Economy

The team at Newcastle Building Society's Pickering branch

Building Society bucks the closure trend and opens new branch in Pickering

Jo O'Leary Quinn, Janice Gwilliam, Kevin Hollinrake MP, and Janice Clark

Jo O'Leary Quinn, Janice Gwilliam, Kevin Hollinrake MP, and Janice Clark

Fairtrade Foundation

Fairtrade tea and biscuits encouraged in MP's constituency office

‘Shock’ as Anglo American confirms more than 100 job losses at Whitby mine

‘Shock’ as Anglo American confirms more than 100 job losses at Whitby mine

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‘Shock’ as Anglo American confirms more than 100 job losses at Whitby mine

Guy Armitage, the managing director of Alne-based York Handmade, with his father David

Guy Armitage, the managing director of Alne-based York Handmade, with his father David

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Two award-winning North Yorkshire companies celebrate a partnership 'made in heaven'

The new education programme, Achieve, is supporting students across Redcar and Cleveland, Whitby and Scarborough to reach their potential

The new education programme, Achieve, is supporting students across Redcar and Cleveland, Whitby and Scarborough to reach their potential

Anglo American contributes further £305 million to the regional economy

Cllr Kilbane said cashless parking is one example of saving council costs using technology - Castle (l) and Bootham Row (r) car parks will continue to accept coins in payment.

Cllr Kilbane said cashless parking is one example of saving council costs using technology - Castle (l) and Bootham Row (r) car parks will continue to accept coins in payment.

All but two council car parks in York will no longer accept cash payments

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visiting the Construction Skills Village (CSV), in Scarborough. Photo PA

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visiting the Construction Skills Village (CSV), in Scarborough. Photo PA

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'This could be embarrassing': Prime Minister visits North Yorkshire centre

One in 26 people in Ryedale say they are living with poor health, as a think tank warns of the growth of 'bad health blackspots' across England and Wales.

One in 26 people in Ryedale say they are living with poor health, as a think tank warns of the growth of 'bad health blackspots' across England and Wales.

One in 26 people in Ryedale living with poor health

Hish and Lisa Al-Bizri set up the Finest Organic Tea Company after being inspired by visits to tea plantations during their honeymoon in Sri Lanka

Hish and Lisa Al-Bizri set up the Finest Organic Tea Company after being inspired by visits to tea plantations during their honeymoon in Sri Lanka

Scarborough couple launch ground-breaking loose leaf organic tea business

Keane Duncan, Guy Opperman MP, Carl Les and Julian Sturdy

Keane Duncan, Guy Opperman MP, Carl Les and Julian Sturdy

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A64: Keane Duncan pledges multi-million investment to finally dual key route

Artist's impressions of the Whitby maritime hub which will provide training and certification opportunities for the maritime, marine and offshore industries, to residents of Whitby and the wider area.

Artist's impressions of the Whitby maritime hub which will provide training and certification opportunities for the maritime, marine and offshore industries, to residents of Whitby and the wider area.

Multi-million pound maritime hub to boost career opportunities

Councillor George Jabbour with Police and Council Officers during a community engagement activity. Inset: Councillor Jabbour with the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Councillor George Jabbour with Police and Council Officers during a community engagement activity. Inset: Councillor Jabbour with the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Police Hub, Post Office, Potholes and Public Transport: Councillor’s 2023 Report

Helmsley-based company Bisca has won Best Staircase at the 2023 Build It Awards

Helmsley-based company Bisca has won Best Staircase at the 2023 Build It Awards

Helmsley-based company Bisca wins Best Staircase at the 2023 Build It Awards

Anglo American is searching for their next group of Cyber Security Apprentices

Anglo American is searching for their next group of Cyber Security Apprentices

Anglo American offering apprenticeship opportunities to local people

A number of archive photos of the team from when the branch first opened were displayed along with photos from the birthday event.

A number of archive photos of the team from when the branch first opened were displayed along with photos from the birthday event.

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Helmsley’s Nationwide building society branch turns 40 years old

Darrin Stevens and Claire Gavaghan from Derwent Training

Darrin Stevens and Claire Gavaghan from Derwent Training

North Yorkshire training provider launches new qualification to plug gap

A view of the North Yorkshire countryside.

A view of the North Yorkshire countryside.

North Yorkshire given £5m to fund health research

North Yorkshire Councillor for the Helmsley and Sinnington division, George Jabbour at Barclays ATM on Market Place

North Yorkshire Councillor for the Helmsley and Sinnington division, George Jabbour at Barclays ATM on Market Place

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ATM’s temporary closure will secure its future

Councillors Steve Mason, Caroline Goodrick and George Jabbour who have joined forces to ask a broadband company that is planning to expand its operations within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to work with the community to preserve the local

Councillors Steve Mason, Caroline Goodrick and George Jabbour who have joined forces to ask a broadband company that is planning to expand its operations within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to work with the community to preserve the local

Broadband company called to work with the community to preserve rural heritage

Please say no to the closure of our bank

Christmas in Pickering

Christmas in Pickering

Christmas celebrations underway in Pickering with light switch-on

Charlie Breese, Managing Director of Sylatech and Gordon Gunn Commercial Director

Charlie Breese, Managing Director of Sylatech and Gordon Gunn Commercial Director

Leading Ryedale firm has been awarded a grant of over £2million

County Hall, Northallerton Picture: LDRS

County Hall, Northallerton Picture: LDRS

NORTH YORKSHIRE: County’s special needs black hole could soar to £100m

Householders in the Ryedale, pictured, and Scarborough areas are invited to register to take part in an energy auction.

Householders in the Ryedale, pictured, and Scarborough areas are invited to register to take part in an energy auction.

Big Community Switch to reduce energy costs enters next phase

Florian Poirot - Master Patissier

Florian Poirot - Master Patissier

Ryedale businesses in spotlight of Small Business Saturday campaign

A rare opportunity has been unveiled for the first three of four luxury family homes in picturesque Sheriff Hutton

A rare opportunity has been unveiled for the first three of four luxury family homes in picturesque Sheriff Hutton

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Sales launch for luxury homes development in Sheriff Hutton

Cllr Steve Siddons leader of Scarborough Council

Cllr Steve Siddons leader of Scarborough Council

Ex-council leader backs call for investigation into ‘irresponsible’ Alpamare £9m loan

Cllr Simon Myers is encouraging private sector landlords to attend forums in Malton.

Cllr Simon Myers is encouraging private sector landlords to attend forums in Malton.

New forum for private sector landlords

Ryedale households pay hundreds of pounds in extra charges on their energy bills

Ryedale households pay hundreds of pounds in extra charges on their energy bills

Ryedale households pay hundreds of pounds in extra charges on their energy bills

An image of the proposed Aldi store

An image of the proposed Aldi store

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Aldi launches consultation on plans for new store in Commercial Street, Norton

Councillors in the council chamber at County Hall.

Councillors in the council chamber at County Hall.

Proposed allowances for North Yorkshire Councillors to be set at £17k

Phil Newstead and Dan Besau of Smart Repairs inside and outside their state-of-the-art premises in Weaver Street, Leeds Image: Supplied

Phil Newstead and Dan Besau of Smart Repairs inside and outside their state-of-the-art premises in Weaver Street, Leeds Image: Supplied

Former Pickering schoolboy's company has announces increase in turnover of 25%

Credit - Selby & Ainsty Conservatives

Credit - Selby & Ainsty Conservatives

NORTH YORKSHIRE: Council warns action to plug £25m black hole is essential

The new bp garage and retail store in Norton

The new bp garage and retail store in Norton

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New garage, cafe and store opens in Norton

Matthew Robinson, BP regional manager;Jack Thomas, store manager;Councillor Dinah Keal Mayor of Norton; Claire Ead; Gail Cook, Malton Town Council Clerk and Sonya Adams, vice president mobility & convenience UK for BP open the new store watched by staff.

Matthew Robinson, BP regional manager;Jack Thomas, store manager;Councillor Dinah Keal Mayor of Norton; Claire Ead; Gail Cook, Malton Town Council Clerk and Sonya Adams, vice president mobility & convenience UK for BP open the new store watched by staff.

PHOTOS: New BP garage and M&S store opens in Norton

Councillor Jabbour recently met with the Governor of the Bank of England and other leaders from the UK pension and investment industry to discuss pension reforms.

Councillor Jabbour recently met with the Governor of the Bank of England and other leaders from the UK pension and investment industry to discuss pension reforms.

North Yorkshire Councillor elected to new pension role

Quickline CEO Sean Royce, left, and Communications Manager Gemma Bell speaking to customers at a community engagement event.

Quickline CEO Sean Royce, left, and Communications Manager Gemma Bell speaking to customers at a community engagement event.

Quickline brings two more communities up to speed with full fibre broadband

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has urged the Prime Minister to reject a solar farm plan in Ryedale

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has urged the Prime Minister to reject a solar farm plan in Ryedale

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PM urged to reject solar farm plan in Ryedale

Alison Hume, Labour Candidate For Scarborough & Whitby

Alison Hume, Labour Candidate For Scarborough & Whitby

Government announces £20m plan to rejuvenate Scarborough town centre

Pete Kilbane. Pic: City of York Council.

Pete Kilbane. Pic: City of York Council.

Scrapping of HS2 second leg will have implications for Yorkshire trains

Four Pavement Licence Applications, Scarborough. Google Images

Four Pavement Licence Applications, Scarborough. Google Images

Four cafés in Scarborough and Filey apply for pavement licences from council

Amy Paterson, Business Partnership Coordinator, (R) Becca Amber, Youth Mentor

Amy Paterson, Business Partnership Coordinator, (R) Becca Amber, Youth Mentor

Call on local businesses to join ‘Bring a Tin to Work Week’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech on the plans for net-zero commitments in the briefing room at 10 Downing Street, London.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech on the plans for net-zero commitments in the briefing room at 10 Downing Street, London.

Less than one in 20 Ryedale homes have a heat pump – amid warnings of slow uptake

The date for the closure of the Clifton Moor shop in York has been confirmed

The date for the closure of the Clifton Moor shop in York has been confirmed

Closure dates for York and Selby Wilko stores revealed

Barclays Bank in Malton

Barclays Bank in Malton

Plans submitted to remove the ATM at Barclays Bank in Malton

The achievement of apprentices across the region was celebrated as part of Derwent Training's 35th anniversary

The achievement of apprentices across the region was celebrated as part of Derwent Training's 35th anniversary

Derwent Training's 35th anniversary celebrates achievement of apprentices

Drive to bridge digital divide boosted with £800,000 in funding

Drive to bridge digital divide boosted with £800,000 in funding

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Drive to bridge digital divide boosted with £800,000 in funding

Residents of Malton and Norton are invited to comment on a neighbourhood plan.

Residents of Malton and Norton are invited to comment on a neighbourhood plan.

Consultation on new neighbourhood plan for towns launched

Community organisations in the Ryedale area are being invited to apply for funding to support local projects.

Community organisations in the Ryedale area are being invited to apply for funding to support local projects.

Community grant scheme opens for second round of applications

Kelly Brown – Ellis Patents sales director and insert Sunrise Wind – the offshore platform where Ellis' Emperor cable cleats are being installed

Kelly Brown – Ellis Patents sales director and insert Sunrise Wind – the offshore platform where Ellis' Emperor cable cleats are being installed

Ellis Cable cleats ensure safety and efficiency in sunrise wind offshore wind farm

Whitby Business Park

Whitby Business Park

NORTH YORK MOORS: Hundreds of jobs boost for Whitby

The North York Moors National Park Picture: Chloe Minting

The North York Moors National Park Picture: Chloe Minting

NORTH YORK MOORS: Phone mast approved beside national walking trail

The team at Paul Richardson Plastering & Building Contractor in Malton

The team at Paul Richardson Plastering & Building Contractor in Malton

Malton company through to national finals of awards for exceptional tradespeople

One of the bedrooms

One of the bedrooms

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Cropton holiday home receives coveted Visit England Rose Award