Children invited to discover new-look Crombie Avenue play area
Children in Clifton and beyond are being invited to enjoy the newly transformed Crombie Avenue play area, as the latest improvement funded through City of York Council’s investment in parks and play spaces officially opens this week. The refurbishment has completely refreshed the play area, creating a modern, inclusive and accessible space where children of…
More progress to deliver York Central
Work to deliver new homes, job opportunities and public spaces at York Central is set to take another step forward. At a meeting of the council’s Executive next week (6 October) members will consider the sale of parcels of land to York Central Limited and Network Rail, and whether to endorse the Mayoral Development Zone…
Expect unveils new brand identity to support the next stage of growth
Expect has launched a bold new brand identity, reflecting the company’s evolution and its commitment to helping ambitious businesses grow through adaptable, customer focused logistics solutions. Built around the proposition of “Growth Logistics”, the rebrand represents more than a visual refresh. It signals Expect’s ambition for the future and reinforces its position as a logistics…
TRU welcome Kirklees Council to Huddersfield station as programme reaches halfway mark in latest series of improvement works
Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams have made strong progress with works in the Huddersfield area while the railway has been closed, with work continuing until Sunday 4 October. The new leadership of Kirklees Council were invited to see the work at Huddersfield station first-hand and discuss the benefits TRU is bringing to rail users and…
Major progress made on £750,000 investment in York’s parks and play areas
Hundreds of children and families across York are already benefiting from major improvements to parks, play areas and green spaces, with more projects set to be completed over the coming months. A progress report on the council’s £750,000 Parks Investment Fund will be presented to City of York Council’s Executive on 6 October, showing how…
York Local Plan 2045: A city where history meets the future
City of York Council has today, Monday 28 September 2026, launched a public consultation about developing a new Local Plan. Councillor Dave Merrett, Executive Member with responsibility for planning, said: “Although we only adopted York’s current Local Plan in February 2025, we’ve seen major policy changes from Government this year and it’s important our Plan…
Aesthetica Film Festival 2026: The UK’s Creative Industries Meet in York
This November, the UK’s creative industries meet in York. From film and television to music, games, immersive technology and digital media, the BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival returns for its 16th edition from Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 November 2026, bringing leading creative organisations, established practitioners and emerging talent together across the city. For five days,…
Keighley set for bold transformation as £20m ‘Pride in Place’ programme launches
A call to support the new £20 million Pride in Place programme was made at Friday’s (25 September) Keighley Business Awards, by Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Economy, Regeneration and Planning. Councillor Andrew Judson addressed the event and highlighted the critical role local employers will play alongside the Keighley Neighbourhood Board to secure a lasting…
Trinity Kitchen unveils new autumn line-up
Trinity Kitchen is welcoming foodies to explore its new vendor changeover. With five exciting independent traders to its line-up, offering everything from bao buns and burgers to tacos and Thai fried chicken. From Monday 28th September, foodies can enjoy dishes from Ka Bao, Shoot the Bull, Spuds ‘n’ Bros, Tikks Thai Kitchen and El Piloto….
Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund now open for applications
Communities across the North are being encouraged to apply for a share of £270,000 as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) opens applications for the third year of its Community Fund. Community groups, schools and charities located within five kilometres of the Transpennine route, between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York, can now submit applications for projects…
York’s newest cycle lanes and pavements open for public use from Monday
Everyone travelling near York Station will be able to use new dedicated cycle routes and pavements from next week as the York Station Gateway scheme takes another step forward. From Monday morning (28 September) cyclists, pedestrians and mobility aid users will be able to use the new cycle lanes and pavements delivered as part of…
Leeds College of Building Welcomes New Director of CTEC
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has announced Natalie Dodds as its new Director of CTEC (Construction Technical Excellence Colleges). She takes up the role after serving as Director of Campus at Rotherham College. Natalie played a significant leadership role in driving quality, curriculum development, and strategic growth at the college, which is part of the…
Castle Howard Arboretum welcomes young female Red Squirrel just in time for autumn
Cinnamon the red squirrel has arrived at the Castle Howard Arboretum in North Yorkshire, just in time for autumn. Named by the Red Squirrel Volunteers at the Arboretum, Cinnamon joins two-year-old David Attenborough, who was named by public vote earlier in the year. The young female is settling into her new home in the Arboretum’s…
Budgeting & Forecasting: Your Financial Roadmap
Running a business today is no small task. Between daily operations, customer needs, and staying competitive, budgeting can easily fall down the list. Yet a well-planned budget is vital — it helps keep your finances on track, supports growth, and helps you make informed decisions. Think of it as your financial roadmap — showing where…
A Year in Partnership: Sentio and Smart Works Yorkshire
Looking back on twelve months of backing a charity that’s now reaching further than ever. “Smart Works gave me back my confidence that has been lost for too long. Everyone here is amazing and so kind. Thank you for everything.” — Shannon, Smart Works client A year ago, Sentio Partners, a mid market M&A firm…
All aboard: Meet the new voices bringing TPE journeys to life
Customers travelling with TransPennine Express (TPE) are set to hear a new sound on board, as three colleagues’ step into the spotlight as the voices behind journeys across the network. Following an internal competition open to colleagues across the business, conductors Daniel Burn (York), Grant Rodden (Glasgow) and Sophie Howse (Cleethorpes) have been chosen as…
Children help officially open new-look Glen Gardens play area
Children from Tang Hall Primary School will help to officially open the newly transformed play area at Glen Gardens, marking a step forward in a series of council-funded improvements to parks across York. The opening event celebrates the major investment in the popular community park and highlights how local children helped shape its final design….
Buying new could help North Yorkshire homeowners save more
As households across the country are encouraged to take a closer look at their finances during UK Savings Week, taking place from 21st to 27th September, Barratt and David Wilson Homes is highlighting how buying a brand-new home could help North Yorkshire house hunters make savings that extend beyond the initial purchase. With the cost…
Overnight works due to start on the A19 south of York, between Escrick and the Designer Outlet roundabout, at 8pm on Monday 28 September
The resurfacing and patching are part of the wider Highways Maintenance programme, and have been planned by City of York Council highways team to ensure that the road can be repaired safely but minimising the impact of the works on residents and road users. In order for us to do this it will be necessary…
Yorkshire Building Society announces New Chief Financial Officer
Yorkshire Building Society has announced the appointment of James Mack as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, subject to regulatory approval. With over 20 years’ experience in financial services, he is currently Chief Executive Officer at John Lewis Money and previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Barclays UK and Aldermore,…
The Leeds Library launches new exhibition programme showcasing artists from Yorkshire and the North
Art at No.15 opens on 1 October, bringing contemporary art into the library’s new city-centre extension The Leeds Library is launching Art at No.15, a new programme of contemporary art exhibitions showcasing artists from Yorkshire and the North. The inaugural exhibition opens on 1 October in No.15, the library’s recently opened extension to its Grade…
Smart concrete could pave the way for wirelessly charging EVs as they drive
Researchers at the University of Bradford are developing WattCrete, an innovative ‘smart concrete panel technology’ that significantly improves power transfer efficiency while electric vehicles charge up in motion. Professor Ashraf Ashour and Dr Boğaçhan Başaran, from the University’s Department of Engineering, have been awarded £236,000 by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship to develop…
“Summer of sorrow” for businesses
There were 1,946 corporate insolvencies in August, 0.6% more than in July (1,934) and 3% less than in August 2025 (2,007) in England and Wales, according to new statistics published today. (18 SEPTEMBER 2026) Richard Oddy, a restructuring and insolvency partner in Yorkshire at Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm with offices…
£1 billion fleet of new trains to offer more services and more seats
A new £1 billion fleet of British-built, battery-electric trains will run on a faster, more reliable Transpennine railway, delivering more services and more seats for passengers across the North. The 29 new Adessia Stream trains, ordered by TransPennine Express and built at Alstom’s historic Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, will be among the first battery-electric…
Bradford College opens cutting-edge £19.3m Motor Vehicle & Engineering building
Bradford College has officially opened its latest multi-million-pound facility after nearly two years under construction. The new Junction Mills building on Thornton Road will offer students training in modern automotive and digital engineering and will be vital in supporting the growth of electric and hybrid vehicle capability within West Yorkshire. The four-storey new build was…
More local people set to benefit from expanded Community Health Champions programme
More people in York will get help to find health services, support groups and wellbeing advice close to home thanks to a £14,000 funding boost from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The funding will enable City of York Council to recruit and train a new team of Community Health Champions in neighbourhoods including…
Customers reminded to plan ahead as major TRU improvement works begin this week
From Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams will deliver transformative upgrade work in the Huddersfield area. Services will be impacted throughout this period. Engineers will be working around the clock to deliver: Installation of two new lines of track – this will increase capacity and reduce journey times by…
No tricks, just treats: spooktacular Pumpkin Trail awaits at White Rose this half term
White Rose Shopping Centre is inviting families to join the Halloween fun this half term with a free seasonal pumpkin trail running from Friday 23rd to Saturday 31st October. Guests of all ages can explore the centre on their search for 12 pumpkins hidden in store windows, with a sweet treat up for grabs once they’ve tracked…
Bradford researchers discover new way to treat deadly disease often diagnosed too late
Researchers at the University of Bradford have identified a promising new approach to treating a rare but devastating form of hypertension that affects around 7,000 people in the UK. The discovery, published in Research Connections, could pave the way for new treatments for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a progressive disease that causes blood vessels in the…
Top 10 subject rankings help Bradford surge up Guardian league table
The University of Bradford has closed in on the UK’s top 50 universities after climbing 18 places in the Guardian University Guide 2027. The University is now ranked joint 51st out of 123 institutions, while a number of subjects have earned national recognition. Bradford’s Paramedic Science programme is second nationally, while its Chemical Engineering programme is sixth in the…
York organisations invited to apply for Good Place, Warm Place Fund
Community organisations across York are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help provide warm, welcoming spaces for residents this winter. City of York Council’s Good Place, Warm Place Fund has £40,000 available to support organisations that run, or are planning to run, Warm Places during the colder months. Applications are…
Yorkshire and Humber leaders set out plans to tackle Construction Skills Shortages
Leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together on Friday, 11th September to launch ambitious plans aimed at tackling the region’s growing construction skills shortages. Hosted by Leeds College of Building (LCB) at the Royal Armouries Museum, the event welcomed over 160 guests from across education, construction and local government. Attendees heard how the…
Government appoints York’s Children’s Services to help others improve
City of York Council has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to help improve children’s services in other local authorities across the country. The council will become a Children’s Social Care Improvement Team (CIT), recognising it’s work with local children, young people and families. The appointment also highlights the authority’s own improvement journey, which saw York’s Children’s…
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…
York rivers trail invites residents to help shape its future after successful first season
Since launching earlier this summer, the York rivers trail has generated more than 750 digital conversations and reached more than 6,000 people through family-focused channels, helping introduce new audiences to stories, places and connections along York’s rivers. Now, as the trail enters its next chapter, residents and visitors are being invited to discover, create and…
Ormondroyd signs permanent deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce towering front-row forward Jack Ormondroyd has signed a permanent one-year deal with the club! The 34-year-old joined his hometown team from Oldham RLFC initially on loan earlier in 2026, having spent six years at Salford Red Devils prior, making over 110 appearances. Ormondroyd also enjoyed two spells at Betfred…
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…
A new season of support
For many businesses in the food supply chain, September brings not just a new season but also a new academic year, as school meal contracts restart and catering suppliers ramp up. During this period, education-linked food services move from a quiet summer schedule to full operational demand. A Sudden Change in Volume Unlike gradual seasonal…
TPE unveils battery train fleet to transform rail travel across the north
A £1 billion investment in a new fleet of battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express (TPE) has been announced in a move set to transform rail travel across the north of England while supporting hundreds of skilled jobs across the UK. The train operator has signed contracts with rail manufacturer Alstom for 29 new five-car battery-electric…
University of Bradford secured more than £57m for R&I funding
The University of Bradford has secured more than £57m in research and innovation funding in the last five years, according to new figures. That includes over £8m for the year from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, funding life-changing research into new cancer treatments, AI-powered healthcare, nanotechnology and novel materials. The funding, awarded by…
Tenants take occupation at Marrtree Business Park
Marrtree Developments, advised by Savills and GV&Co as joint agents, has welcomed two new occupiers to Marrtree Business Park, Wakefield, following practical completion earlier this year, as demand continues to build for high-quality industrial space in prime motorway locations. Completed in February, the nine-unit scheme has already seen two lettings completed and four units now…
‘Calendar method’ calculations for thousands of baffled businesses don’t add up following complicated government compliance
“Getting holiday pay calculations wrong not only invites an investigation by the Fair Work Agency but opens the door to a costly employment tribunal and compensation pay-outs.” “We haven’t found two employers tackling this in the same way.” H-J Dobbie, Head of HR Consultancy at Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm. Businesses in…
Step outside as York Walking Festival returns for 2026
York’s Walking Festival is back this September so why not come and join us? Starting on Saturday 19 September and running through to Sunday 4 October, you’ll find a wide range of events to help you explore the city and countryside around us. You might be keen on local history, nature, wildlife, archaeology or just…
North Yorkshire homebuilders to install 10,000 Swift bricks
With swifts back in UK skies this summer, Barratt and David Wilson Homes, part of Barratt Redrow, has purchased for installation over 9,000 swift nesting bricks for its homes since 2016. Having smashed through its previous goal of 7,000 swift bricks for its homes by 2025, the developers have announced a new uprated target of…
Start the new academic year by becoming a Kirklees College employer partner
As Kirklees College prepares to welcome thousands of new students, it is looking for new employers to offer students and apprentices career-enhancing opportunities. When you choose to work with the college, your business will also gain access to professional training and development opportunities for your staff. Keep reading to discover the range of ways that…
Why we’re working towards earned recognition
Earned Recognition is not something an operation of our size has to chase. But it is a recognition that matters to where Keep It Cool is heading, and how I want the business to be known. Nikki Redhead, Managing Director at Keep It Cool DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme is built around larger fleets with the…
A magical evening of film and family favourites
From iconic movie and television soundtracks to cherished family classics, experience the magic of live music at Price Hall, Bradford Grammar School with the British Police Symphony Orchestra. From the moment the first chord strikes, audiences will be transported into a world of adventure, imagination and nostalgia. This incredible volunteer orchestra brings the legendary music…
Bulls sign Sao
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of powerful Samoan international forward Ligi Sao on a one-year deal for the 2027 season. Sao made his senior debut in 2013 at Manly Sea Eagles, where he spent three years before joining New Zealand Warriors. The towering 6ft 1 enforcer then made the move to Super…