Month: March 2021

I voted to remain but Europe's shameful behaviour on vaccines has made part of me glad we left – Mark Casci

After thousands of deaths, untold economic damage and a period in which our society has dealt with unprecedented damage, I expected to spend this week reflecting on the suffering of those connected to those in my personal life whose lives have been impacted by the pandemic.

Maurice Lee on life in Leeds in the 60s, the Grumbleweeds and superfan Roy Orbison

The award-winning comedy band were so popular they even had their own fan club, which included one very famous member… a certain Roy Orbison.

Wildlife habitat ditch on site of proposed 1,440-capacity Full Sutton prison approved

East Riding Council’s Planning Committee passed Ministry of Justice plans for ditch, on the site of a proposed 1,440 capacity Category C prison in Full Sutton, nine votes to three.

Renew announces £30m deal to boost its exposure to the water market

Leeds-based Renew has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of J Browne Group Holdings for a cash consideration of £29.5m.

Tom Daley’s Bubble and Squeak stack recipe

Ingredients3 tomatoes or 2 small vines of cherry tomatoes300g leftover mashed potatoes, or cooked potatoes (roasted, boiled or baked)

Fifty jobs set to be created in Leeds with new Deloitte creative industries hub

First launched in London in 2018, 368 is Deloitte’s in-house creative agency made up of strategists, creatives, filmmakers, developers and event specialists.

Royal Mail profit surge leads to special dividend for shareholders

The former state-owned mail service said the board has reviewed the performance of the past 12 months and is likely to make the payment of around £99 million on September 6.

8 best backpacking tents UK 2021: lightweight tents ideal for hiking

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2,000 jobs set to be created with 'oven ready' Harrogate business centre

Opus North and Bridges Fund Management, known as Bridges, have submitted a planning application to Harrogate Borough Council to transform a vacant 45-acre strategic site near Harrogate into a mixed use development which will be designed to support offices, tech firms and logistics operators.

Why co-housing developments offer the best chance of creating a real community

To quote the TV soap opera “everybody needs good neighbours” and those lucky enough to have them have been even more thankful during the past year.