UK’s largest renewable power station lights up for Poppy Appeal
This weekend, a powerful tribute to the nation’s fallen servicemen and women will light up the Yorkshire skyline as the UK’s largest renewable power station marks Remembrance Day. Drax Power Station, located near Selby in North Yorkshire, will project a poppy display onto one of its 114-metre-tall cooling towers. The tribute will be visible on…
The Big Bradford Bulls Sleep Out returns!
We are delighted to announce the return of The Big Bradford Bulls Sleep Out on Friday, January 17th, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM – proudly sponsored by La Romantica Beds! This unique fundraising event invites participants to brave the elements at the iconic Bartercard Odsal Stadium, all in support of three incredible local charities: Focus4Hope,…
York marks Remembrance Sunday
The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells, the Civic Party and City of York Council will pay their respects to fallen soldiers and ex-service personnel at York’s official Remembrance Sunday service and parade. On Sunday 10 November, the parade will depart from Clifford’s Tower at 10:20am and make its way to the…
Council welcomes creative industry leaders to York
This week, York will welcome creative industry leaders from around the world as the city celebrates ten years of being a UNESCO City of Media Arts. York is one of 26 cities globally to have won the City of Media Arts designation and the only city in the UK to hold the title. The tenth…
Richard Hawley, Asian Dub Foundation, Bassline DJs and brass bands are all part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture (Bradford 2025), is set to electrify audiences next year with a packed music programme, featuring a blend of world-class talent and local legends. Tickets for the first wave of performances, including must-see events like The Big Brass Blowout and Bassline Symphony will go on sale this Thursday 7 November….
Still supporting Bradford Manufacturing Weeks in its 6th year!
We were delighted to open our doors to local Bradford students for the sixth year running for Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2024. As an inaugural supporter of the event, we feel passionately about educating students as to what manufacturing and engineering can offer as a career choice and in the local area too! This year we…
Talk Money fortnight is here to help you get more and spend less
The week after the Autumn Budget, City of York Council and partners are holding a fortnight of events and activities from today to help residents with their own finances. Talk Money Fortnight runs from 4-15 November. Drop-in events and advice sessions will be held for any residents facing financial struggles. All are welcome to get…
‘Leeds’ Biggest Christmas tree’ unveiled as Trinity Leeds shines bright with stunning new festive decorations
Trinity Leeds is lighting up the city centre in spectacular style with an impressive 12-metre tree – believed to be the biggest Christmas tree in Leeds. The elegant new Christmas tree features nearly 100 bespoke light tubes and dazzling star toppers and has taken centre stage beneath Trinity Leeds’ main atrium. The contemporary installation…
LNER will be offering free return travel to serving military personnel and veterans who are attending Services of Remembrance across the country͏ ͏
LNER will be offering free return travel to serving military personnel and veterans who are attending Services of Remembrance across the country. Those who are attending the Submariners’ Remembrance Service in London on Sunday 3 November, can travel for free on LNER services to London King’s Cross, on either Saturday 2 or Sunday 3 November,…
Baby Week comes to York
Baby Week is coming to York for the first time this November (14-20 November). The national initiative celebrates services working with young families and raises awareness of the importance of early childhood. As a host city, York will celebrate the work of local maternity and early years services, helping to give every baby the best…
Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards 2024
Some evenings unfold just like a blockbuster movie, and the St. James’ Place: Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards (YCCA) is the perfect example. This year’s event on October 18th had all the ingredients: emotion, drama, joy, and most importantly, empathy. As Head Sponsor for the second year in a row, we proudly donated £10,000 to…
College motorsports event inspires next generation of talent
A unique motorsports event for young vehicle enthusiasts celebrated the end of a specialist Bradford College engagement programme this week. Since the start of September, around 35 Motor Vehicle students have benefitted from the ‘Bradford Motorsport Engagement Programme’ (BMEP) programme, funded by Mission 44. The BMEP initiative aims to inspire and educate the next generation…
Ghost-inspired York Gin relaunches in ‘Europe’s most haunted city’
A gin inspired by one of York’s most famous ghosts has reappeared in time for Halloween. York Gin Grey Lady takes its name from the Medieval ghost who reportedly haunts the city’s Theatre Royal. The friendly ghost is said to haunt the dress circle of the theatre. Mad Alice, York’s top tour guide, who knows…
Bradford BID to host charity Sing-a-Long Bingo in support of Jude’s Urban Kitchen
Bradford BID is excited to host its inaugural charity social event to raise funds for local organisation, Jude’s Urban Kitchen. The Sing-a-Long Bingo event will take place at The Underground on Thursday, 14th November, at 7pm. Jonny Noble, Chief Executive of Bradford BID said: “This event is a great opportunity for the local community, including…
York Opportunities Event for young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities
Approximately 30 employers, education providers and support services from across the region will be exhibiting at the SEND Opportunities Event at Askham Bryan College on Wednesday (16 October) from 3.30-6.30pm. The event is for young people in Year 9 or above, with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities who live in York, Leeds and North Yorkshire, as…
Travel agents celebrated at special bingo bonanza event at Teesside
Travel agents across the North East have been celebrated for their outstanding work supporting Teesside Airport at a special bingo bonanza event. More than 140 agents including retail store members, homeworkers, head office staff and business development managers packed out the celebration at the airport on Thursday evening (10 October). The event featured bingo, dance-offs,…
West Yorkshire Combined Authority announced as UKREiiF official destination partner
The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that West Yorkshire Combined Authority is the official Destination Partner for the annual event taking place between 20th-22nd May 2025, in Leeds. As the Destination Partner, West Yorkshire Combined Authority will take a prominent role at UKREiiF, with a strategically positioned pavilion at the…
IT exhibition at Wetherby Racecourse
On November 12th 2024 there will be an IT exhibition at Wetherby Racecourse. Hosted by local IT company Deans Computer Services Ltd, 16 vendors will be on hand to show you the latest advancements and discuss your IT requirements. DCS and their partners will be showcasing accounting and ERP software from award winning providers Pegasus…
Love Handmade Cakes reveal spooktacular foodservice treats
Leeds based bakery, Love Handmade Cakes are rolling out a selection of spooky bakery treats ahead of Halloween celebrations. Featuring classics such as gingerbread, parkin and caramel shortbread, along with spooktacular NPD including a spider themed cookies and cream gateau, the collection promises something new and exciting for customers. The collection of Halloween treats is…
Specialist CITB-IOC carpentry event welcomes Leeds Construction Craft students
Leeds College of Building is the latest ‘CITB -IOC Timber Industry College Hub’ to organise a bespoke trade event with the Institute of Carpentry (IOC). The showcase day promoted the wealth of global career opportunities and experiences available to carpentry and joinery students as new IOC members. As well as exploring IOC benefits, students also…
UKREiiF wins Raising the Bar Award
The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has picked up an award at the Raising the Bar Awards 2024, hosted by the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. The Raising the Bar Awards honours the most ethical and socially responsible businesses across West and North Yorkshire, recognising their dedication to supporting their…
Blue Badge holders notified of arrangements for York’s Christmas Market
Blue Badge holders are being notified that the two routes into York city centre will temporarily close from 10:30am-7pm daily during the Christmas market period of 14 November to 22 December. This will be the first such closure since the routes reopened, and access will remain open 7pm-10:30am daily. It was agreed when these routes…
Last chance to see world class Tony Cragg exhibition at Castle Howard
Tony Cragg’s major sculpture exhibition at Castle Howard closes on 22nd September. The internationally renowned sculptor’s landmark exhibition opened on the 3 May 2024, and has been the first major exhibition by a leading contemporary artist to be held across the house and grounds of the historic estate. Castle Howard is Britain’s most famous country…
TV soap star heading to Bartercard Odsal stadium!
Bradford Bulls Comedy Night returns with five more superb comedians taking to the mic on Friday 13th September at 7:45PM – in partnership with KMC Comedy! Jack Carroll, regularly seen in soaps on BBC having also performed on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, headlines a bill of five fantastic comedians – guaranteeing a night of side-splitting comedy! Other…
Job seekers invited to city centre Jobs Fair
York’s Jobs Fair returns this month and any resident looking for work or support into training or employment is warmly invited to it. Drop in at the Railway Institute’s Sports Centre, Queen Street, York YO24 1AD, any time from 11am – 2pm on Tuesday 17 September. Funded by City of York Council and organised by…
‘This Energy Never Stops’ – One year to go until the biggest ever Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in England
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 celebrates powerful personalities, unstoppable athletes and growth of women’s sport, as tournament reaches one year to go milestone Celebrations in Sunderland, with the iconic Stadium of Light hosting a special episode of the Stronger Than You Think podcast featuring former England captain and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Katy Daley-Mclean and former…
South Leeds adventure park hosts Castleford Tigers’ summer party
An adventure park at a South Leeds garden centre hosted a summer party for Castleford Tigers recently. 91 of the rugby league club’s season ticket holders, players and families enjoyed an afternoon of fun with mascot JT at Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre. Among the people enjoying the fun was first team prop forward…
West Yorkshire homebuilder aces charity golf day for candlelighters
A charity golf day arranged by Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has raised £11,000 for its charity of the year, Candlelighters. 19 teams made up of 76 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and sub-contractors, took part in the tournament which was held at Garforth Golf Club in Leeds. The funds…
We wanted to get it right…
On Thursday 12 September in Leeds, we are holding the inaugural Yorkshire Business Fair at the Holiday Inn Conference Centre in Garforth Leeds. Working in the advertising, marketing, networking and business event arena for over 4 decades, if I have learned anything, it’s the value of facilitating the opportunity for people to communicate transparently together…
Castle Howard collaborates with gothic Yorkshire baker and writer Helena Garcia on spook-tacular Halloween events
Iconic Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard has partnered with popular baker, writer, and Great British Bake Off star Helena Garcia to create a series of events for Halloween. Helena starred on Series 10 of Bake Off in 2019, delighting the judges and viewers alike with her spooky style. She has since written multiple baking and…
York supports infant feeding choices during World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August)
York’s health and childcare leads are reminding parents and carers that there is a wealth of advice and support available in York around infant feeding. The reminder coincides with World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), which this year has the theme ‘breastfeeding support for all’. The international campaign, organised by the World Health Organisation, will celebrate…
Family fun day at Bartercard Odsal Stadium!
Tickets are on sale for the Bulls’ return to Bartercard Odsal Stadium on Sunday 11th August, with Whitehaven RLFC the visitors for a 3:00pm kick off. The Bulls are looking to complete the league double over Jonty Gorley’s side following a 36-18 success up in Cumbria in June – where Mitch Souter, Jayden Myers, Kieran…
Bradford garden centre partners with Science and Media Museum for drop in play sessions
Tong Garden Centre has collaborated with the National Science and Media Museum to offer a series of summer holiday drop in activity sessions this summer. On August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, visitors to Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor play at Tong Garden will be able to participate in fun activities and science demonstrations led…
Exciting developments front and centre as Teesside Airport makes Farnborough Airshow debut
Exciting developments at Teesside Airport are to feature at one of the world’s biggest aviation shows for the first time. The international airport will make its debut at Farnborough Airshow this week with a stand featuring the airport’s business park developments, new technology pioneered at Teesside, and the airport’s Freeport ambitions on show. It will…
Trinity Leeds to host ‘Tree of Pride’
In celebration of Leeds Pride (21st July), Trinity Leeds is hosting a ‘Tree of Pride’, inviting guests to decorate the tree with their pledges to work toward a more inclusive and caring future. The community art piece will be touring the country gathering the public’s messages of love, unity, and acceptance on its journey. Guests can…
UKREiiF Brings £20.9m Economic Boost to Leeds and West Yorkshire
An independent report by ARUP has highlighted that The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), a major event taking place annually in Leeds, has generated almost £21m of local economic activity in the city and the wider West Yorkshire region in 2024. The event, which brought together over 13,000 official attendees in 2024,…
Bettys to open their first ever pop-up shop at Castle Howard this Christmas
Castle Howard is hosting a pop-up Bettys shop in their historic Stable Courtyard this Christmas. Synonymous with Yorkshire and celebrated internationally, Bettys is known for mouthwatering confectionary, chocolates, teas and coffees and has never before created a pop-up shop. The shop will be situated inside the stately home’s Stable Courtyard for the duration of their…
Emergency services day is back!
Tickets are on sale for Sunday’s clash with York Knights as our popular Emergency Services Day returns to Bartercard Odsal! The Bulls are looking to return to winning ways following a narrow defeat to the unbeaten league leaders Wakefield Trinity last time out, while York Knights have enjoyed an upturn in form since Mark Applegarth…
York Cares Golden Moments Awards 2024: Celebrating the city’s unsung heroes
The fifteenth annual York Cares Golden Moments Awards honoured the remarkable contributions of employee-volunteers to the city of York. More than 90 guests, including the Civic Party, and ambassadors and volunteers from various York Cares member organizations and community partners, gathered at Aviva’s Wellington Row premises to celebrate the achievements of York’s unsung heroes. Some…
Join the conversation about new homes and area improvements in Walmgate and Fishergate
Residents of Walmgate and Fishergate are invited to drop-in sessions about the next steps to build 140 affordable, energy-efficient homes and improve local residential areas. Walmgate People living in Walmgate are invited to chat with members of the Council’s Housing Delivery Programme (HDP) and the design team including architects from Mikhail Riches. This conversation with…
Main Contractor for The Beacon – Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
Tender – Closing date: 9pm 15 July 2024 Bradford 2025 are looking for a main contractor to provide pre-construction advice and act as the main contractor during the construction of The Beacon, a touring theatre that will travel across Bradford District in 2025. The contractor will work with the design team to build The Beacon and move the theatre from site to…
Whitby Netwalking with English Heritage
The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce team visited the beautiful North Yorkshire landscape yesterday, for a guided tour around Whiby Abbey led by English Heritage. Joined by various business representatives from across the region, guests enjoyed the glorious sunshine on offer whilst also being treated to an insightful talk about the rich history…
South Leeds Garden Centre celebrates nationwide EV rally with free charging on 2nd July
The team at a South Leeds garden centre group is celebrating after being invited to host a prestigious event for electric vehicles next month. Tingley Garden Centre is home to one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Yorkshire and has been selected to host an event as part of a five-day 1400-mile…
York celebrates Armed Forces Week
City of York Council is joining partners across the city and the UK, to celebrate and recognise the contribution of our Armed Forces later this month Saturday (29 June). Armed Forces Day is a chance for communities to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving…
Airedale by Modine™ Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Family Open Day
The headquarters in Leeds, West Yorkshire, opened their doors to 800 employees and their families to mark their half-a-century anniversary. Airedale by ModineTM, the critical cooling specialists, celebrated turning 50 this weekend with a massive family fun day at their headquarters in Leeds. The day-time event saw the company welcome over 800 employees, friends and…
Harrogate Spring Water champions mindful drinking at Royal Ascot event with LK Bennett
Harrogate Spring Water, the Official Water Supplier of Ascot and Royal Ascot, recently hosted a stylish event at The Ivy, York, in collaboration with Official Womenswear Sponsor, LK Bennett. Influencers from across the North of England were invited to indulge in Harrogate Spring Water-based non-alcoholic cocktails whilst previewing the new Royal Ascot collection from LK…
AAB raises over £100k at second AABIE charity ball
FPM, an AAB Group Company, hosted over 450 guests at the AABIE Charity Ball, held for the first time in Newry on Saturday night (June 8) Held in the city’s Canal Court, the Ball raised a remarkable £100,369 for the AABIE Charitable Initiative (known as ‘AABIE’) with all funds going directly to the charity. Feargal…
Leeds Beckett to host employer workshop for new degree apprenticeship aimed at bridging the digital skills gap
Leeds Business School invites employers to a free lunch and workshop event on 4th June to learn about our Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship. Designed to address the growing demand for digital expertise in the region, Leeds Business School will be offering the qualification from January 2025. To help employers in the region learn more about…
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