The head of a Hull timber company is preparing to take on the Humber Bridge Half-Marathon this weekend after being challenged to complete the race by his daughter. Lucy Eggleston has persuaded dad Mark, the MD of WJ Group, to run the 13.1 mile route with her to raise funds for
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Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
The team at Yorkshire's first whisky distillery are celebrating after being awarded Certificate of Excellence by the world's largest travel site, TripAdvisor. Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby was awarded the certificate for achieving a maximum five out of five across its 200 reviews. The attraction was also voted number one
Yorkshire broker launches exclusive insurance cover for prestigious van excellence scheme
Agile and innovative Yorkshire-based commercial insurance broker, McCarron Coates, has developed an insurance solution for all the dedicated van drivers keeping Britain’s economy motoring in a compliant and professional way. The Leeds-based insurance brokerage has worked with underwriters at insurer QBE to put together a bespoke policy for the FTA –
Huddersfield-based accountancy firm celebrates success with staff in Spain
A Huddersfield accountancy practice has already surpassed its financial targets for 2019 and has celebrated with a company trip to Spain. Bradley-based Crowther Chartered Accountants took employees on a weekend away to Alicante in June 2019. Established in 1995, Crowther Chartered Accountants provides accountancy, taxation, audit, financial mentoring and bookkeeping support to
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Yorkshire chippy boss unwraps news of a “new cod” on the block in China
A North Yorkshire chippy that made national and international headlines last year as a must-visit destination for Chinese tourists could soon be opening in one of the country’s major southern cities. Tony Webster, the owner of Scotts Fish & Chips, has agreed a deal in principle with a consortium of Chinese
Leeds professional risks business hits £5m growth target
Leeds-based JM Glendinning Professional Risks Insurance Brokers has hit its £5m premium income target having grown rapidly from a standing start, in under four years. The business launched in 2015 when professional indemnity insurance specialist, Jake Fox, joined the JM Glendinning group to set up the professional risks business. The team
Arville fabrics reach new heights in prototype aircraft
Technical textiles specialist Arville is sharing in the success of academics and industry pioneers who have developed a new type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). With the potential to transform telecommunications, the technology could provide an alternative to costly satellites. Wetherby-headquartered Arville worked with the project team, including researchers from five universities
Garness Jones Residential unveils new look
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
Smart home tech firm BOXT strikes deal with Google
BOXT, the smart home installation technology company from Leeds, has struck a deal with Google across the UK, becoming the first national business to offer voice-controlled heating as standard. The agreement with Google means that all new boilers installed by BOXT will now come with a free Google Nest Learning Thermostat