Month: March 2021

The new rules, new hair styles and hair colour trends for when hairdressers reopen on April 12

For those of us who have not seen our hairdresser since before Christmas, the thought of hair salons reopening next in less that two weeks’ time on April 12 is a cause for celebration and much relief.

Pubs, restaurants and cafes in Harrogate could be given space for outdoor seating on The Stray this summer

The parkland is managed by Harrogate Borough Council but owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and talks have begun over the idea which could see businesses given space to set up tables and chairs for outdoor service.

Booths COO Nigel Murray on opening new stores, riding the Tour de France and his favourite item the supermarket sells

Nigel Murray has spent close to a three-decade career involved in food and drink retail.The chief operating officer of Booths, Mr Murray oversees the day-to-day functions of the upmarket supermarket’s 27 outlets, as well as its manufacturing, supply and distribution capabilities.

Michael Rosen: 'I probably had a one in 10,000 chance of surviving Covid'

Michael Rosen looks like a sprightly 74-year-old, wispy curls of grey hair and short beard framing his long friendly face, as he tells me about the exercise regime he has undertaken to get him back to full health after his terrifyingly close brush with death from Covid.

We're dismayed at post-Brexit barriers to agriculture and food, say members of Lords EU Environment sub-committee

The House of Lords EU Environment sub-committee said the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement reached on Christmas Eve had achieved the main goal of agricultural and food industry leaders by giving them tariff-free access to the continent’s markets.

Easter sales: stock up your bathroom with these spring deals on shower and bathroom essentials

We’ve just gained an extra hour of sunlight to our day, which means the spring season is looming. With it being a new season, some of your bathroom products may need an upgrade.

Burberry becomes first luxury brand to suffer Chinese backlash over Xinjiang

China on Friday sanctioned organisations and individuals in the United Kingdom over what it called “lies and disinformation” about Xinjiang, days after Britain imposed sanctions for alleged human rights abuses in the western Chinese region.

Why Sir Keir Starmer's concerns over loan charge cannot be ignored – Greg Wright

That’s why everyone affected by the loan charge will have been heartened after listening to a public statement about the loan charge from Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Farm of the Week: From working in the City to field to fork farming and butchery in Richmondshire

Working over three sites, Tunstall Road Farm in Catterick, Manor Farm in Newton-le-Willows and Tunstall Meat Company (TMC) butcher’s shop in Richmond, the business has been a return to agriculture for Weardale-born farmer’s son, John.

How Northern Monk triumphed in the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50

The articles, commissioned by the Leeds-based law firm celebrate entrepreneurialism, and shine a spotlight on business success.