Perfect gift as Hemingways seals deal for software group
Ripon-based Hemingways, which is an e-commerce gifting, sales and distribution specialist, said the acquisition of the Leeds-based firm will give it access to Bliss-Systems’ technical and professional web services.
Volunteers hope The Railway Children will put historic railway 'back on the map'
A film crew have begun shooting The Railway Children Return this week and they plan to use several locations from the original film, including the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway line and Oakworth and Howarth stations.
Knights moves into famous Majestic building in Leeds alongside Channel 4
Knights has announced the completion of its move to the historic Majestic building in Leeds, which is also the new national headquarters of Channel 4.
Sheffield startup Champion Health hires Olympian Jack Green as head of performance
Mr Green is a double Olympian, having competed in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay events. He also achieved bronze at both the world championships and European championships.
Hollywood Bowl slumps to £14.5m loss as lockdown bites
Bosses said revenues during the period also fell from £69.2 million to just £12 million but that they remain hopeful of a swift recovery as its centres in England reopen for the first time this year.
'UK retailers have cut their carbon emissions in half since 2005'
Data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that carbon emissions across leading firms in the sector have dropped by 49% since 2005.
Popular youth hostel in Yorkshire Dales sold to head teacher for £100,000
The hostel, in Hawes, was sold to Newcastle headteacher David Miller for £100,000.It is popular with groups of walkers and mountain bikers and has provided budget accommodation as a base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales since 1972
Should I really pay for retirement financial advice? – Gareth Shaw
I have spoken with an independent financial adviser, who would charge an initial fee of 1.25% plus 0.5% a year, on top of the platform fees. I’ve looked at ‘robo-advisors’, too. I found a fund from Vanguard which was broadly similar to the adviser’s recommendation, but charged just 0.42% a year.
Over 1,500 jobs could be created after planning permission for Wakefield site
The joint application was made by Newmarket Lane and Mountpark and the decision allows for works to start on site in May, which will include a new spine road through the scheme and extensive landscaping.
Willerby Holiday Homes is hiring 100 staff in Hull on back of UK staycation boom
Hull-based Willerby Holiday Homes, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, says its order book is full until mid-2022, as more Britons decide to go on holiday in the UK.
