Month: April 2021

Ramsdens delivers 'resilient' performance in challenging conditions

Ramsdens Holdings has announced a pre-close trading update for the six months ended 31 March 2021.The statement said: “The group delivered a resilient performance during the period. The stronger restrictions imposed since we last updated the market in December 2020 significantly reduced high street footfall and the additional international travel restrictions further weakened demand for foreign currency exchange.”

Here are 20 excellent wines for a tenner or less to enjoy this spring

I feel positively elated about the prospect of dining out, although the reservation is for an outside table, in a courtyard, with plenty of space around, and under an umbrella if it is raining.

7 best men’s waterproof hiking trousers UK 2021: trousers from Craghoppers, Berghaus, and Montane

Waterproof trousers are a great idea if you’re serious about heading out into the wild  this Spring.

Doncaster-based H.J Cave & Sons, makers of luggage to Royalty, to be sold to foreign owners

H.J. Cave & Sons, based in Doncaster for the last 15 years, having moved its main office from London, is being put up for sale by owners Laura and Glen Bluff.

Planned distribution facility could create 125 jobs in York

Plans for the 59,250 sq ft distribution facility at Northminster Business Park, York, which is already a major business community, have been submitted to City of York Council by the park owner, development company, Northminster Properties.

Why Persimmon is donating £1m and teaming up with an Olympian to support the futures of young people

The York-based firm’s Building Futures scheme aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three categories in education and arts, health and sport.

Henry Boot beefs up investment portfolio with two acquisitions

The Sheffield-based firm has bought Allied Business Centre, a 150,000 sq ft industrial estate in Skelmersdale, Lancashire from West Pimbo Limited for £4.75m.

Recruitment programme which has provided jobs on the likes of Gentleman Jack and Coronation Street launched in Yorkshire

The organisation’s Beyond Brontës training programme is now open to people aged 18 – 24. The part-time training package launched in 2019 with the aim of breaking down barriers and increasing access to film and TV jobs for young people.

Wizz Air 'well-placed' for return to normal after it launches operations from Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Wizz Air Holdings has provided a post-close trading update for the year ended 31st March 2021.The statement said: “Wizz Air expects a reported F21 net loss of €(570)-(590)m. Our full year underlying loss is expected to be of €(475)-(495)m, with the only exceptional item the loss related to discontinued fuel hedges, amounting to an estimated €(95)m.

Former 18th century pub serves up perfect converted home in market town of Pateley Bridge

Number 1 The Cross Keys is on Church Street, in the heart of Pateley Bridge and the characterful home has been completely reimagined by its current owners Trevor and Elizabeth Walton.