WH Smith CEO quits after £50m US accounting error
WH Smith's CEO steps down after a major accounting failure in its North American arm wiped £600m from market value. Discover the full story and the company's recovery plan.
WH Smith's CEO steps down after a major accounting failure in its North American arm wiped £600m from market value. Discover the full story and the company's recovery plan.
The Met Office warns 29 parts of the UK will see snow tomorrow, with amber alerts for Yorkshire. Potential travel disruption and power cuts expected. Read the full forecast.
Cramlington-based modular construction firm Merit enters administration, resulting in over 300 redundancies and halting work on major projects like Berwick Infirmary. Administrators seek solutions.
Software giant Sage posts £530m operating profit as its AI agents, developed in North Tyneside, create new opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses. Discover how tech is driving growth.
Significant snow of up to 25cm is forecast for North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds on Thursday, November 20. Travel disruption and power cuts are likely. Stay informed.
Miles Cross admitted encouraging suicide by selling a lethal chemical for £100. Two people died. He will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
Major new business coalition forms in Hull and East Yorkshire to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK through Business Beats Cancer initiative. Join the movement today.
The Met Office issues a rare amber snow warning for England with up to 10 inches forecast, causing expected travel chaos and power cuts. Learn how to prepare.
A planned December power cut affecting 41 Manchester city centre businesses has been moved to the new year following protests over lost Christmas trade. Read the full story.
Llangollen gears up for its biggest Christmas Festival yet on November 29. Expect a festive parade, Sion Corn, market stalls & spectacular fireworks finale. Join the celebration!
The Met Office has issued a 15-hour yellow weather warning for snow and ice affecting 15 parts of England. Discover which regions are impacted and travel advice.
Struggling East Riding households not on DWP benefits can apply for a £250 payment for energy and food. Check your eligibility and apply now before the March deadline.
Community groups in North Kesteven can now apply for up to £1,500 from a new £18,000 Flourishing Communities Grant. Funding supports projects like defibrillators and play equipment. Apply by November 30, 2025.
From retail to law, discover the latest executive moves and graduate hires shaping the future of North East business. Meet the leaders driving regional ambition.
A once-neglected alleyway in North Ormesby has been transformed into a vibrant community space through resident collaboration. Discover how local families and artists created beautiful murals.
Rossendale Ramblers have been treated to exceptional autumn colours on recent walks around Ogden Water and Clowbridge. Join their upcoming pub walk on November 15th or explore Yorkshire Peaks routes.
The Sunshine Fund prepares for a record-breaking Question of Sport quiz night at The Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park to raise vital funds for children with disabilities in the North East.
Centrica Energy Storage has submitted plans for a new 10MW hydrogen production facility in North Lincolnshire, boosting the region's green energy sector. Discover the details.
Join the Northorpe Child + Family Trust for a free Festive Fayre on November 29. Enjoy stalls, Santa's Grotto, live music, and support children in Kirklees and West Yorkshire.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has launched new £350m investment funds to create 2,300 jobs and support over 470 small businesses across the region. Apply now to grow your business.
Marks & Spencer unveils a 'genius' Christmas meal inside a giant Yorkshire pudding. Perfect for a festive mid-week dinner, the new items are available now. Find out more!
Construction begins on a substation for a new South Yorkshire solar park set to power 18,800 homes. The project promises local jobs and a £50k annual community fund. #GreenEnergy #Yorkshire
Business confidence in Yorkshire and Humber reaches eight-month high as new orders increase for first time since March, NatWest survey reveals. Discover the regional economic outlook.
The NatWest Growth Tracker reveals the North West economy is stabilising with slower declines in activity and employment. Business optimism is rising. Sign up for our newsletters for more regional analysis.
The North East economy has returned to growth, outpacing the UK average. Business confidence hits a four-year high, fuelling renewed employment. Discover the key findings.
The influential Develop North partnership announces key leadership appointments to drive forward ambitious regeneration projects across North Yorkshire, signalling strong commitment to the region's economic future.
Leading offshore wind companies in the North East are calling for critical improvements to ports and infrastructure to capitalise on renewable energy opportunities and create thousands of jobs.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Birmingham's Aston area as a significant police presence, including armed units, responded to a serious ongoing incident on Wednesday afternoon.
After surviving a cardiac emergency, a Marsden resident's powerful story has driven the community to install a new public access defibrillator, creating a safer future for all residents.
Historic South Elmsall cricket club receives major funding injection to develop two-lane training facility, enhancing community sports provision in West Yorkshire.