Ethos Asset Finance plugs into drive for more green taxis

by Steve Everett - 18, April, 201917, April, 20190

A Yorkshire asset finance firm is plugging into the green taxi revolution being led by tougher legislation and environmentally-conscious passengers. Over the first quarter of 2019, Harrogate-based Ethos Asset Finance - which is one of the country’s principal finance providers to the taxi, chauffeur and private hire sectors - has seen

Lancaster Bomber flypast for 1940s-themed Tractor Fest

by Steve Everett - 16, April, 201915, April, 20190

A Lancaster Bomber is to be flown over this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall – a fitting addition to the show’s 1940s theme and commemoration of the outbreak of World War II. The flypast by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) will take place on both

Hambleton Grange Care Home walk to success in the “Fight for Freddie”

by Steve Everett - 1, April, 201930, March, 20190

A group of caring staff from Hambleton Grange in Thirsk have taken on the highs and lows of the North York Moors to raise money for local youngster, Freddie Thompson. The three-year old was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 Neuroblastoma last summer and staff at the home were so moved by

Easingwold motor racing champ named as brand ambassador for soft drinks brand

by Steve Everett - 29, March, 201928, March, 20190

Reigning Britcar Endurance Champion, Matt Greenwood, has been announced as brand ambassador of Kinoko Kombucha, an up-and-coming Yorkshire soft drinks brand. Yorkshireman and Tockwith Motorsports (TMS) driver, Matt, will represent Kinoko during all his race meetings in 2019, by keeping a bottle close-by as he tops up his energy levels during

Tractor Fest showcases role of period lighting sets during World War II

by Steve Everett - 28, March, 201927, March, 20190

A special feature at this year’s Tractor Fest, being staged at Newby Hall in June, will be a display of period lighting sets used during the Second World War. Mains electricity was not common during the first half of the 20th century. Those who wanted electric lighting needed to have their

Westfield Health strengthens its board of directors with key hire

by Steve Everett - 26, March, 201925, March, 20190

Health and wellbeing provider, Westfield Health, has appointed Diane Cheesebrough to the Board as non-executive director, to support them in their journey to become the UK’s leading health and wellbeing provider. Diane joins Westfield Health with over 20 years’ experience as a business leader, with a proven international track record in Member,

Yorkshire brewer buys production facility to help export growth

by Steve Everett - 20, March, 20190

A Yorkshire drinks producer, which experienced a 600 per cent uplift in orders since it began exporting to China and Honk Kong last year, is ramping up production after completing a seven-figure deal to buy a new manufacturing facility in Cropton. The SBCO Group, owners of The Baijiu Society, bought the

Harrogate hosts global experts at leading dementia conference

by Steve Everett - 19, March, 201918, March, 20190

Nearly 500 scientists are arriving in Harrogate this week to share their latest research findings at the UK’s largest annual gathering of dementia researchers. The Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2019 is being held at the Harrogate Convention Centre on 19-20 March, with a jam-packed programme of talks and presentations over

International Trade Conference to strengthen region’s export opportunities

by Steve Everett - 15, March, 20190

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce will host a unique International Trade Conference (ITC) as part of a shared goal partnership, to educate regional businesses on export opportunities before and after-Brexit. New for 2019, the conference is being delivered in partnership with the Department for International Trade (DIT), MY Export Hub,

Yorkshire Water invests £1.1m in staff safety

by Steve Everett - 13, March, 201912, March, 20190

Yorkshire Water has placed a £1.1m order for Blackline Safety (TSXV: BLN) connected safety products and services, through Blackline Safety Europe’s distribution partner, Breathe Safety. Yorkshire Water is the latest company to protect its workface from the risk of environmental gas exposure to flammable, toxic and asphyxiating gases while delivering water