Doncaster Sheffield Airport has announced TUI’s expansion will be further accelerated with the addition of an extra aircraft operating from the airport for its winter 2020/21 programme launched today. An extra 74,000 seats will be added as a result including a new long haul route to Cape Verde. This expansion comes in
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New Harrogate-Kings Cross rail service welcome boost for business says leading hotelier
Major new van rental site opens in Sheffield
As part of its growing Europcar van supersite network, Europcar Mobility Group UK has announced the opening of its latest location in Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, providing convenient access to all routes into and out of the city. As part of the Northern Powerhouse, which includes five of the UK’s ten largest
New head of operations appointed at Reed Boardall
Yorkshire-based temperature controlled storage and distribution business Reed Boardall has appointed Patrick Haslam as head of operations in its cold store division. Patrick joins from Wensleydale Dairy Products where he spent almost three years as supply chain manager, responsible for purchasing, scheduling, logistics outbound, procurement and stores. Previously, he worked as a
Yorkshire & Humber marine firm tracks fresh course
MMS Offshore Renewable Services Ltd, the provider of support services for the offshore wind industry, has expanded its fleet for the second time this year, marking a new chapter in its ambitious growth story. The company, which is headquartered in Hull, has used a major lending package from Yorkshire Bank, alongside
Electric vehicle maufacturers line up for ride and drive event
UK asset finance firm, Ethos, that specialises in sourcing and funding electric vehicles, has organised an electric vehicle test drive day at Rudding Park, Harrogate on 19 November from 9am to 5pm. Ten electric vehicles from eight leading manufacturers with a range of values will be available to drive on the
IoD appoints Dr Alan James to lead strategy on Northern transport and infrastructure
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Dr Alan James as its regional Ambassador for transport and infrastructure. Alan is a former vice-president of Virgin Hyperloop One and has led Expert Alliance, a Northumberland-based specialist strategic infrastructure practice, since 2002. He has more than 20 years’ experience in transport and infrastructure roles,
Grand Central continues £2.6m station investment programme
Train operator Grand Central has announced further details of a number of station investment schemes, demonstrating its continued commitment to the communities it serves. A raft of schemes are now underway at stations along Grand Central’s North East and West Riding routes – part of the company’s ongoing investment to enhance
Yorkshire gritter manufacturer Econ invests £1.3m in new Scotland venture
Econ Engineering, which manufactures more than 80 per cent of the winter maintenance and repair vehicles used on Britain’s roads, has launched a new Scottish company to service gritters and other vehicles for customers across many of Scotland’s 32 local authorities and private sector highways contractors. With an initial workforce of
R3 responds to Transport Minister’s airline insolvency plans
More consultation is needed before the Government progresses plans to change how planes are used in airline insolvencies, R3, the insolvency and restructuring trade body, has warned. Yesterday, during a ministerial statement on Thomas Cook, the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps, said: “Firms need to be