Month: February 2021

The Humber can take its rightful place at the cutting edge of the UK's future – Boris Johnson

Now, with today’s news, Humberside can take its rightful place at the cutting edge of the UK’s future.

More misery for Leeds residents fighting to save their Oulton housing estate from demolition

Residents on a former National Coal Board housing estate in Leeds are angry and upset after the latest blow in a three-year fight to save their homes and close knit community.

Leading agricultural society says "enough is enough", the "barbaric" act of hare coursing must be stopped

The charitable organisation which works to support farmers and rural businesses said communities are being “plagued” by the criminal activity.

Harrogate set to take in 50 refugees as part of Government-led resettlement scheme

Earlier this year, the Local Government North Yorkshire and York committee, made up of leaders from the area’s authorities, backed the future refugee resettlement scheme from 2020/21, pending final approval from the individual councils.

When can I travel in England? Date restrictions for UK and international travel could be lifted after lockdown

Today (22 February) saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s first indication of when England’s third lockdown will end.

3,000 jobs to be created after £75m investment into new Humber port

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng told The Yorkshire Post that the investment into the Able Marine Energy Park, on the South Bank of the River Humber, will allow the region to become “a model” of the transition from traditionally polluting industrial areas to new green industries.

Sheep shearing skills don't mean a succesful DIY haircut at the farm on the M62

Not that I would ever contemplate letting him near my locks or John-William’s for that matter! After weeks of nagging from me to sort his rapidly growing hair, he quite suddenly did. Not much grows on top these days, but for what he lacks there, he certainly makes up on his beard, sideburns and the back of his head.

10 of the best images from the stunning Sankta Lucia event at York Minster

St Lucy was martyred for her Christianity in Sicily in the fourth century, and in northern Europe her festival celebrates the bringing of light during the darkness of winter.

Charlotte Raffo founder of The Monkey Puzzle Tree answers our Q&A

Charlotte Raffo of The Monkey Puzzle Tree produces wallpaper,fabric and homeware in collaboration with Yorkshire artists. Here she answers our At Home with…Q&A

7 different ways Yorkshire businesses can use video to promote themselves

By now you’ve probably heard all about how video can help your business (if not, check out our list of the benefits of video advertising. But what kind of video is right for you?