Chadwick Lawrence advises Huddersfield Town AFC on landmark Accu Stadium share acquisition
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has advised its long-standing client, Huddersfield Town AFC (HTAFC), on the successful acquisition of shares in Kirklees Stadium Development Limited. This makes the Club the sole shareholder of the company that holds the long-term lease to its home ground, the Accu Stadium. The acquisition marks a major milestone in the Club’s ongoing…
Manningham Housing Association up for three national awards
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has been named as a finalist in three categories at the Housing Executive Awards, including Housing Association of the Year. The recently completed £4.3million Odette’s Point development at Shann Lane in Keighley – delivered in partnership with Avant Homes, Homes England and Bradford Council – has also been shortlisted for Best…
Leeds based OPM Labels & Packaging Group Wins Prestigious “Converter of the Year” Award at Labelexpo Europe
Judges praised the independently owned family business for their product development, inclusive company culture, investment in people and training, and their ongoing community and charitable work. About OPM Labels and Packaging Group: Founded over 40 years ago, OPM Group has grown from a traditional self-adhesive label printer into one of the UK’s leading providers of…
A mountain of inequalities: York St John academic campaigns to raise the profile of women in mountaineering
Dr Jenny Hall to open Kendal Mountain Film Festival with panel discussion honouring the first woman to summit Everest “For too long, mountaineering adventure has been portrayed through a narrow lens: white, fit, fearless… and male” In May 1975, Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Everest, but her incredible story is still…
Leeds Beckett University recognised for outstanding partnerships in national Knowledge Exchange Framework
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) has been recognised for the strength of its research and partnerships in the fifth national Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), published today by Research England. The university remains in the top 20% of UK institutions for Working with Business, Working with the Public and Third Sectors, and Research Partnerships. It also retained…
Glittering launch for the Schofield Sweeney Bradford Professionals Network
Firm hosts almost 200 professionals at Bradford Live Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney welcomed almost 200 guests to the launch of their Bradford Professionals Network at Bradford Live. The inaugural event, aimed at bringing together businesses and organisations from across the Bradford district to promote and celebrate the city’s business community, was one of…
When Labour Costs Rise, Robots Create New Value
What happens when wages climb, staff shortages worsen and customers still expect the same high standards? It is a dilemma many businesses across Yorkshire are grappling with right now. From hotels struggling to fill cleaning shifts to warehouses facing gaps on the night roster to hospitals under pressure to keep services running, the challenge is…
Hooley pens permanent deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Luke Hooley on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old came through the junior ranks at the Bulls, signing his first professional contract with the club before joining Wakefield in 2017. A permanent stay at Batley Bulldogs followed where three years of impressive performances saw him earn…
Bake-off TV test Slovak style for Lenka
A University of Bradford staff member is gearing up for TV stardom as a contestant on the Slovakian version of The Great British Bake-off. Lenka Kaur is one of 12 contestants on the new series of the Slovak version of the long-running programme, called Pecie cele Slovensko, which translates to ‘The Whole of Slovakia is…
University nursery maintains ‘Outstanding’ status
The University Nursery has maintained its “Outstanding” status following its latest inspection by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. The Nursery, situated on Laisteridge Lane, Bradford, was awarded “Outstanding” in all four categories: Quality of education Behaviour and attitudes Personal development Leadership and management. The report stated: “Children at this…
Huddersfield station set to reopen next week with new temporary layout
Huddersfield station will reopen on Monday 29 September with three rebuilt and extended platforms under new numbering, marking an important step in the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). From this date, only platforms 1, 2 and 3 will be in use, meaning trains will run to and from different platforms than before and some services will…
SEND CENTRAL York’s new hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities launches
SEND CENTRAL, York’s new city hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is now open to families across the city [Monday 22 September]. The hub was officially opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells on Saturday [20 September]. The new hub is York’s flagship Family…
Bradford ranked top for first-generation and ethnic minority students
The University of Bradford has been ranked top in England and Wales for its number of first-generation and black and ethnic minority background students, according to the Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. Bradford moved up 25 places in the guide’s overall rankings to 86 out of 130 institutions. A total of…
The Lord Mayor’s invitation to support and attend the Christmas Cheer Receptions
The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York announce a fundraising concert, an appeal for raffle prizes and the opening of applications to attend the Christmas Cheer Receptions, when 400 of York’s senior residents are invited to join them at the city’s spectacular Assembly Rooms. The annual receptions for residents aged 65 and over, will take place…
Castle Howard’s Conservation Volunteer program wins Environmental Initiative of the Year at the Yorkshire Post Rural Awards
Castle Howard’s new Conservation Volunteer programme was awarded Environmental Initiative of the Year at the Yorkshire Post Rural Awards on Thursday 18th September. The Conservation Volunteer group formed in December 2024, with the programme quickly becoming an important element of the Estate’s natural environmental strategy. In just six months, the volunteer group has delivered measurable…
Trinity Leeds to launch Student Shopper Sweep event
Leeds students are set for an unforgettable start to the academic year as Trinity Leeds brings back its hugely popular Student Shopper Sweep, packed with shopping sprees, exclusive student offers and heaps of prizes to be won. Inspired by the classic ‘Supermarket Sweep’, lucky students can win the chance to take part in a packed…
Group Head of Private Clients appointed at TL Dallas
Leading independent insurance broking and risk management firm, TL Dallas, which is headquartered in Bradford, has appointed Caroline Pullich as Group Head of Private Clients, further strengthening the family firm’s expertise in delivering bespoke insurance and wealth protection services to high-net-worth individuals and families across the UK and Northern Ireland. Caroline brings more than three…
Statement from the Leader of City of York Council, Cllr Claire Douglas
Below the Council Leader’s statement is a joint statement from Askham Bryan College, York College, York St John University and the University of York. “York is built on its civic pride, history of social justice and strong communities. Each and every day, residents come together and volunteer their time to support one another, care for their…
Housebuilder serves up donation for North Yorkshire tennis club
A leading housebuilder has helped a tennis club in Marton cum Grafton with its pickleball set-up. Marton cum Grafton Community Tennis Courts Association recently laid down markings for a pickleball court on its premises, and Barratt Homes helped the club on its way with a £150 donation towards new equipment for those taking up the…
Celebrate the Festive Season at Hotel Indigo & Banksia Restaurant, Leeds
The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and Hotel Indigo Leeds — together with its stylish in-house Banksia Restaurant — is delighted to unveil its Christmas party packages for 2025. Whether you’re planning a corporate celebration, a festive get-together with friends, or a seasonal escape to the city, our carefully crafted packages…
Andrew Jackson welcomes Shadow Minister Robbie Moore MP for keynote event
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it will host an event next month which focuses on the future of farming and landed estates, alongside co-hosts Virgin Money, Smailes Goldie, and Dee Atkinson & Harrison. Introduced by Helen Mellors, head of agriculture and landed estates at Andrew Jackson Solicitors, the event will feature…
Kurt Haggerty appointed Bradford Bulls Head Coach
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Kurt Haggerty as the club’s new Head Coach on a three-year deal. The 36-year-old played for the Bulls in 2016, having also represented Leigh Centurions, Widnes Vikings and Barrow Raiders during his playing career. Having hung up his boots in 2017, Haggerty has been Assistant Coach…
TRU launches second round of Community Fund with £250,000 for local communities
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is launching the second round of its Community Fund, offering £250,000 to support local community groups, schools and charities along its major railway route. Building on the success of last year’s scheme, the TRU Community Fund will provide grants of £1,000, £5,000, £10,000 or £20,000 to organisations within five miles…
Permanent 20mph measures for Bishopthorpe approved
A number of 20mph measures which have been trialled in Bishopthorpe over the past year will now be made permanent. At a public meeting yesterday (16 September) the council’s Executive Member for Transport agreed to a 20mph speed limit covering most of the village of Bishopthorpe being made permanent, and other areas of the city could follow…
Bussing Out to hit the road for national tour
An exhibition which spotlights ‘bussing out’ – the social policy of dispersing non-white children in the 1960s and 1970s – is set to go on the road for a national tour thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England funding. Bussing Out, an immersive art installation set in the top deck…
New seat and toilet scheme launches to improve city centre accessibility
As part of work to make York more accessible, City of York Council and 55 city-wide partners are launching a scheme to give more people a seat or toilet. ‘For Your Convenience’ partners display stickers in their windows. These invite customers and visitors who have a disability, a long-term health condition or frailty, to use…
More dates announced for free slippers to be handed out
Over 250 pairs of slippers have been handed to older people to help reduce the risk of them falling, as the latest Slipper Socials are revealed in this, Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Slipper Socials are being held across the city, offering anyone aged 60 or over free slippers. A well-fitting pair have been shown to…
Hallas pens new one year deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Sam Hallas has signed a new one-year deal with the club! The boyhood Bradford fan is in his third spell donning the red, amber and black. Having initially joined on loan in 2017, Hallas remained a Bull until a brief spell with Newcastle in 2022. The 28-year-old returned for…
Harewood and the hunt for the half million pound stick in Capability Brown’s Serpentine Lake
September 2025 – February 2026 Crafted by Lancelot Capability Brown in the 18th Century, Harewood’s landscape encompasses 4000 acres and represents one of Brown’s most famous vistas. Upon first glance, it’s the perfect example of Brown’s work, but there are issues that lie deep beneath the surface. Harewood has had a turbulent relationship with Capability…
New Leeds Beckett University and Northern Ballet research partnership to support performance, wellbeing and health of dancers
Sports science is stepping onto the stage with professional ballet, as Leeds Beckett University (LBU) and Northern Ballet collaborate on an innovative new research-informed project to improve the health, wellbeing and rehabilitation of professional dancers. Drawing on LBU’s expertise in health and sport, the project will bring together academics with Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director and…
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland returns to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York, Celebrating 20 Years of Festive Fun
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, the award-winning outdoor ice rink, funfair and Santa’s Grotto, will be returning to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York from Friday 14th November 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026, the organisers announced today. This season marks the event’s 20th anniversary since its debut as The Ice Factor on the Eye of York near Clifford’s…
Huntington School becomes first in York to receive Gold Healthy Schools Award
Huntington School has become the first in the city to be awarded a Gold Healthy Schools’ Award. The award is part of City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council’s Healthy Schools Programme. The programme aims to encourage state-funded schools across the county to work towards improving the health and wellbeing of pupils through a…
Ece wins national student prize for academic excellence
A University of Bradford student who was part of a scholarship to encourage women to continue their research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has received a national prize. Ece Karadal, a MSc Advanced Biomedical Engineering student, has been awarded an Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Student Prize for her academic excellence….
Don’t get caught out by umbrella company changes, Azets warns
Yorkshire business and advisory group Azets is urging businesses to prepare for changes in their legal responsibilities around employment tax following the government’s increased regulation of umbrella companies. From 6 April 2026, the responsibility for accounting for National Insurance contributions (NIC) and pay as you earn (PAYE) will be moved from the umbrella company to…
City of York Council puts pride back into local communities
City of York Council is proud to introduce York’s new Neighbourhood Caretakers – a team that looks at improving public spaces, supporting community-led action, and putting pride in our city. The dedicated team will work closely with residents, councillors, and volunteers to deliver visible improvements in local areas — from removing weeds and street cleaning…
Bradford’s Oscrete announces further growth with customer integration
Bradford-based concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete has announced its successful integration of customers from Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) specialists, Cemcotec. Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) is a key tool in building design due to its low weight and high strength qualities, making it ideal for architectural facades, panels and decorative construction. The amalgamation of Cemcotec customers into…
Aesthetica brings the future of art to the UK with landmark double exhibition
This autumn, Aesthetica presents two landmark exhibitions at York Art Gallery, cementing the UK’s position as a hub for global contemporary art. Both shows open on Friday 19 September 2025 and run until 25 January 2026, inviting audiences to experience the Aesthetica Art Prize, founded in 2007, alongside Future Tense: Art in the Age of…
Renowned Disney Traditions creator Jim Shore to visit Clintons White Rose
Internationally acclaimed artist Jim Shore – famed for designing the Disney Traditions collectable figurines – will be visiting Leeds on his six-stop European tour, with a signing at Clintons White Rose on Saturday 20th September. In-store from 1pm – 4pm, Jim Shore will be greeting guests and signing items from his many collectable collections. Since…
National top 10 success and rankings climb in Guardian guide
Subjects taught at the University of Bradford have been ranked in the top 10 nationally in the Guardian University Guide 2026. Bradford’s Paramedic Science programme is third nationally, while its Chemical Engineering is fifth in the prestigious guide. Midwifery (16th), Physiotherapy (16th), Pharmacy and Pharmacology (17th), and Mental Health Nursing (19th) all made the top…
City of York Council reviews options to ease congestion at Hazel Court Recycling Centre
City of York Council is committed to minimising waste and maximising material recycled at the council’s Household Waste Recycling Centre sites (HWRC). A range of options is under review to address growing traffic congestion around the Hazel Court HWRC, following concerns raised by residents, businesses, and service operators. The Hazel Court HWRC, located near James Street,…
Progress on City of York Council’s major investment in parks and green spaces
A report detailing where City of York Council is set to allocate three quarters of a million pounds of investment to revitalise parks, play areas, and public green spaces across the city will be taken to a public meeting for approval next month. The investment was first announced in February as part of setting the…
Batley station car park to temporarily close as part of major rail upgrade
Batley station car park will close from 22 September until Summer 2026 to facilitate major upgrade work as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The temporary closure will enable essential piling works to take place to build a new accessible station footbridge with lifts. Work will also start to refurbish and extend the…
York welcomes bids for local community schemes supporting council priorities
Applications are now open for funding to support schemes which make a real difference to the lives of local residents in communities across the city. The Ward Budget Citywide Fund supports projects operating citywide in York which support at least one of four key council priorities: Health and wellbeing; Tackling the cost-of-living; Environment and Climate Emergency…
Merrion Centre launches new student food tours and initiatives worth more than £12,000
Exclusive rewards and new guided food tours set to welcome Leeds’ student community in 2025. Leeds’ Merrion Centre, the established shopping and leisure destination, has unveiled its line-up of activities designed to welcome the city’s student community this year. Students can look forward to over £12,000 worth of prizes through the popular ‘Shop, Show &…
Calbee UK expands team as growth continues
Calbee UK, owner of Seabrook Crisps, has announced the appointment of Hannah Colagiovanni as Brand Manager, expanding the marketing team to support the company’s continued growth. Previously Brand Manager for Zoflora at Thornton & Ross, part of global home and healthcare group STADA, Hannah has first-hand experience of supporting growth brands. During the 5-years working…
Fraud warning: act now or fall foul of ECCT Act changes, says Azets
Larger companies in Yorkshire could be at risk of failure to prevent fraud if they don’t meet new compliance requirements, a senior accounting professional has warned. James Hamilton, a forensic accounting and valuation partner at UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm Azets in Yorkshire, commented after the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act…
‘Giant’ strides: halfway mark reached in Huddersfield station closure
Two strong teams have come together to mark the halfway point of 30 days of intense rail upgrade works that will give passengers better journeys, with players from Rugby League side Huddersfield Giants joining TRU as the midway point of activity has been reached. Representatives from the Super League club handed over a signed ball…
Car wash concession opens at second site in Yorkshire
An established family car wash business is the latest concession to open at a South Leeds garden centre. Handy Andy Car Wash Limited opened its 12th car wash site, the second in Yorkshire, at Tingley Garden Centre on 8th September. The site offers a range of car wash and valet services to visitors to the…