Business

Shire Stays has received HSBC UK to support premise development and growth of its holiday let business in North Yorkshire

Take a look at these Hobbit holiday homes on our doorstep
A FAMILY-RUN holiday firm now has its very own Hobbit homes after it secured a six-figure sum to help the business grow.

Owner Roddy Hamilton, of Thrussendale Farm - a farm diversification business, on the market with a guide price of £1.8m.

PICTURES Luxury glamping site with boutique domes for sale - with £1.8m price tag

East Yorkshire Bus Company’s area director, Ben Gilligan

Bus firm brings in new fares and ticketing

From left, Charles Storr, James Brewer, Dan Lee-Bursnall, John Osborne and David Taylor as Incremental and Thales receive UK accreditation.

York rail tech specialists team up with global firm to win UK recognition

A three-hectare parcel of land in Church Fenton has been sold for about £4m.

Land in North Yorkshire village sells in £4m deal - paving way for new homes

Chris and his team at Visiting North Yorkshire

"We help people discover the hidden gems of York and North Yorkshire"

How to save money on your weekly shop. Credit: PA

MSE Martin Lewis reveals how to get £90 off at Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland

The rise and fall of John Lewis York - which is now on the market

The rise and fall of John Lewis in York - a look back in 18 photos

Clara Challoner Walker, founder of Cosy Cottage Soap, in her shop in Malton

This firm's created its very own Jubilee box set for the Queen

First York customer experience advisor, Tia England, from Strensall, has just returned from the United States after helping England win bronze at the International Cheerleading Union World Championships in Orlando, Florida

This talented teenager is world class at just 19

James Fraser of Armstrong Watson

R&D tax savings help

The former John Lewis retail unit at Vangarde Shopping Park on the edge of York is on the market.

Landmark department store site is on the market following controversial closure

Olivia Chatten, of York Science Park which is managing the newly-renovated Guildhall, left, with Natasha Guest and Oliver King, of Berwins Solicitors, one of the new tenants.

First businesses move into landmark York building after major overhaul

The newly reopened Guildhall with, inset, Prof Charlie Jeffrey

Hope for '100 new companies in 15 years' as Guildhall reopens

Inside the John Lewis store in York

Looking back: How people reacted to the John Lewis closure news

Yorkshire Dairy Goats at St Helen’s Farm in Seaton Ross, near Pocklington has been fined after a woman died Picture: Matt Clark

Company ordered to pay £200,000 after woman's death

Coppergate Centre car park in York is set to close earlier on a night from this weekend

This busy city car park is set to close earlier

Popular York café jumps up from one to five star food hygiene rating Picture: Emily Horner

Popular York café jumps up from one to five star food hygiene rating

Modern Coney Street and, inset, Andrew Morrison of York Civic Trust

How YOU can help breathe life back into Coney Street

Jane and Jon Birch from Yorkshire Wolds Apple Juice

Celebration of 'fabulous' charities and firms at event

Alex Balchin, of Wold Top Brewery, and Libby Barmby, of Spirit of Yorkshire, who are hosting a unique beer and whisky tasting event.

Brewery and distillery team up to host unusual tasting event

Toulson Court named world's best B&B by TripAdvisor for for second year running Pictures: TripAdvisor via Toulson Court

North Yorkshire B&B named the world's best for second year running

Jonathan Brewer, the new boss at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, in front of Halifax bomber

Meet the new boss at this popular attraction

SOL AST pop-up bar is making a return to the grounds of the Principal Hotel in York this June, while THOR's is relaunching in Parliament Street, with street food, cocktails and summer vibes.

GALLERY Popular bar unveils plans to return to York - with TWO venues ready for summer

Cllr Andrew Waller is reminding employers and career-seekers of the benefits that apprenticeships can bring.

Employers urged to get involved as 730 new apprenticeships boost York's recovery

Bethan Vincent has launched a new marketing consultancy, Open Velocity.

New York agency aims to be 'a game changer' for tech industry

Richard Seaman, general manager aof the George, one of the businesses taking part in the scheme

Launch of scheme to boost safety and security in venues

Russell Turner, regional managing partner at Azets in Yorkshire, centre, with the judges at the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards.

York accountancy firm scoops hat trick at top industry awards

McColl's has stores across York and North Yorkshire including this one in Crichton Avenue.

Updated Morrisons triumphs in takeover tussle for McColl's - saving jobs across York

Driver manager Jon Robshaw with one of PPS's new electric vehicles.

York supply firm grows its green fleet with six-figure investment

Martin Gerrard, outgoing Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce president, with his successor Sue Kramer.

New president takes over the chains at North Yorkshire chamber of commerce

Morrisons wins last-ditch deal to buy troubled chain with York stores - report

Morrisons wins last-ditch deal to buy troubled chain with York stores - report

The site of the dog day care centre

Dog day care plan for farm near York

John Godfrey, marketing manager of First York, centre, with Carolyn Frank, FSB, and Andrew Raby, LEP Growth Hub manager.

York bus firm launches £20K fund to help small businesses build on eco efforts

The new look Bay Tree bar

This popular village pub has had a new lease of life

TransPennine Express apprentices

Train firm launches search for railway stars of the future

Sofa.com is to open showroom in Coppergate, according to signs in the windows of a large empty property

Major retailer coming to York - showroom to open in city's 'forgotten street'

A new survey says York is the THIRD best place for independent shops in the UK. Our photo shows the Indie York guide and some of the city's leading indie traders

Top of the shops! Why York is among the best for independent shopping in UK

OPENING DAY AT THE NEW-LOOK LEAK AND THORP DEPARTMENT STORE - 1982

Lost shops of York: Inside Leak and Thorp - pictures

York guest house wins national tourism award

York guest house wins national tourism award

Jackie Bower, the owner of Black Cat Rescue, launched an appeal on the centre's 21st birthday

Cat rescue centre launches food appeal on 21st birthday

Fish&Forest - which began at Spark and is now recognised by Michelin

"We started our restaurant at Spark:York - and are now in the Michelin Guide!"

Siblings Nina and Tom Hildreth, whose family has farmed in Hessay, just west of York, for 130 years.

York dairy farmers launch 'zero-mile' milk vending machine (and shakes too)

York city centre restaurant receives one star food hygiene rating Picture: Kris Tatum

York city centre restaurant receives one star food hygiene rating

One in three fish and chip shops may close by end of year due to Ukraine crisis

One in three fish and chip shops may close by end of year

McColls in Crichton Avenue in Clifton in York Picture: Haydn Lewis.

Morrisons launches last-minute bid to save troubled chain with York shops

McColl's, which has shops in Clifton, Acomb and Woodthorpe said it was

Convenience store chain with York shops say administration ‘increasingly likely’

Latest planning applications for York

FIRST LOOK: Latest planning applications for York

Singer Louise Redknapp was spotted browsing with a friend in Angela Bare York at 6, Clifford Street, by shop manager, Kate Swift, right.

Singer pops in to York shop

22 Yards Wine Bar and Merchants is set to open later this month or early next at 21, High Petergate in the former Cafe Concerto restaurant opposite York Minster

This former café in York is set to get a new lease of life

Rosa's Thai which will open in York later this month

York's newest restaurant is about to open - how to get its half-price food deal

Eleanor Shenderey, 14, a history enthusiast and costume-maker wearing one of her Regency inspired costumes, visiting the new Castle Howard On Screen; from Brideshead to Bridgerton exhibition, featuring costumes worn in TV and film productions at the

Stunning costumes from Bridgerton and Brideshead on show at new exhibition

The Flag and Whistle pub under construction pictured on February 11 1982

Party as popular York pub prepares to turn 40

Public experience future of rail stations through Virtual Reality at National Railway Museum

This major York attraction is letting people see in to the future using virtual reality