Work installing permanent protective barriers pauses for busy festive season
Work installing permanent protection measures in the city centre will be paused for the busy Christmas period, as just three sets of temporary safety measures are put in place this week to protect residents and visitors enjoying York’s busy festive period. Temporary hostile vehicle measures have been installed this week where work to install the…
£24k worth of grants moves The Belfrey’s Building Project closer to its Fundraising Goal
The Belfrey was delighted to hear it had been awarded a grant worth £15k from Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust and £9k from ChurchCare towards repairs for Impact, its £10.8m building project – to repair and transform its historically significant Grade I listed church. Approximately 30% of the total project is focused on carrying out much…
King’s Speech lacks commitment to build more affordable homes – housing association CEO
The chief executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association has criticised the government for failing to include a firm commitment in the King’s Speech to build more new affordable homes. In a statement, Lee Bloomfield said the speech – which is written by Ministers but delivered by King Charles – highlighted that taking homeless people off the streets…
Affordable homes to be built on site of former flats at Valley Road, Shipley
Bradford-based housing provider Incommunities has begun clearing the way for the construction of 42 new affordable homes on the site of former flats at Valley Road. Following the site clearance, Casey Construction will begin building the new homes over the next few weeks, with construction expected to be complete in summer 2024. The new development,…
Bulls getting thready for 2024 with new partnership
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with EM Workwear & Embroidery that will see them feature on our 2024 playing socks! The Bramley-based business are long established embroidery and printing specialists and have recently supplied clothing & merchandise seen in the Bradford Bulls shop and online. The partnership will also see EM Workwear…
VAT Registration Goes Paperless
In order to improve customer service and provide a quicker turnaround on Value Added Tax (VAT) registrations, from 13 November 2023, anyone applying to register for VAT should use HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) online VAT Registration Service (VRS). More than 95 per cent of our customers already use the online service as it is the…
Aviva Investors appoints Head of Infrastructure Equity
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has appointed Angenika Kunne as Head of Infrastructure Equity. She will join Aviva Investors in January 2024 and be based in London, reporting to Ben Sanderson, Managing Director of Real Estate and Head of Active Equity. In her role, Angenika will be responsible…
Yorkshire Building Society announces enhancements to family leave policy
Yorkshire Building Society has announced enhancements to its Family Leave Policy to support parents and parents-to-be. The enhancements, announced during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), include paid bereavement leave for two weeks for parents who experience early baby loss (pre-24 weeks). Currently the law does not have any parental bereavement leave provision if a…
National Adoption Week – A portrait of adoption through the generations
City of York Council and One Adoption North and Humber, the regional adoption agency for the York, North Yorkshire and the Humber, are supporting this year’s National Adoption Week (16-22 October). In the North and Humber area there are currently 55 children of all ages, including groups of brothers and sisters, who are waiting for their…
Joshua Ellis welcomes six-figure investment into new machinery
Yorkshire-based textile manufacturer, Joshua Ellis, has taken a significant leap forward in its pursuit of growth, with a substantial investment of £130,000 into a cutting-edge Picanol jacquard loom. The state-of-the-art jacquard loom, installed last month, expands Joshua Ellis’s design capabilities with an increased capacity of 76 threads per inch, which weaves independently, allowing Joshua Ellis…
GLENN MORRISON APPOINTED ACADEMY HEAD COACH
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce former player Glenn Morrison has been appointed as the head coach of our Elite Academy! The 47-year-old Australian returns to the club following a spell between 2007 and 2009, in which he endeared himself to supporters to become a fans’ favourite. Morrison enjoyed a stellar 16-year playing career that…
MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL WELLBEING, KEY YORKSHIRE PROVIDERS SAY
Charity leaders, think-tank representatives and members of parliament came together this morning (Friday, 15 September) to shine a spotlight on financial wellbeing, as part of an event held by Yorkshire Building Society. The event came ahead of UK Savings Week (18 – 24 September), hosted by the Society’s chief executive, Susan Allen, and director of…
Bulls awarded silver status
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have been awarded ‘Silver’ status as part of the Ministry Of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme! The ERS consists of three award levels – bronze, silver, gold. Each level indicates an organisation’s commitment and involvement to offer support programmes that align with the scheme’s framework. The main objective of…
SSE CONFIRMS MAJOR SOLAR POWER PROJECT SET FOR TEESSIDE AIRPORT
A major solar power project at Teesside International Airport which could deliver enough green electricity to power the equivalent of more than 17,000 homes has today been announced. An agreement has been reached between Teesside Airport and energy giant SSE Energy Solutions which will see a solar farm installed at the airport. The first phase…
Stop smoking roadshow to help residents quit before Stoptober
The Health Trainer team are getting out into the community this September, to visit as many residents as they can, and help them quit smoking for good. Hundreds of York residents have already gained access and support to a range of free health and wellbeing support, with over 800 residents, aged 12 years and over,…
AZETS CELEBRATES FIVE YEAR MILESTONE OF PIONEERING LITERACY VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME IN BRADFORD
The UK top 10 accountancy firm is celebrating five years of harnessing technology to provide online literacy support to young readers in Bradford Azets, the Top 10 UK Accountancy firm, is celebrating five years of volunteers from their Bradford office giving 1:1 online literacy support to help build a better future for emerging young…
Cohort of solicitor apprentices join Schofield Sweeney
Schofield Sweeney has welcomed its first group of new solicitor apprentices this week. Five aspiring lawyers who have just completed their A levels join various teams across its offices as the firm pledges to provide better opportunities and routes into law. The lawyers of the future who start their 6-year apprenticeship are Eesa Ubaid Rizwan, Paige…
Chefs’ Forum all set for exciting masterclasses at Bradford College
A nationwide masterchef network will return to Bradford College, enhancing the curriculum on offer to hospitality and catering students. Thanks to The Chefs’ Forum partnership, exceptional chefs will join catering students at the David Hockney Building to deliver expert sessions on various topics throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. The Chefs’ Forum, based in Bristol, connect some of the…
FROM CALL CENTRE TO CONTROLLING OUR SKIES: NEW RECRUIT GLAD TO BE HOME IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
A talented newcomer is relishing the challenge of building her aviation career at Teesside Airport. Darlington’s Chloe Beckwith has traded shifts at Amazon and call-handing at EE for looking after Teesside’s skies as an Air Traffic Control Assistant. The 25-year-old has always retained a love of aviation – and joined the Teesside team in April…
Digital transformation reaps rewards for Manningham Housing Association
New figures show that Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has significantly increased its digital engagement with customers, project partners and the public over the past 12 months. Its annual digital and communications report, produced by MHA Corporate Project Manager Carolina Padovezi de Oliveira, shows that interactions across a broad spectrum of social media channels reached…
Friday night’s Academy Celebration Dinner saw 18 new faces sign onto our Scholarship system for the 2024 season!
The dinner took place to celebrate the return of our Elite Academy Licence following a lengthy probation period, where we also welcomed the new faces to the club. Bradford Bulls’ Head of Youth Ryan Hunkin said:- “We are delighted to welcome all 18 players into our Scholarship system for the 2023/24 season. All have displayed the right attributes we look…
Free Careers-Coaching Workshop Seeks New Graduates
Bradford College is taking applications for a free graduate workshop in July to help polish CVs, sharpen interview skills, and plot dream career paths. The three-day ‘Graduates First’ programme is designed to guide recent graduates to their dream roles. The course is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated and are looking for support with career planning…
Government urged to put breastfeeding on the agenda for a healthier and fairer UK
York Central MP joins academics, medical professionals, charities and parents in call for better breastfeeding support Despite its numerous health, social justice, and environmental benefits, the current breastfeeding rates in the UK are among the lowest in the world. Currently fewer than 2% of UK infants are exclusively breastfed for six months as recommended by…
New florists at Bradford Garden Centre
A Bradford garden centre has extended its offer with the launch of a new florist concession. Tong Garden Centre has added Confettii Girls to its range of concessions which include Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Pavers, Julian Charles, Bon Marche and Maidenhead Aquatics. The Confettii Girls are professional florists Leen Khouder and Michelle Hirst, who…
Castle Howard’s Lakeside Holiday Park to host first open weekend on the 1st & 2nd July
Located on the Castle Howard Estate in North Yorkshire, near the picturesque village of Coneysthorpe, Castle Howard’s Lakeside Holiday Park is nestled on the shores of The Great Lake overlooking the iconic stately home. Several brand-new holiday homes are available to buy with prices ranging from £58,995 to £99,995, viewable during Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday…
Yorkshire garden centre group first in UK to accredit its own sustainability training
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after becoming the first garden centre group to accredit its own Carbon Literacy Training. The team at Yorkshire Garden Centres have developed the training programme in conjunction with the award-winning Manchester charity, The Carbon Literacy Project in order to equip its 509 employees with…
Skills for Life
Skills for Life – training schemes for your business 2023 has been a challenging year for business with the cost of living soaring and concerns about a recession at the forefront of minds, but a new poll of SMEs in England from the Skills for Life campaign reveals that SMEs in Yorkshire and the Humber…
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…
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…
‘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,…
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…