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Furlough extension protects households from financial cliff edge, but shielded group will need right to access the scheme, says Citizens Advice

Coronavirus News..., COVID - 19...
Citizens Advice has responded to the Chancellor’s announcement on the extension of the Job Retention Scheme. Dame Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, said: “Extending the furlough scheme and allowing employers to bring back their workers part-time are sensible steps to protect household finances. The Job Retention Scheme was…

Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment

Local News
Be part of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service family. On the 8th June we will be opening recruitment for Wholetime Firefighters. Between now and then we want to raise awareness of the role of modern day firefighters and encourage applications from all parts of our communities. When the recruitment…

Baked With Love By Ruth

Food And Drink, Lifestyle
Baked with love by Ruth offer tasty homemade cakes, treat boxes, afternoon teas, cupcake boxes and tray bakes made for any occasion. Now offering a delivery service to Barwick In Elmet and surrounding areas. Delivery over 10 miles is an additional £3.00 For a FREE QUOTE or any help planning your perfect cake…

Fake pet ads plague public during coronavirus lockdown

COVID - 19..., Crime
The lockdown response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to many people feeling socially isolated. The ‘new normal’ has led to a rise in people looking for a furry companion to keep them company, with adverts for dogs, cats and other animals filling social media and pet sale platforms.…

Apprentices take part in ventilator challenge

COVID - 19..., Help and Volunteering...
Two apprentices from Keighley College are supporting a local engineering company in manufacturing parts for the Ventilator Challenge. Keighley-based Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd specialise in computer numerical control mill and turned parts. Due to the recent pandemic, there has been an increased demand for ventilators across the care sector. As…

Local teacher sews scrubs for NHS

COVID - 19..., Help and Volunteering...
A teacher at Harrogate College is supporting a local group in the production of scrubs for NHS workers. Annabel Smith, programme manager for MA Creative Practice, has sewn three scrubs for frontline care staff across the district as part of community group Harrogate Scrubbers. Launched by Fran Taylor, a teacher…
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