@gregwrightYP

Yorkshire Post deputy business editor. Married to Alex. Winner of 20 business journalism awards. Event host. Awards judge. Mentor. Views are my own. #htafc

 Yorkshire Post, Leeds
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Joined May 2009
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Coming soon! So excited about this 😀
Uppsala Books
@UppsalaBooksOct 26
Here's something to be excited about: "Hoarded Gold: A Book of Old English Wisdom" by Eleanor Parker (@ClerkofOxford) will be published by Uppsala Books and available worldwide before the end of November! Follow us (@UppsalaBooks) for more announcements about this book and other exciting new releases.
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Glen Preston@Blade0013121h
A massive well done to all our staff and players! I cant tell you how hard they work behind the scenes 👏👏👏💙🤍
FA Women's National League@FAWNL21h
Straight into the mix 📈 @HTAFCWomen's Glen Preston (@Blade00131) is September’s Premier Division Manager of the Month 🙌 #FAWNL
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trib.al/dyFXSY4 Huddersfield Giants: Majestic Construction appointed to support £10m Flair Stadium transformation

Huddersfield Giants: Majestic Construction appointed to support £10m Flair Stadium transformation

A construction company is playing a major role in transforming a Yorkshire stadium into a venue capable of hosting Super League rugby.

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trib.al/gZeS2jV 22 jobs saved in Harrogate as Chameleon Technology founder rescues business from administration

22 jobs saved in Harrogate as Chameleon Technology founder rescues business from administration

Jobs have been saved after a Yorkshire-based technology firm was acquired out of administration.

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trib.al/f0p83At Yorkshire businesses are matching London’s fintech drive, says study

Yorkshire businesses are matching London’s fintech drive, says study

Yorkshire businesses are matching London’s appetite for fintech adoption, according to new research.

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trib.al/fvU7FCj Simon Parker: 'I explored all 15 national parks - and the Yorkshire Dales is one of the most underrated landscapes in the UK'

'I explored all 15 national parks - and the Yorkshire Dales is my favourite'

​Travel journalist Simon Parker tells Laura Reid about his journey exploring all 15 of the UK’s national parks – and why the Yorkshire Dales is his favourite.

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Ralph Blackburn@RalphBlackburn21h
There are already mumurings of discontent among Labour MPs about Andy Burnham's EU referendum pledge today. Jon Trickett tells me: "I am not convinced that we should return to the destructive and divisive culture war debates about Brexit ... the people have already decided".
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Maria@leshaurets19 Dec 2020
Replying to @gregwrightYP @yorkshirepost
Your humanity is what makes you such a great journalist. And your backing from @yorkshirepost makes it such a great newspaper. It is thanks to you that so many #loanchargevictims have not only been made to feel less isolated and criminalised but also been kept informed. Thank you
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trib.al/qqXz9VU Why we should save our phones for filming that which is truly ours to film - Christa Ackroyd

Why we should save our phones for filming that which is truly ours to film - Christa Ackroyd

I cannot get the sight of a poor young man being mauled to death by a tiger at a Yorkshire zoo out of my mind or of the moments leading up to it when he appeared to instruct a wild animal not to come...

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Here, from @yorkshirepost archive, is first hand testimony of the grief and misery caused by #loancharge. Gayle told me about her father; a kind, loving, law-abiding man who died by suicide while facing #loancharge yorkshirepost.co.uk/business…

Greg Wright: A daughter's compelling testimony about the loan charge scandal

I wish I’d had the privilege of meeting Gayle’s dad.

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trib.al/CMtupui Storm Boelo: North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to storm

North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to Storm Boelo

The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have...

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'We will never get dad back..he felt like a criminal.' THIS is the reality of the #LoanCharge scandal. When I spoke to Gayle, 7 people (including her dad) had tragically died by suicide. The number of confirmed suicides now stands at 10. @loanchargeAPPG
Greg Wright@gregwrightYP10 Jan 2024
Here, from @yorkshirepost archive, is first hand testimony of the grief and misery caused by #loancharge. Gayle told me about her father; a kind, loving, law-abiding man who died by suicide while facing #loancharge yorkshirepost.co.uk/business…

Greg Wright: A daughter's compelling testimony about the loan charge scandal

I wish I’d had the privilege of meeting Gayle’s dad.

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trib.al/qcShs7x Demand side of AI and defence sector growth are boosting UK's economy, says RSM's Tom Pugh

Demand side of AI and defence sector growth are boosting UK's economy, says RSM's Tom Pugh

The UK is likely to face slowing growth rather than a recession over the next few months as consumers are hit by rising inflation, according to a leading economist.

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trib.al/RdPnwVg TheALLBRIGHT 40 Over 40 2026: Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright among 40 women over 40 for BBC series Riot Women

Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright among recognised for TV series Riot Women

TheALLBRIGHT has launched a new annual list of women over 40 who have made their mark in the past year - and Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright is on the list for Riot Women.

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Neil Clark
@NeilClark66Oct 22
Such a sad story. Grief is a terrible thing but it is the price we pay for loving someone. The more we love, the more we grieve. This poor guy went through an awful lot.
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TV star's brother 'never recovered' from her death bbc.in/4859qCO

Caroline Flack's brother never recovered, inquest hears

Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.

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trib.al/aI6uXQR ‘Flabbergasted’: Leeds Bradford Airport boss slams West Yorkshire Combined Authority over station delays

‘Flabbergasted’: Leeds Bradford Airport boss slams WYCA over station delays

The boss of Leeds Bradford Airport has said he has been left “flabbergasted” by delays to West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s plans to build a parkway station to serve passengers.

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NEW: Andy Burnham has confirmed that major changes to Treasury Green Book rules around infrastructure spending announced by Rachel Reeves, that were designed to boost the North, will be included in next week’s Budget. yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/pol…

Andy Burnham confirms infrastructure spending changes in Budget to help North

The Prime Minister’s announcement followed a “situation room” meeting with England’s metro mayors.

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Sean Jarvis@SeanMJarvisOct 22
Sad to read this - was a great fella and always had time for a chat. RIP
Huddersfield Town
@htafcOct 22
All at Huddersfield Town are saddened to learn of the passing of our former Goalkeeping Coach John Vaughan at the age of 62. Our collective thoughts are with John’s family and loved ones at this time. Once a Terrier, always a Terrier 💙 #htafc
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trib.al/ArurkX6 Guy Fawkes: The story behind Yorkshire man involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and its connection to Bonfire Night

Guy Fawkes: The story behind Yorkshire man involved in failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605

Guy Fawkes is known for his involvement in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - here is his background and connection with Bonfire Night.

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Megan Feringa@megan_feringaOct 21
Just a friendly reminder to hug the people you love. Squeeze them hard. And if you can't squeeze them in person, call them. Text them. Let them know you love them. You never know when it's going to be the last time you say those words and they'll be on the other end to hear them.
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