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…

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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…

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Less stress with an accommodation guarantee for Clearing applicants on A level results day

On Thursday 14 August, thousands of teenagers across the country find out if their A level results have secured them a place at university. For those who get grades that are better or worse than expected, want to swap courses, or make a last-minute decision to study a degree, Clearing provides an opportunity to join…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Andrew Jackson Solicitors and Azets advise on sale of Tetley’s Motor Services to FirstGroup

Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP, and top 10 accountancy firm Azets, announce that they have advised the shareholders of Leeds-based coach operator Tetley’s Motor Services (“Tetley’s”) on the sale to FirstGroup, as part of its continued expansion in the sector. Established for over 75 years, family business Tetley’s operates from a large depot…

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York Distillery to share distilling secrets with public

York Distillery is planning to reveal the secrets of making world-class spirits with the public.    The boutique distillery in central York will open its doors to the public on National Distillery Day (Friday 1st August) – which is also Yorkshire Day.   Live demonstrations by its distillers will show how the team choose and…

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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 home’s Christmas events. The shop…

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Phoenix Software teams to compete in “Race for a Reason” charity event in Benelux this summer

Three-day race across Benelux inspired by BBC TV show, “Race Across the World” in support of St Leonard’s Hospice Phoenix teams have already smashed their preliminary target of £5,000 from pre-event activities so far Keep up-to-date on the team’s progress on YorkMix Radio and track their GPS coordinates live at https://www.phoenixs.co.uk/race-for-a-reason-2025/ Donate at https://www.justgiving.com/team/raceforareason  …

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Non-alcoholic York Gin wins national gold medal

York Gin is celebrating a national gold medal for its non-alcoholic spirit.    York Zero was awarded the top prize at the national Free From Awards at a glittering ceremony in London.   It won gold in the No and Low Alcohol category sponsored by the Low No Drinker magazine.  The alcohol-free spirit is made…

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Solicitor returns to Andrew Jackson’s Litigation team as a partner

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has welcomed Rob Ripley as a partner in its commercial litigation and dispute resolution team, strengthening the firm’s well regarded practice, which acts for clients across the UK and globally. Having first joined the firm in 2007 for 10 years, Rob has gained over 30 years’ experience in…

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C-Kore hits a major milestone with 1000th subsea tool deployment!

C-Kore Systems is celebrating an exciting milestone with the deployment of their 1000th subsea testing tool, to Australia! This significant achievement was marked by the mobilization of the C-Kore tools to an Australian offshore energy project for one of their key customers, Fugro. Australia is one of C-Kore’s largest markets, where their tools are helping…

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York Cares celebrates 20th anniversary

A York charity is marking its 20th anniversary with an ambitious £20,000 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…

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Plans to transform York city centre come under the spotlight at York Festival of Ideas

York Festival of Ideas in partnership with LNER is offering York residents and visitors an exciting opportunity to find out more about the major developments taking place in the city centre. The free event York: A 21st-century rail hub on Saturday 7 June will turn the spotlight on the York Station Gateway project, which is…

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Andrew Jackson advises Fortuna Ltd on award of Tristan Da Cunha Lobster Concession

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is pleased to have acted as legal advisor to Falkland Islands based Fortuna Ltd, which will be taking over the Tristan da Cunha Lobster Concession from 2027. Having won the tender, Fortuna, a leading seafood producer and exporter, will be granted exclusive long-term rights to fish for lobster around the islands…

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Brighter classrooms, smaller bills: UK schools cut carbon and costs with Drax Foundation funding

Schools across the UK are taking the lead on important energy saving measures, reducing their carbon footprint and reaping the rewards where it matters most, in the classroom. Over £1.5 million worth of investment from the Drax Foundation has enabled 27 schools across the country to slash their carbon emissions, saving thousands on energy bills…

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Sandburn Hall wins VisitEngland Silver award for excellence as best large hotel

Sandburn Hall has won one of the country’s leading hospitality prizes with a Silver award for ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, held in Brighton this week. Sandburn Hall, set on a 1,000 acre country estate at Flaxton, near York, is an outstanding Yorkshire hospitality, golf, wedding, events and business…

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Keeping criminals and their money out of your business

Recent attacks on retailers such as Marks and Spencer and the Co-op have once again highlighted the harm, disruption, and reputational impact a cyberattack can cause. Such incidents are newsworthy and are popular with criminals because of the low risk vs potentially high returns. But we should not lose sight of other financially motivated incidents…

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Andrew Jackson Solicitors to co-host event for region’s leisure park operators

Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it will host an event aimed at leisure park operators, alongside NatWest, Sanderson Weatherall and Smailes Goldie, later this month (21st May). Focusing on the key operational issues, opportunities and challenges facing leisure park operators, the event will feature a keynote speech from Harry Rix, director…

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NNFCC Ltd has officially rebranded to Alder BioInsights

NNFCC Limited, an award-winning consultancy in the bioeconomy sector, has officially rebranded to Alder BioInsights. Based at York Science Park, the rebrand marks a new milestone in the company’s history which spans over 20 years. While NNFCC Ltd remains the registered company name, the refreshed brand identity reflects a stable and adaptive approach to leadership…

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York’s favourite party ‘Yorktoberfest’ returns to racecourse for 5th year

Two weekends of laughs, live entertainment and lederhosen! Autumn cheer is forecast today with the news that Yorktoberfest, York’s traditional Bavarian beer festival, will be returning to the Clocktower Enclosure at York Racecourse this October, for a fifth successive year.  York’s very own Oktoberfest has proved hugely popular since its debut in 2021 with all…

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Andrew Jackson welcomes partner to corporate team

Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed Keith Benton as a partner into the corporate team, further strengthening the firm’s commercial and intellectual property law offering to clients across Yorkshire and the Humber, and beyond. Keith – who joins Andrew Jackson from another large regional practice – has many years’ experience as a…

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Drax Group Trading update – strong performance, disciplined capital allocation

Highlights Strong performance – FlexGen(1), Pellet Production and Biomass Generation Full year 2025 expectations for Adj. EBITDA(2) around the top end of consensus estimates(3) Continuing to target post 2027 recurring Adj. EBITDA(2) of £600-700 million FlexGen, Pellet Production and Biomass Generation(4) £300 million share buyback programme progressing, c.£207 million complete Final dividend of 15.6 pence…

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Castle Employment Group strengthens senior team with key appointments across education and construction

Castle Employment Group is continuing to scale its specialist divisions across Yorkshire with two significant senior hires. Romilly Wakeling joins as Director of Castle Education, while Tom Makin has been appointed to lead the newly launched Construction division. Romilly brings over 21 years’ experience in recruitment, with a strong background in education and leadership. She…

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City Cruises York: Dead Good Festival

City Cruises York is proud to announce its participation in York’s Dead Good Festival, taking place from 7th to 18th May 2025. The festival, in support of Dying Matters, aims to encourage open conversations about dying, death, and bereavement within the community. Recognising the societal discomfort surrounding end-of-life discussions, York’s Dead Good Festival provides a…

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Further growth for Andrew Jackson’s Private Client team

Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed Suzgo Kaluluma, an experienced private client specialist, as a partner, and Lucy Martindale, a chartered legal executive, marking further growth for its highly-rated practice. Suzgo has substantial experience of advising clients on inheritance tax and estate planning matters, the preparation of wills and Lasting Powers of…

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Purcell to attend UKREiiF 2025

We’re excited to announce that Purcell will be attending the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2025, taking place from 20–22 May in Leeds. Our team – Tom Bridgen, Lorna Crane, Jo Bartle, Laura Baron, and Peter Buist – will be representing Purcell at the event. Across the three days, we’ll be taking…

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Andrew Jackson advises on acquisition of Falkland Islands’ first container vessel

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has acted as legal advisor to Falkland Islands based Consolidated Fisheries Limited (CFL) on its acquisition of MV Unispirit, which is the Islands’ first container vessel. The vessel was handed over to new ownership in Montevideo on 7th April 2025. The 6296 gross tonne vessel was purchased from…

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Drax Foundation awards £3.6m funding in 2024, benefitting nearly 100,000 people across the globe

Key initiatives include donations to projects that enhance STEM education, improve access to green spaces, and implement energy efficiency measures in schools. Donations projected to benefit 98,000 people in the regions where Drax operates As part of this total, the foundation also donated £695,000 to grassroots organisations through our Community Fund Drax Foundation, the charitable…

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Aysgarth Falls Hotel to launch stunning individual luxury garden suites in late Summer 2025

Aysgarth Falls Hotel is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of its new individual luxury Suites under the stars, a collection of 14 exquisitely designed stand-alone retreats nestled within the national park’s charming landscape. Each Suite off ers a perfect blend of contemporary luxury and natural beauty in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The…

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Partners among several promotions at Andrew Jackson Solicitors

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce several promotions, including three new partners, in recognition of the talent and commitment across the firm. Having undertaken their legal training and subsequently gaining their legal qualifications with Andrew Jackson Solicitors, Yasmin Fenton and Harry Mills (real estate and property), and Andrew Coish (shipping and transport) have…

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Further investment in York’s city centre

York’s historic city centre is set to be ready for the next, and future, millennia. With funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, the council and its partners will reimagine the city centre and develop a ‘city centre spatial plan’ (known as Reimagining York Streets, to tell a new story about the city centre)….

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Funding delivers upgrades to 11 community buildings in York

The impact of funding to safeguard the future of community spaces in York’s outer wards was highlighted at a celebration held last Friday (28 March) in Bishopthorpe. In partnership with Community First Yorkshire, City of York Council has supported 11 venues through the Community Buildings Fund, worth a total £133,059. The programme has also benefited from…

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Andrew Jackson advises the Kexgill Group on £58.5 million refinance facility for student accommodation expansion

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to have advised the Kexgill Group, a leading provider of student accommodation across the north of England, on a £58.5 million refinance facility provided by Aldermore Bank. The transaction will support Kexgill’s growth plans for newly developed student accommodation, including a further 170 new bedrooms in prime city locations…

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The University of York Enterprise Awards 2025

The University of York Enterprise Awards return on 26th June at Merchant Adventurers’ Hall! Celebrating York & North Yorkshire’s top entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. Award Categories: Outstanding Business Growth – Supported by Barclays Eagle Labs Transformational Leader Award – Sponsored by The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York Community Changemaker Award –…

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York is saying ‘Yes to Quit’ with new smoking campaign

York is saying ‘Yes to Quit’ with a new smoking campaign. The Yes to Quit campaign has launched across TV, radio, transport links and social media this week, throughout Yorkshire and the Humber. It asks audiences ‘what will you miss?’ more than smoking, such as weddings, births or quality time with others –  two in…

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Yorkshire legal firm launches official complaint over “outrageous” probate delays

A leading Yorkshire legal firm has submitted an official complaint over what it describes as “outrageous” and persistent delays in the probate system despite recent government claims of major improvement. Roche Legal, a specialist private client firm based in York, has made a complaint to HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) after experiencing severe delays…

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Neurodiversity celebration week: York schools accredited as ‘ADHD friendly’ as part of citywide support for students with neurodiversity

Eight York schools have been accredited as ‘ADHD friendly’ as part of a citywide commitment to support neurodiverse children and young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Awarded by the ADHD Foundation*, the schools were accredited as ADHD friendly because they committed to making their schools safe, nurturing, welcoming and exciting places,…

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Free sporting fun warm up at Community Stadium this weekend before England takes on Italy

York will kick off a summer of rugby with a range of fun, free activities on Sunday (23 March) at the York Community Stadium. Over the summer months, six of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 matches will take place in York. The opening game of the tournament will take place between England and USA…

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Local social workers recognised in national ‘Amazing Social Worker’ awards

City of York Council is proud to announce that 15 of its social workers have each received a nationwide award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the social work profession. ‘Amazing Social Workers’ is a campaign run by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and champions exceptional work across the profession. The awards…

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Nature-inspired bench art revealed ahead of Front Street celebration event

Art of Protest has installed the first phase of new artwork in Acomb ahead of the mural reveal and celebration event later this month. Each of the 8 wooden benches have been transformed with a unique design to reflect links to nature. Each bench is painted with a leaf design from the local woodland. This…

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Magistrates charge company guilty of fly posting £5,400

A local company illegally putting up posters in and around York has been found guilty by York Magistrate’s Court and ordered to pay £5,421. Between July and October 2024, a large number of posters appeared in and around York and were reported to City of York Council. The notices were A1 (roughly 60 x 84centimetres),…

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Trimble Studios opens doors to businesses in Yorkshire & the Northeast

Specialist Photography & Videography Space Now Available for Hire Trimble Studios, a state-of-the-art 3,500 sq. ft. photography and videography facility, is inviting businesses and organisations across Yorkshire and the Northeast to express their interest in hiring its space. Originally built in 2024 for Trimble Group’s own creative projects, Trimble Studios has since evolved into a…

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Council secures more than £3.4m funding for warmer homes

Council leaders have confirmed that City of York Council will receive more than £3.4m of funding thanks to two separate grants. The funding, announced this week by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will be used to upgrade around 280 homes over the next three years, to reduce carbon emissions and fuel poverty…

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Court of Protection specialist to present masterclass in York

Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that Amy Floater, head of the firm’s Court of Protection team, will present an important update masterclass in York, in association with leading training provider, For Legal. Amy, who has specialised in Court of Protection matters for several years, will provide legal practitioners with an overview of…

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Work to protect key heritage building uncovers unique history

A renovation scheme to secure the city’s historic Mansion House for years to come has uncovered some unique history. Over £1.3m is being invested in a range of essential repairs and improvements, including re-roofing the building, repairing its windows and ensuring it is health and safety-compliant. As part of the renovation, a new glimpse of…

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Young mum praises stop smoking team as referrals double and new online group support launched

A young mum who started smoking aged 12 has told how City of York Council’s Health Trainers helped her quit smoking for good so she can stay healthier and live longer. Mum-of-two Alex, from York, has told her story on No Smoking Day (Wednesday 12 March) as the Health Trainer service expands its successful Swap2Stop programme further…

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