Turning a âproblemâ into global strength: Peace Studies leads 60th anniversary lectures
A remark reportedly made by Margaret Thatcher; âHas that Peace Studies problem been dealt with yet?â is now inspiring a forward-looking conversation as the University of Bradford launches its 60th anniversary lecture series. The lecture’s title, inspired by the 1984 quote, shows how far the University has come since those early questions about whether a…
University of Leeds âGrowing Well Studyâ to launch pop-up research hub at Merrion Centre
Families invited to participate in child health research in central Leeds The Merrion Centre continues to diversify its city centre offering with the arrival of a new research-led pop-up from the University of Leeds this April. Located in an upper-balcony level retail unit, the temporary âGrowing Well Studyâ hub will open on 8th April and provide…
Step into a Woodland Wonderland this Easter at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre invites families to enjoy free crafting sessions with a woodland adventure theme from Tuesday 7th to Sunday 12th April. Guests can get creative from 10am â 4pm each day in White Roseâs Central Atrium, near the escalators leading to The Balcony and The Village. Little ones can let their imaginations run wild during…
Global reach of Rotary Peace Fellows showcased
The global impact of the Rotary Peace Fellowship at the University of Bradford has been celebrated as the prestigious scheme looks to recruit future scholars. Bradfordâs current group of Rotary Peace Fellows joined some of the 2026-27 academic year cohort to highlight the work of the Fellowship, which is looking for Bradford applicants for the 2027-28 academic…
Chadwick Lawrence donates ÂŁ2,500 to support a number of initiatives this Ramadan
Law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has donated ÂŁ2,500 to a number of initiatives over Ramadan, as part of its ongoing charitable work. The firm held an Iftar at its Leeds office on 5th March, bringing together colleagues from across its eight West Yorkshire offices to break the fast at sunset. Open to colleagues of all faiths…
Leading North East housebuilder announces new Managing Director
In line with International Womenâs Day (8th March), Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East is putting the spotlight on its new Managing Director, Jo Ainsley. Middlesborough born, Jo brings more than 18 years of experience in the construction industry, including work at Taylor Wimpey and Vistry. Jo is now an ambassador for the leading developer, supporting the…
Leeds shopping centre and Yorkshire art organisation team up to raise breast cancer awareness during National Self-Check Month
Yorkshire art organisation Sand in Your Eye has partnered with White Rose Shopping Centre to showcase an impactful display highlighting the importance of breast cancer awareness: seven unique nude torsos, each sculpted from ice and snow. Created to illustrate the statistic that one in seven people will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their life…
Serendipity, strategy and the power of partnerships – Professor Duncan Sharp reflects on leadership, partnership and the power of opportunity
Leeds Beckett academic Professor Duncan Sharp will be sharing insights into how his career has been shaped as much by unexpected conversations as by deliberate choice during his inaugural professorial lecture. In the lecture on Wednesday 11 March, Professor Sharp will explore how his career has been shaped not by a single planned pathway, but by the interaction…
Leeds locals invited to be part of 400-Portrait celebration
To mark 400 years since Leeds received its Royal Charter, award-winning creative studio Buttercrumble is embarking on an ambitious creative challenge: to illustrate 400 portraits of the people who make Leeds, Leeds. During March, Buttercrumbleâs twin-founders, Chloe and Abigail Baldwin, will capture residentsâ faces in a celebratory drawathon designed to reflect the cityâs diversity, warmth…
York supports LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
City of York Councilâs fostering team and One Adoption North and Humber, the regional adoption agency for York, North Yorkshire and Humber, are showing their support for LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week (2-6 March) by lighting up the city walls in rainbow colours. Led by charity New Family Social, this yearâs campaign, Nowâs the Time is calling…
Accu set to inspire young minds with robotics at UK’s largest 3D printing festival
Accu, a Huddersfield-based engineering business that supplies 50% of the worldâs top manufacturers with precision engineering components, is proud to be a platinum sponsor at the UKâs largest 3D printing festival, SMRRF (Sanjay Mortimer RepRap Festival) in Manchester; 7-8th March. Attending SMRRF for the first time, Accu will be giving live demonstrations of its âAccuBotsâ combat…
Bradford Hospitals Charity launches Easter Appeal
Bradford Hospitals Charity is calling for donations to help brighten the day for patients spending Easter Sunday (5 April 2026) in hospital. The charity, which supports Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, hopes to lift spirits across its hospital sites. Theyâre asking the public to donate chocolate eggs, small treats, and comforting gifts to patients….
Yorkshire Garden Centre group celebrates primroses with month long festival
A Yorkshire garden centre group is marketing the approach of spring with a celebration of primroses. The month-long Primrose Celebration will take place at Yorkshire Garden Centresâ sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, Pennine, York and Scarborough until March 14th. âPrimroses are the first true sign of spring and a welcome reminder that itâs time…
Castle Howard announces Vanbrugh celebration for anniversary year
Image Caption (above): Castle Howard. Photo by David Lindsay Castle Howard celebrates its creator and architect Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) throughout 2026, the 300th anniversary of his death. Hailed as âThe Rockstar of the English Baroqueâ and âThe original starchitectâ, Vanbrugh had concurrent careers as an architect, playwright, adventurer, soldier, spy, diplomat and garden designer. Castle Howard is celebrating…
Dame Judi Dench urges people to support York Against Cancer through the âQuintessentially Bondâ auction
Dame Judi Dench has urged people to support York Against Cancer by taking part in the âQuintessentially Bondâ auction. The timed online auction is being run by MovieManiaOnline. The company sell film memorabilia through their own auction platform and website, and has cabinets in The Antique Centre in York. Each year they sell a series…
Bradford Hospitals Charity secures The Broadwayâs Charity of the Year
Bradford Hospitals Charity has been named The Broadway Bradfordâs âCharity of the Yearâ, following an enthusiastic public vote which saw the charity secure almost 700 votes. The shopping centre invited the public to choose which local good cause should receive yearâlong support. While all nominated charities were worthy contenders, Bradford Hospitals Charity topped the poll…
Brides for a Cause: York Against Cancer to hold a pre-loved wedding dress sale Â
York Against Cancer are holding a pre-loved wedding dress sale on Sunday 1st March. The sale will take place The Leveson Centre, York Against Cancerâs cancer support centre at York Community Stadium, from 10am-4pm. Through the event, the charity hope to help cut the costs of weddings for brides to be, providing beautiful gowns, without…
International panel to shareâŻexpertiseâŻon YorkâŻbecoming the UK’s first Dark Sky CityâŻâŻ
Cities Under Stars: Tackling Light Pollution in Cities offers an evening of discussion, performance, and reflection with leading dark-sky experts, artists, and academics. Wednesday 25 February  6.30pmâŻtoâŻ9.00pm Creative Centre Auditorium, York St John University As part of theâŻNorth York Moors Dark Skies Festival this month, York St John University is hosting an evening of discussion, live performance…
Local firm triumphs at Bradford College Apprenticeship Games 2026
A local firm powered its way to victory at this yearâs annual Bradford College Apprenticeship Games. Northern Pump Suppliers Ltd were crowned winners after a day of intense battling against nine other employer teams. The fourth annual Apprenticeship Games brought together teams of apprentices and their employers for a day of action-packed challenges. Each squad competed for…
Apprentice engineers welcome MP to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Bradford College engineering apprentices welcomed a local MP to their workplace to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February). Judith Cummins MP visited the Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprentices to learn more about their jobs at AESSEAL plc near Dudley Hill â a firm that specialises in the design, manufacture, and supply of mechanical seals and…
Go wild this February half term with White Rose’s jungle adventure
Families are invited to swing into February half term at White Rose Shopping Centre as its much-loved free craft club returns with a roarsome jungle-themed experience for little explorers from Monday 16th â Friday 20th. Fun for the whole family, drop-in crafting sessions will be held from 10am â 4pm each day in White Roseâs Central…
Keighley âSoul Sistersâ are doing it for themselves
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has successfully delivered an innovative local project to boost the health and wellbeing of local women in Keighley. âSoul Sistersâ brought 12 residents together over a six-week period for a series of themed sessions at Keighley Civic Centre and Keighley Central Hall. Led by Eyarun Nessa, MHAâs Community Development Officer, and…
National Apprenticeship Week: Shaping the future of rail in the North
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February) by celebrating the impact being made by its investment in local skills, careers and talent. TRU will deliver faster, more frequent trains on a greener, more reliable railway. With the programme firmly in its delivery phase and many benefits already being realised,…
Events launched to help Yorkshire businesses navigate payroll shake-up
Employers in Yorkshire are being urged to get to grips with major payroll changes that are hurtling down the tracks. A raft of strict new regulations are coming into force under the April 6 overhaul, which includes the potential for significant enforcement action for nonâcompliance. Azets, a UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm…
City of York Council join York City to raise awareness of Fostering
City of York Councilâs Fostering Team will be at the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday 7 February ahead of the York City V Forest Green Rovers match to raise awareness about fostering in York. Football fans attending the match are encouraged to chat with the councilâs fostering team before kick-off, where staff will be on…
York celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
City of York Council is celebrating the value, benefits and opportunities apprenticeships bring to individuals, businesses and the wider economy during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) next week (9-15 February). NAW shines a light on how apprenticeships are a great option for people to consider when they are looking to start or change careers. With apprenticeships…
Bradford Garden Centre to host pruning masterclass with leading rose grower
A Bradford garden centre is hosting a rose pruning masterclass with one of the countryâs leading names in roses later this month. On Tuesday, 24th February, an expert from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre at 10 am and 2 pm for hands-on rose…
Bradford BID launches inaugural Member Awards celebrating the city’s business community
Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) has today announced the launch of its inaugural Bradford BID Member Awards, a brand-new celebration recognising the innovation, resilience and excellence of local businesses in the city centre. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 25th June 2026 at the iconic Bradford Live, bringing together businesses from across the retail,…
Universal AV Services proudly presents Connex 2026 â Bringing the future of workplace technology to Leeds
Universal AV Services is proud to present Connex 2026, the North of Englandâs leading workplace technology event, returning to Leeds to showcase the very latest in audio visual and collaboration solutions for modern working environments. Taking place at the Marriott Hotel, Leeds on March 12th, Connex has long been a must-attend event for organisations looking…
Leeds Independent Venues Group launches
Leeds Independent Venues Group launches: six independent spaces unite to elevate Leeds as a premier meetings and events destination Six of Leedsâ leading independent venues have joined forces to form the Leeds Independent Venues Group, a new collective created to showcase the cityâs diverse event spaces and strengthen its position as a top destination for…
Five-star homebuilder invites public to special preview event for upcoming North Yorkshire development
David Wilson Homes is inviting prospective buyers to a special preview event for its upcoming Castra Park development at LNER Community Stadium on Thursday 22nd January. Located in the sought-after village of Huntington, Castra Park will offer a collection of energy-efficient two, three and four-bedroom homes. The development is the ideal setting for families and young professionals with…
Warm Spaces cinema returns to York
York St John University’s Cinema & Social Justice team offer free film screenings for people trying to stay warm this winter York St John University is pleased to invite the local community to free Warm Spaces film screenings this winter. The Universityâs Cinema & Social Justice project is screening all-ages favourites Zootropolis 2 and Happy Feet at…
North Yorkshire homebuilder sponsors creative arts day with Whitby charity
Barratt and David Wilson Homes sponsors creative arts day for Whitby charity, WHISH. Barratt and David Wilson Homes sponsored a creative arts day at St. Hildaâs Hub with Whitby charity, WHISH. Nearby Barratt Homesâ Abbey View and David Wilson Homesâ Chaloners Green developments, the charity is a hub for the community, supporting many individuals with hidden impairments. The day…
LEAP celebrates 20 years of enterprise fairs at the Merrion Centre
LEAP (Leeds Enterprise Advisory Project) is celebrating 20 years of enterprise fairs at the Merrion Centre, reflecting on a journey that now spans decades of inspiring, mentoring and empowering young people in Leeds. The milestone year of 2026 will feature two LEAP Fairs at the Merrion Centre: the Valentineâs LEAP Fair on 7 February 2026,…
Join workplace wellness leaders, Hussle, for an energising morning of fitness and networking for HR professionals and business leaders
Hussle is the UKâs leading fitness network, collaborating with thousands of amazing venues across the UK to provide simple, flexible access to gyms, pools and spas. They partner with organisations that value the wellbeing of their employees to enable staff members to access fitness wherever and whenever they want, all as part of one simple…
Merrion Centre once again hosts Leeds city centre’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations for 2026
Vibrant Cultural Festivities Return Following Previous Yearâs Success The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set to once again host the city centreâs largest Chinese New Year celebration in 2026, welcoming the Year of the Horse with an exciting programme of cultural performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities. This yearâs event, once again supported by the Business Confucius Institute…
CEO aims high as Manningham Housing Association prepares for 40th anniversary
The chief executive of Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has spoken of his hopes for 2026 as the BME organisation gets ready in September to celebrate 40 years of delivering homes and services to communities in Bradford and Keighley. In a New Year message, Lee Bloomfield reflected on another 12 months of achievement for MHA in…
Regional construction firms bring Christmas spirit to Leeds College of Building
A Child Friendly Leeds Christmas event has snowballed after regional construction firms responded to an urgent appeal for donations. The Child Friendly Leeds team work in partnership with their network of Ambassadors to offer a range of opportunities and experiences to families supported by children’s social care and third sector ambassador partners. This year, Leeds…
Building inclusive businesses. Strengthening our region.
The Institute for Equity University Centre is proud to launch two new networks designed to support the growth of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across Yorkshire. In a fast-changing business environment, organisations that truly understand their workforce are better placed to attract and retain talent, build trust and ensure colleagues feel valued. Just as importantly,…
âClash on Campusâ sees wrestling rock University
The stars of Kingdom Wrestling, the UKâs first faith-based professional wrestling charity, slammed their way into the University of Bradford for an action-packed show. âClash on Campusâ saw a crowd of enthusiastic fans enjoy a night of suplexes, clotheslines and powerbombs inside the Universityâs cavernous atrium. Fans of all ages gathered for what is intended…
A wonderous festive season at White Rose
The festive season is still in full swing at White Rose Shopping Centre this December, with plenty of reasons to celebrate this Christmas. The centreâs family-friendly ice rink is open until 4th January, with pre-bookable 45-minute sessions taking place every day (except Christmas Day) â the perfect all-weather, all-ages activity. Upcoming events include Friday Disco…
12 tips for controlling your eating over Christmas
With Christmas advertising for the big day feast in full swing, itâs time to consider how we will approach the season. A few techniques and strategies can help prevent us from overeating during the Christmas period, and a positive consequence from showing a bit of restraint now will leave us more resilient and better positioned…
10 ways to enjoy your first sober Christmas
A sober or sober-curious Christmas can feel unfamiliar, especially if your usual festive routine has always involved alcohol. However, with a little planning, it becomes far easier than you might expect, and you can still enjoy the celebrations, the people around you and the atmosphere without feeling like you are missing out. These 10 tips…
Signs, tips and advice on menâs mental health at Christmas
As the festive season approaches, a mental health campaigner is calling on men to prioritise their wellbeing and open up about their struggles. Luke Ambler, co-founder of male suicide prevention charity, Andyâs Man Club, warns Christmas can be one of the toughest times of the year for many men. He says men might struggle with…
Castle Howard and Brew York create bespoke beer to celebrate Oz Christmas extravaganza
Castle Howard and Brew York have collaborated on a unique beer for the festive season celebrating the stately homeâs Wizard of Oz Christmas experience. âNo Place Like Homeâ, a Hazy Session IPA with a citrus character and floral notes, is brewed at Brew Yorkâs Osbaldwick location and stocked exclusively at Castle Howard for the duration…
Castle Howardâs Christmas events to star in Channel 4 documentary series
Castle Howardâs Christmas events will feature in a new Channel 4 documentary series, âA Very British Christmasâ. The programme is a three-part series following designers Adrian Lillie and Charlotte Lloyd Webber from CLW Event Design as they create festive experiences for iconic British stately homes, with one episode dedicated to Castle Howardâs extravaganza. The Castle…
Businesses collaborate with childcare providers to celebrate National Tree Week
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group has collaborated with its managed print supplier to celebrate National Tree Week with a childcare provider in Wakefield. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Deanâs York and Scarborough, has partnered with Oyster to provide the Nurtured Childcare group of…
Bradford College honours higher education students at annual graduation ceremony
A remarkable 373 higher education students gathered at The Life Centre to take part in the 2025 Bradford College graduation ceremony. This is the first year that all Bradford College higher education students attended the same graduation, making it the largest ceremony ever held to date. The annual event brought together special guests, family members,…