Month: April 2021

INEOS chief hails progress on hand sanitisation business and hints at further diversifications

George Ratcliffe, son of the firm’s CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe, told The Yorkshire Post that its sanitisation business was poised for further growth as it prepares to launch new products this summer.

Bushcraft expert Ray Mears on why he hates social media and never takes selfies

He’s the TV bushcraft expert that’s travelled to some of the wildest regions of the planet, from the tropical lushness of the Amazon rainforest to the chilly wilds of the Arctic – but Ray Mears says his favourite place to ramble is still right here in Britain.

Leftover spaghetti bolognese frittata recipe

Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil400g leftover spaghetti bolognese (about 1 portion) or 275g cooked pasta and 125g Bolognese sauce

This is how much road tax has increased for car owners in 2021

Road tax changes came into force on this month with car users required to pay a higher amount of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

Business park to create space for 100 new jobs on former B&M site destroyed by fire

The Harrogate-based firm, which has a portfolio of more than 20 business parks across the north of England, will shortly be submitting a planning application for the 2.4-acre Clifton Moor site to City of York Council.

How diversity can be a driver of innovation in North Yorkshire – Helen Simpson

Our region is both urban, with the great city of York and rural, with over 70 per cent of residents in North Yorkshire living in rural communities. Our economy benefits from some large national and global businesses, although 98 per cent of businesses are small or micro-sized which operate across a wide range of sectors from agriculture to hospitality.

Brighouse: the town ‘blowing national statistics out of the water’

Although some retailers have not been able to withstand the impact of the pandemic, including national groups such as EWM and Top Shop owner Arcadia, Brighouse is proving to be more resilient.

Yorkshire-based engineering company 600 Group reports strong increase in order activity

The 600 Group plc, which is a diversified industrial engineering company, has announced a trading update for the financial year ended 31 March 2021.

Average UK house price hits record high after £15,000 leap during lockdowns

Across the UK, the average price is around £15,000 higher since the start of the national coronavirus lockdowns in March 2020 – equating to an increase of more than £1,000 per month on average.

Which Wilko stores in Yorkshire recycle disposable face masks?

One hundred and fifty of the home and garden retailer’s stores nationwide, including 14 across Yorkshire, will have special collection bins for customers to safely drop off their used single use face masks, after shopping for essential items instore. Face masks are currently mandatory nationwide as the public takes steps to keep themselves and others safe while out in public during the pandemic.