An Outstanding Results Day 2025
Well done to all of our Upper Sixth cohort who collected their results today â itâs been another exceptional year! We are proud to announce that our class of 2025 Notre Dame students have once again received outstanding results in their Level 3 qualifications, across A-levels, BTECs and CTECs, and T Levels. Some of this year’s…
York celebrates A Level studentsâ success
City of York Council education leaders are congratulating students who have received their A Level, T level and post 16 vocational results today (Thursday 14 August). Cllr Bob Webb, City of York Councilâs Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education said: âToday is a great opportunity to celebrate the academic achievements of so many…
Coding your future by joining the AI revolution
People can be at the forefront of the âArtificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionâ by studying Computer Science at the University of Bradford. With AI transforming how we work, learn, and communicate, the demand for skilled professionals is soaring. The Universityâs Computer Science programmes equip students with the knowledge, technical skills and adaptability needed to thrive in…
62% of A-levels at The Grammar School of Leeds awarded top grades of A/A*
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds have achieved exceptional A-level results, with 62% of A-levels awarded top A/A* grades. Seven pupils secured places at Oxbridge to study subjects including engineering, law, classics and medicine, two of whom, Anna and Claire, each achieved four A*s. Over 80 of the cohort (190 students) achieved top grades…
Six hours to success: C-Kore supplies fastest-ever subsea testing tools
C-Kore Systems, a globally trusted provider of subsea testing tools, has once again demonstrated its outstanding responsiveness and capability by delivering their subsea testing tool- TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) to Belfast within six hours of receiving the initial request from Vermilion Energy, marking their fastest delivery in the companyâs history. The urgent request required immediate…
ÂŁ2.3 million investment secured to launch innovative Vale Park Community Campus
Port Vale Football Club, Port Vale Foundation, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council have secured ÂŁ2.3 million in Government funding to transform Sproson Park and surrounding areas into a dynamic, multi-purpose Vale Park Community Campus. The project marks a significant milestone in the clubâs long-term community facilities strategy and commitment to local regeneration, health, education and community…
AAB shortlisted for Xero and accounting excellence national awards
Leading professional services firm AAB, has been short-listed as a finalist in several prestigious national awards, reflecting the firmâs continued commitment to delivering exceptional client service, driving digital transformation, and providing market-leading expertise across multiple disciplines. The first of these awards comes from leading online accounting software provider, Xero. AAB has been shortlisted for âNational…
Chadwick Lawrence strengthens roster of professional sports club clients with Castleford Tigers partnership
The Yorkshire law firm has been appointed as the club’s official legal partner Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has been appointed as the official legal partner of Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club, strengthening the firmâs roster of professional sports club clients. The partnership will see the firm provide the Tigers with expert legal…
Trinity Leeds sales up 15.7% on last year
Data from owner Landsec, shows shopping sales at Trinity Leeds rose 15.7% year-on-year during April – June this year, as shoppers flocked to new openings including Zara, Clarks and Søstrene Grene. Footfall at the centre also recorded a healthy increase of 4.7% year-on-year during the three months, signalling a wider return to in-store shopping. The…
Sky Lounge Leeds shines in new collaboration with local film school
Valor Hospitality joins forces with leading multimedia school to support arts education Film students in Leeds have been given exclusive access to produce a new film showcasing the cityâs highest rooftop bar – Sky Lounge at DoubleTree by Hilton – in a brand new partnership between MetFilm School Leeds and Valor Hospitality. The new film,…
Yorkshire Garden Centres’ play areas celebrate their tenth birthday with giveaways
The teams at two West Yorkshire indoor and outdoor adventure play areas are marking their 10th birthday with a series of giveaways. Everyone who visits Grass Hoppers play area at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres between now and 1st September will be entered into a prize draw to win prizes from slushies to pizzas and…
City of Culture Baton visits Tong Garden Centre on its tour of Bradford wards
The City of Culture Baton was at Tong Garden Centre this week as part of its tour of local landmarks in the Tong and Wibsey ward. Â The team at Tong, part of the Yorkshire Garden Centres group, were invited to take part by Ward Officer, Jayce Lambert and responded to the brief to be creative…
Vanilla joins new retailers at White Rose
Womenâs fashion brand Vanilla has today opened its doors at White Rose Shopping Centre, the latest addition to the centreâs impressive mix of brands. Offering both its Pink Vanilla and Blue Vanilla collections with a wide range of options for shoppers of all ages, including clothing, footwear, and accessories, the new store can be found…
Diverse Minds, Stronger Businesses: The Autimatic Story
In the heart of a Halifax village, a quietly revolutionary organisation is reshaping what workplace inclusivity means, opening doors to employment for autistic adults across the UK. Their mission is clear: to reduce the staggering 70% unemployment rate among autistic people, while helping organisations access exceptional talent in key growth areas such as artificial intelligence,…
Runaway trains, bumper cars, and free family activities: Family Festival of Fun arrives at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre is kicking off a calendar of fun this month with the return of its Kidsâ Carnival from 25th July, as well as free family craft and play sessions throughout the summer holidays. Open from 11am â 9pm daily from 25th July to 7th September, the Kidsâ Carnival invites guests to enjoy…
Expect Distribution joins West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Expect Distribution is proud to announce our recent membership with the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to regional business growth and economic collaboration across Yorkshire. As a recognised leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, becoming part of this influential network marks an exciting new chapter for our organisation….
Ideal Extraction Ltd wins prestigious SME Business of the Year Award
Ideal Extraction Ltd, an innovative engineering company based in Ilkley, has proudly secured the coveted SME Business of the Year Award at the Bradford Means BUSINESSiQ Awards. The Gala Awards Ceremony, held on 11 July at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford, celebrated the vibrant business community driving success across the district. Organised by the…
Bettys pop-up shop to return to Castle Howard this Christmas
The Bettys pop-up gift shop will return to Castle Howard for the second year running. Synonymous with Yorkshire and celebrated internationally, Bettys is known for mouthwatering confectionary, chocolates, teas and coffees and had never-before created a pop-up shop until their Castle Howard offering last year, which coincided with the stately homeâs Christmas events. The shop…
Why human-led telemarketing still matters in a digital-first world
In the age of AI-generated content, algorithmic outreach, and automated customer journeys, itâs tempting to see the humble phone call as a relic. But what if the very thing modern marketers are contemplating leaving behind is the one thing that helps them stand out and succeed? While digital tools, from PPC ads to automation and email…
Accu leads fundraising mission for Huddersfield charity The Kirkwood
A group of employees from Accu, an engineering component distributor in Huddersfield, have gone the extra mile in support of The Kirkwood charity by taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Eighteen team members hiked up and down the Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough mountains â a 24-mile round trip, including 1,585m of ascent, raising…
Accu secures stadium naming rights in landmark partnership
Accu becomes Official Stadium Partner for the next five seasons. Growing local business to take over the naming rights from John Smithâs. Comments from Accu Managing Director, Alastair Morris and Townâs Chief Revenue Officer Paul Reeves. Huddersfield Town is proud to announce a historic and significant partnership with Accu, a Huddersfield-born e-commerce business, named after…
Bradford 2025 hits the halfway mark with people, participation and pride at its heart – and a blockbuster Summer ahead
An estimated 1.1 million people have experienced Bradford 2025 projects celebrating the district Events have taken place in every ward in the Bradford District, covering 141 square miles across West Yorkshire from the city centre to the wild moors Over 40,000 local people have participated in Bradford 2025 activity so far More than 500 local…
Turner & Townsendâs charitable fund marks ÂŁ1m in donations and two new partnerships
Turner & Townsend, the global professional services company, has announced its international Making the Difference Fund is partnering with Railway Children and Build Change. This further expands the global impact of the fund as it celebrates over ÂŁ1m in donations from the business. Launched in 2023, the Making the Difference Fund complements Turner & Townsendâs…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards hail industryâs rising stars as winners announced
Some of the brightest stars in West Yorkshireâs manufacturing and engineering sectors have been honoured, as employers gathered to celebrate the next generation of talent at a sold-out Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards ceremony, held at Leeds Beckett University. Now in their fourth year, the awards have become a standout feature of the festival, marking the…
York Cares celebrates 20th anniversary
A York charity is marking its 20th anniversary with an ambitious ÂŁ20,000 fundraising campaign. York Cares, the independent employee-volunteering charity in the city, is celebrating two decades of bringing together local employers, employees, and community organisations to create lasting, positive change across York. Since its launch in 2005 by the University of York, Aviva, and…
Ideal Extraction Ltd in Ilkley shortlisted for prestigious award
Ilkley engineering company, Ideal Extraction Ltd, is celebrating after being announced as a Finalist in the category SME Business of the Year at the prestigious BusinessiQ Awards 2025 hosted by the Telegraph and Argus. These coveted awards, first launched in 2011, recognise the best businesses across the whole of the Bradford district for excellence and innovation. The…
Young Creatives tackle smart glasses design challenge
Students at Bradford College have been given the unique opportunity to design packaging for a new range of smart glasses. The competition by Zanco, a digital tech firm set up by former Bradford College student Shazad Talib, will see Professional Services and Leisure learners compete to design the best packaging for new Zanco Smart Glasses. The…
British creative studio announces US book tour
Leeds-based design studio, Buttercrumble, has set their sights on the USA. They are proud awardees of a highly competitive bursary delivered through the Creative Export Accelerator programme. The accelerator (designed by Full Circle and funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority) aims to provide creative entrepreneurs with the confidence to break into international markets. The bursary…
Trinity’s LUFC promotion party display can be seen for ‘smiles’ around
Shopping Centreâs 306sqm Leeds United âSmileyâ Badge is Cityâs Biggest Display To celebrate Leeds Unitedâs promotion â and to hopefully see them crowned Champions tomorrow (Saturday) â Trinity Leeds has emblazoned a 306-square-metre LUFC âsmileyâ club badge on the shopping centreâs glass dome roof. As seen on this seasonâs cult yellow away kit, the huge…
ÂŁ700k investment in University computer science labs
The University of Bradfordâs Computer Science labs have officially opened following a ÂŁ700,000 makeover. The refurbishment has created five state-of-the-art functional labs in the Universityâs Horton D building, providing students with the best learning environment possible and increasing capacity to allow for future growth. Cutting-edge facilities Professor Shirley Congdon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford,…
Bulgogi Grill transforms into Mommy Mookrata
Exciting New Dining Experience comes to the Merrion Centre Since its opening in August 2014, Bulgogi Grill on Merrion Way at the Merrion Centre in Leeds has been one of the go-to destinations for authentic Korean tabletop BBQ, offering an interactive and unforgettable dining experience. More than a decade on, the venue is embarking on…
Studentsâ Gen Z marketing plan boost for football club
A group of University of Bradford students presented their ideas to further broaden the appeal of a football club to younger fans as part of a marketing project. For their Digital Campaign Planning and Content Management module, 75 students from the Universityâs School of Management were tasked with creating a marketing strategy to further promote…
Local business ASK The Office celebrates 40th anniversary with brand refresh
ASK The Business Supplies Specialists are proudly celebrating their 40th trading anniversary here in Bradford. The company was founded four decades ago in Shipley and then moved to its existing premises in 1987 in the centre of Bradford, off White Abbey Road. ASK has been a trusted provider of business and office supplies throughout Yorkshire…
School of Management ranks Bradford’s Top 100 Businesses
Bradfordâs best 100 businesses have been revealed in an annual study carried out by the University and a city newspaper. The University of Bradfordâs School of Management has joined forces with the Telegraph & Argus to produce the third annual Top 100 Businesses list. The list, which celebrates the cityâs biggest successes from 2024, was…
Leedsâ tech entrepreneurs flourish with fully-funded branding support
The first cohort of The Brand Lab, an accelerator programme helping twelve emerging tech businesses in Leeds, have graduated. This inspiring collective of health-tech, ed-tech, and greenâtech enterprises, have spent the last few months focused on translating their technical concepts into clear, accessible narratives to support business growth and brand recognition. The cohort took part…
TikTok star given insight into life as midwifery student
A social media content creator with more than three million TikTok followers was given an insight into her possible future career as a midwife during a visit to the University of Bradford. Katylee Bailey, from Bradford, visited the Universityâs midwifery facilities, speaking to students about a career in this field. Despite being a full-time lifestyle…
Subrosa celebrating 15 Year Anniversary
Subrosa, a team of food and drink industry professionals, are celebrating 15 years in business this Spring. Subrosa was co-founded by Rachel OâBrien and Amanda Peberdy in 2010 and over the last 15 years has grown turnover every year and now employs 18 people at its base in Beamsley, North Yorkshire. The Subrosa team have…
From meeting the King to back in Bradford for Vee
A girlsâ education activist returned to the University of Bradford just days after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace. Vee Kativhu, who has rubbed shoulders with some of the worldâs most influential people, including Michelle Obama, Prince Harry and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, gave a guest lecture on digital identity to University of…
Bradford Garden Centre to host gardening masterclass with TV gardener
A Bradford garden centre is hosting a gardening masterclass with a respected horticulturalist next month. Renowned gardening expert and TV presenter, David Domoney will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Saturday, 26th April to share his expertise for creating vibrant, successful gardens that thrive and reward all year round. “Whether you’re new…
Top 5 tips for a successful SMS marketing campaign
In today’s digital landscape, SMS marketing remains one of the most effective and engaging ways for businesses to connect with customers. With an open rate of over 98%, SMS campaigns can drive significant engagement when executed correctly. To help your business get the most out of SMS marketing, here are the top 5 tips to…
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 â 4pm each day in White Roseâs 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…
Rob Hubbard to host “Cost Matters – Redefining Excellence in Quantity Surveyingâ 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…
Merrion Centre partners with ghd and Childrenâs Heart Surgery Fund for life-saving fundraiser
The Merrion Centre in the heart of Leedsâ Arena quarter has partnered with iconic hair styling brand ghd and the Childrenâs Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) to raise vital funds to save young lives.  The charity initiative is part of #HeartMonth and will see visitors to the shopping centre enjoy professional hairstyling for a minimum donation…
‘We rowed the Atlantic’ – Par-oar-medics celebrate completing challenge
A trio of University of Bradford graduates are celebrating after completing an epic fundraising challenge. Ken Bordt, Tom Dowdy and Ethan Chapman – known as the Par-oar-medics â reached Antigua – the destination of their 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic. It took them 48 days, four hours and 17 minutes to complete the Talisker Whisky…
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…