A Bradford Garden Centre has been selected by an established American brand to partner with them as they set out to grow their market share in the UK. Tong Garden Centre is one of only five centres nationwide, and the only one in the north of England, chosen by US company
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Disability Action Yorkshire supports Purple Tuesday
A Harrogate charity has taken part in an international day of action to promote accessibility in the high street. Disability Action Yorkshire was at the town’s Victoria Shopping Centre for Purple Tuesday 2019, which is focused on changing the customer experience for disabled people. Across the UK, the Purple Pound – the
The Home Company re-opens following flash flood
Skipton's long-established furniture and furnishings store, The Home Company, has re-opened its doors after a flood which left the shop two feet under water and with more than £50,000 worth of damage. The store was closed for two and a half weeks after flash flooding swept through the building, leaving a
Victoria Shopping Centre kick starts partnership with Harrogate Town AFC
In support of Harrogate Town AFC, Victoria Shopping Centre has dressed its eight statues in the iconic black and yellow home kit. James White, Victoria Shopping Centre manager, said: “As a centre we find it very important to support the local community – stakeholders and businesses alike. “As a gesture to show
Choc it out: Pudsey Bear visits Market Weighton ice cream maker
Christmas arrives early with Sparkling Bradford
Sixty pupils from Saltaire Primary School enjoyed a festive treat as part of the Sparkling Bradford Christmas launch this week. Reception pupils, aged four and five, from the Albert Road school, were invited to Shipley Glen Tramway for a Christmas-themed ride to kick-start the district-wide programme of events. The schoolchildren were treated
HUndreds raised during Bradford garden centre’s half term charity planting
The team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after its half term bulb planting event, Little Daffodils, raised £289 for charity. Tong Garden Centre teamed up with Taylors Bulbs to host the family friendly daffodil planting sessions to raise money for the horticultural charity, Greenfingers that creates gardens in hospices
Bradford world foods producer unwraps new site design
Popular world foods producer Regal Food is revealing a new design for its online shop. The family-run business started out as a supplier for Yorkshire corner shops; it focused on foods popular with the UK’s South Asian community, before expanding into World Food brands. The new e-commerce website is the first part
Sheffield tools business owner celebrates one-year anniversary
Sheffield tools supplier, Specialised Tools and Equipment Ltd (STEL), is celebrating its first year under new ownership with expansion and a surge in business. New owner, Andrew Liversidge has marked a successful first year with new contracts, additional clients and the expansion of staff. Serving the trade and public, STEL is an
West Yorkshire flooring specialist expands with premises purchase
A West Yorkshire flooring specialist is expanding its independent business with a major £490,000 investment in a new larger premises. All Floors UK Limited, a Pontefract family business, headed up by husband and wife team Donna and Chris Caulton, has purchased a new 11,500 sq ft unit on Langthwaite Grange Industrial