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Business gifts all nurses in England
|Health & Wellbeing

Business gifts all nurses in England

A mental health and wellbeing business based in Stokesley has taken the decision to gift its flagship app to all nurses, midwives, nursing associates and healthcare support workers across England. The move comes amid reports that more than 40,000 nurses have left the NHS in the past year largely due to stress. ShinyMind is the brainchild of founder and psychotherapist, Rebecca Howard. NHS England and Improvement have seconded senior nurse, Karen Storey, to support the development of the app th

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Yorkshire sees significant rise in new businesses
|Business

Yorkshire sees significant rise in new businesses

In a challenging environment amid spiralling inflation, the global energy crisis and political uncertainty in the UK, Yorkshire and the Humber saw a bright spot on the horizon with the number of business start-ups registered in October 2022 rising by 16.2% compared with September – the highest month-on-month increase of any region in the UK. The research from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3, which is based on analysis of data provided by CreditSafe, shows that in October, 4,590 new

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Cameron Mackintosh's record breaking tour of Les Miserables comes to Leeds Grand Theatre
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Cameron Mackintosh's record breaking tour of Les Miserables comes to Leeds Grand Theatre

Thursday 24 November – Saturday 10 December 2022 After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables will play Leeds Grand Theatre in 2022. This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring

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Brymor has Christmas all scooped up
|Fashion and Lifestyle

Brymor has Christmas all scooped up

North Yorkshire’s Brymor Ice Cream has launched a new seasonal special flavour for the 2022 festive period – Christmas Pudding! Available now in both 1 and 5 litre tubs, the ice cream is also on offer in the parlour where the Christmassy flavour is already proving popular with visitors. Made with rum & raisin, apple, sultanas, glazed cherries, mixed spices and ginger, the ice cream has a creamy, smooth texture and is described as ‘perfect for a festive dessert’. Sales and distribution mana

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Housebuilder launches hedgehog highways to help endangered hedgehogs
|Travel and Environment

Housebuilder launches hedgehog highways to help endangered hedgehogs

National and leading partnership homebuilder Keepmoat is rolling out Hedgehog Highways to help the endangered species. The Doncaster-based company, which employs more than 1,100 people, is launching Hedgehog Highways, a series of 13cm-by-13cm holes included in its developments’ fences, to help roaming hedgehogs pass through its communities with ease. Following the rapid decline of hedgehogs in the UK – some reports suggest up to three-quarters of Britain’s rural hedgehogs may have been lost

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IoD launches search for North’s Directors of the Year
|Business

IoD launches search for North’s Directors of the Year

The Institute of Directors has launched its search to find the stars of Northern business and leadership. Entries are now open for the Director of the Year Awards 2023, with categories recognising excellence in areas including diversity, innovation and sustainability. The IoD is a thriving membership community, providing directors with professional development, valuable connections and influence. The North regional awards cover Yorkshire, the North East and North West. The winners will be

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The play area at Bradford garden centre is shortlisted for a regional tourism award
|Business

The play area at Bradford garden centre is shortlisted for a regional tourism award

The play team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for a regional tourism award. Grass Hoppers Play at Tong Garden Centre has reached the final in the ‘Kids First' category of the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2022. Organised by the Yorkshire Post, the inaugural awards celebrate the best of Yorkshire's hoteliers, B&Bs, restaurants, theme parks, visitor attractions and all businesses that attract tourists to the county. Grass Hoppers is the only West Yorkshire

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Tip 2 for consumers of how to shop safely this Black Friday
|Business

Tip 2 for consumers of how to shop safely this Black Friday

While it makes for bleak reading, the frenzy of sales and online shopping activity surrounding Black Friday, means this pre-holiday season is a key period for cybercriminals. And each year we see an increase in cyberattacks during what should be a feel-good time. The picture is all-the-more worrying in 2022, as this Black Friday (25th November) falls on the same date as the USA vs England World Cup game – a hotly-anticipated day of betting for bookmakers. With even more consumers therefore e

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‘Pride of the Lionesses’ event recognises women who have made outstanding contributions to Rugby League
|Business

‘Pride of the Lionesses’ event recognises women who have made outstanding contributions to Rugby League

As England Women celebrated a win in their Rugby League World Cup fixture against Papua New Guinea last Wednesday evening another landmark occasion was also being marked at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Over 400 people gathered for a special Rugby League Pride of the Lionesses event which recognised women who have made outstanding contributions to the game. The event honoured over 100 former GB and England Lionesses, who played in the 1990s and early 2000s. They were presented with their caps

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Forward Ladies leadership summit & awards shortlist unveiled
|Business

Forward Ladies leadership summit & awards shortlist unveiled

The shortlist for the Forward Ladies Leadership Summit and Awards 2022 has been unveiled, with tickets now available for the glittering awards ceremony and leadership summit in November. The awards recognise women breaking new ground and achieving excellence across the UK and beyond. With this year's theme being "Unstoppable Women", we will be celebrating women who have overcome exceptional odds to get where they are. We will celebrate the role models, those inspiring their teams and the nex

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The first of five tips for consumers to shop safely this Black Friday
|Fashion and Lifestyle

The first of five tips for consumers to shop safely this Black Friday

While it makes for bleak reading, the frenzy of sales and online shopping activity surrounding Black Friday, means this pre-holiday season is a key period for cybercriminals. And each year we see an increase in cyberattacks during what should be a feel-good time. The picture is all-the-more worrying in 2022, as this Black Friday (25th November) falls on the same date as the USA vs England World Cup game – a hotly-anticipated day of betting for bookmakers. With even more consumers therefore e

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Bathroom retailer appoints Helen Skelton as brand ambassador
|Business

Bathroom retailer appoints Helen Skelton as brand ambassador

Doncaster--based online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has revealed TV and radio presenter Helen Skelton as its first ever brand ambassador. The deal is the first celebrity brand partnership for the company which has an annual turnover of £103m and employs around 400 people. Helen is known for hosting popular BBC TV shows Blue Peter and Countryfile and is currently starring in Strictly Come Dancing. Her brand ambassador role will see Helen get involved in a range of activity including com

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