Speciality grower Herbs Unlimited threw open its doors to chefs and food companies from across the UK yesterday for its annual farm open day. The company, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, grows herbs, salads and edible flowers on its 120-acre farm at Sand Hutton, near Thirsk, supplying the catering,
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The Alhambra Shopping Centre in Barnsley to host fundraising fun day
The Alhambra Shopping Centre in Barnsley is set to host "One Great Day"' of fundraising fun for all the family to enjoy. The One Great Day fundraising spectacular follows similar successful events that have taken place the last four years, that have raised more than £15,000 for charity. This year the funds
Places filling up fast for Sue Ryder summer cycle events
The annual summer sportive and mountain bike challenge organised by Manorlands’ cycle events group to raise funds for the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice, is once again proving popular with the region’s cyclists. Supported by Yorkshire cycling retailer All Terrain Cycles which has superstores in Saltaire and Wetherby, the popular Bronte Sportive
Another year of record sales and increasing profits for Yorkshire motor retailer
Bradford-head quartered car retailer JCT600 is marking another year of record turnover with revenues reaching £1.251 billion, a two per cent rise from £1.226bn the previous year. The family business’ strong performance comes in the face of challenging market conditions with fierce competition continuing. Despite falling demand for new vehicles in the
Office Monster increases turnover by £100k in six months
Office Monster, the service-led online office supplier based in Leeds, has increased its turnover by almost £100,000 in just six months as its range of furniture including desks, chairs and filing cabinets has become a leading sales channel for the business. Extending its product range, the company has created a catalogue
Joe Browns’ first store opens the door for new opportunities
Men’s and women’s lifestyle brand Joe Browns has recorded over £1.25 million sales in its first seven months of trading in its flagship retail store. The 4,000 sq ft store was opened in Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield in November 2017 as part of the centre’s £60m regeneration project. Simon Brown, MD
Two Leeds shopping centres “go green” for World Environment Day
Two of the biggest retail and leisure destinations in Leeds are "going green"’ to show their support for today's World Environment Day. Landsec-owned Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre are getting behind the international campaign which aims to encourage worldwide awareness and action for environmental protection. Both Trinity Leeds and White Rose
Tong Garden Centre shortlisted in business awards
Directors and staff at a Bradford garden centre are celebrating after being announced as finalists in the eighth annual Bradford Means Business awards. Tong Garden Centre has been shortlisted in the Job Creator category that rewards businesses that have played an outstanding role in boosting employment in the Bradford district through
Yorkshire vape manufacturer secures national deal with Asda
One of the UK’s largest suppliers of e-liquids continues its impressive growth as it announces the launch of its products into the FMCG arena through a deal with supermarket chain, Asda. Doozy Vape Co, based in Dewsbury, offers e-liquids and tobacco substitutes for e-cigarettes in a range of fun flavours which
Harrogate book store first independent to stock definitive history of Thalidomide scandal
A Harrogate bookseller has become the first independent retailer in the country to stock and sell a new book devoted to the Thalidomide scandal. The Bookstall, at Harrogate Railway Station, has done this in support of regular customer and leading Thalidomide campaigner, Guy Tweedy, who is “acknowledged” by the authors of