Business & Entrepreneurship
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York wellness business secures multi-million-pound investment with Harrogate connection
A York-based wellness business with a retail outlet in Harrogate has secured investment from a company co-founded by double Olympic taekwondo gold medallist
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5 of the best early Black Friday deals I've found in the Samsung Week sale — Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, OLED TVs, Mini-LED TVs, and more
Samsung is giving us an early look at its Black Friday deals as part of its Samsung Week sale, so I've searched through and picked out the top 5 deals that are worth considering if you want to shop now.
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Empty shelves, £1 sales and staff callouts as high street shop closes for good
The store, at 39-41 Coney Street is closing (Monday, October 19) after weeks of winding down the former WHSmith store, which occupied the site for decades.
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Microsoft ditches residency plans at UK's largest data center over power supply concerns
Nscale data center's only publicly announced customer has pulled out
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Five Moray coastal projects win share of £100,000 fund after public vote
Five Moray coastal projects share £100,000 from Crown Estate Scotland’s 2026 fund, supporting water safety, dune protection, beach repairs and marine education.
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European stocks dip as French riots spark concern
In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended down 117.21 points, 1.1%, at 10,764.69.
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The number one scam targeting UK households, according to Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice found fraudster roofers used doorstep sales tactics in 77 per cent of cases reported
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The unanswered questions as deal to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport is announced
A major thorn in the side of the project to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has been the lease agreement with previous operator and landowner Peel Group. The public was rightly concerned about the agreement being skewed heavily in favour of Peel.
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Watch: Ten-men York grab a point after contested red card
Newport County 1-1 York City Ten-man York City held on for a point after an early promise of securing their first away win of the season. Ollie Pearce gave got the visitors off to a dream start at Newport County on Saturday, slotting home...
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Russian bot activity plunged 84% after Ukraine hit Yandex data centers, but the bots were back at full strength within two days
Day-long bot collapse saw major drop in traffic
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Heartbreak as Leeds restaurant shuts with goodbye message issued
Many will be sad to see the business close
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Saudi Arabia to postpone in-person ‘Davos in the desert’ after Houthi attacks: report
The rebel group has delivered yet another economic blow to the kingdom
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Historic building undergoes £2 million refurbishment as it begins new chapter
Dating back to the nineteenth century, the building has served as a hydro, hotel and nursing home.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes latest as fresh pay talks begin
The union said both groups had overwhelmingly rejected the airport’s latest pay offers.
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A Chinese hacker used AI agents to break into more than 100 company websites — Deere and SharkNinja among websites hit by open-source AI-powered problem-solving platform demo
Why break into websites yourself when you can task AI bots to do it for you?
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Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech won't replace heavy industry
Nvidia's Jensen Huang is urging German manufacturing companies to combine their expertise in physical machines with artificial intelligence to, as he put it, “re-engineer” the economy
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Council strategy aims to give every child the best start in life
Children and young people across North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a renewed focus on prevention, inclusion, belonging and family support through a new strategy that will be considered by councillors.
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Scandal-hit NHS trust's reputation 'in tatters' bosses told as calls for inquiry grow
A scandal-hit NHS trust has been told by a Durham County Councillor that it should be taken over by another organisation because its reputation is “in tatters".
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FBI warns of torrent of scams and deepfakes ahead of US midterm elections
Hackers and scammers are trying to steal data and cash
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New plans for Trump's arch don't mention the 'military complex' he said it would host
New Interior Department documents on President Donald Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch don’t mention the “military complex” he has said it would host, but the agency said Monday the plan could accommodate such a feature
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'Radical' bookshop in row with travel writer over alleged 'antisemitic' posts
The bookstore pulled the October 21 event after becoming aware of several "problematic" social media posts by Mr Sayarer.
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Shawn Oliver pleads not guilty to OUI charge after crash
Shawn Oliver has pleaded not guilty to charges of operating under the influence and other related offenses after suspending his campaign for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts
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Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan
Witness says drone struck twice at transport hub in al-Dibab, in one of deadliest single attacks of war
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Trump’s ex border commander who oversaw raids now selling liquor in retirement
The ‘Commander’s Choice’ bourbon sells for $99 a bottle and ships directly to customers
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Millions of dollars are unaccounted for in Ebola response, officials say. This is what we know.
Africa’s top public health agency and Congolese officials said that over $700 million in Ebola aid is unaccounted for, and called on organizations to provide more information about their spending
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Time running out to save 40 per cent annually in flash sale offer
Readers who want to subscribe to The York Press can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or save over 40 on an annual subscription.
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Inherited jewellery: where do you start?
A jewellery box left behind by a parent or grandparent can be one of the hardest things to deal with after a loss.
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Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card
The entertainment giant hopes to get trust and safety tech, among other IP, from a startup whose chatbots dozens of states allege encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.
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£7.9m coastal monitoring procurement to begin before funding is approved
THE procurement of services for a £7.9 million coastal monitoring programme will begin before government funding has been approved, amid concerns that delays could result in the loss of vital erosion and flooding data.
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'Why can't the next success story be you?' How adult learning can change lives
The Association of Colleges has scheduled a national week of action for the Adult Learning Pays campaign from October 19 to 23. Bishop Auckland College Group CEO and Principal Shaun Hope has written exclusively for The Northern Echo to highlight the importance of adult learning, transforming lives.
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'God help us when and if it opens': Reform leader on moves to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Reform says they will call for an early election in a bid to put an end “dillydallying” over Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
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Asian shares are mixed with tech stocks volatile, and oil falls on Trump's Russian sanctions waiver
Asian shares are mixed as the volatility in technology stocks persists
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Ahrefs Brand Radar review
Useful competitor clues, a hefty subscription, and more detective work than expected.
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UK mortgage deals disappear at fastest pace on record
Mortgage deals are being pulled after less than two weeks
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How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED—and Everyone Else
WIRED was the first magazine to cover Theranos and its enticing billionaire founder. There were warning signs even then.
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Market returns to landmark North Yorkshire site after 'success of inaugural event'
The Little Bird Christmas Artisan Market will be held at Fountains Abbey on Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, 2026.
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Bradford McDonald’s gets fresh new look after refurbishment
The reimaging programme includes redesigned kitchen and dining spaces to better support digital sales channels, including the McDonald’s app.
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Top Yorkshire business group calls for cut in National Insurance for under 25s
A call to cut National Insurance contributions for under-25s has been made ahead of next Wednesday's Budget.
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Council scraps £1 sale of former pool and leisure centre to charity
Wakefield Council has scrapped plans to transfer ownership of a former public swimming pool and leisure centre to a community trust.
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Edinburgh passengers to get free cabin bag under EU rules but there's a catch
Edinburgh Airport passengers can expect EU baggage rules to change in the next year.
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Farm near Ripon scoops national farming award
A family farm near Ripon has been named Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the British Farming Awards.
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Solar farm plans amended after concerns from residents and landowners
Plans for a 500MW solar farm in North Yorkshire could be changed following concerns raised by residents, landowners and other organisations during the examination of the scheme.
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BUSINESSiQ Awards 'biggest celebration of our region’s business community'
Hays Travel backs 2027 BUSINESSiQ Awards at Raby Castle
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The Story of Billy Evans and ‘Theranos 2.0’
Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is a major figure in Nathan Fielder’s new documentary. But who is Billy Evans—and is he really working on a second blood-testing company?
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Scottish salmon farm operator reports loss of £64 million
Bakkafrost Scotland has reported deepening losses to £64 million.
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv launches massive 1,000-drone attack and sets oil sites ablaze
Ukraine and Russia continue to trade strikes as Donald Trump’s energy ceasefire collapses
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Sam Smith North East pub to reopen after two-year closure following major makeover
The Cambridge Hotel on Cambridge Road, Middlesbrough, owned by Sam Smith's, will welcome back punters on Tuesday, October 27, after a long closure.
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Education boss Andy Brown to retire after more than 50 years in the profession
A well-known North-East education boss has called time on a career spanning over 50 years.
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Whopper of a data breach sees Burger King Japan expose over 11 million customer records
First Russia, now Japan
