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9 Jul 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that a new cap on Royal Mail's daily business collection capacity could cause serious problems for small retailers during the most important trading period of...

8 Jul 2026

Amazon and safety certification organisation UL have secured a court order preventing five e-bike and e-scooter companies from falsely claiming their products were UL-certified, marking another...

7 Jul 2026

The illegal use of electric off-road motorbikes and modified e-bikes fitted with throttles that effectively convert them into mopeds or motorbikes has become a road safety priority, according to...

1 Jul 2026

The ACT has warned that rising employment costs are quietly killing off one of the industry's most important entry points,  that being the traditional Saturday job.

30 Jun 2026

A new specialist police training course focused on e-bike compliance, enforcement and safety has been launched by Cytech training provider and ACT member Activate Cycle Academy to help forces...

26 Jun 2026

Retailers offering Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) or other short-term interest-free credit options should be aware of important regulatory changes taking effect from 15 July 2026.

26 Jun 2026

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed government moves to accelerate reforms to low-value import rules, but warned that the October 2028 timetable still leaves UK high streets exposed to unfair...

25 Jun 2026

Consumer watchdog Which has brought together retail industry leaders to call for tougher regulation of online marketplaces amid growing concerns over unsafe and non compliant products being sold...

24 Jun 2026

The ACT is backing a nationwide campaign from Cycling UK aimed at helping more people get back on their bikes with free safety checks and simple repairs this summer.

24 Jun 2026

Independent retailers have welcomed government proposals to tackle VAT fraud through online marketplaces, describing the move as a positive step towards creating a fairer trading environment for...

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Join Richardsons Cycles in raising money for the DEC’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Richardsons Cycles have set up 2 bikes within the shop and are asking for the public’s help to cycle the distance from Scarborough to Kyiv, a whopping 1320 miles! They are hoping to complete the challenge within 10 days. The ride started at 9am on Monday 6th June and will continue 9-5 each open day until the miles are completed.

Everyone is welcome, please come along and put some miles on the clock and/or some money in the bucket. All money raised will be going to the DEC’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

For more details and to donate online visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/richardson-cycles-ukraine.

Any further questions, contact the shop at sales@richardsonscyclesscarborough.co.uk or 01723 352682

 

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