A Harrogate charity has unveiled an ambitious five-year vision which will ultimately ensure disabled people from the District, and beyond, have equal access to services, homes, work and fulfilled lives. In its “Realising Ambition” strategy, Disability Action Yorkshire – which last year celebrated its 80th anniversary – says in 15 years’
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Yorkshire solicitors warn locals not to fall victim of Coronation Street-style feud from beyond the grave
A feud over the unexpected contents of a loved one’s written will is not just a ratings-winning storyline confined to TV’s Coronation Street. According to Yorkshire solicitors Milners, it is also a real-life scenario facing families and businesses that is being played out in ever-increasing numbers in the district. Cases of contested probate
Synergy retains Feefo top customer experience ranking for fourth consecutive year
Feefo, the world’s most trusted ratings and reviews platform, has awarded Synergy Automotive a 5 Star rating for exceptional customer experience - for the fourth year in a row. The leading vehicle leasing and finance credit broker clinched the prestigious Gold Trusted Service Award from the global independent feedback engine after
Developers say Flaxby Park will solve Harrogate’s housing shortage
The company behind a major new development at Flaxby, believes it holds the key to unlock Harrogate Borough Council’s under delivery of new housing stock, as well as generating approximately £4.9 million in Council Tax each year. A planning application has been submitted to transform Flaxby’s disused golf course into a
£10k digital funding delivers new jobs for Leeds marketing business
A direct marketing business that began life at the Leeds Beckett University business incubator has won contracts and created new jobs with the help of a £10,000 funding voucher enabling the firm to upgrade its in-house digital technology. Launched in 2006, £1m turnover Blueberry Marketing now employs 28 people at its
Yorkshire online estate agent expresses concern over industry merger
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
Facilities management firm acquires building services contractor creating £25m group
Leeds-based First Response Group (‘FRG’) has acquired 100 per cent share capital of Harrogate-based Robinsons M & E (‘RME’) creating a £25m turnover Group. The acquisition by FRG, led by owners Jamal Tahlil and Edgar Chibaka, forms part of a ten-year strategic business plan which seeks growth both organically and through
Rural firms have less than three weeks left to bid for funding from £5m Euro pot
Rural businesses looking to grow in 2018 and beyond are being reminded that they only have until 31 May to apply for grants from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). A total of £5m has been made available by EAFRD to help fund the creation of new infrastructure, which
Solicitors expand into new offices on the back of inaugural year of growth
Leeds-headquartered law firm Milners has marked its first anniversary in Harrogate by expanding into new offices. The firm, which launched in the spa town at the same time it acquired a long-standing conveyancing practice, has relocated its team to Princes Square. “After a year of growth – both in terms of staff