works…
Statements from city leaders: York Knights promotion
Following the announcement that York Knights RLFC have been promoted to the Super League for 2026, city leaders have issued the statements below. Cllr Claire Douglas, Leader of City of York Council said: “This is absolutely fantastic news for our city. We are all be brimming with pride to be home to one of the…
Supercity Aparthotels has checked into Leeds – and we couldn’t be more excited!
Our brand-new aparthotel, The Jubilee, is now open in the heart of the city centre. Located on The Headrow, proudly known as the ‘spine’ of the city, our newest property, The Jubilee, features 63 beautifully designed apartment suites that strike the perfect balance of luxury, practicality and comfort. Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, The…
Rail upgrade work between Leeds and York across Christmas and New Year period
Upgrade work along the route between Leeds and York will continue over the Christmas period and throughout January to help deliver a faster, greener and more reliable railway as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade. Customers are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of time at nationalrail.co.uk or their train operator’s website, if travelling…
West Yorkshire garden centre group reaches the final of a regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of the Yorkshire Post Business Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, has been shortlisted in the Large Business of the Year category, and Dean’s York has been shortlisted…
Andrew Jackson Solicitors advises Whitaker Tankers on acquisition of oil tanker
Andrew Jackson Solicitors has recently advised long-standing client, John H Whitaker (Tankers) Ltd (“Whitakers”), on its acquisition of the oil tanker FORTUNA II, now renamed WHITPROGRESS. The transaction saw Hull-based Whitakers purchase the vessel from Prax Shipping III BV. Built in Turkey in 2009, the 86.71-metre vessel was previously registered under the Marshall Islands flag and has now…
Homegrown hero returns!
Super League’s Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the return of homegrown, try scoring sensation Ethan Ryan on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old made his professional debut for the Bulls against London Broncos in 2016, starting as he meant to go on with his first four-pointer – having graduated through the club’s Elite Academy pathway…
York residents can now recycle more at kerbside
For the first time, residents across York can now recycle food and drink cartons and toothpaste tubes in the same container as glass, plastics and tins, thanks to an upgrade to the city’s kerbside recycling service. This change marks a significant step forward in simplifying household recycling and forms part of the UK Government’s new…
Christmas parking arrangements confirmed
In line with the council’s budget setting decision made in February 2025, parking charge rates for York’s Christmas Market are set to be implemented from 13 November. The changes will mean that while the Christmas Market is on, parking charges between Sunday and Thursday are lifted to the current rate for Fridays and Saturdays. This…
Over 150 locals bring scarecrow magic to Harewood House this October Half Term
At Harewood we’re passionate about sharing our stunning House, Grounds and Gardens with as many people as possible. As a charity ourselves, it’s essential that we’re able to raise funds through tickets, events and membership to put back into the Trust to sustain it. However, at our core and in line with our values, it…
Leeds apprentices kickstart careers in construction
Sustainable regeneration specialist Equans has welcomed nine new trainees into construction roles in West Yorkshire. The new recruits have taken on titles including trainee quantity surveyor, estimator, site supervisor, and apprentice plumber and electrician. Their work will support housing repairs, maintenance and regeneration projects carried out by Equans’s expert teams to social-rented homes across the…
Turner & Townsend bolsters Yorkshire Real Estate team with three senior cost management appointments
Turner & Townsend, the global professional service company, is strengthening its UK real estate business with three senior appointments to its Yorkshire cost management team. Mark Morris joins as Director and Cost Centre Lead, alongside Michael Teggin as Director and UK Regions Retail Lead and Timothy Shaw as Director. Based in Leeds, they will work closely…
Guy Armitage pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Guy Armitage has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the club as we return to Super League for the 2026 season. The former Toulouse and London star arrived at Bartercard Odsal Stadium prior to the start of the 2025 campaign, making an instant impression by scoring on…
Manningham Housing Association lauded at national awards ceremony
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has received warm praise from judges at the Housing Executive Awards. In their formal adjudication, the judges said: “Manningham Housing Association stood out among the other strong finalists for its digital innovation and community involvement, earning Highly Commended recognition.” The BME organisation, which manages more than 1,400 homes for over 6,000…
Skate into the festive season: White Rose ice rink to return for 2025
White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical Christmas ice rink is returning due to popular demand this festive season, open from 20th November until 4th January 2026. The family-friendly attraction returns this year with more events and offers than ever before: fun themed events will take place throughout the season, as well as regular Friday Disco Nights plus special…
Leeds’ largest Chinese bakery, Sing Sing Bakery, opens at the Merrion Centre
Authentic, freshly made Hong Kong-style treats now served at the Merrion Centre. The Merrion Centre announces the latest arrival of Leeds’ largest Chinese bakery, Sing Sing Bakery, which is now open inside the long-established Sing Kee Chinese Supermarket. Serving a wide range of authentic, freshly made sweet and savoury items inspired by traditional Hong Kong recipes,…
Green Business Forum focus on Energy bills as they celebrate their second anniversary
With October marking the second anniversary of the formation of the York Green Business Forum the group are celebrating by hosting their upcoming event focussing on energy bills. The event is taking place as part of York Environment Festival 2025, and aims to help businesses across the city tackle their energy bills and learn how…
Upgrades underway for oldest in-situ cast-iron railway bridge in the world
Crawshaw Woods Bridge near Leeds is the oldest cast-iron railway bridge in the world to still be in use over a live railway, and last weekend (October 11-12), engineers carefully moved it as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. A bespoke arched framework was constructed to support the 191-year-old Grade II listed structure, before…
Don’t miss out on new child benefit repayment option, Azets warns
People in Yorkshire earning more than £60,000 a year have a new way to manage their child benefit repayments following a change in HMRC’s process, according to a senior payroll professional. York-based Julie Gunnell, associate director of payroll growth at UK top 10 accountancy Azets, said those who were eligible could now manage their High…
Halfway mark reached for TRU Community Fund applications
Strong interest has already been shown in this year’s Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Community Fund, and local community groups, schools and charities are urged to apply now before applications close – or earlier if capacity is reached. With just 12 days remaining until the Monday 27 October deadline, the TRU Community Fund is offering £250,000…
Planned essential maintenance works on Lendal Bridge head to decision session
Plans to carry out essential maintenance works on Lendal Bridge will be discussed at a decision session next week (21 October). These structural repairs are needed to protect the bridge so it can continue to be used for decades to come. The proposed works consist of urgent structural repairs, re-waterproofing the structure and resurfacing the…
Weather presenter set to shine light on climate inequality
National TV weather presenter Laura Tobin will host a debate on how women are unequally affected by climate change held at the University of Bradford. Laura will also be part of an expert panel of scientists, industry experts, academics and activists at ‘Climate Justice for Women’, on Thursday 6 November. They will discuss why women…
Inspiring commitment of York’s longest serving foster carers celebrated by the civic party
The inspiring life-changing work of some of York’s longest serving foster carers has been recognised at a special awards ceremony. Seven fostering households were welcomed to the Mansion House and awarded certificates by the Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Martin Rowley BEM, for completing 20, 30 and 40 years of fostering. Throughout…
Pumpkin Trails and Peppa Pig: free half-term fun at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre is set to welcome Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, and recent arrival baby Evie Pig as part of a meet-and-greet event this October half term. The event takes place on Saturday 1st November in White Rose’s Central Atrium, and guests must book free tickets in advance to secure admittance to the events….
Run For All announces Clarion as title sponsor for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon RELAY
Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, one of the UK’s largest non-profit event’s companies, have welcomed Clarion Solicitors as the title sponsor for RELAY, after a hugely a successful debut. Taking place on Sunday 10th May, alongside the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, the RELAY element offers a team-based way to take part in this iconic event….
Ideal Extraction Ltd named a finalist in the Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2025
Ideal Extraction in Ilkley has been announced as a finalist in the category ‘Builders of Tomorrow – Construction, Property and Engineering’ at the prestigious Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2025. Based in Ilkley, Ideal Extraction is a specialist engineering company providing bespoke dust and fume extraction systems, primarily in the woodworking sector. The company…
Over 2,000 York residents still to claim £100 Household Support Fund payment
Over 2,000 eligible residents who have been contacted directly by the council have not yet claimed their one-off £100 Household Support Fund payment this winter. A total of 2,700 York residents have already responded to the letter sent out by City of York Council last month [September]. The payment is part of the Government’s Household…
York pupils celebrated for championing healthy lifestyles and well-being
Over 60 pupils from schools across York came together at New Earswick Folk Hall to celebrate their achievements in promoting health and well-being through the Healthy Schools Award Programme. The event, funded by City of York Council, marked the growing success of the scheme, which now includes more than a third of York’s schools. The…
Bulls sign Ackers
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have beaten off competition from a leading Super League club to secure the signing of Andy Ackers on a two-year deal from Leeds Rhinos. The 31-year-old made his professional debut for Swinton in 2014 before spells at London Broncos and Toronto Wolfpack. His impressive performances for the Canadian…
Chadwick Lawrence advises Dormeuil on prestigious acquisition to become one of the UK’s largest fabric producers
Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has advised prestigious luxury cloth maker Dormeuil Manufacturing Limited on the acquisition of Alfred Brown (Worsted Mills) Limited, a leading Yorkshire-based worsted cloth producer, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition reinforces Dewsbury-based Dormeuil Manufacturing’s commitment to British textile manufacturing, as it acquires 100% of Leeds-based fabric mill Alfred…
Children in the North are losing up to 10 years of life due to inactivity and inequality
Children across the North are facing a health crisis and experts say physical activity must be at the heart of the solution. As part of the national Child of the North #ChildrenFirst campaign, the University of Bradford has joined with universities across the North to call on the Government to adopt a “whole-of-school” approach to…
Pontefract youngster wins competition to help Santa switch on Britain’s Biggest Lemax Winter Village
A five year old from Ackworth has helped make history by launching the UK’s biggest single display of Lemax collectables. Thomas Kerry won a competition to help Santa switch on the Lemax Winter Village at Tingley Garden Centre following an appeal for someone to help Santa make the village come alive. Thomas was nominated by…
Azets appoints Corporate Finance Partner
International business advisory group Azets has further strengthened its Corporate Finance presence in Yorkshire, welcoming Iffy Hussein as a Corporate Finance Partner in its Leeds office. Iffy joins Azets with over 13 years of experience at EY and PwC, where he spent his time supporting and advising privately owned and private equity backed businesses across…