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Bradford College wins prestigious national education award
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Bradford College wins prestigious national education award

Bradford College has won ‘The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL’ category at the 2025 Association of College’s Beacon Awards. The College was the only winner from Yorkshire or Northeast England. The national Beacon awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice in further education colleges and demonstrate the far-reaching impact of colleges on their students and the communities they serve. The award is in recognition of Bradford College’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Oth

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Barnsley student wins funding to launch streetwear brand
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Barnsley student wins funding to launch streetwear brand

A talented Barnsley College Sixth Form student is turning her passion for streetwear into a business after securing £450 in funding through the College’s enterprise programmes. Sienna Zdubek, who studies A Levels in Business, Economics and English Language and Literature, is using the funding to launch her own streetwear clothing brand. She received £250 from the Barnsley College Enterprising Futures (BCEF) fund and an additional £200 support from Barnsley College Futurepreneurs (BC Futurepr

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Female leader who was made for this game
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Female leader who was made for this game

Meet the passionate and driven Head of Football Development at West Riding Football Association, Jo deTute, whose dedication to advancing the game has made a significant impact on grassroots football across the region for over a decade. Jo’s journey in football development has been marked by her constant commitment to supporting clubs, coaches, and players of all ages, levels and ability. With years of experience in the industry, Jo has worked tirelessly to improve opportunities for football d

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William Kentridge: Pull of Gravity
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William Kentridge: Pull of Gravity

28 June 2025 – 19 April 2026 Underground Gallery and Outdoors Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents a new landmark exhibition by the celebrated South African artist, William Kentridge (b.1955). The Pull of Gravity marks the first museum presentation outside South Africa to focus on his sculpture and has been a decade in the making. Bringing together over 40 works made between 2007 and 2024, this significant project is a carefully choreographed and multi-sensory journey into William’s worl

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Water woman award for world-leading expert at Andel
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Water woman award for world-leading expert at Andel

A world-leading environmental chemist at Andel has won an award for her work in water sustainability and environmental protection. Devakunjari Vadibeler, won the ‘Water Woman Award for Societal Impact/Knowledge Transfer’ earlier this month having only joined Andel, the UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection, water sustainability and environmental protection systems, 18 months ago. Having completed a doctoral study in Isotope Hydrology from the University of Natural Resources an

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Commercial property gems on the railway waiting for the right business
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Commercial property gems on the railway waiting for the right business

Northern says local business owners across the North of England should consider ‘setting up shop’ on the rail network. There are currently 29 vacant units being advertised by the train operator’s commercial property partner, Lambert Smith Hampton. Vacant units suitable for office space are available at stations including Poynton in Cheshire and Worksop in Nottinghamshire. Retail space is available at stations including: * Alderley Edge, Chelford, Padgate, Poynton and Wilmslow in Cheshir

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Join us for April networking at The Royal Armouries
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Join us for April networking at The Royal Armouries

Join us for the next Yorkshire Businesswoman networking event at The Royal Armouries on Friday 4th April from 3pm to 5pm. After enjoying a complimentary welcome drink and open networking, We will be joined by two quality speakers, followed by more networking. You will be able to meet many of our valued members representing many different businesses and share your own details. Should you choose to become a member, you will enjoy not only our many monthly networking events, but appearances on

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Focus4Hope welcomes two new trustees to strengthen charity’s growth and impact
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Focus4Hope welcomes two new trustees to strengthen charity’s growth and impact

Brighouse charity Focus4Hope (F4H) is proud to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Zoe Hands and Mike Webb, to its board. This strategic move brings valuable new expertise to the team, supporting its continued growth and meeting the increasing demand for its services. Focus4Hope supports some of the most vulnerable people in the community, serving the Calderdale area and beyond. With demand intensifying for their social supermarket service and Hub4Hope safe space, Focus4Hope continue

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Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event
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Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event

In celebration of International Women’s Day, MEPC proudly hosted its sixth Women of the Future event at Wellington Place. The inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Ahead Partnership, has been designed to empower Year 9 female students as they explore career opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. This year, Wellington Place welcomed 60 young people to the thriving urban quarter, from local schools including Dixons Unity Academy, Roundhay High School, Mount St Mary’s and Templ

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West Yorkshire developer celebrates female directors
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West Yorkshire developer celebrates female directors

Whilst the number of female construction workers has increased steadily in recent years, the proportion of women in the construction industry is still significantly lower than men, which is something the Barratt and David Wilson Homes is continuing to change. According to Statista, there were approximately 1.8 million men employed in construction in the UK as of the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 325,000 women, equalling just over 15% of the total workforce. Barratt and David Wilson H

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New 'Zoom' restaurant to open in Hyatt Hotel - perfect for midweek lunches
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New 'Zoom' restaurant to open in Hyatt Hotel - perfect for midweek lunches

* Zoom will offer a dynamic, cosmopolitan culinary experience with signature dishes ranging from Crispy Beef and a Superfood Poke Bowl to a Large Yorkshire Pudding * Within the restaurant will also be ‘The Market’, offering ‘grab & go’ style prepared lunches for busy city workers in a meal deal style * Head Chef, Angelina Au, boasts 30-year career spans five-star hotels such as Shangri-La Hotels and Four Seasons Resorts A new restaurant is s

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Leeds Playhouse to present the critically acclaimed smash-hit Shirley Valentine
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Leeds Playhouse to present the critically acclaimed smash-hit Shirley Valentine

This April, Leeds Playhouse will present the critically acclaimed production of Willy Russell’s one-woman play and beloved British classic Shirley Valentine starring Mina Anwar. This hilarious Northern comedy plays in the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 8-26 April 2025. Mina Anwar is best known for her roles as Constable Maggie Habib in The Thin Blue Line and Gita Chandra in The Sarah Jane Adventures. After a sell-out run in 2020 the production, which is directed by Octagon Theatre B

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