Whats On Update from The Grand Hotel York Following the statement last night from the Prime Minister, and further to the closure of our restaurant, bars, spa and cookery school last week, we have temporarily closed the hotel until further notice. In light of the situation, our cancellation policy has been amended to support those of you with By The Editor • 1 min read
Headlines Harrogate distillery and local MP successfully lobby HM Treasury to remove hand sanitiser duty Gin distiller Harrogate Tipple, which recently announced that it would be switching production from gin to hand sanitiser, has been supported by Andrew Jones, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, and, together, they have successfully lobbied the Treasury to remove duty from alcohol used in the production of hand sanitiser across By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New housebuilding name debuts in North Yorkshire A new name in the housebuilding industry is set to commence its first development as Leeds-based Ashfield Homes prepares to launch West Winds, a range of luxury detached homes in Scotton, near Knaresborough. Plans have been submitted for the construction of four properties off New Road which, subject to approval, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Message from the White Lodge Filey It has been an incredibly difficult few weeks but on Monday morning we closed the doors of the White Lodge Filey to our guests but hopefully not for too long. Our Staff have worked tirelessly to uphold our strictest health and hygiene standards while making the Hotel a relaxing and By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture National travel brand launches an initiative to support parents through the school closures Following a year of phenomenal growth, Yorkshire-based travel and lifestyle brand, Girl About, has launched a new initiative to help parents and kids across the UK through the school closures and stay at home advice over the coming weeks and months. To combat the challenges of being stuck in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Big brands demand green products as Leach launches eco range Graphic display specialist Leach has revealed the latest ‘eco’ additions to its portfolio, following 12 months of research and development alongside a focused industry study. The Yorkshire-headquartered company has invested over 100 man-hours into its latest product suite over the past year – designed to further bolster its long-held ‘green conscience’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Jobs available at Vida Healthcare Harrogate-based specialist dementia care provider Vida Healthcare, has announced it has a number of jobs available in an attempt to provide temporary employment for those who are out of work due to the coronavirus crisis. Unlike other organisations, Vida Healthcare is an essential business and is looking for support to By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Thai food café launches free deliveries and emergency shopping Elland’s Thai takeaway café, SukanThai Food, is offering to pick up shopping for vulnerable people in the area and anyone self-isolating during the Coronavirus crisis. The cafe has launched a new free delivery service to get hot food out to customers during the crisis. Owner Kiyara A-Roonchai says that, By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Coronavirus closures leaving service kitchens full of food As supermarkets struggle to fulfil demand, calls for unwanted food to be redistributed As people prepare to stay at home for weeks on end, many businesses are feeling the full force of the Covid-19 pandemic as they close their doors to the public for the foreseeable future. Establishments such as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stay home unless essential A statement from the leader of Calderdale Council The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “Just over a week ago, I said that we are facing the greatest challenge since the Second World War. Today I repeat that statement. The Prime Minister’s announcement last night means that By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Myers Group invests £200,000 in security upgrade at Yorkshire sites Myers Group, the Huddersfield-based supplier of construction materials, has invested £200,000 in the install of artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled CCTV systems across its sites, as part of the group’s ongoing efforts to upgrade security and boost profits. The technology – designed, installed and maintained by Huddersfield-based Centurion Fire & Security By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sale of landmark Bradford Telegraph and Argus building One of Bradford’s best-known buildings, Newsquest’s iconic Telegraph and Argus headquarters on Hall Ings in the city centre has been sold. The 80,000 sq ft building, which incorporates the newspaper’s early 1980s-built glazed press hall, has been bought by a London-based developer, which is currently assessing By The Editor • 1 min read
