Local independent cafés champion new service to compost disposables in Yorkshire

Three Yorkshire cafés are leading a campaign encouraging local businesses to use a new composting collection service that processes used Vegware compostable catering disposables. Opposite Cafe, Laynes Espresso and North Star Coffee Shop are to start composting their used Vegware, which can now be collected by Forge Recycling and taken…

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Virgin Trains on course for 50m passengers ahead of HS2 after breaking new records

Nearly 40m Virgin Trains passenger journeys last year, up from 30m just six years ago Report by Campaign for Better Transport says “transformative” investment in Virgin High Frequency (VHF) timetable has underpinned growth VHF boosting regional economies, cutting pollution & motorway congestion, report finds Virgin Trains has broken new passenger…

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High school pupils make it count for Leith Walk By-election

Pictured (l-r): Lucja Zembrzuska (16), Megan Natta (18), Angel Douglas (17), Daniel Farrow (17), Neva Houston (17). With just over a week until the Leith Walk By-election, local school pupils have been urging residents in the area to cast their votes on 11 April. Fifth and sixth-years at Drummond Community…

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BCC: Business communities still have little sense of Brexit destination

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement she will seek to extend the Brexit deadline, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The clock is still ticking, and avoiding a messy and disorderly exit from the EU is still the top priority for our business communities. The…

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5G technology to boost Scottish economy by up to £1.12bn by 2025

-A new Barclays report reveals that the introduction of a 5G mobile network could increase Scotland’s annual business revenues by up to £1.12bn by 2025 -Distribution (£3.6bn), manufacturing (£2bn), professional services (£1.1bn) and business services (£1bn) are the business areas set to see the largest revenue increases across the UK…

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One Square menu overhaul with new Executive Chef on board

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has announced the promotion of Shaun Woodhouse to Executive Chef in December 2018. Having worked as Executive Sous Chef at the hotel for 3 years, the first thing on Shaun’s agenda was a complete overhaul of the One Square Bar and Brasserie menus. Shaun…

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GlobalScot, Life Sciences Champion and Scottish Broadcaster Turned Entrepreneur Join Impressive Line-up at Entrepreneurial Scotland’s Annual Summit

GlobalScot, Alan McIntyre, and Life Sciences champion, Hugh Griffith, will take to the stage next month (Thursday 25 April) at Entrepreneurial Scotland’s Annual Summit (ES Summit 2019). Scottish broadcaster turned entrepreneur, Janice Forsyth, will also join the event as Chairperson alongside Iain Anderson of Cicero Group. Alan McIntyre is Accenture’s…

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The HR Global Index: Online adoption, digital disruption and the world of work

Morgan Philips Group have published their new HR Global Index.  This quarter’s edition is focused on online adoption, digital disruption and the impact on the world of work. While we’re sure you’re well aware of the impact the internet has had on the modern world (the World Wide Web did…

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LaunchMe case study Well-Fed Scotland

Well-Fed is a successful social enterprise based in Whiteinch in the west of Glasgow, led by social entrepreneurs Chris Gray and Claire Lilley. It operates a community café, takeaway, home delivery service, and a commercial catering service. Based in one of the most deprived areas in Scotland, Well-Fed is not…

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Stagecoach East Scotland shortlisted for eleven top industry awards

Stagecoach East Scotland are in the running for awards at two industry events Nominated in the Public Transport Operator of the Year category Express City Connect services shortlisted for Top Express Operation Stagecoach East Scotland are finalists in eleven categories across two top industry events, with six nominations announced for…

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