Plans have been revealed for a leading centre for research, development and innovation for the UK rail industry in Goole, East Yorkshire. A planning application for the innovation hub has been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council by leading Yorkshire property developer Wykeland Group, on behalf of Siemens Mobility Limited. The
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Another 40 apprentices to join JCT600 in 2020
With more than 100 apprentices already in the business, Yorkshire-based automotive retailer JCT600 is planning to recruit at least another 40 young people this year. The Bradford-headquartered family business, which has run its own carefully tailored training scheme for young people since 2013, will this year welcome another 40 brand apprentices
Latest financial results show another strong year for Reed Boardall Group
Despite rising costs and fierce competition in the transport sector, The Reed Boardall Group Limited, the Yorkshire-based cold storage and distribution business, is continuing to perform strongly, again seeing a year on year rise in turnover. The company’s latest financial results for the year ending 31 March 2019, show that underlying
Improvements to Bradford’s Forster Square Railway Station take another step forward
Plans to redevelop Forster Square Railway Station have taken another step forward today with the announcement by Bradford Council that a design and build contractor has been appointed. Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to take the redevelopment forward and is expected to make a start on the welcoming new gateway
TUI accelerates expansion at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
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
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