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AaGlobal helps St Mary’s College add international dimension to alumni day
A sixth form college in Hull added an international accent to its latest alumni day by welcoming a former student and her colleagues who are experts in translation and interpretation.

Midweek Weddings launched at Deighton Lodge amid rising demand for flexible planning
Nestled amongst three acres of outstanding natural beauty, independent wedding venue Deighton Lodge, based just three miles from York, has introduced midweek wedding ceremonies in response to growing demand for more flexible planning options.

Regional retail institution Yorkshire Trading Company to open at Flemingate
Ever-popular regional retailer Yorkshire Trading Company is to open at the Flemingate centre in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Work on Hull’s state-of-the-art new £6m ambulance station approaches completion
Work is approaching completion on a major new state-of-the-art ambulance station off Clough Road in Hull ahead of its opening later this summer, with construction company Hobson & Porter on track to hand over the project in the coming weeks.

Europe’s oldest year-round Christmas shop, Käthe Wohlfahrt, celebrates ten years in York
Based on Stonegate in York, Europe’s oldest Christmas shop, Käthe Wohlfahrt, today (1 August) celebrates ten years since opening its first and only UK store, and in doing so, pays homage to Yorkshire Day.

Recovering Leeds drug addict turned soap manufacturer takes the plunge with bathtub challenge
A recovering drug addict from Leeds is taking on a charity challenge with a difference, which will see him spend up to 60 hours sitting in a bathtub in City Square in Leeds city centre to shine a light on…

Sheffield engineer leads UK industry with first CIBSE Whole Life Carbon Assessor certification
A Sheffield sustainability engineer has become the first professional to qualify under CIBSE’s new Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) certification scheme, marking a significant milestone as the construction industry prepares for stricter carbon reporting requirements.

Newett Homes Strengthens Leadership Team with Head of Land Appointment
Newett Homes has appointed Mathew Drake as its new Head of Land, reinforcing the company’s ambitious growth plans.

Meet the Finalists: North of England’s Everyday Heroes Recognised at Inaugural Hope Awards
Leeds-based mental health and suicide prevention organisation HelloHope has announced the finalists for its first-ever Hope Awards, celebrating individuals and organisations across the North of England who are quietly making a real difference to mental health and suicide prevention in…

Hotham Hall estate appoints Diony to build national profile as leading luxury destination
Performance marketing agency Diony has been appointed to lead the marketing and digital transformation of one of the UK’s most exciting new heritage and hospitality destinations as the historic Hotham Hall estate enters a landmark new era.



