Hull-based property specialists Garness Jones say an increasing focus on supporting people who are investing into the region’s residential lettings market has been the motivation for launching a new website and a subtle rebrand. Garness Jones Residential has grown steadily in recent years alongside the company’s long-standing commercial property operations, supporting
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Town centre businesses invited to Harrogate BID’s new monthly networking evenings
This Thursday will see the launch of a new networking group aimed specifically at businesses in Harrogate town centre. Harrogate BID Club, run by Harrogate BID (Business Improvement District), is being held between 5.30pm and 7pm on Thursday, June 20, at Hotel du Vin on West Park. Over the next five years,
Thirsk welcomes return of famers’ market
Thirsk is busy preparing for the return of the award winning Northern Dales Farmers’ market later this month. The market is one of the UK’s largest organisations of its kind, running local food markets at locations almost every weekend across North Yorkshire, Teesside and County Durham. Nigel Davison, market manager, and his
Harrogate BID puts town centre parking charges under spotlight
Parking charges in Harrogate town centre have come under the spotlight at a meeting between Harrogate BID (Business Improvement District) leaders and senior representatives from North Yorkshire County Council. BID chairman and interim manager, John Fox, called the summit in response to a survey conducted amongst town centre traders, where 70
Frenchgate celebrates further award success
Frenchgate Shopping Centre, Doncaster, is continuing to shine following yet another shortlisting for a national award. The centre, along with the UK’s leading mobile phone accessory company kiosk Mobilise Group, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Sceptre award in the short-term Retailer of the Year category. The shortlisting follows Frenchgate winning a
APP Construction in pole position with Pendragon PLC
Automotive retailer Pendragon Plc has rewarded Leeds-based APP Construction with another multi-million pound contract for a major dealership in the North West. Work starts on the new Porsche dealership and preparation facility in Stockport later this month. The contract is APP Construction's third for Pendragon, following the recent completion of a
Former teacher toasts deal to supply Co-Op with specialist soft drink
Oak Furnitureland opens first showroom in Doncaster
Oak Furnitureland, the UK’s largest retailer of solid hardwood furniture, has opened its first showroom in Doncaster. Featuring a mezzanine floor, the 15,041 sq ft furniture store is located at the Danum Retail Park. The new showroom has created seven new jobs and forms part of the company’s expansion plans, which
Artisan food and drink producers support homeless charity
Cyclists raising money for youth homelessness in the Carter Jonas LandAid Pedalthon this June will be fuelled by some of Yorkshire’s finest food and drink courtesy of producers in the region. Organised by Iconic Cycling Events, the Pedalthon is the largest annual charity bike ride for the business community in Yorkshire