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The businessman behind new hub bringing together bike hire, a caf, and holidays
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (1241+ words) A once-forgotten trekking centre beneath Captain Cook's monument has been transformed into a thriving rural enterprise, as entrepreneur Mark Pearson builds on his family's legacy at Bike Base in Gribdale. Jan Hunter reports. Bike Base in Gribdale, Great Ayton couldn't…...
New cash boost for farming schemes at heart of Yorkshire Dales funding package
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (283+ words) New funding for farming schemes and rural communities is at the heart of a fresh package of investment for the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has approved its 2026/27 action plan, which includes new projects focusing…...
A long awaited birthday treat at Peking Garden in Stockton
11+ hour, 18+ min ago (875+ words) For family celebrations, the best restaurants are often the ones that create an occasion as much as they serve a meal. Peking Garden in Stockton delivered an experience that felt as much about celebration as it did about food " and…...
Fundraisers help Christian Aid support Nairobi families
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (418+ words) Families facing urban poverty in Nairobi are set to benefit from Christian Aid fundraising in Cleveland and North Yorkshire, with events already raising more than "1, 200 to support the charity's work. Christian Aid currently focuses on helping families in Nairobi, Kenya,…...
Nat West in "106m deal with Broadacres Housing Association
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (423+ words) A North Yorkshire housing association has secured a "106 million funding deal to back its next phase of growth and investment. Broadacres Housing Association, based in Northallerton, received the funding from Nat West to expand its housing development programme and assist…...
Warhammer firm set for record revenues and profit jump
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (257+ words) Warhammer maker Games Workshop is set to post record revenues and a jump in profits for the past year. Shares in the London-listed firm ticked higher in early trading as a result. The Nottingham-based retail business told shareholders on Friday…...
Take a Seat initiative supports hundreds of people every week
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (442+ words) A community initiative in Richmond which invites residents and visitors to "take a seat" is now supporting more than 320 people every week. The scheme, which provides free resting points inside participating businesses, has grown steadily since its launch and is…...
Slight improvement in consumer confidence amid "clear challenges ahead
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (318+ words) A fall in inflation led to a slight improvement in consumer confidence this month amid warnings of "clear challenges ahead. Gf K's long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose by two points in May, but is still four points lower than this…...
Young rural professionals at H&H Land & Estates achieve chartered status
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (559+ words) A rural land and property firm is celebrating a double professional success after two members of its team qualified as chartered surveyors. This qualification is awarded by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is a globally recognised mark…...
County Durham museum praised for project giving young inmates a voice
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (266+ words) A County Durham museum has been recognised on the national stage for a powerful community project amplifying the voices of young learners from a nearby prison. The Bowes Museum's Unheard Voices project, delivered in partnership with HMP Deerbolt and Novus,…...