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BBC News
15-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Amazon stages Hull jobs fair ahead of new warehouse opening
An event has been held to recruit up to 2,000 workers for Amazon's new warehouse near retailer teamed up with Hull and East Riding councils to stage the event at the city's Central Library in Albion facility at Melton West Business Park is expected to open later this year as part of Amazon's £40bn UK expansion Paul Drake-Davis, Hull City Council's portfolio holder for economic renewal, said: "Amazon's investment demonstrates the confidence that global companies have in the region's economy." Information was provided about warehouse operative Dawson, who attended the event, said: "I thought this would be a great opportunity for me because I keep getting rejected from jobs. I hope I'll be able to get a job and start as soon as possible." She said it was "really hard" to find employment and welcomed the opportunity to meet with Amazon representatives."I've always thought somewhere like Amazon would be a great opportunity," she said. Another jobseeker, Hussain, who did not want to give his surname, added: "I'm looking for a job and I heard about it through the employment hub. I'd like an administrative job but at the end of the day any kind of job because I really badly need a job." Amazon spokesman Neil Williams said: "There's a range of jobs and a wide variety of roles ranging from IT through to robotics engineers and HR professionals. There's a huge range of skills we will be looking for in recruitment and we're looking for people who want to develop a career." Drake-Davis said the decision by Amazon to invest is "a real shot in the arm for the area's employment opportunities".Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Business News Wales
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Cwmbran Care Organisation Makes Key Acquisitions with Funding Deal
Ellis Jenkins – Expanding Horizons Cwmbran-based care service organisation Expanding Horizons has acquired Enable Care Services (South Wales) Ltd to expand its support service capabilities. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Expanding Horizons provides a range of personalised support services for individuals living with learning disabilities and severe mental illnesses (SMIs) so they can lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. The firm has used a portion of £3.25 million of funding from NatWest to support the acquisition of Enable Care Services, which provides support for residents at three care homes in South Wales – two in Cwmbran and one in Argoed. They will now join the Expanding Horizons portfolio. The remaining funds will be allocated towards broader refinancing efforts as well as ensuring that Expanding Horizons and Enable Care have the necessary infrastructure in place to meet regulatory requirements. In Wales, approximately 900,000 people live with a disability, representing 27% of the population, as reported by Public Health Network Cymru. This exceeds the UK average of 22%. Ellis Jenkins, Director at Expanding Horizons, said: 'At Expanding Horizons, we care deeply about the quality of care our service users receive. We seek to not only support individuals but empower them to be the best versions of themselves. 'The fact that so many people in Wales are living with disabilities and severe mental illness underscores the critical need for tailored support which helps them gain or rebuild their independence. Residents of South Wales deserve the highest quality of care, and we are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Enable Care Services as we continue to grow and expand our network. 'NatWest has been exceptional throughout the process, demonstrating a deep understanding of our industry and our goals and we are incredibly grateful for their support.' Neil Williams, Senior Relationship Manager at NatWest, said: 'The work that Expanding Horizons does is absolutely invaluable to its service users and is the exact sort of community benefit that we look to support at NatWest. 'We look forward to continuing our partnership and are excited to witness Expanding Horizon's continued growth and evolution.'
South Wales Argus
21-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Expanding Horizons acquires three South Wales care homes
Cwmbran-based Expanding Horizons secured the homes following its takeover of Enable Care Services (South Wales) Ltd. The acquisition was funded by a £3.25 million investment from NatWest. Ellis Jenkins, director at Expanding Horizons, said: "At Expanding Horizons, we care deeply about the quality of care our service users receive. "We seek to not only support individuals but empower them to be the best versions of themselves. "The fact that so many people in Wales are living with disabilities and severe mental illness underscores the critical need for tailored support which helps them gain or rebuild their independence. "Residents of South Wales deserve the highest quality of care, and we are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Enable Care Services as we continue to grow and expand our network. "NatWest has been exceptional throughout the process, demonstrating a deep understanding of our industry and our goals and we are incredibly grateful for their support." The deal includes two care homes in Cwmbran and one in Argoed. Expanding Horizons provides personalised support for people with learning disabilities and severe mental illnesses. The company marks its 20th anniversary this year. Part of the funding will go towards the acquisition, while the remainder will support refinancing and infrastructure improvements to ensure regulatory compliance. The expansion is aimed at meeting the rising demand for residential and supported living services across South Wales. According to Public Health Network Cymru, around 900,000 people in Wales live with a disability. This represents 27 per cent of the population, compared to the UK average of 22 per cent. Neil Williams, senior relationship manager at NatWest, said: "The work that Expanding Horizons does is absolutely invaluable to its service users and is the exact sort of community benefit that we look to support at NatWest. "We look forward to continuing our partnership and are excited to witness Expanding Horizon's continued growth and evolution." Expanding Horizons said the acquisition will improve its ability to deliver high-quality care across the region. The company currently operates a portfolio of care homes and supported living services in South Wales.
BBC News
07-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Addicted' runner from Plymouth gears up for his 500th marathon
A man who vowed he would never run again after completing his first race is set to run his 500th marathon Williams, from Plymouth, who ran his first marathon in 2011, is expected to reach the 500th milestone on his birthday by running the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra, a gruelling 32-mile (51.4km) road race."It does become a bit of an addiction, but I didn't start off any different to most people," he Dawe, from Cornwall, will run her 100th ultra marathon - and her 536th marathon - at the same event. 'Scratch that itch' Mr Willliams, 58, who once ran 100 marathons in 50 weeks, said: "You find people will either do one marathon and never touch it again."Or they'll do a marathon and find they can't scratch that itch and it's got to be another, and maybe another, and then you get into the crazy world of multiple marathon running."We're just a mad bunch really."He said long-distance runners needed determination as much as physical fitness."It's mental more than anything, having the mental attitude to do the training and go out and do the distance," he said. Ms Daw, a farmer from near Callington, said the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra may well be her 59-year-old became the first British woman to complete the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in 2006, having run the first of 535 marathons in London 12 years earlier."I run because it just helps my mental state, to be honest, and I can't imagine the time when I can't run," she said. "Your body takes a pounding. I mean Neil is the same, we both look at each other and we're getting older with more aches and pains."I'm hoping it's my last ultra, but you can never say never."
BBC News
07-06-2025
- BBC News
Lowestoft's World War Two child evacuees mark 85th anniversary
Wartime evacuees who fled the imminent threat of invasion and bombing are to reunite to mark a milestone anniversary summer reunion, taking place at Lowestoft railway station is for World War Two evacuees who boarded trains up to Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire 85 years event will give attendees the chance to reminisce about their experience of being part of the more than 3,000 schoolchildren and teachers evacuated from the Suffolk town. Jacqui Dale, of the Lowestoft Central Project, said: "It's always a great privilege to host the reunion and enable evacuees to meet and reminisce about their time away." The then-youngsters left the town on 2 June 1940, with more than 600 of them and their teachers finding sanctuary in and around the town of then, strong ties have been remained between the two towns which are celebrated by the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership and Lowestoft Central Project 2021, for example, the two projects installed two giant interpretation panels on the station concourse as a permanent reminder of the Lowestoft schools' evacuation. 'Important memories' Neil Williams, chairman of the Friends of Glossop Station, is one of many determined to ensure the relationship between the two communities is maintained."I'm so pleased that both our communities continue to cherish these important memories and that the friendships made are not only still celebrated but are now being retold for future generations," he Williams will be the special guest at Saturday's event which will also celebrate 200 years of passenger train travel in the UK. "We are thrilled Neil will attend and give an update on what is happening in Glossop, especially as so many were given refuge there during the war," added Ms event runs from 12:00 BST until 15:00. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
