Grand opening launch event of Volcano Falls Adventure Golf White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf, the latest immersive entertainment destination from Funstation, has officially opened at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds. Building on more than 20 years of creating memorable leisure experiences across the UK, the new venue combines adventure golf, electric darts and a licensed bar under one roof. The opening marks the 16th venue…
10 things you didn’t know about Bradford Lit Fest
As Bradford Literature Festival prepares to enter its closing weekend, here are 10 things you didn’t know about one of the North’s biggest literary celebrations. Ethical ticketing gives free access to most of the programme to students and educators. 1 The University of Bradford has supported the festival since its launch in 2014, with a number of…
The Institute for Equity, University Centre launches major strategic expansion on its 6th birthday
On its 6th Birthday, the Institute for Equity, University Centre launches Major Strategic Expansion with Three New Academic Schools to Drive Global Leadership and Social Transformation Marking exactly six years of delivering pioneering education, the Institute for Equity, University Centre (IEUC) has today unveiled a bold and historic expansion of its academic architecture. Moving dynamically…
Aesthetica marks 20 years with landmark programme exploring the future of contemporary art
Aesthetica announces Aesthetica 20, a major anniversary programme redefining how contemporary art is made, experienced, and understood, culminating in the Aesthetica Art Prize 2026 exhibition at York Art Gallery. Contemporary art is undergoing a profound shift in how it is produced, circulated, and interpreted. At Aesthetica, this moment is being met with clarity and ambition…
Over one million tickets sold to LNER York Community Stadium events
Picture caption – L-R – Phil Donhay – Chief Executive (Designate) GLL, Peter Bundey – Chief Executive GLL, Cllr Claire Douglas Leader of City of York Council, Justin Jardine – Chief Officer Corporate Development GLL. City of York Council is celebrating a major milestone as more than one million tickets have now been sold to…
Family Football Festival to celebrate our Armed Forces in York
City of York Council is joining partners across the city and the UK to celebrate and recognise the contribution of our Armed Forces this summer. Here in York, the Council and partner organisations will be showing their support for currently serving personnel and their families, plus veterans and cadets with a free, vibrant football festival,…
City of York Council marks Armed Forces Day and honours service community
City of York Council is joining communities across the UK to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June, recognising the vital contribution of serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets and their families. The council is proud to support the Armed Forces community through its commitment as a Gold Award signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant,…
Celebrating the Indomitables
The Bradford Bulls Community Foundation is delighted to invite fans, partners and the local community to a very special heritage event taking place on Thursday 2 July at the Trevor Foster Lounge and Legends Suite, Bradford Bulls RLFC. This unique gathering marks the 80th anniversary of the famous 1946 âIndomitablesâ tour, one of the most inspiring chapters in rugby…
York Youth Festival returns to Rowntree Park this summer
Young people across the city are invited to take part in the York Youth Festival, returning to Rowntree Park on Wednesday 22 July, from 2pm to 5pm. Following the success of last yearâs inaugural event, the festival will once again provide a free, fun and welcoming space for young people to come together, enjoy activities,…
âDear Dadâ: Bradford Hospitals Charity celebrates fathers across Bradford District
This Fatherâs Day, Bradford Hospitals Charity is inviting local people to take part in its heartfelt âDear Dadâ campaign, celebrating, remembering and thanking the dads and father figures who mean so much. With Fatherâs Day (21 June) just around the corner, the campaign gives people the space to honour their dads, with the option to…
Huddersfield precision component specialist set to inspire next generation of engineers at STEMFest 2026
Accu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier, has announced its return to exhibit at STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber – 1st-2nd July 2026 at Events North, Leeds, in a bid to inspire young people with the wide range of career opportunities in engineering. The two-day event brings together 10- 13-year-olds from across Yorkshire and the Humber…
University brings business leaders together as AI shift accelerates
Business leaders from across the region are invited to come together next month to explore how organisations can respond to the rapidly accelerating impact of artificial intelligence. The University of Bradford will host a one-day forum on 18 June, bringing together senior figures from industry, the public sector and academia to explore how AI is…
Football Fanzone unveils big screen for England fans to watch World Cup action
Super-sized screens are being installed, the drinks are being chilled and street food is being prepared as Trinity Kitchen is set to host its own Football Fanzone showing the World Cup games this week â kicking off with England vs. Croatia on Wednesday, 17th June. The Trinity Leeds foodie favourite is transforming into an evening fan…
All aboard for Yorkâs Festival of Ideas as City Cruises leads journey towards Yorkâs river trails launch on River Ouse
One of York attraction staple City Cruisesâ boats became home to a new experience last week, as residents, partners and contributors came together on the River Ouse to help shape the York rivers trail. The event, held as part of the York Festival of Ideas, invited participants onto a City Cruise for a curated journey through…
Star names announced as Bradford Literature Festival returns with biggest programme yet
What do Green Party MP Hannah Spencer, official 2012 Olympic poet Lemn Sissay and Bake Off star Prue Leith have in common? Thatâs right, theyâre all taking part in this yearâs star-studded Bradford Literature Festival, from July 3-12. They will be joined by not one but two former Emmerdale actors Bradley Riches and Jessie Elland, poet Lemn Sissay, former first Minister of…
Castle to host free Employer Update for Yorkshire businesses ahead of Employment Rights Act changes
Yorkshire businesses are being encouraged to prepare early for major employment law changes that could affect how they recruit, manage and retain staff from 2026 onwards. Castle HR & Training Solutions and Castle Employment Solutions are hosting a free face-to-face Employer Update on 25 June to help employers understand the upcoming Employment Rights Act changes…
York rivers trail gathers momentum as community helps shape new experience on the River Ouse
A new riverside experience for York took a significant step forward last week, as residents, partners and contributors came together on the River Ouse to help shape the York rivers trail. The event, held as part of the York Festival of Ideas, invited participants onto the water for a curated journey through the city. From…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards celebrate Yorkshireâs next generation of manufacturing talent
The Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards returned this week, with a rollcall of some of the brightest talent in West Yorkshireâs manufacturing and engineering industry. Apprentices, graduates, rising stars and mentors, as well as employers and manufacturing leaders, were all recognised for their contribution to the sector. Held at Leeds Beckett University on 4 June, as…
England v Germany veterans game marks 1966 World Cup anniversary with powerful message about later life fitness
Documentary follows Englandâs Veteran Over 75s as they overcome strokes, cancer and bypass surgery to be fit for historic rematch with Germany this July. Englandâs Veteran Over 75s football team have announced they will mark the 60th anniversary of Englandâs victory over Germany with a commemorative match against their European rivals. The game was the…
Chippy on the house: North Yorkshire housebuilder prepares to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day
In line with National Fish and Chip Day (5th June), Barratt and David Wilson Homesâ Abbey View and Chaloners Green developments in Whitby are preparing to celebrate in true seaside style. Barratt and David Wilson Homes are inviting prospective buyers in North Yorkshire, or those considering a move to Whitby, to visit its Abbey View and Chaloners Green developments. To mark National Fish and…
James Sweeting shares lessons from 30 years in business at Humber Business Week
Andrew Jackson Solicitors hosts more than 120 delegates for flagship event James Sweeting, co-founder of Pipers Crisps, Lincoln & York, and Sumo UK, was keynote speaker at a flagship event hosted by Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP this morning, marking the start of Humber Business Week. More than 120 business leaders and professionals from across the…
Skopes and Astonish show support for St Gemmaâs Winter Ball
Skopes and Astonish have joined as partners for the St Gemmaâs Winter Ball this November. Their backing will help bring to life one of the hospiceâs flagship fundraising events and raise vital funds for end-of-life care across the city. Skopes, the Leeds menswear brand, is supporting the hospice event for the fourth year. The circus-themed…
Stella Maris Leadership Gold Awards 2026
On Wednesday, we hosted the Stella Maris Leadership Gold Awards. This year, an impressive 76 students achieved their Gold, a record-breaking number since the award was established in 2019. To earn their Gold, students must have earnt their Bronze and Silver award, achieved virtue commendations from all four categories; Civic, Moral, Performance and Intellectual; had…
City of York Council proud to support LGBTQIA+ communities
City of York Council will once again show its support for LGBTQIA+ communities by taking part in York Pride, celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion across the city. Council teams will have a strong and visible presence at York Pride, taking place on Saturday 30 May, where thousands of residents and visitors are expected to come…
AOC Nationals 2026
Last weekend, Team ND attended the Association of Colleges (AOC) National Championships in Nottingham. The weekend brings together the top sporting students from colleges around the country, each representing their county with the aim of winning the Wilkinson Sword. We brought representatives for Yorkshire in volleyball, badminton, table tennis, tennis, and endurance running. The weekend…
Play installation by Yorkshire artist opens at Castle Howard
An interactive art installation designed to encourage people of all ages to play has opened at Castle Howard, Yorkshireâs most famous stately home. Open to the public from today, Playshapes: Castle Constructors is a large-scale, hands-on installation made from five one-metre coloured cubes that can be broken down into steps, triangles, polygons, cylinders and prisms….
Family fun with Shaun The Sheep & White Rose this May
A new Shaun the Sheep augmented reality trail will visit White Rose Shopping Centre next month, alongside a line-up of fun half-term activities. Families are invited to embark on a free adventure with the Shaun the Sheep: Fun with the Flock augmented reality trail at the city shopping destination, bringing the much-loved Shaun the Sheep character…
Leeds Wellbeing Week returns for 2026 with HelloHope at the helm and EGYM Hussle as headline sponsor
Leeds Wellbeing Week will return from Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June 2026, marking its seventh year and the first time the week has been run by HelloHope. The city-wide celebration of wellbeing will feature dozens of events across Leeds, bringing together businesses, residents, students and communities for a diverse programme of activities, workshops…
Footballâs coming home â new bar & huge new football venue announced for England fans this Summer
Trinity Kitchen will turn into one of the cityâs biggest hotspots to watch the World Cup this summer, transforming into an evening fan zone with three super-sized 5m x 3m screens, a brand new bar, DJs, brass bands and space for up to 1,000 supporters. Free to attend and opening in time for the start…
Kidsâ Carnival comes back to White Rose due to popular demand
Families are in for a treat this half term as the ever-popular Kidsâ Carnival returns to White Rose Shopping Centre with rides and games for all ages from 21st â 31st May. The free-to-enter carnival will run from 11am â 9pm during school holidays and weekends, and from 3pmâ8pm on weekdays outside of school holidays. Guests can…
Announcing a new arrival: a young, male Red Squirrel has arrived at the Castle Howard Arboretum
A young Red Squirrel has arrived at the Castle Howard Arboretum in North Yorkshire. The two-year-old male is settling into his new home in the Arboretumâs on-site Red Squirrel Enclosure, with his arrival marking the next phase of one of the UKâs most successful Red Squirrel breeding programmes. Since the programme started in 2023, 15…
Rest day to be trialled at Yorkâs Christmas market
A rest day will be trialled at Yorkâs Christmas market this year to increase access to the city centre for all. The decision was made at the councilâs Executive meeting on Tuesday 12 May. It means that on Tuesdays throughout the market, the stalls will be closed and the Goodramgate-Kingâs Square-Colliergate loop for Blue Badge…
Yorkshire engineering firm celebrates success at HSBCâs Small Business Awards
Leading mechanical and electrical engineering firm Salko UK, is celebrating after its family business has been recognised by a leading national award. Salko UK was awarded the Yorkshire, Humber and the North East âFamily Business Awardâ at last night’s HSBC Small Business Awards. The business was recognised for its strong family ethos and active involvement…
Bradford mum hosts charity ball in memory of her son
A Bradford mum is hosting a charity ball to raise money for children in hospital, in loving memory of her son, Axl. Claire Walker from Wibsey, has spent the past ten years fundraising for Bradford Hospitals Charity after losing her son Axl just days before his third birthday. âI just want to make a difference,â…
Bradford students âover the moonâ after stellar USA trip
A group of 30 lucky Bradford College students returned to Earth with a bump after a trip of a lifetime to study science and engineering in the USA. The Level 2 and 3 Science and Computing students spent 13 days working at prestigious organisations, including NASAâs Johnson Space Center in Houston and The Kennedy Space Centre…
Upcoming Ebor lecture at York Minster to explore societyâs treatment of refugeesÂ
York Minster to welcome distinguished academic and refugee advocate Professor Alison Phipps for a powerful and timely Ebor lecture entitled âWhen Every Hope has Gone: Grief, Rage and Refuge in a Merciless Ageâ. In this deeply reflective lecture taking place on Wednesday 20 May, Professor Phipps will examine the theological and practical failures exposed by…
Millions invested in Bradford Communities amid growing need
Independent grant maker GiveBradford has helped more than 16,000 people in communities across Bradford since 2023, as it continues its work alongside hundreds of community organisations in a collective mission to tackle poverty and inequality. Working with business partners in Bradford, such as JCT600, The Bartlett Group and Schofield Sweeney, has helped generate vital funds…
Entries open for Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards as new generation reshapes sectorâs image
Entries have opened for this yearâs Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards, with manufacturing and engineering employers across West Yorkshire being encouraged to put forward their most promising young talent at a time when a new generation is helping to redefine the industryâs image. Now in their fifth year, the awards, which take place in June, recognise…
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa partners with St Leonardâs Hospice to offer complimentary treatments and fundraising support
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is proud to be collaborating with St Leonardâs Hospice this May, offering a series of complimentary wellbeing treatments for residents, out-patients, staff and carers, alongside a month of dedicated fundraising activity. Throughout May, Spa Managers Lisa and Helen will visit the hospice every Thursday morning (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May, from…
How do we better connect people with opportunities in tech?
Join education providers and training innovators from across Leeds as they explore the evolving tech skills pipeline, from traditional degrees to alternative routes like bootcamps, apprenticeships, and tailored training programmes. Chaired by Kirsten Brumfitt, Chief People Officer at PEXA UK, this event will offer expert insights along with a panel discussion to unpack how different education models are helping to open up access to tech…
HE Day 2026
Last Thursday [19th March], students benefitted from an inspiring and informative Higher Education Day, an annual event designed to support students in their decision-making for their next steps after college. The event, which was compulsory for all Lower Sixth students, featured a carousel of activities throughout the day. In the morning, students had the opportunity…
York St John researcher and music activist selected to represent the UK at TED2026 with warning about AIâs cultural erasure of womenÂ
Gabriella Di Laccio MBE wins TED Idea Search London PhD student Gabriella Di Laccio MBE is to present her research at TED2026 in Vancouver after bringing judges and audiences to tears with her powerful talk about gender inequality in music through history and in the age of AI. âIf we donât fix this silence now,…
Accu to present FightFest at Smart Manufacturing Week
Leading precision engineering screw supplier Accu is bringing a thrilling, exciting and engineering-driven combat robotics tournament with FightFest to Smart Manufacturing Week held at the NEC in Birmingham on June 3rd and 4th. FightFest, presented by Accu, is a high-energy one-on-one combat robotics exhibit designed to add drama and excitement to Smart Manufacturing Week, making it…
Eggâstra special Easter for patients at Bradford Teaching Hospitals
A record 3,000+ Easter eggs and toys have been delivered to patients across Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, thanks to a major community effort. The donations were organised by Bradford Hospitals Charity, with local people, schools and businesses coming together to make sure patients visiting or spending Easter in hospital didnât miss out. Staff and volunteers handed…
Major event launched for businesses over payroll and HR crackdown
Businesses in Yorkshire are being urged to attend a free âstrategic survival summitâ to help them deal with the most significant payroll and HR shake-up in a generation. Azets, a UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm in King Street, Leeds, has joined forces with Leeds Business Growth Service and The Knowledge Exchange (TKE)…
Thank you, key workers: Leading North Yorkshire housebuilder donates to key worker services
Leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes is donating to key workers across the region this Easter. David Wilson Homes is showing its appreciation for key workers by donating Easter eggs to multiple essential services across its operational areas of North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. Delivering hundreds of eggs across the region, the developer…
The Secrets of Succession
Part One – Introduction Published research has repeatedly shown that only a very small minority of family businesses survive intact for more than two generations of ownership. But there is, equally, clear evidence that this is not an inevitable outcome and that (not surprisingly) effective planning is the key to success. For example, findings published…
GamesmaniaÂź powers up the Merrion Centre this Easter
Retro arcade fun, immersive gaming and family entertainment arrive in Leeds The Merrion Centre is set to level up the Easter holidays with the arrival of GamesmaniaÂź, an exciting pop-up gaming event running from Saturday 4th April to Saturday 11th April, bringing interactive entertainment for all ages into the heart of the city. Open daily from 10:00am…