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Yorkshire constantly improving, but faces challenges ahead
Sunday, November 26th, 2006
A ‘health check’ on how Yorkshire and Humber is performing compared to other English regions has confirmed that overall Yorkshire is becoming a better place to live – but there are major challenges ahead.
Positive changes double the number of areas that Yorkshire has worsened, with particular improvement found in areas such as jobs, with employment [...]
Vodafone and Yahoo partner in mobile advertising
Friday, November 17th, 2006
Yahoo and Vodafone have announced a partnership, in what could be the first of its kind in the advertising world. Details at this point are limited, but the gist of it, is that Yahoo will be providing targeted advertising to Vodafone customers. These customers will be able to opt in to view these adverts, and [...]
Yorkshire launches online site for budding entrepreneurs
Friday, November 10th, 2006
Yorkshire Forward have launched a revolutionary online portal designed to give youngsters as young as 14 support in setting up their own business. Spreadlikewildfire.org is an online resource which provides those with a business idea everything from access to mentors, including the founder of Coffee Republic, to a creating a business homepage through the site. [...]