by Tom Preston | Nov 9, 2025 | Business, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
A second case of bird flu has been confirmed in Thirsk – which is the latest in a series of outbreaks across Yorkshire. Following the escalating number of cases across the country, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer implemented a housing order for groups of more...
by Tom Preston | Nov 6, 2025 | Business, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
Developers Capital & Centric have started work to transform the former Cannon Brewery Site in Neepsend into a community space featuring new homes, green spaces, bars and cafes. The 4.2 acre site, which was home to Stones Brewery from 1868 has been abandoned since...
by Tom Preston | Nov 2, 2025 | Business, In Focus
Professor Keith Jackson, the newly appointed Master Cutler, has announced Weston Park Cancer Charity as his chosen charity for the year, in support of their latest ‘See it. Treat it’ appeal. Professor Jackson, who was appointed as Master Cutler in early...
by Tom Preston | Oct 31, 2025 | Business, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
Work has begun on creating a new £9.6 million sports hub in Calverley, the new facility aims to ensure all junior sports teams in the area have equal access to quality facilities. Funded through grants from the Premier League, the FA and the Football Foundation,...
by Tom Preston | Oct 26, 2025 | Business, In Focus
The last week on Yorkshire’s business front saw Sheffield Wednesday enter administration, political leaders from Sheffield and Leeds calling for rail improvements between the two cities in the House of Commons, and Pizza Hut announcing the closure of eight of its...
by Tom Preston | Oct 24, 2025 | Business, In Focus
Research carried out by the Country Land and Business Association has shown that thousands of shops, pubs and other small businesses in rural areas have shut down across the country in the last year. The CLA say North Yorkshire is one of the worst affected areas, with...
