Wilkin Chapman Rollits appointed to Government Commercial Agency legal panel
Wilkin Chapman Rollits has been appointed to Government Commercial Agency’s legal panel for public sector framework. The firm has been named as a supplier on the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6374 Legal Panel for Public Sector framework, which will run until at least July 2029. Through the framework, public sector and third-sector organisations across the…
Free event on protecting and preserving intergenerational wealth in Leeds
A Yorkshire law firm is bringing together legal and financial specialists for an event in Leeds next month that will examine the practical challenges involved in protecting and preserving family wealth across generations. The event, titled Protecting and Preserving Intergenerational Wealth, is being organised by LCF Law and will take place on Wednesday 7th October from…
University shortlisted for two Times Higher Education awards
The University of Bradford has been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The successful nominations are for: Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community, for ‘Creating Active Schools’, recognising the programme’s impact on children’s health and wellbeing in Bradford and beyond. Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Brad-ATTAIN (Bradford Pathways…
Aliya inspiring others after landing global bank role
An internship helping to catch banking fraudsters has led to a full-time position earning more than £34,000 a year for University of Bradford student Aliya Iqbal. She has started a graduate role with HSBC Group, after securing first-class honours from her BEng (Hons) Software Engineering degree in July 2026. Splitting her time between HSBC’s sites in Canary…
Hundreds of NHS staff across West Yorkshire take on 24-Hour Therapy Dash
More than 200 NHS staff from across West Yorkshire will run, row and cycle non-stop for 24 hours on 18 September to raise money for local hospital charities. The 24-Hour Therapy Dash began at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2025 and has since grown into a region-wide challenge, with NHS colleagues across West…
Leeds Beckett collaboration expands to drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing
A second innovation project between Leeds Beckett University (LBU) and York-based Ardent Limited is set to drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing practices in the UK. The 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), part-funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) through Innovate UK, will see LBU business and data science experts work with Ardent to develop an…
‘Yorkshire’s Finest’ – Photobook of famous faces from Yorkshire to raise funds for York Against Cancer
Local award-winning photographer, David Charles, has captured stunning portrait photographs of some of the most well-known Yorkshire celebrities, put together in a superb hardback book – ‘Yorkshire’s Finest.’ ‘Yorkshire’s Finest’ has been created over the past 10 years and features photos from celebrities including Dame Judi Dench, Sean Bean and Gaynor Faye. All proceeds from…
Make a difference in York with a rewarding career in adult social care
People looking for a rewarding new career are being encouraged to explore a wide range of opportunities within City of York Council’s Adult Social Care services. Whether you’re looking for a career change, already working in care and support, or are just starting out in your working life, there are a variety of opportunities available that help people in…
Five new legal professionals join growing LCF Law team
Yorkshire law firm LCF Law has made five appointments across its Leeds and Bradford offices, including three aspiring solicitors who will now embark on the firm’s acclaimed solicitor training programme. In Leeds, the firm has recruited Jenna Leach as a legal executive in its corporate team, alongside two new paralegals with Matthew Griffiths joining the…
End-to-end HRO delivery for a major defence-sector client
How an integrated HRO partnership enabled consistently high fill rates, seamless workforce management, and contract stability for a leading defence organisation. 1. Background / Context A major defence multinational was required to provide support to a defence training programme. The multi-year programme covered aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, technical upgrades and all supply chain management activities to…
Inspectas announces “total compliance” offering with expansion into water risk management
Yorkshire’s specialist property compliance consultancy Inspectas has announced the expansion of its portfolio to include water risk management. The new service completes its transition to a fully integrated “total compliance” provider and strengthens its compliance offering, which already includes asbestos management, fire safety, health and safety, and Construction Design and Management (CDM) services. Water risk…
Young Yorkshire cricketer scores GCSE success
Lolita, a young Yorkshire cricketer and student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), is celebrating after receiving her GCSE results. Lolita, a standout cricketer who has played for Yorkshire since 2024, was named the highest wicket taker at the end of her team’s last season. She recently scored her first 50 for Nottinghamshire as…
UK-based workforce support for a US manufacturer
How flexible, light-touch HR and payroll services enabled a US-based manufacturer to compliantly employ UK-based staff. 1. Background / Context A large US manufacturer was looking to employ a small number UK-based staff whose work required extensive global travel. As a US-headquartered business, the manufacturer did not have the in-house expertise required to employ UK-based…
Homebuilder invites house hunters to preview evening for new development
As it prepares to launch it’s Eastfield Park development, David Wilson Homes is inviting house hunters to a special preview event on Thursday 27th August. David Wilson Homes is encouraging prospective buyers in North Yorkshire to attend its preview event for its upcoming Eastfield Park development. The event will be held at the nearby Bramble Wood development…
Team GB showjumper riding high after top GCSE results
A talented Team GB showjumper is celebrating after receiving her GCSE results. India, a student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), has balanced her studies with competing in elite competitions including Horse of the Year, the Royal International Horse Show and the Pony Foxhunter Final. In 2026, she was selected to represent Great Britain…
Businesses, beware the Autumn cashflow crisis – Azets
A major Yorkshire accountancy and business advisory firm has warned SMEs could face ‘an Autumn cashflow crisis’ if they don’t prepare properly for key October tax deadlines. Many Yorkshire businesses face three key payment deadlines in October: Corporation Tax (01/10), VAT returns (07/10) and PAYE Settlement Agreement (19/10 postal payments, 22/10 for electronic and online…
Twice as nice: Leeds twins receive exceptional GCSE results
Leeds twins Lochan and Lokesh, students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), are seeing double after receiving their GCSE results. Both Lochan and Lokesh received similarly outstanding results with 19 grade 9s between them. Both will stay on at GSAL to study A-levels in maths, further maths, biology and chemistry and have aspirations to…
Talented Tehan secures Oxford place
A talented Leeds student has secured a place on one of the world’s most prestigious and competitive university courses after achieving four A*s in his A-levels. Tehan, a student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), will follow in the footsteps of Harold Wilson, William Hague and Malala Yousafzai when he takes up his place…
Leeds United top the Premier League for digital technical performance, new research reveals
Leeds United have the strongest technical foundations of any club in the Premier League, according to new research from independent digital agency Mediaworks, despite the club finishing just tenth in the table last season. The Premier League Digital Performance Index scored all 20 top flight clubs out of 500, looking at how easy each one…
Leeds’ first stand-alone K-beauty store Moida confirms opening date at Trinity Leeds
Authentic K-beauty retailer Moida will open at Trinity Leeds on Saturday 29th August – with goody bags and giveaways for lucky customers. Tickets to the launch event at 9am have already sold out, but from 11am the first 100 walk-in customers will be gifted a goodie bag worth £100 when spending £20 in store. Shoppers who…
National survey success offers students reason to choose Bradford through Clearing
A host of programmes available to prospective students through Clearing at the University of Bradford have been ranked in the UK top 10 for delivering an outstanding student experience in a prestigious survey. The National Student Survey (NSS) is one of the UK’s largest and most influential surveys of final-year students, providing valuable insight into…
Yorkshire golfers score tee-rific GCSE results
Two junior golfers are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results. Elliot from Leeds and Bella from Harrogate, students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), both achieved top grades in nine subjects including physical education. Elliot, who has been playing golf since the age of 10, won the Yorkshire Under-14 Championship in 2024 and plays…
72% of GCSES at The Grammar School at Leeds awarded top 7/8/9 grades
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) have achieved excellent exam results, with 72% of all GCSEs awarded the top grades of 7, 8 or 9 (A/A*). 52% of entries were awarded grade 8 or above, and 27% awarded grade 9. GSAL’s GCSE Class of 2026 includes a Yorkshire cricketer, a Team GB showjumper,…
Harrogate student heading for Cambridge with five A* grades
One of the top young mathematicians in the country has received an outstanding set of A-level results. Andrew, a student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), will head to Cambridge in October to read computer science after achieving a remarkable five A* grades. Andrew’s interest in computers started early. “From a young age, I…
DWP recruitment support: Helping businesses find the talent they need
In today’s competitive labour market, attracting and retaining the right people remains a challenge for businesses of all sizes. Whether you are recruiting for entry-level positions, specialist roles, seasonal opportunities or planning for future growth, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a range of free recruitment services designed to help employers find the…
Yorkshire engineering firm delivers critical maintenance to support major European energy project in just 37 days
Salko UK, a leading mechanical and electrical solutions provider, has successfully completed expert maintenance works across three exhaust gas housings and diffusers in the Netherlands. Working in partnership with ENGIE, Salko UK deployed a 13-strong team to complete essential work that was delivered in just over a month. Located at the Maxima Centrale, the maintenance…
Kirklees College students achieve life-changing results across Level 3 and T Level courses
A range of students from Kirklees College have been celebrating after achieving incredible results across Level 3 and T Level courses. This success is a testament to their hard work and determination. Throughout their time at Kirklees College, they have also been supported by their inspiring tutors on the path to these incredible achievements. In…
Flex to you – Why Flex Support makes sense in summer
For some businesses in our industry, summer is one of those periods where the calendar simply does not allow for slow days. Year after year, we see demand rise, schedules tighten and pressure on production lines build. Meanwhile, warehouse teams and existing transport fleets are stretched to capacity with the season’s demand. For the businesses…
St George’s Crypt joins West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and invites businesses to help change lives across Leeds
St George’s Crypt, one of Leeds’ longest-established charities, is proud to announce its membership of the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce as it looks to build stronger partnerships with businesses across the region. For more than 90 years, St George’s Crypt has been providing care, compassion and hope to people experiencing homelessness, addiction…
Castle Howard introduces rare ancient breed cattle to major nature restoration project
Castle Howard has reached a major milestone in their 30-year Bog Hall Habitat Bank nature restoration project, by introducing a herd of rare White Park Cattle to the newly sown meadows areas. The Bog Hall Habitat Bank project is a large-scale 30-year restoration and rewilding project on the Castle Howard Estate, designed and delivered in…
Blueberry Marketing Solutions marks 20 years of business, people and opportunity
From a university incubator in Leeds to a 50-strong team that has supported more than 500 organisations, Blueberry Marketing Solutions is celebrating 20 years in business. Founded by Managing Director Faresh Maisuria after a last-minute opportunity led to the company’s launch, Blueberry has grown into a well-established UK business. Its clients span the public and…
Moving on, moving up, moving out: North Yorkshire homebuilders reveal top tips for house move
To mark National Moving Day on Wednesday 19th August, Barratt and David Wilson Homes are sharing some helpful tips for homeowners in North Yorkshire to make their moving day as hassle-free as possible. According to Konnect You, following an analysis of 170,000 house removals from the past year, summer is the most popular time to move house for…
Provisio Care Group expands with new specialist care home
Leading care provider Provisio Care Group has acquired Moor Park House, a specialist centre dedicated to treating people with complex spinal and brain injuries. The acquisition of the Preston facility marks a significant milestone in the growth of the business, which now operates three care homes in the North West, as well as a temporary…
Yorkshire Building Society helps families get creative at Leeds Road Festival
Families from across Bradford got involved in creative activities with Yorkshire Building Society colleagues during this year’s Leeds Road Festival, a week-long celebration of culture, creativity and community that attracted more than 25,000 attendees when it launched last year. Following its successful debut, the festival returned with events taking place across venues along Leeds Road…
Notre Dame students celebrate outstanding Level 3 results
Students at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College are celebrating another year of outstanding results across A-levels, BTECs, CTECs and T Levels. The class of 2026 has achieved an impressive set of results, with students securing places at leading universities, progressing to apprenticeships and preparing to take their next steps into employment. Among this year’s…
Leeds twins seeing double with outstanding A-level grades
A set of Leeds twins are heading to the same university to study the same course after receiving an exceptional set of A-level results. Alex and Harry, both students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), have secured places to study philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) at Durham University after achieving top grades in the…
Leeds social justice campaigner heading to Cambridge
A young campaigner who has advocated for policy reform on knife crime and asylum-seeking children is heading to Cambridge after achieving top A-level grades. Naemi, who attended Mount St Mary’s Catholic High School before securing a bursary to attend The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), achieved two A*s and two As. She will take up…
58% of A-Levels at The Grammar School at Leeds awarded top grades of A/A*
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) are celebrating after 58% of A-levels were awarded top A/A* grades. Fifteen pupils achieved at least three A*s, while seven students scored A*s in at least three subjects plus an A* in their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This year’s talented cohort includes three footballers of the future,…
Popular North Yorkshire development now sold out
Following an increase in demand, Barratt Homes has now sold out at its Harclay Park development in Boroughbridge. The homebuilder welcomed a range of house hunters to its Stump Cross development, and the remaining properties on the final phase were soon snapped up. Having offered a selection of three, four, and five bedroom properties, the community proved to…
York celebrates A Level students’ success
City of York Council education leaders are congratulating students across the city who have received their A Level, T Level and post 16 vocational qualifications results today (Thursday 13 August 2026). Cllr Bob Webb, City of York Council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Congratulations to all the young people receiving their A…
Bentley pens Bulls return
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of James Bentley on a three-year deal from the start of the 2027 season. The 29-year-old is a product of the club’s famed pathway system, making his senior debut at the Bulls in an 82-0 win over Oldham in 2026, aged just 18. Bentley, primarily a back…
Businesses swap the boardroom for retreats as demand drives expansion at Hotel Du Vin in Harrogate & York
Hotel du Vin has expanded its Corporate Retreat programme across all 19 UK properties following a successful pilot and growing demand from organisations seeking more meaningful face-to-face collaboration. Initially launched across six Hotel du Vin properties in March, the programme has now been rolled out nationwide in response to increasing interest from businesses looking to bring teams…
TWC Facilities teams up with Tackle Prostate Cancer to boost awareness and support
TWC Facilities Ltd has partnered with Tackle Prostate Cancer, a UK charity that supports people affected by prostate cancer. As part of this, QR code stickers are being added to male hygiene bins across the sites TWC Facilities looks after. It’s a small, practical step that gives people quick and discreet access to information about…
University of Bradford climbs into Daily Mail UK top 30 after third successive rise
The University of Bradford has broken into the Daily Mail University Guide’s UK top 30 for the first time following its third successive rise in the national rankings. Ranked joint 29th out of 128 universities, Bradford was praised for its support for students, strong graduate employment outcomes and long-standing commitment to social mobility. The guide…
University of Bradford ranked 1st (again) in England for improving access to higher education
Pictured above: Professor Gillian Murray, University of Bradford Vice-Chancellor. Credit: University of Bradford. The University of Bradford has been ranked first in England by the Social Mobility Commission for recruiting the most disadvantaged students, when location is factored in. The report covers universities across England and is designed to measure which universities do the most to improve access…
Residents urged to look out for Annual Canvass
Residents across York are being asked to keep an eye on their inboxes and letterboxes as City of York Council begins its annual electoral registration canvass from 17 August. The annual canvass plays a vital role in ensuring that everyone who is eligible to vote can take part in local and national elections. By checking…
We’re finalists at the Motor Transport Awards
We have been named a finalist for Specialist Operator of the Year at this year’s Motor Transport Awards. It is an honour, a testament to the team’s dedication, and a mark of recognition in an industry where being nominated alongside leading specialist operators in motor transport carries real weight. When I purchased Keep It Cool…
Major Transpennine Route Upgrade works to drive forward Huddersfield station transformation this autumn
Customers will soon benefit from a more reliable, accessible and greener railway as the Transpennine Route Upgrade takes another significant step towards the transformation of Huddersfield station and the wider railway this autumn. From Saturday 19 September until Sunday 4 October 2026, engineers will be working around the clock to deliver a significant package of improvements in and around Huddersfield, helping improve reliability, increase capacity and support…