Leading innovation in fight against plastic waste

Leading innovation in fight against plastic waste

Commercial horticultural nursery Johnsons of Whixley is trialing a revolutionary new type of plant pot that is detectable by recycling centres, to help lead the fight against plastic waste in the industry. Johnsons’ new cream-coloured plant pots are detectable by...
Founder receives nomination for Directors’ award

Founder receives nomination for Directors’ award

Twisted Automotive founder and managing director Charles Fawcett has been nominated for a prestigious Institute of Directors Award. The Institute of Directors Awards will be held next Thursday (5 July) at The Principal, York, and will be hosted by BBC News’ business...
Taking babyballet brand to the world stage

Taking babyballet brand to the world stage

Halifax mumpreneur and babyballet founder, Claire O’Connor, has taken the plunge to travel the world for a year with her family to expand the franchise business and introduce the brand to the world stage. Only weeks ago, Claire came up with the once-in-a-lifetime...
Magic at busiest Twisted open day

Magic at busiest Twisted open day

  Now a firm fixture in the Yorkshire summer calendar, last weekend saw Twisted and Defender fans flock from across the UK and beyond to see the iconic vehicles and all that Twisted had to offer at its annual Open Day.  Held on Saturday 16 June, the event saw...
Growing bee population following apiary initiative

Growing bee population following apiary initiative

Johnsons of Whixley in North Yorkshire is helping the local bee population thrive following the installation last year’s on-site apiary initiative. Johnsons of Whixley, one of the largest suppliers to amenity sector in Europe, recognised the important role that...