Wetherby-based construction business Haresign Limited has been placed into the hands of joint administrators Julian Pitts and Bob Maxwell of Begbies Traynor in Leeds. Haresign Limited, which was based in Sicklinghall, undertook niche construction projects, creating high quality handcrafted buildings including a number of commercial and residential developments around West and
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New family homes welcomed in Whitby
A total of 60 new high-quality family homes on Castle Road in Whitby have been given the go-ahead by Scarborough Borough Council, following the unanimous approval of two planning applications submitted by York-based developer S Harrison. Located on the western edge of the popular seaside town, the successful reserved matters application
Gisborough Hall unveils multi-million-pound woodland spa plans
Gisborough Hall has revealed detailed plans for its new multi-million-pound spa development. Earlier this year, the family-owned hotel became fully-independent for the first time since it opened 15 years ago and announced its intention to build a new spa within its grounds. Work will get underway later this year or early next
Businesswoman beats heart-attack to win prestigious award
A Yorkshire-based wedding supplier has won a prestigious industry award, just 12 months after battling a life-threatening heart-attack. Forever To Hold, which was established in January by co-directors Sarah Weatherill and Lisa Husband, has been named Best New Business at the North of England Wedding awards. Sponsored by Leeds based PR agency,
Whitby fish and chip empire invests in production unit
A family-run fish and chip business is investing £500,000 in a new processing facility to streamline its operation across the East Coast. Fusco’s of Whitby is building the two-storey unit at Whitby Business Park after receiving planning permission from North York Moors National Park Authority. The new facility will be used for
North Yorkshire Moors Railway secures National Lottery support
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has been awarded £4.6M by the National Lottery. This funding will go towards NYMR’s Yorkshire’s Magnificent Journey, a £9.2M Sustainability Project aimed at securing the future of the railway. An award-winning visitor attraction steams across the Yorkshire Moors bringing delight to more than 350,000 passengers every
Revolutionary marking system makes North Yorkshire sheep-theft free zone
A revolutionary marking system aimed at stemming – and eliminating – the rising tide of sheep rustling in North Yorkshire is being trialled on a Moors farm near Castleton. TecTracer has been developed by York-based Trace-in-Metal, which pioneered a ground-breaking marking system to protect church roofs from lead thieves, and
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Yorkshire coast property market sees “flurry of activity” says Christie & Co
Specialist commercial property adviser, Christie & Co, has reported a 133 per cent increase in hospitality businesses on the market from the same time last year, showing that the Yorkshire coastline, a formerly depressed area, is on the up. The north eastern coastline has seen an incredible amount of investment
Antiques shop with cafe and letting rooms for sale near Whitby seafront
Stonehouse Emporium, a Georgian Grade II listed building in Whitby, has come to the market through specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co. Set across four storeys on Skinner Street, a short walk away from the seafront, Stonehouse Emporium offers mixed use retail, licensed and leisure trading space. It currently