Monday, May 6, 2024

West Yorkshire

The cost-of-living crisis is having an unequal effect on different groups within the older population with those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds disproportionately affected, an article from University of Manchester academics has revealed. Drawing on new research they have produced in collaboration with the Manchester Urban Ageing...
DigiBete, the Health Service Journal's 2023 award winner for Digitising Patient Care, is partnering with Leeds Children's Hospital to celebrate the launch of their new Blue Balloon Challenge School Awareness packs and announce the building of a brand new eLearning platform for schools and the community. This new school initiative,...
The number of children experiencing poor emotional wellbeing during their transition from primary to secondary school is rising rapidly, a leading educational psychology expert has warned. Drawing on research she has led at The University of Manchester, Dr Charlotte Bagnall highlights that the danger is most acute for vulnerable children...
Leeds-based digital marketing agency Bobble Digital is sponsoring local ice hockey team Leeds Knights for the 2023-24 season. The 107th season runs from October 2023 to April 2024, and the Knights will play each weekend for 82 weeks, with games held at Planet Ice in Leeds and other UK ice...
Energy specialists from The University of Manchester have called on the government to develop a joined-up cross-departmental strategy to strengthen the UK’s energy resilience and security. In a joint article published by the University’s policy engagement unit Policy@Manchester, Professor Maria Sharmina and Timothy Capper highlight the role recent energy shortages...
The team at an East Yorkshire holiday park have boosted one of the region’s leading medical research charities by handing over thousands of pounds raised by families from across the north during a summer of fundraising. Patrington Haven Leisure Park adopted the Daisy Appeal as its annual charity early in...
Targetted “hyper-local” action is required to tackle the crisis in young people’s wellbeing, the academic lead for a gold standard survey on adolescent life satisfaction has warned. In an article published by The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit Policy@Manchester, Professor Neil Humphrey argues: “In order to improve wellbeing among...
Following a competitive multi-stage pitch, Leeds based digital agency Flaunt Digital has partnered with Oakland Group to lead the design and development of their brand new website. Also based in Leeds, Oakland is a consultancy focused exclusively on liberating and activating data, and boast over 35 years experience within the...
Kinara Close in Keighley was the centre of attention when Bradford Council Neighbourhood Wardens and representatives of West Yorkshire Police and Bradford District Credit Union joined Manningham Housing Association (MHA) board and staff members on a special visit to engage with local residents. It was the latest in a series...
A free festival which attracted fans of live music into city centre pubs when it was launched in September promises to deliver more of the same when it returns for a second run this weekend. Trinity Festival Rebooted, which is part of the HullBID live events programme, will present over...