Posts by Yorkshire Reporter

Following a rigorous 12-hour overnight assessment, York BID is proud to announce York’s Purple Flag status has been renewed.  Purple Flag is an award from the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM) that recognises destinations that demonstrate exceptional standards in their evening and late-night offerings. The prestigious designation means…

From September, up to £6000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects such as maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education, as part of the government’s drive to recruit and retain the best staff, the Department for Education announced. The expansion of…

This is the fifteenth year in a row that parent company, Barratt Developments, has achieved the top five star rating – far longer than any other major housebuilder. The number of stars a housebuilder is awarded is based on customer responses to the question, “would you recommend your builder to…

With the Bank holidays approaching West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) are reminding the public to enjoy the countryside safely. Each year wildfire destroys thousands of hectares, having significant effects on the economy, environment, and social fabric of rural areas. Crews are undertaking extra training to refresh wildfire capabilities…