Food&Drink Award-winning Whitby ginmaker launches crowdfunding campaign An award-winning Yorkshire gin-maker has launched a crowd-funding campaign to promote sustainable growth and to encourage investors to become part of its flourishing operation. Whitby Distillery’s campaign will support its planned expansion through trade, retail, tourism and export. The gin-maker’s £400,000 equity crowd-funding campaign is being run By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Carter Towler celebrates exceptional trading period Continuing to build on its market leading position, independent chartered surveyors Carter Towler has completed 18 office deals since the beginning of the year. Commenting on the company’s performance Carter Towler’s office agency director Clem McDowell said: “We have had an exceptional 15 months and are delighted to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Rising tide of financial distress sees number of Yorkshire businesses in trouble A rising tide of financial distress is continuing to engulf businesses in Yorkshire and across the UK, despite forecasts that the country is set to emerge from recession. High interest rates and supply chain issues remain persistent problems for many firms and the number of businesses in Yorkshire facing financial By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Harrogate SME helps charities raise nearly £7m A Harrogate events company has helped charities raise nearly £7m over the past three years. Impulse Decisions raised £6.7million by supporting charities through its free silent auction services. In 2023 more than 500 silent auctions were provided by Impulse Decisions at a range of events across the UK and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Avant Homes opens new showhome at Catterick Avant Homes North East has opened a four-bedroom family showhome at its £28m Brompton Mews development in Catterick. Located just four miles from Richmond town centre the 135-home development comprises a mix of three and four-bedroom family homes. Interested buyers can now visit the popular four-bedroom Horbury showhome to experience By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Green-tech celebrates after winning Employer of the Year Boroughbridge-based Green-tech is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Employer of the Year’ at the ProLandscaper Business Awards 2024. Green-tech is the UK's leading supplier of landscaping and forestry products and is based at Rabbit Hill Business Park, just off the A168 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence is named the official legal partner for Barnsley Football Club Chadwick Lawrence, the award-winning legal firm in Yorkshire, proudly announces its official partnership with Barnsley Football Club. As the Official Legal Partner, Chadwick Lawrence will play a key role in providing legal and contractual support to the club. With a rich tradition of delivering professional and supportive legal services to By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Wellington Place to launch restored wagon lifting tower Federated Hermes MEPC has announced that its eagerly awaited new mini museum, based at the thriving urban quarter Wellington Place, will be its opening its doors in the former wagon lifting tower on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 4pm. Located on the ground floor of the Grade II listed landmark By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Harrogate Town's 'positive' partnership with Wellspring Harrogate Town AFC have embarked on a partnership with leading North Yorkshire mental health charity Wellspring Therapy & Training The League Two club, who have just finished the most successful season in their history, hosted Wellspring at one of their popular Pitch Positive sessions held at Rossett Sports Centre. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Wayside launches new season with inflation busting deals The award-winning Wayside Holiday Park in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors has launched its new 2024 season with a range of inflation-busting deals. The key deals are for luxury lodges at The Water Gardens, the stunning new 13-pitch development at Wayside in the village of Wrelton, near Pickering. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business ‘Outdated business mileage’ rate causing painful shortfall for employees Expend, the expense management fintech, is calling for an end to the ‘outdated business mileage’ rate which causes a painful financial shortfall for employees and volunteers. Johnny Vowles, founder and CEO explains: “When businesses ask their employees to use their private car for a business trip, for example a training By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Ilkley dental practice announces support for children’s charity Ilkley business Specialist Dental Care has declared its support to some of the region’s neediest families by becoming a patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. The specialist practice was founded in 2007 by Martin Chan who is regarded as an expert in restorative and implant dentistry. In By The Editor • 1 min read