York St John Creative Centre scoops top honours at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2023
The York St John Creative Centre has been named Building of the Year at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2023. The University was also named Client of the Year, with judges impressed with the Centre’s vision, purpose and sustainable design. Designed by leading environmental architects Tate + Co, the Creative Centre is a striking and sustainably…
Council Elects New Leader – Executive Team confirmed
City of York Council has approved its new leadership team at a full council meeting this morning (25th May 2023) through the election of Councillor Claire Douglas as the Leader of the Council. Councillor Pete Kilbane will serve as Councillor Douglas’s Deputy and will take on executive portfolio responsibilities for Transport and the Economy. As…
Free event to help Yorkshire food and drink businesses to create ‘gift experiences’ and grow hosted by Yorkshire Mark & Uniquely Local
Independently owned food and drink businesses from across Yorkshire are invited to attend a free event to find out how creating ‘gift experiences’ can generate new business as the cost of living crisis continues to impact consumer spending. Hosted by Yorkshire food and drink provenance brand, The Yorkshire Mark and gift experience provider, Uniquely Local,…
Bradford Garden Centre reaches final of regional business award
The team at a Bradford garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of a regional business award. Tong Garden Centre has been shortlisted in the Sustainability category in the Bradford Means Business Awards. Tong Garden Centre’s Head of People, Culture & Sustainability, Neil Barwise-Carr, said: “We’re committed to reducing our impact on the…
The Future of Innovation in YOUR business
The Future of Innovation in YOUR business Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00 – 17:00 BST York Guildhall Coney Street York YO1 9QL For more information and to book your FREE place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-innovation-in-your-business-tickets-616380780507 Innovation is key for your business to thrive, flourish and grow in uncertain times. Join Enterprise Works to build your competitive…
The University of York Enterprise Awards
The University of York Enterprise Awards Tuesday 4th July from 6.30pm The Merchant Adventurers Hall, York For more information and to book your place: https://www.york.ac.uk/enterprise-works/university-of-york-enterprise-awards/ Apply now! Introducing The University of York Enterprise Awards: honouring the region’s top-tier talent. There’s never been a more exciting time to invest, start and grow a business in York…
Travel Students Fly High with Takeover of Great Victoria Hotel
A group of lucky Bradford College students rose to the challenge of taking over a grand local hotel for a day. Level 3 learners from Travel, Aviation, Hospitality & Events were mentored by industry professionals from Monday to Thursday, taking on board all there is to know about running a successful hotel. As part of this, students…
York celebrates diversity and equality with Pride
City of York Council will be joining communities across the city to celebrate Pride Month, join in the annual Pride parade and stand up for LGBTQIA+ residents. During Pride Month – which lasts throughout June – the city walls and Mansion House will be lit up to represent diversity in the city and the rainbow…
Steeton AFC thanks Watson Buckle for 2022/23 season support
Watson Buckle has been thanked by Steeton AFC for their support during their last successful season. Finishing seventh in the North West Counties Division One North has left the team on a high after they secured a 53-point total – the highest in the club’s history at this level. The club had a…
Yorkshire garden centre group launches new concessions
A Bradford-based garden centre group has launched new concessions at two of its centres. Yorkshire Garden Centres welcomes Edinburgh Woollen Mill to Tong Garden Centre and Pavers and Julian Charles to Tingley Garden Centre. All three have proven success within the group, with Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Otley Garden Centre and Pavers and Julian…
C-Kore units easy to use for Equinor & DeepOcean in Norway
C-Kore Systems recently completed a deployment with DeepOcean AS for Equinor. The C-Kore testing tools were used to quickly and simply confirm the status of subsea electrical jumpers on the Tordis field in the Norwegian waters of the North Sea. The C-Kore team provided easy to follow training prior to the mobilisation to give the…
West Yorkshire busman Barry’s final stop on a journey full of memories
Friendly bus chief retires after 30 years with The Keighley Bus Company West Yorkshire busman Barry Nichol can look back to countless happy memories throughout his 30 years with The Keighley Bus Company – a career journey that has now reached its final stop. Barry, 65, has been an early riser for most of his…
‘We can get the job done in Bradford’, appeal young adults with a learning disability on new national day of action
Charity DFN Project SEARCH launches inaugural National Supported Internship Day highlighting the benefits of supporting young people with SEND into the workforce A new government-backed national day of action will be marked today (Monday 27 March) to help boost the number of people with a learning disability or autism spectrum condition in employment. Led by charity DFN Project SEARCH,…
Families enjoy Easter egg-stravaganza at Drax’s Skylark Centre
Hundreds of visitors are joining the fun at the Skylark Nature Reserve this week for a special Easter-themed set of events including egg decorating and a scavenger hunt. The three days of events during the Easter half-term holidays feature activities to suit children of all ages including exploring the science behind the melting points of…
Morley and Outwood MP to open South Leeds Garden Centre
Directors at a Yorkshire garden centre group have invited a local MP to open their new garden centre next month. Morley and Outwood MP Andrea Jenkyns will cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of Tingley Garden Centre, one of four owned by Yorkshire Garden Centres, at 12 pm on 22nd April. …
Region’s Head of Nursing opens state-of-the-art health simulation suite at York St John University
Professor Laura Serrant OBE, Health Education England’s Regional Head of Nursing (North East and Yorkshire), officially opens new health education facility for nursing, paramedic science, physiotherapy and occupational therapy courses. York St John University celebrated the opening of its new health simulation suite yesterday alongside an audience of NHS partners and providers, University staff…
Manningham Housing Association recognised for commitment to diversity and inclusion
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has been shortlisted for Best Approach to Diversity and Inclusion at the Northern Housing Awards 2023. The award is for housing providers “who show a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion – both within their own organisation and the wider housing sector.” MHA is one of four finalists in…
Dancing on the Waves: Kyiv City Ballet Sets Sail with City Cruises York
York’s business community is gearing up to welcome the Kyiv City Ballet company once again, as a diverse range of businesses have joined hands to make the upcoming visit a memorable one. As part of their visit to the city, the performers were invited to board City Cruises York’s River Duchess for an early evening…
Yorkshire Garden Centres selected to sell coronation biscuits
A Yorkshire garden centre group has been chosen to stock a limited edition coronation tin of biscuits featuring artwork by celebrated artist Eleanor Tomlinson. Stocks of the celebration biscuits that Brighouse-based Lottie Shaws have made are now available at Tong, Tingley, Otley and Bingley Garden Centres. They feature a selection of biscuits, a decorative sleeve…
Project to boost female entrepreneurship in Leeds launches at Unity Business Centre
Unity Business Centre has hosted the launch of a new programme designed to empower female entrepreneurs in Leeds to achieve their business goals. The Fund Her Leeds project – a combination of virtual and in-person events – has been developed by Fund Her North in partnership with the Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA) and…
York entrepreneurs learn routes to Start-Up Success
York’s budding entrepreneurs were given a boost on Saturday 11 March as they benefited from a packed day of activities to help them pursue their goals in business. Attended by more than 60 ambitious local entrepreneurs, the StartUp Saturday event took place in the city’s historic Guildhall, and included an address from Councillor Ashley Mason,…
Clarion builds on its growing international reputation with continued double-digit growth to £26.9m revenue
Recently named as Europe’s third fastest growing law firm1, Clarion’s rapid upward trajectory is continuing with the firm once again achieving double digit growth, seeing turnover rising by 16% from £23.2m in 2021 to £26.9m last year (ending 31st May 2022). As the firm strengthens its client base both nationally and internationally, it has also seen…
Sovereign Health Care completes purchase of the Waterfront, Shipley
Bradford-based health care cash plan provider, Sovereign Health Care, has announced its completion of the purchase of The Waterfront, a modern four storey purpose-built office building, located adjacent to Salts Mill and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The purchase marks the latest chapter of Sovereign’s 150-year history in the Bradford area. It follows Sovereign Health…
New city centre business hub opens at Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University has opened the doors to a new professional, city centre space for the regional business community to meet, collaborate and access the university’s academic expertise and student talent. The Knowledge Exchange is located on the first floor of the Rose Bowl on Portland Way – the home of Leeds Business School. The…
Cyber Security Consultancy Experience Rapid Growth and Move Into Their New Offices
Cyber Security Partners (CSP) are a local Leeds based cyber security consultancy, which have doubled in size and experienced a record-breaking year. The team have moved into their new bigger office at Clockwise on Greek Street, to be more central for hosting meetings with clients. CSP have hired more technical and non-technical employees over the…
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