Month: February 2021

Quarantine Covid tests: UK arrivals must take two coronavirus tests while self isolating – new rules explained

Toughened measures to prevent imported coronavirus variants gaining a foothold are now in place in the UK.

"There is so much talent locally": East US villagers who saved their local shop reflect on its success a year on

In 2018, when the shop in Bishop Wilton closed its doors for good local residents decided to work together to keep their store and also provide a community ‘hub’ for the village.

One of Scarborough's most remarkable homes is for sale

That two of the most remarkable properties in Scarborough are still standing, side by side, is something of a miracle. The Manor Road lodge and chapel were designed by renowned architect Frank Tugwell, who was also responsible for the town’s now demolished Futurist theatre and for the interiors of the Savoy Theatre in London and the Theatre Royal in York.

Amateur rugby player who drowned in pool in Ibiza 'could have fallen into the water while asleep or passed out'

Ben Crawford, 19, had been drinking heavily and had also taken cocaine the night of his death on the Spanish party island in July 2018.

St Piran’s Day 2021: how to say ‘Happy St Piran’s Day’ in Cornish, what is the flag – and why is it celebrated?

Celebrations to mark St Piran’s Day have officially kicked off in Cornwall – but the national day will look very different to usual.

Many hair salon owners are facing financial crisis, MPs are told

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Gaps in Support heard a bleak assessment of prospects for the sector during a session on the impact of Covid on the hair and beauty industry.

Lorry driver accused over death of migrants found in container admits illegal immigration charges

Maurice Robinson, 25, who was allegedly part of a global smuggling ring, is charged with the manslaughter of a group of men, women and children found dead in a refrigerated trailer.

Farm of the Week: The former TV documentary maker growing rye and baking his own bread in the North York Moors

This year he and his son, Matthew, are turning their attention to growing a crop of rye to turn it from grain to flour and then rye bread from Ryedale.

How to choose the right daffodils for your garden as spring approaches

So, it’s almost spring, and with it comes the cheery sight of daffodils, from zingy canary yellow types to subtle creams and whites, as well as combinations incorporating deep orange and salmon pink.

Eyes of the world on nesting falcons in Wakefield Cathedral as they ready to raise a family of chicks

For six years, every move of these birds of prey has been captured on camera as they hatched and raised their chicks.