York supports LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
City of York Council’s 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 (3-9 March) by lighting up the city walls in rainbow colours. Led by charity New Family Social, this year’s campaign, Change Lives in ‘25 is…
Your invitation to exhibit at the upcoming SEND Next Choices event on Tuesday 24th June 2025
SEND Next Choices – Getting ready for adult life Leeds first direct arena | Tuesday 24th June 2025 | 10am-6pm We are delighted to invite you to exhibit at the forthcoming SEND Next Choices – Getting ready for adult life event on Tuesday 24th June 2025 at Leeds first direct arena. Organised by Leeds City…
Bradford professor prepares to launch Space Tech Assembly
Businesses from this region and beyond can partake in ‘astronomical opportunities’ outlined at the forthcoming Space Tech Assembly in March, according to the University of Bradford professor who is set to open the event. The conference, organised by Space Hub Yorkshire, the UK Space Agency-funded regional space cluster, will examine how space tech is evolving…
Health trainers launch three weekly drop-ins across city
City of York Council’s Health Trainer team have launched new weekly drop-ins at three Explore libraries across the city. They are offering help and advice for anyone wanting to stop smoking, lose weight, lower their drinking or get more active. The team already provide residents with programmes of one-to-one confidential support, as well as working…
York City walls to be illuminated in orange and blue in commemoration of Joseph Rowntree
To mark the 100th anniversary of Joseph Rowntree’s death, City of York Council will illuminate the city walls in blue and orange tonight, paying tribute to his lasting impact on the city. Joseph Rowntree is one of York’s most well-known names, not just for his business success but for his significant contributions to social reform…
York Learning’s ‘Jobs, Skills and Apprenticeships Fair’ to return in March
York Learning’s popular ‘Jobs, Skills and Apprenticeships Fair’ is back at York Barbican on Tuesday 11 March, with opportunities for around 80 exhibitors to meet some 1,000 people looking for work or training. The event is open to any employers, training providers and information, advice and guidance services in the York area, from 1pm –…
Bradford City AFC crowned Apprenticeship Games 2025 champions
Bradford City AFC has been crowned winner of the third annual Bradford College Apprenticeship Games, marking National Apprenticeship Week (10th – 16th February). In partnership with CBRE, the action-packed event brings together teams of apprentices and their employers for a day of fun, themed challenges. Each squad competes for the coveted Apprenticeship Games title, while also celebrating the positive…
York celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
City of York Council is celebrating the value, benefits and opportunities apprenticeships bring to individuals and businesses during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) this week [10-16 February]. NAW will highlight how apprenticeships are an excellent option to consider for young people wishing to start a career, for employees looking to progress in their current role or…
Creative adventures await this half term at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre is inviting young artists to join free craft sessions this half term, from Monday 17th until Friday 21st February. Fun for the whole family, the sessions will be held from 11am – 4pm each day in White Rose’s Central Atrium, near the escalators leading to The Balcony and The Village. Guests…
School pupils on campus for star-studded BBC festival
Stars from social media, television and radio were among the guests inspiring youngsters at an event held at the University of Bradford. The BBC Young Reporter Festival saw students aged 16 to 18 from schools across the Bradford district find out more about a potential career in the media. They were given the chance to…
University’s community researchers programme will leave City of Culture legacy
A collaboration between the University of Bradford, University of Southampton and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture to train ‘community researchers’ as part of Bradford 2025’s legacy has been hailed a success. The Community Researcher Training Programme, led by Gail Smith, Evaluation Manager for City of Culture, and Professor Karina Croucher, Academic Lead for Bradford…
EY Foundation Work Experience Focus Group
Join EY Foundation’s Work Experience Focus Group for Local Businesses & Employers in the Bradford District Interested in sharing your views on the benefits or barriers to offering work experience in your organisation, and hearing perspectives from other local businesses? Join the EY Foundation’s Work Experience Focus Group for Local Businesses & Employers on Friday…
Rob Hubbard to host “Cost Matters – Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveying” conference 2025
Rob Hubbard, Principal Consultant and Owner of Cantidad Limited, is pleased to present their inaugural conference, “Cost Matters: Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveying.” The conference will take place on Wednesday, 18 June 2024, from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM at The Mill, Tootal Street, Tileyard, Wakefield (WF1 5FT). This one-day event is designed for commercial…
10 years of rewarding food industry excellence at Verner Wheelock
Food industry training expert Verner Wheelock has just announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is the training company of choice for numerous well-known food manufacturers and has trained thousands of delegates over the years. The Verner Wheelock Excellence Awards, launched 10 years ago, recognise outstanding…
Bank of England monetary policy expert to deliver lecture at Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University is delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine L. Mann, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to deliver the highly anticipated Economic Prospects Lecture on 11 February. Attendees will gain insights into the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report, to be released on 6 February. Catherine will address how the…
Countdown presenter Susie Dent to appear at York Literature Festival 2025
The York Literature Festival returns in March for a full month’s celebration of the written and spoken word. Starting on Thursday 6 March, York St John University is proud to continue as the festival’s main sponsor, supporting its mission to promote local writers, groups and performers, as well as providing the community with an…
Yorkshire shines a light on sustainability in sport
The 30th Golf Environment Awards (GEAs), hosted by STRI Group took place yesterday, 22nd January, during the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition week in Harrogate. Bringing together golf’s environmental champions from across the globe, the prestigious awards saw its 30th year of celebrations in Yorkshire, hosted by a Yorkshire-based design and management consultancy. The applications reached…
Søstrene Grene opens in spectacular style at Trinity Leeds
Popular Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene has opened in spectacular style at Trinity Leeds today [24th January 2025]. The eagerly-anticipated launch saw live performances from ballerinas and a string duo as eager shoppers queued on the red carpet to get a glimpse inside the Scandi-inspired store. The first 100 lucky shoppers were also treated to…
Greenpower Kit Car Challenge launched across Bradford schools
School pupils across the region have the chance to build a battery-powered kit car and race in an epic grand finale following the launch of the 2025 ‘Bradford College Greenpower Challenge.’ The annual Challenge runs in partnership with Greenpower Education Trust to kickstart interest in engineering careers. The project helps to unlock potential and spark enthusiasm in young…
Leeds’ iconic artist finds more permanent home at the Merrion Centre
Burley Banksy’s urban art returns to Merrion with a permanent base in the heart of Leeds Following the phenomenal success of previous year’s pop-up art studio, Leeds-based artist Andy McVeigh, famously known as Burley Banksy, is set to have a longer-term presence at the Merrion Centre from Friday 30th January. Fans of his vibrant and…
TEDxLeeds Beckett University brings together leading voices in law, history, sports science, and art
Four leading minds from Leeds Beckett University are set to share their unique views on the challenges of living in our changing world at an upcoming free public event. TEDxLeeds Beckett University, an independently organised TEDx event, will take place on 12 February at Leeds School of Arts and will feature thought-provoking talks designed to…
New year, new job? Visit Acomb Jobs Fair
Anyone looking for work, support with training or getting new qualifications is invited to the latest Acomb Jobs Fair on Wednesday (22 January). The event will be held from 11am – 2pm at Acomb Parish Church Hall, Front Street, YO24 3BZ, and will include representatives from a wide range of employers and employment agencies from…
Longstanding insurance firm backs Bradford
This month saw the eye-catching launch of Bradford City of Culture 2025, with thousands of people braving the freezing cold weather to enjoy its launch, and one firm that has backed the Bradford City of Culture from the start is TL Dallas. Independent insurance broker and risk management firm, TL Dallas was established in Bradford…
First ever regional awards celebrate excellence in infant feeding support
Winners of the inaugural Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards were announced at a special ceremony at York St John University on Wednesday 15 January. The awards celebrated the impact of individuals and organisations across the region who play a pivotal role in providing families with infant feeding support. Hull’s St Stephen’s Shopping Centre scoops…
York marks Holocaust Memorial Day with programme of events
Residents and visitors are invited to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 with a programme of commemorative online and in-person events. Holocaust Memorial Day occurs on 27 January every year, with people across the world join together to remember and reflect on the horrific events of the Holocaust, genocides and persecutions on a worldwide scale. York…
Aspiring entrepreneurs invited to tell their stories at Leeds business workshop
Unity Enterprise (UE) will host the second in a series of business workshops next Tuesday (21 January) designed to boost entrepreneurial skills in its 25th anniversary year. Taking place from 10am-12pm at Leeds Media Centre in Chapeltown, renowned public speaking professional Pol Donald Nkana Nkana will lead a masterclass entitled ‘Storytelling for Business: What is…
Woodhouse Grove sixth form taster day
DEADLINE TO REGISTER 31ST JANUARY 2025 – GET YOUR SPOT NOW! Our forward-thinking Sixth Form offers you a choice of pathways to help you excel on your terms. Tailor your learning based on your personal strengths and passions. Our programme’s flexibility and our care and commitment to the individual will free you to unlock your…
Businesses invited to help tackle domestic abuse
York’s businesses are being encouraged to join an upcoming session helping employers contribute to the fight against domestic abuse. The Domestic Abuse: Awareness for Businesses session will take place at the Priory Street Centre on Tuesday 4 February from 9:30-11:30 am. The event is free to attend, with tickets available at the link below: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/cityofyorkcouncil1/1486642…
Castle Howard reports Christmas event as the most successful to date
Castle Howard reports Christmas event as the most successful to date, with 30% of visitors travelling from outside of Yorkshire, and thousands of free or subsidised tickets issued to Essential Carers and other groups Castle Howard has announced record breaking visitor numbers for their 2024 Christmas event, reaching 100,000 visitors on the closing day, Sunday…
Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair 2025
Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to first direct arena Leeds on Wednesday 12th February 2025. Free tickets are available to book anytime between 1pm-7pm. You’ll have the chance to talk to major employers from a wide range of sectors, including accounting, business and administration, catering and hospitality, construction, creative design, care services, digital, education, engineering,…
HSBC leader to share tech insights with York businesses
York businesses are being invited to hear from HSBC’s Head of Technology Sector and Growth Lending at a new Tech Forum. The event, taking place at the council’s West Offices on Thursday 13 February, will see Roland Emmans explore how businesses can embrace rapid technological change. Roland will share insights from a career in business…
Merrion Centre plans biggest Chinese New Year celebrations for 2025
The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set for the biggest Chinese New Year celebration yet, earmarked to take place across two weekends in 2025. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s event, visitors are invited to enjoy a vibrant programme of free cultural activities, performances and workshops, celebrating the Year of the Snake. In partnership…
Unity Enterprise kicks off 25th anniversary year with inspiring business workshops
Unity Enterprise will launch its 25th anniversary celebrations this month with the first two events in a series of workshops designed to boost entrepreneurial skills. On Tuesday 14 January from 9-10.30am at Leeds Media Centre, ‘A Cup of Confidence’ is set to be a morning filled with business inspiration and caffeine. Delivered in partnership with…
Holiday season celebrations take place at Amazon in Leeds
The team from Amazon in Leeds has been gearing up for the Christmas shopping season with a calendar full of festive celebrations. A Christmas market, competitions and a rock choir are just some of the activities taking place at the Leeds fulfilment centre to celebrate the work that the Amazon team is doing to deliver…
Leeds garden centre donates ice rink session for Inclusive Skating Awards
The team at a South Leeds garden centre ice rink hosted a group of skaters for a unique awards ceremony that coincided with World Ice Skating Day on 15th December. Adrian Jack, Professional Ice Skating Coach at Bradford Ice Arena, sought an outdoor ice rink to host an awards ceremony for some of his skaters…
MHA’s Christmas MELA brings community spirit to life in Keighley
More than 200 local residents came together in Victoria Hall in Keighley to enjoy a celebration of culture, unity and festive joy at Christmas MELA 2024 hosted by Manningham Housing Association (MHA). There was something for everyone including a visit from Santa Claus, a festive photo booth, DJ, henna art and facepainting, calligraphy, a charity…
Unity prepares to celebrate 25 years of enterprise with launch of anniversary logo
Unity Enterprise (UE) has unveiled a specially commissioned logo which will be a familiar sight in 2025 when it celebrates a quarter of century of delivering affordable workspace, professional advice and an abundance of other business support services to aspiring entrepreneurs in Leeds. Established in 2000 as a not-for-profit subsidiary company of BME housing association…
The Lord Mayor prepares for festive Community Carol Concert
Following some 400 older residents enjoying the annual Christmas Cheer receptions held last week, another festive treat from the Lord Mayor of York is being prepared. The receptions have been held every year since the mid-1950s and are free to the residents who attend. They are funded in part by York’s annual Community Carol Concert….
Stress-free tips for decorating a home at Christmas
A new survey* from Barratt and David Wilson Homes reveals that 46% of Brits feel stressed when putting up their Christmas decorations. With 66% admitting that fairy lights get them flustered and 19% flapping over colour schemes, Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has teamed up with Bents Garden and Home – famed for…
Enchanting Christmas trail brings festive cheer to Bradford city centre
This festive season, Bradford City Centre is transforming into a winter wonderland with a magical, family-friendly Christmas Trail! From 3rd December to 5th January, residents and visitors can enjoy festive-themed window displays and a unique nutcracker adventure – all for free! Ten large nutcrackers are positioned across various locations across the city centre. Adventurers of all…
Leeds College of Building students triumph at national SkillBuild competition
Leeds College of Building is celebrating after four students took podium positions at the national final of SkillBuild 2024 – the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild showcases some of the brightest talent in construction. The prestigious competition brings together highly…
West Yorkshire garden centres host festive play sessions for charity
Tong and Tingley Garden Centres are to host festive-themed play sessions to raise money for their charity of the year. The Grass Hoppers team at both centres have launched ‘Not So Merry Christmas’ playtime parties as part of its fundraising campaign for Yorkshire Children’s Charity. The parties are at Tong Garden Centre at 4.30 pm…
York St John University hosts the latest free, thought-provoking event in the Ebor Lecture series
“God Is Not a White Man: Race, faith and belief in a post-riot world” York St John University hosts the latest free, thought-provoking event in the Ebor Lecture series On Wednesday, 4 December 2024, York St John University’s Centre for Religion in Society will host the Winter 2024 Ebor Lecture, “God Is Not a White…
White Rose ice rink returns for 2024
White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical ice rink has returned for the festive season, this year in partnership with JD, open for family fun until 5th January 2025. To celebrate the launch, White Rose is announcing a special charity event with ice hockey team Leeds Knights: from 4.45pm on Tuesday 3rd December, guests can skate with…
Accu celebrates with fightfest competition winner
Accu, a leading Huddersfield-based supplier of high-precision engineering components, invited the winner of this year’s FightFest Featherweight robot fighting competition to its headquarters in Huddersfield to judge its own robot combat competition, as part of its commitment to innovation in robotics and engineering. Winner Ellis Ware, 28 and from Shropshire, was presented with his prizewinning…
Preparing for the future: Woodhouse Grove School host a mock interview event for students interested in medical degrees
On Saturday, 16th November, Year 12 and Year 13 students from Woodhouse Grove School, along with peers from neighbouring state schools, Benton Park and Immanuel College, participated in a mock MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews) event held in Woodhouse Grove’s new Sixth Form Building. The event aimed to prepare students for university interviews in medicine, dentistry,…
Bradford College celebrates success at graduation 2024
Higher Education students at Bradford College celebrated their hard work and academic achievement when they graduated at a special ceremony at Bradford’s ‘LIFE Centre’. The day was split across two special ceremonies as the latest College graduates donned their cap and gowns in front of family, friends, and VIP guests. The first ceremony at 11am…
Senior residents invited to apply to attend Christmas Cheer receptions
The Lord Mayor and Sheriff invite 400 of York’s senior residents to join them at the city’s spectacular Assembly Rooms to celebrate at the Christmas Cheer Receptions. The annual receptions for residents aged 65 and over will take place on Tuesday 3 December 2024, when a spread of tasty Christmas fare will be served and…