Matthew Williamson leads strategy to strengthen corporate fitness offering in the West & North Yorkshire region
Hussle is the UK’s leading fitness network, on a mission to make fitness flexible, accessible, and affordable for employees as part of one simple corporate benefit. They collaborate with thousands of fantastic venues across the UK, and Yorkshire is one of its most widely served areas, with a fantastic range of leading gyms, pools and…
Team TRU delivers package of festive railway upgrades
Across the Christmas and New Year period, Team TRU worked around the clock to complete major improvements that will help deliver faster, greener and more frequent services with more seats across the Pennines. During this time, engineers made significant progress at key locations including Mirfield, Deighton and Huddersfield, while a closure of the line between…
Inheritance tax threshold increase announced
Welcome news for the rural sector and family businesses In a surprise announcement just before Christmas, the Government confirmed a significant change to the upcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms. The threshold for 100% IHT relief on qualifying business and agricultural assets – originally to be set at £1 million per individual – will now be…
Cedar Court Hotels run with the Bulls in 2026
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce the renewal of their partnership with Cedar Court Hotels, the club’s official accommodation partner for the 2026 season. Cedar Court Hotels’ branding will continue to feature on the back of the Bulls’ playing shorts, further strengthening the relationship between the two organisations as the club returns to the Super League. Having…
Save up to 50% on journeys with TPE as half a million tickets go on sale
Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50%-off the cost, TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced. The train operator has slashed the price of select Advance Purchase tickets as part of the nationwide Great British Rail Sale which starts today (Tuesday 6 January) and runs until…
Bradford College ‘Junction Mills’ Development Achieves Sustainability Award for Carbon Savings
Bradford College is celebrating after attaining Morgan Sindall Construction’s platinum certification for outstanding carbon savings on a new building development. It was the only project in the whole of the Yorkshire region to achieve this status in 2025. Bradford College’s £19.3 million Junction Mills building on Thornton Road has saved an impressive 473 tonnes of…
KLG Europe run with the Bulls in 2026
Bradford Bulls are excited to announce the renewal of their partnership with KLG Europe, a leading global logistics company, for the 2026 season. As part of the renewed sponsorship, KLG Europe’s logo will once again be prominently displayed on the rear of the Bulls’ playing shorts, further solidifying the strong relationship between the club and…
Paints & lacquers run with the Bulls in 2026
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce a new partnership with Paints & Lacquers for the 2026 season. As part of this exciting collaboration, Paints & Lacquers’ branding will feature prominently on the playing shorts, marking their first season as an official sponsor of the Bulls as the club makes its return to the Super League….
Get ready for new employment rights enforcement agency, Azets warns
The clock is ticking for firms in Yorkshire to get ready for the introduction of the Fair Work Agency (FWA), according to experts from business and advisory group Azets. Hannah-Jane (HJ) Dobbie and Julie Gunnell have warned that employers in the county could face a number of consequences, including fines, if they don’t comply with…
Accu Managing Director named as one of Britain’s most impactful manufacturers
Alastair Morris, Managing Director of Huddersfield-based precision engineering component distributor Accu, has been named as one of Britain’s most impactful manufacturers, part of The Great 100 recently revealed by Made in Group, the organisation behind Made in the Midlands, Made in Yorkshire and Made Futures! The Great 100 recognises individuals who have been nominated by…
CEO aims high as Manningham Housing Association prepares for 40th anniversary
The chief executive of Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has spoken of his hopes for 2026 as the BME organisation gets ready in September to celebrate 40 years of delivering homes and services to communities in Bradford and Keighley. In a New Year message, Lee Bloomfield reflected on another 12 months of achievement for MHA in…
North Yorkshire homebuilder offers part exchange to help buyers move
Leading homebuilder David Wilson Homes is encouraging prospective buyers to explore available homes at its Bramble Wood development in Wheldrake. With a range of three and four bedroom homes available, these homes are adaptable for a range of lifestyles. Starting from £340,000, the development is less than eight miles from York town centre, making it the…
TRU offer £250,000 in grants to local organisations
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has this week confirmed that £250,000 in grants has been awarded across 35 local organisations along the Transpennine route, as part of the 2025 TRU Community Fund in partnership with Neighbourly. Launched in 2024, the TRU Community Fund aims to help local community groups, schools and charities to create or…
Santa sends little helper to spread ‘Elf ‘N’ Safety’ message with North Yorkshire homebuilders this Christmas
A festive visitor from the North Pole has arrived at Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ developments across North Yorkshire, sharing an important message for local children this Christmas: remember your ‘elf and safety and stay away from construction sites. This year, Santa has dispatched one of his trusted workshop elves on a special winter mission….
Bulls sign Leon Ruan
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the capture of towering forward Leon Ruan from Hull KR on an initial full-time season long loan for 2026 – before making the move permanent in 2027. The 22-year-old joined Leeds Rhinos prior to the start of the 2023 season, having impressed at Doncaster, before making the move to…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group exceeds its fundraising target
With three months of the ‘Charity Year’ still to go, a Bradford headquartered garden centre group has exceeded its fundraising target by 50%. At the beginning of April, the teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres’ sites in West and North Yorkshire pledged to raise £30,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice, the independent charity that cares for…
Regional construction firms bring Christmas spirit to Leeds College of Building
A Child Friendly Leeds Christmas event has snowballed after regional construction firms responded to an urgent appeal for donations. The Child Friendly Leeds team work in partnership with their network of Ambassadors to offer a range of opportunities and experiences to families supported by children’s social care and third sector ambassador partners. This year, Leeds…
TRU sets new benchmark for sustainable delivery as electrification, skills investment and community impact accelerates
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has released its 2025 Sustainable Development Report, demonstrating a year of significant progress towards delivering a faster, greener, more reliable railway across the North, and leaving a long-lasting legacy in the communities it works in. Guided by its sustainability strategy, Our Guiding Compass, the programme has embedded long-term thinking into every aspect…
Pop Specs Launches at Trinity Leeds
Trendy eye-wear brand, Pop Specs has officially opened its doors at Trinity Leeds today (18th December), joining the centre’s vibrant retail line-up. Located near Boots and H&M, the new Pop Specs store offers shoppers the chance to shop for trendy glasses. Combining style, comfort and speed, Pop Specs allows customers – with a prescription – to walk…
Car parking charges right to challenge consultation
An independent review of car parking charges has begun (today, Wednesday 17 December 2025) covering Bishopthorpe Road, Micklegate, and The Groves in York. Traders and residents in these areas have initiated a challenge to parking charges through The Right to Challenge Parking Policies Statutory Guidance under the Traffic Management Act 2004. This follows the authority’s decision to increase charges…
New adult skills funding set to boost careers in construction
An award of nearly half a million pounds from the Department for Education is helping Bradford College to support more young adults into the construction sector. Over £994k in Adult Skills Fund money was made available to regional colleges via the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to deliver comprehensive construction skills, with Bradford College securing nearly…
Study to slow short-sightedness in young adults
The University of Bradford is spearheading a study into the progression of short-sightedness among young adults, aiming to tackle one of the fastest-growing global eye health challenges. The research on short-sightedness, also known as myopia, among people aged in their 20s follows similar research into myopia among children. Myopia is defined as a…
Candidates announced for Heworth Ward by-election
The list of candidates standing for the Heworth by-election has been published at https://www.york.gov.uk/HeworthWardByElection. The election will take place on Thursday 15 January 2026 with polling hours between 7am and 10pm, and with the count taking place at the close of poll at The Centre @ Burnholme. Residents who are not currently registered to vote are encouraged…
Leeds set for growth opportunities following Autumn Budget, despite ongoing viability pressures, according to latest Rider Levett Bucknall report
The Autumn Budget has opened several significant construction opportunities for Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region, according to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB UK) latest Construction Market Intelligence (CMI) report. New regional analysis from the independent built environment consultancy, highlights that Leeds is well positioned to benefit from major investment in transport, regeneration and housing, even as…
Accu celebrates major win at Northern International Trade Awards
Accu, a leading global distributor of engineering components, has been named International Company of the Year (£10m–£30m) at Insider’s Northern International Trade Awards, which celebrates the successes of the North West, North East and Yorkshire’s top exporters, importers and their supply chains. The prestigious award recognises Accu’s achievements in delivering an unrivalled service for the…
Bulls welcome Jon Bell as new sponsor
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Jon Bell Counselling & Sports Psychotherapy Ltd as a new club sponsor for the 2026 season! For Jon Bell, this partnership is far more than business. A lifelong Bulls supporter, Jon grew up on the terraces of Odsal with his dad, Steve, forging memories that shaped a passion which…
Sommat good is brewing at your local gym in Bradford!
Your exclusive invite – 21st January 2026 at Cedar Court Hotels Bradford. As a valued friend of Cedar Court Hotels, we’re excited to invite you to be a part of our continued growth and redevelopment at Cedar Court Bradford. Join fellow partners, local businesses, and community organisations for an exclusive first look at our new…
Blacks Solicitors is ‘movin’ on up’ with major office move in Leeds
Reflecting its growth, ambition and investment in its people, Blacks Solicitors has today announced that the firm is ‘movin’ on up’, relocating its Leeds headquarters at 29 King Street from the second floor to the newly acquired fourth and fifth floors. The move will increase the firm’s workspace from 11,500 sq ft to 17,000 sq…
A wonderous festive season at White Rose
The festive season is still in full swing at White Rose Shopping Centre this December, with plenty of reasons to celebrate this Christmas. The centre’s family-friendly ice rink is open until 4th January, with pre-bookable 45-minute sessions taking place every day (except Christmas Day) – the perfect all-weather, all-ages activity. Upcoming events include Friday Disco…
Innovative construction partnership reaches apprenticeship awards final
A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM has been shortlisted for the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards – one of the most high-profile events in the education sector. The prestigious annual awards recognise those who are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce through their commitment to apprenticeships…
Andrew Jackson Solicitors advises on acquisition of historic ocean fish group by Fortuna Ltd
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has advised Falkland Islands-based fishing business Fortuna Ltd on its acquisition of Ocean Fish Group, a long-established fishing and processing business whose heritage dates back to 1740. Ocean Fish is one of Cornwall’s oldest fishing and seafood processing groups, supplying UK and European wholesale, retail and, more recently,…
Upgrade work in Deighton continues over Christmas period
From 22:15 on Wednesday 24 December until 05:30 on Sunday 27 December, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) team will undertake major engineering work in Deighton whilst trains aren’t running on the network. Whitacre Street overbridge will be demolished, whilst the A62 Leeds Road bridge will see the installation of pre-cast concrete parapets using a crane….
Bradford College Shortlisted as ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’
Judges have unveiled that Bradford College is a national finalist in the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards. The College is one of 94 entries on the shortlist for the prestigious annual education awards. An independent panel of expert judges assessed over 650 nominations in total, from employers, training providers, colleges and universities. Winners will be…
Global firm renews sponsorship
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce leading global professional services firm AON has renewed its sponsorship ahead of our return to Super League in 2026. The sponsorship deal is part of Aon’s commitment to making a positive difference in the local community and the investment will once again see Aon branding feature prominently on the…
Major refurbishment of Manningham Housing Association HQ set to begin
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) will close its head office on Manor Row in Bradford next Thursday (18 December) until next summer whilst it undergoes a major refurbishment programme. However, MHA customers can still visit the team by appointment at a new temporary base at Anchor Court until the works are complete. Lee Bloomfield, MHA Chief…
Bradford Buy-to-Let 2025: Performance, Forecasts and Why Investors Are Paying Attention
Yorkshire continues to establish itself as one of the strongest-performing property regions in the UK. The latest analysis from our regional insights report shows that several Yorkshire districts have significantly outperformed national averages, and the most recent Savills Residential Forecast places Yorkshire and the Humber as the number one region in the UK for projected…
Ravensthorpe station closure: brand-new station to open in 2028
From Sunday 14 December, Ravensthorpe station will close until summer 2028 to facilitate Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) work on a new, modernised station 200m west of the current location. The new Ravensthorpe station will have a footbridge with lifts for step-free access, along with a new forecourt and drop-off facilities. A new, longer island platform…
Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire handed University honour
Ed Anderson CBE says he feels “extremely honoured” to receive his award from the University of Bradford, describing it as a special moment in a relationship that began more than half a century ago. The former CEO of Leeds & Bradford Airport and lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan – he’s been to see ‘the Boss’ 17…
LCB Win Double at ‘Building the Future’ Construction Awards 2025
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after taking home two awards at the ‘Building the Future’ Construction Awards in Birmingham. The college won both the ‘Best Further Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction’ award and the ‘Best Higher Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction’ award. Celebrated annually, the Building the Future Construction…
AAB reinforces Yorkshire audit capability with appointment of Abdullah Daji as Audit Partner in Leeds
Leading professional services firm, AAB has announced the appointment of Abdullah Daji as Audit Partner in its Leeds office, further strengthening the firm’s presence and audit capability across Yorkshire. Abdullah will be based in Leeds, joining a 140 strong team, where he will focus on managing a diverse audit client portfolio while playing a key…
Graduates leave legacy with women in STEM network
A pair of students behind a support network group for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) have left a lasting legacy after graduating from the University of Bradford. Alex Troup and Maleeha Abbass, the Creator and President of the University’s STEMinism Society, which exists to promote STEM subjects, particularly to women and girls, driving…
York firm builds skills for the future thanks to support from City of York Council
A York conservation firm training up the next generation of expert craftspeople has thanked City of York Council for the business support that has helped it thrive. Pinnacle Conservation, established by managing director Adam Hickey in 2019, now employs 58 staff, including nine apprentices, who are all paid the Real Living Wage as part of…
Chief executive celebrated for transforming health services
The Chief Executive of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for her leadership and dedication to public service by the University of Bradford. Therese Patten, who has held the post since September 2020, has more than 17 years of board-level experience in the National Health Service. She has received an Outstanding Contribution…
Pioneering scientist given posthumous University honour
A trailblazing female scientist has been honoured by the University of Bradford a year after her death. Professor Diana Anderson MBE’s work focused on using a single test for each type of cancer detection, such as mutation, and she was respected across the world. She retired aged 83 from her role as Professor of Biomedical…
Council thanks businesses and residents for their support for local young people leaving care
City of York Council is thanking businesses and residents across the city who have already contributed Christmas gifts for children in need and young care leavers in York. The festive season can be a difficult one for many children and young people, particularly those who have had a challenging start in life and who live…
Bulls sign Esan Marsters
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off competition from top Super League and NRL clubs to secure the signing of star outside back Esan Marsters on a three-year deal. The New Zealand born star represented Wests Tigers, North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, having made his debut in…
Moon signal man honoured by university
Born in Bradford in 1933, Michael John Dinn’s career helped shape one of the most iconic moments in human history – Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the Moon. Now at 92 (he will turn 93 in April), he has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Bradford in recognition of his distinguished contributions to deep space tracking and exploration. After…
Leading homebuilder brings quality homes to desirable East Yorkshire location
Barratt Homes is inviting prospective buyers to join the team for a special preview event for its Knights Gate development at LNER Community Stadium on Thursday 4th December. The Knights Gate development, located off New Lane in Huntington, will offer a selection of one to four bedroom homes, perfectly suited to a range of buyers, including first time…