Meta and TikTok’s borderline content turns user rage into revenue
By Jurgita Lapienytė, Editor-in-Chief at Cybernews A new BBC report revealed what we suspected all along – big tech platforms turn a blind eye to harmful content for the sake of profit. Platforms allow so-called borderline content – misogynistic, sexist, racist, conspiracy-driven – that is harmful yet legal. According to the report, based
Chartered Accountants celebrates success at Yorkshire Accountancy Awards
For the third year Parsons Accountants is celebrating multiple successes at the highly prestigious Yorkshire Accountancy Awards. A team of twelve attended the ceremony at the Royal Armouries, proudly representing the firm across six shortlisted categories: managing partner of the year, partner of the year, team of the year, rising
Robots that repair pipelines drive growth for UK firm
Advanced engineering and robotics firm Synthotech Group reported a record year in 2025 as UK utilities increased spending on technology designed to maintain ageing infrastructure with less disruption and lower cost. The Harrogate-based group, which develops robotic systems that operate inside live pipes and underground ducts, lifted turnover 33 perLatest Articles
Bradford College named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’
Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford
Businessmen network with Yorkshire Businessman
Dozens of Businessmen joined the Yorkshire Businessman network last night at a special event held at Uyare Rooftop Restaurant in Leeds, hosted by West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce CEO James Mason and Married at First Sight UK star and presenter, Matt Jameson. Launched on International Men's Day in
The Coniston Hotel & Spa remains in Bannister family ownership
The Coniston has announced a new chapter for the much-loved Yorkshire hotel, confirming it will remain family owned with third-generation leadership now taking the helm. Following a successful internal restructuring, plans for an external sale of the business have been withdrawn. Nick Bannister, who has led the estate for the
Yorkshire house builder supports Children's Heart Surgery Fund
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has donated £1,500 to Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), which enables children, adults and families affected by congenital heart disease (CHD) to live empowered lives. The charity was started by surgeon Duncan Walker in 1988, operating out of Leeds Killingbeck Hospital.
The Treasury announces partnership with Whitby Distillery
The Treasury Whitby is proud to announce a new partnership with Whitby Distillery, which will become the venue’s house pour gin, with the distillery’s full award-winning range available across the bar. Launching in Summer 2026, The Treasury is committed to celebrating exceptional craftsmanship while championing outstanding local producers.
Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns
Manufacturing and engineering employers across Leeds are stepping up efforts to tackle the sector’s ongoing skills shortage, as youth unemployment reaches a 10-year high. The Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns for 2026, kicking off with a sold-out launch event this week and showcasing an expanded festival programme designed to connect
Meta and TikTok’s borderline content turns user rage into revenue
By Jurgita Lapienytė, Editor-in-Chief at Cybernews A new BBC report revealed what we suspected all along – big tech platforms turn a blind eye to harmful content for the sake of profit. Platforms allow so-called borderline content – misogynistic, sexist, racist, conspiracy-driven – that is harmful yet legal. According to the report, based
Top award for father of the Irish Community
Ahead of St Patricts day tomorrow, a man hailed as the ‘father of the Irish Community’ in Leeds has been presented with one of the city’s top awards. Leeds City Council’s Lord Mayor, Coun Dan Cohen, gave Tom McLoughlin MBE, manager of the Leeds Irish Centre for overFood&Drink
The Treasury announces partnership with Whitby Distillery
The Treasury Whitby is proud to announce a new partnership with Whitby Distillery, which will become the venue’s house pour gin, with the distillery’s full award-winning range available across the bar. Launching in Summer 2026, The Treasury is committed to celebrating exceptional craftsmanship while championing outstanding local producers.
Laurent-Perrier partners with The Treasury Whitby
The Treasury Whitby is proud to announce a distinguished new partnership with Laurent-Perrier, one of the world’s most revered Champagne houses. This collaboration unites two family-led brands connected by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The partnership brings together a globally celebrated Champagne house with one of
AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary
Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the
Yorkshire whisky distillery named as one of the Top 50 spirits producers in the world
The team at a North Yorkshire whisky distillery is celebrating after being named one of the top 50 spirits producers in the world. Hunmanby Single Estate, single malt whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire, was awarded the accolade by the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) on account of its consistentArts&Culture
JG Graves Trust pledges £300k to support Harmony Works music hub
Harmony Works has landed a transformational £300,000 boost from the JG Graves Charitable Trust – bringing its vision to transform Canada House into a vibrant music hub for Sheffield’s young people one step closer to reality. The JG Graves Charitable Trust, established by Sheffield philanthropist John George Graves in
Bright new mural brings colour and creativity to Sheffield
A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in Sheffield, injecting colour and creativity into the heart of the city. The large-scale artwork now adorns the car park of the former Cole Brothers building, owned by Sheffield City Council, and set to be redeveloped by award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash. Created
Yorkshire horse-racing trainer puts his mansion up for sale
Tom Tate, one of Yorkshire’s most popular and successful horse-racing trainers, is saying farewell to the beloved house where he and his family have lived for the past 36 years, but he isn’t shedding too many tears. “It’s not because we haven’t loved living here, we
Why the holiday park industry bad guys deserve a kicking
The increasingly poor reputation of the UK’s holiday park industry must be addressed, according to a leading Yorkshire holiday park owner. Mark Goodson, who runs the award-winning Wayside Holiday Park at Wrelton, near Pickering, says he is very concerned by the cynical behaviour of some holiday park operators. MarkCharity
Yorkshire house builder supports Children's Heart Surgery Fund
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has donated £1,500 to Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), which enables children, adults and families affected by congenital heart disease (CHD) to live empowered lives. The charity was started by surgeon Duncan Walker in 1988, operating out of Leeds Killingbeck Hospital.
Beverley Building Society raises over £10,300 to support mental health
Beverley Building Society is proud to announce the outstanding success of its 2025 Charity of the Year campaign, raising more than £10,300 for Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and helping to support vital, life‑changing mental health services across the region. The year-long pledge to champion mental health reflects
Yorkshire lawyer to celebrate 60th birthday with 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic
David Knaggs from Harrogate celebrated his milestone 60th birthday in an unusual way on 6th December. Instead of enjoying a lunch or a party with friends and family, David and his golf partner Richard Larking, were in the Canary Islands undertaking a final preparation open ocean training row just days
Boroughbridge community charity marks 50 years with new electric car
Boroughbridge Community Charity is celebrating 50 years of supporting local people with the acquisition of a new fully electric Kia car, which will be used to transport clients to hospital appointments and other essential visits. Long-time supporter of the charity, Reed Boardall, is helping to keep the new vehicle onLatest Articles
Bradford College named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’
Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford
Businessmen network with Yorkshire Businessman
Dozens of Businessmen joined the Yorkshire Businessman network last night at a special event held at Uyare Rooftop Restaurant in Leeds, hosted by West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce CEO James Mason and Married at First Sight UK star and presenter, Matt Jameson. Launched on International Men's Day in
The Coniston Hotel & Spa remains in Bannister family ownership
The Coniston has announced a new chapter for the much-loved Yorkshire hotel, confirming it will remain family owned with third-generation leadership now taking the helm. Following a successful internal restructuring, plans for an external sale of the business have been withdrawn. Nick Bannister, who has led the estate for the
Yorkshire house builder supports Children's Heart Surgery Fund
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has donated £1,500 to Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), which enables children, adults and families affected by congenital heart disease (CHD) to live empowered lives. The charity was started by surgeon Duncan Walker in 1988, operating out of Leeds Killingbeck Hospital.
The Treasury announces partnership with Whitby Distillery
The Treasury Whitby is proud to announce a new partnership with Whitby Distillery, which will become the venue’s house pour gin, with the distillery’s full award-winning range available across the bar. Launching in Summer 2026, The Treasury is committed to celebrating exceptional craftsmanship while championing outstanding local producers.
Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns
Manufacturing and engineering employers across Leeds are stepping up efforts to tackle the sector’s ongoing skills shortage, as youth unemployment reaches a 10-year high. The Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns for 2026, kicking off with a sold-out launch event this week and showcasing an expanded festival programme designed to connect
Meta and TikTok’s borderline content turns user rage into revenue
By Jurgita Lapienytė, Editor-in-Chief at Cybernews A new BBC report revealed what we suspected all along – big tech platforms turn a blind eye to harmful content for the sake of profit. Platforms allow so-called borderline content – misogynistic, sexist, racist, conspiracy-driven – that is harmful yet legal. According to the report, based
