From Bronze to Silver: Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Excels in National Diversity Accreditation
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, recognising its commitment to creating a truly inclusive workplace and learning environment. This achievement follows the Group’s earlier Bronze accreditation, which focused on laying the foundations for inclusion by embedding the FREDIE framework –…
Schofield Sweeney announces partnership with Bradford Manufacturing Weeks
Law firm will provide sponsorship and share legal expertise Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney will be a key sponsor of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks (BMW) in October, supporting students and the manufacturing community in the company’s home city. Schofield Sweeney has a long history of supporting Bradford businesses and has now become an official partner…
A new era of dining and hospitality arrives in Leeds: Hotel Indigo Leeds and The Banksia officially open
The heart of Leeds city centre is set to welcome an exciting new destination for business, leisure, and dining as Hotel Indigo Leeds and its flagship bar and restaurant, The Banksia, officially open their doors. Located on 2 Lower Briggate, the boutique hotel blends contemporary comfort with design inspired by the city’s rich industrial heritage,…
Hygge Café to open first Leeds branch at the Merrion Centre
Scandi-inspired coffee and brunch favourite arrives in time for city’s new student intake HYGGE – the much-loved Sheffield-based coffee and brunch spot – is set to bring its cosy, Scandinavian-inspired charm to Leeds this September, with the opening of its first branch in West Yorkshire at the Merrion Centre. Located on Woodhouse Lane, adjacent to…
Sign up to the garden waste scheme, or let us know if you don’t want your bin
You can still sign-up to the Garden Waste Subscription Scheme, if your household is eligible. The easiest way to sign up for the scheme is to complete an online form at www.york.gov.uk/GardenWaste Support is available for anyone who is not able to apply this way by calling 01904 551 551. You can subscribe until 31…
Azets promotes payroll specialist Julie Gunnell
A payroll specialist in Yorkshire and the Humber has been promoted at UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm Azets. York-based Julie Gunnell is now associate director of growth for payroll – one of three staff promoted to its UK payroll services team to newly created roles in the business. Julie joins Claire Brown,…
From BADR to worse – company owners facing increased capital gains tax burden urged to act now
Business owners in Yorkshire are being advised to carefully consider the structure of their companies, particularly if they are looking to sell. This is because the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates that apply to the shares in trading companies have increased, and the rate of tax where Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies is increasing…
Student Central battles football club and London hotspots for national award
The University of Bradford’s student social area, which underwent a £2 million makeover, has been shortlisted for a national award alongside a Championship football club and leisure venues. Bradford’s Student Central is a finalist in the Fit Out Project of the Year – Hospitality category at the Fit Out Awards UK 2025, a celebration…
Andrew Jackson welcomes a new partner to its family law team
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has appointed Gabbie Glasper as a partner, marking further growth for the firm’s thriving family law practice. A highly experienced solicitor, Gabbie has practised family law for over 30 years and has been accredited by the Law Society and Resolution since 2009. She is nationally…
York deepening partnership with Lviv, Ukraine, with a focus on economic development and strategic collaboration
Following a high-level meeting between York City Council and Ukrainian representatives, both cities have identified key areas where shared expertise can bring mutual support. Council Leader Cllr Claire Douglas recently welcomed Mayor Andriy Sadovyi and other Ukrainian delegates to discuss opportunities for joint initiatives. The meeting highlighted York’s strengths in transport, civil engineering, and links…
Details of Council’s first Passivhaus homes for shared ownership released
Details of shared ownership homes at Duncombe Square have been released today (27 August), meaning that the 200 people who have expressed an interest in them can consider taking the next step towards buying a home. Duncombe Square is City of York Council’s first Passivhaus development of 34 high quality, zero carbon-in-use homes, built to…
UN report on AI to launch at global conference in Bradford
A major new United Nations report calling for artificial intelligence (AI) to be used to support people, not take their place, will be launched at a global conference hosted by the University of Bradford. The Human Development Report 2025, produced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will be a key focus of the annual…
Law firm advises on sale of Chapel Sands Caravan Park
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has recently advised Woodthorpe Leisure Park Ltd on the sale of Chapel Sands Caravan Park, a prominent mixed holiday and residential park in Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire, to a local family business. Chapel Sands Caravan Park has long been a staple of the local tourism…
Don’t get caught out by Capital Gains Tax changes, Azets warns
Changes mean two tiers of CGT for 2024/25 tax returns Taxpayers in Yorkshire are at risk of being fined for incorrect Capital Gains Tax payments because of an issue with HMRC’s software, a tax specialist from the region has warned. Yorkshire-based Richard Major, national head of private clients at international business advisory group Azets, is…
Bradford College celebrates 100% pass rate successes
Bradford College students joined the hundreds of thousands opening their GCSE, BTec and Cambridge National results this week (Thurs, 21 August). While the GCSE pass rate has fallen again across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Bradford College is bucking the trend with some exceptional results. Overall, 67 courses for 16-18-year-olds had a 100% pass rate,…
The future is now: two landmark exhibitions
Redefining Contemporary Art This Autumn 19 September 2025 – 25 January 2026 At a time when the UK’s cultural spotlight remains firmly fixed on London, From Memory to Possibility and Future Tense signal a meaningful shift. These are not satellite shows or regional supplements – they are major exhibitions with national and international relevance, rooted…
Friends of York Against Cancer Campaign Launched
York Against Cancer, an independent charity helping people affected by cancer in York, North and East Yorkshire, have launched their Friends of York Against Cancer campaign. The charity provides a range of support services for cancer patients and their loved ones, including a free minibus that takes people from York to St. James’s Hospital in…
Yasper and You Platforms strike ‘strategic partnership’
PR and stakeholder engagement agency Yasper, and You Platforms (the Group behind Leeds List, Yorkshire List and Manchester List) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping organisations to better connect with and understand their audiences. The two businesses have already been working together on several initiatives which draw on insights gathered from You Platform’s…
Yasper takes on oarsome brief for £57m charity rowers
Leeds-based PR agency Yasper has signed up to support a charity rowing initiative, aimed at raising £57m over the next four years in the fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The ROW4MND challenge brings together a crew of highly experienced rowers, who hold multiple ocean-rowing records, taking on some of the toughest endurance challenges…
York celebrates Key stage 4 (GCSE) students’ success
City of York Council education leaders have congratulated students across the city on their GCSE results today (Thursday 21 August). Cllr Bob Webb, the council’s Executive Member for Children, Young people and Education, said: “I’d like to congratulate all the students who have received their GCSE and Key Stage 4 results today, and thank the…
71% 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 71% of all GCSEs awarded the top grades of 7, 8 or 9 (A/A*). 49% of entries were awarded grade 8 or above, and 25% awarded grade 9. GSAL’s GCSE Class of 2025 includes a GB swimmer, an international hockey player…
Crombie Wilkinson has been Awarded Investors in People Gold Accreditation
Crombie Wilkinson, a leading North Yorkshire law firm, is proud to have achieved the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold Accreditation—recognising outstanding commitment to employee development, engagement, and wellbeing. Following a rigorous independent assessment, IIP praised the firm’s leadership, values-driven culture, and investment in people. Currently only 31% of the IIP accredited organisations hold the…
Strike Padel, Bradford’s first indoor padel tennis centre has officially opened in Beckside Business Park, BD7
The centre is dedicated to bringing people together through the fast-growing sport of padel, championing inclusivity, and physical wellbeing for all ages and abilities. The facility will play an active role in encouraging local communities to get moving, connect with others, and celebrate Bradford’s vibrant culture. Founded by local healthcare professionals based in offices at…
Northern Monk to open new taproom in historic city centre building
Independent brewery Northern Monk is to open a new taproom in York, further strengthening its presence across the north of England. Located at 2–4 Little Stonegate, the site is Northern Monk’s first venue in the city and follows the success of its established sites in Leeds and Manchester. Built at the turn of the 20th century, the Grade…
Your future starts here: Explore Foundation Year options at Bradford
Prospective students have been encouraged to enrol on a Foundation Year programme at the University of Bradford from this September. The Foundation Year, available through Clearing, is a pre-degree access programme which provides people with a basis for future full-time undergraduate study at the University of Bradford. This one-year course is designed for students…
TRU wraps up seven consecutive weekends of upgrade work
On Sunday (August 17), engineers completed a series of railway upgrades between Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds following seven consecutive weekends of work, as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. The work included major structural enhancements to bridges across West Yorkshire with progress made on the reconstruction of the A62 Leeds Road bridge in Deighton…
SMEs paralysed by fear – despite sitting on significant cash reserves
A large number of SMEs are holding back on investment, despite sitting on significant piles of cash. That is the warning from the chief executive of a leading accounting firm with offices in Yorkshire. Peter Gallanagh, UK CEO at international accounting and advisory group Azets, says business owners are ready to spend pent-up capital but…
Pioneering mental health partnership goes from strength to strength
2025 is turning into a landmark year for Converge, the partnership between York St John University and mental health service providers that offers educational opportunities to adults who use mental health services. Now celebrating its 17th year, Converge has: won the Educate North Award for Community Engagement for the first time welcomed its largest intake…
First-ever T-level students celebrate success at Bradford College
Bradford College marked this year’s Level 3 results day (Thursday, 14 August) with an exciting milestone – the completion of its first-ever group of T-level students. The talented bunch has shown what dedication and hard work can achieve, with a 100% T-level pass rate (compared to a national pass rate of 91.4%), and 80% of students…
Student partners Marek and Ness blaze trail in Paramedic Science
A man studying Paramedic Science alongside his partner at the University of Bradford has encouraged others to follow in their footsteps through Clearing. Marek Jurkowski and partner Ness Peacock met six years ago while volunteering as Community First Responders. Marek had moved to the UK from Poland, where he worked in the ambulance service,…
Regal expands baklawa range with three first-to-market limited edition flavours
Regal Foods is set to boost its popular Baklawa range with the launch of three innovative, trend-inspired flavours: Dubai Style Chocolate, Caramelised Biscuit, and Choco Nut – each a limited edition and a market-first. Building on the success of Regal’s original Baklawa, introduced in October 2022, these new creations blend the heritage of the classic…
An Outstanding Results Day 2025
Well done to all of our Upper Sixth cohort who collected their results today – it’s 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 students’ 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 Council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education said: “Today is a great opportunity to celebrate the academic achievements of so many…
Impact Hub Yorkshire launches first zero-rate product to the UK social investment market
A new zero-rate funding product has entered the UK social investment market. The product, which is the first of its kind in the UK, was developed by Kamran Rashid, CEO of Impact Hub Yorkshire, following consultation with organisations and social enterprises most affected by financial exclusion. The Local Access Bradford District (LABD) programme, which…
Bradford named University of the Year for Social Inclusion
The University of Bradford is today named as University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026. The University is also shortlisted for overall UK University of the Year 2026 and its ranking has increased to 42nd in the country (up from 48 in the 2025 guide and 49 in…
Bulls and Campion AFC form partnership
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Campion AFC, bringing together two of the city’s most passionate and community-driven sporting clubs. This collaboration is designed to strengthen ties between rugby league and football communities while delivering meaningful benefits to both clubs and their supporters. The partnership is built on a shared…
Coding your future by joining the AI revolution
People can be at the forefront of the ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution’ 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 University’s 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…
Leeds College of Building named one of first ‘technical excellence colleges’ in £100m construction skills drive
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been named one of the first ever ‘construction technical excellence colleges’ (CTEC) and will receive a share of £100 million in government funding to tackle construction skills shortages. Only 10 colleges across England have been given the status for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, with LCB selected to…
York’s new hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities gets new name
SEND CENTRAL has been chosen as the name for York’s new city hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Local children and young people with SEND were asked to take part in a competition to come up with a title for the new hub at Clifton Family Hub earlier…
Clearing: A parent’s cheat sheet
Clearing opened on July 5 and runs until October 20, offering prospective students the chance to secure a place at university but the big day this year will be Thursday 14 August… here’s how to make sure you’re prepared. Prospective students may include those taking all A-level/T-level (or equivalent) qualifications, or mature students who want…
Tax Partner re-appointed to HMRC’s anti-abuse panel
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that tax partner Fiona Phillips has been re-appointed as a member of HM Revenue & Customs’ General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR) independent advisory panel. Having joined the GAAR panel in 2022, Fiona will remain in the role for a further three year period, alongside her role with Andrew Jackson Solicitors. Established…
Leading Yorkshire textile manufacturer appoints new technical and sustainability manager
Think Group, a Yorkshire-based textile manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Douglas Phillips as Technical & Sustainability Manager. In her new role, Rachel will lead the development of new products in collaboration with customers and guide businesses on sustainability within the Non-Wovens industry. Alongside this, she will support the manufacturing process by…
Chadwick Lawrence shortlisted for four Yorkshire Legal Awards
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has been shortlisted for four Yorkshire Legal Awards 2025, recognising the firm’s outstanding achievements over the past 12 months. The firm is a finalist in the Medium Law Firm of the Year, Corporate & Commercial, LawTech Initiative of the Year and Litigation & Dispute Resolution categories. Now in its 26th year,…
York solicitors help relocating couple achieve retirement dream to run a café in North Yorkshire
York-based Hethertons Solicitors recently supported a couple based in the US to realise their retirement dream, to run a café in North Yorkshire, with the negotiations to take over the lease and rights to run The Tea Cottage on the Bolton Abbey Estate. The couple had been searching for a small hospitality business in North…
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 company’s history. The urgent request required immediate…
£2.3 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 £2.3 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 club’s 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 firm’s 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 ‘National…