Business & Entrepreneurship
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Motorcycle dealership helps retailer win prestigious national award
Customer service has put Vertu BMW Motorrad Shipley in line for national recognition.
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Almost two dozen people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at traveller site
Twenty-three people have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside following claims that a court order banning further development has been ignored.
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Airtel Money kicks off £5.3bn IPO in biggest London float for five years
The group saw shares rise as much as £2 each from an initial price set at £1.96 in conditional trading, before the stock later eased back.
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York brewery events 'really well received' prompting new plans
Plans to support events held at a York brewery have been lodged following their success since they began this summer.
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Community education provider repays kindness with £1,000 charity donation
Teach Me Happy has donated £1,000 to Derwent Lions in recognition of the support given to them shortly after opening.
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Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls
Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family
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Marketing boss to lift lid on AI strategy during York event
A marketing boss is set to lift the lid on AI strategy during an event at York St John University.
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UK households are being urged to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
UK drinks company Straight and Narrow Drinks is set to close after six years, entering liquidation as joint liquidators were appointed on September 30.
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Russia slashes cancer care as defence spending hits post-Soviet record
The federal cancer programme budget falls from 44.9 billion to 3.87 billion roubles in 2027 — a nearly 40-fold reduction against 2025 levels — as defence spending reaches 35% of all federal expenditure, the highest share since the Soviet Union collapsed.
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Works and replacement buses set to extend rail journey times for some York passengers
The disruption will affect services on Sunday, October 18, as trains are diverted between Doncaster and Peterborough, with rail replacement coaches serving intermediate stations, as Network Rail carries out engineering work at several sites.
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Hoads Wood illegal waste "supersite" finally cleared at £15m cost
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
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Marketing boss to lift lid on AI strategy during York event
A marketing boss is set to lift the lid on AI strategy during an event at York St John University.
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North East regeneration showcased at major cities conference
Newcastle and Sunderland host ATCM’s 2026 Big Cities Conference, showcasing North East regeneration, hospitality, culture and future city development.
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Starlink Mobile just acquired additional spectrum, which could set it on the path to becoming a ‘major’ US carrier — but there are still some big obstacles
SpaceX has acquired new spectrum and plans to launch 15,000 more satellites to help build Starlink Mobile.
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Upper Crust owner sees sharp drop in passengers around Middle East travel hubs
SSP Group said its financial performance in recent months had been ‘resilient’ in a ‘challenging environment’.
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New skills hub opens as Keighley women's centre completes major expansion
The Keighley Association for Women and Children’s Centre (KAWACC) has extended its existing building with £164,000 in funding.
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Sheffield stalker called and messaged ex 94 times in one hour
A dogged stalker called and messaged his harangued ex 94 times in one hour - “tracking” her where abouts by hacking Facebook and Apple accounts and using Vinted to badger her when he was blocked on other platforms.
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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Document sets out where 33,000 new homes could be built in Bradford in next 17 years
The latest iteration of the plan has now been revealed, and provides sites where housing and employment developments should be built between now and 2043.
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Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdowns
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OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected
Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled before
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China and EU trade envoys seek ways to ease tensions over growing imbalances
The top trade envoys for China and the European Union are wrapping up two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over growing imbalances between the two giant economies
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North East entrepreneurs raise growth expectations for sixth consecutive quarter
North East entrepreneurs raise growth expectations for a sixth quarter, with 56 per cent creating jobs despite economic uncertainty and delayed Budget decisions.
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Durham-born property expert named Woman of the Year at national awards
North East property expert Emma Bolton, CEO of Sewell Advisory, wins Woman of the Year at the Inspiring Women in Property Awards for mentoring professionals.
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Former Prince Andrew has been awarded 302,000 pounds in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor
Former Prince Andrew has been awarded 302,000 pounds in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor
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Bradford company hands out 3,500 free drink vouchers to primary school pupils
Bradford drinks company, Berries, has given out approximately 3,500 free drink vouchers to pupils as part of a school reward scheme.
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Record Mouseman bowl with six carved mice sells for £9,500 at North Yorkshire auction
Tennants’ largest-ever Mouseman bowl sells for £9,500 at October 3 auction, as demand grows for Yorkshire oak furniture and Hovingham table sets a new record.
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German logistics group Rhenus plans 14 Middle Corridor terminals
Global logistics company Rhenus Group plans to build a new multimodal hub in the Kazakh city of Aktau and develop up to 14 terminals along the Middle Corridor. This network will link Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and connect the route to the company's infrastructure in Europe.
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More than half of Canadians are avoiding buying American goods, poll finds
Canadian shoppers are pressuring grocery stores to respond, with nearly nine in 10 wanting clear labels on domestic products
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Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar
Group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine competitor with design inspiration from its airline, cruise and hotel arms
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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Sydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case
Employee had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, Fair Work Commission hears
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Asian shares are mixed and crude prices fall after an unsettled day on Wall St
Asian shares are mixed in holiday-thinned trading while oil prices have fallen back from recent gains
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Google reveals Gemini Agents — 'a single universal agent for work', which will even get their own Gmail account
Google announces its own, always-on agent
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Café owner helps veterans combat loneliness while turning business into busy spot
A Newton Aycliffe café owner is putting a little-known community hub on the map after turning the business around.
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North East cable company strengthens support for hospice charity
Cleveland Cable pledges £25,000 a year as Teesside Hospice’s first Pioneer Partner, funding 900 hours of specialist end-of-life care for local families each year.
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Seven new homes on Ripponden former scrapyard site
Seven new homes can be built on a former scrapyard site at Ripponden, planners have agreed.
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Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.
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York-based firm completes major installation for three-storey headquarters
York firm Portakabin has finished a new headquarters built from 66 modular units.
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America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market
Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
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How Harrogate's Dragons' Den businesses have fared since the show
Six of the eight Harrogate businesses featured on Dragons' Den remain active, according to new research.
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Firmus pulls biggest ASX float since Telstra amid investor doubt about datacentre company
The $11-a-share offer would have been the biggest debut on the stock market since the telecommunication giant in 1997
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Harrogate businesses open toilets to public under new council scheme
Harrogate businesses are opening their toilets to the public as part of a new scheme launched by Harrogate Town Council.
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Community education provider repays kindness with £1,000 charity donation
Teach Me Happy has donated £1,000 to Derwent Lions in recognition of the support given to them shortly after opening.
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Starlink: Why Elon Musk is taking on Mukesh Ambani and Jio over satellite internet
Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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Teacher accused of raping pupil claimed it was ‘loving and consensual relationship’
Darlington Nuwertey is accused of repeatedly taking advantage of the pupil after meeting her while he was a teacher at Oasis Academy Silvertown in east London
