Month: March 2021

A naked podcast and zooming with Dame Evelyn Glennie – Julian Norton

However, just over a year ago, when meeting people in person or having a social gathering was still perfectly acceptable, my friend and collaborator Kate Fox suggested we record some of our theatre shows to turn them into podcasts under the racy title of The Naked Vet.

2021 Peugeot 308 gets sharp new looks and PHEV technology

Peugeot has revealed the latest version of the 308 family hatchback with a bold new design and the introduction of two new plug-in hybrid variants to sit alongside traditional petrol and diesel options.

Labour leader Keir Starmer says Leeds North West MP Alex Sobel has apologised for describing business as 'the enemy'

The Labour leader said Alex Sobel, a member of his shadow ministerial team and MP for Leeds North West, “knows what he said was wrong”.

Hull Noir crime writing festival returns with Inspector Banks creator Peter Robinson, Chris Brookmyre, Ian McGuire and Mark Billingham

It’s been a while, but this weekend Hull Noir is back.The inaugural festival took place in 2017, a year when a lot of exciting things were happening in Hull thanks to its tenure as UK City of Culture, and it was a huge success. Crime-loving audiences flocked to talks, panels, film screenings and discussions over seven days.

Supplies for Candles’ warehouse investment to create 30 jobs

The new premises, close to its headquarters in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, will create an additional 30 jobs.

This Yorkshire hotspot has become "the staycation capital of the North"

The firm said the winning combination of a boom in UK holidays this year and a Town Fund grant of £17m has meant that Whitby is now the go-to coastal resort in the North of England.

Henry Boot sees a recovery in 2021 after the pandemic hit 2020 trading

The Sheffield-based firm saw revenues plunge from £380m in 2019 to £222m in 2020 after its operations were hit by lower demand as a result of the pandemic.

VW Nivus, coupe-SUV version of T-Cross, heading to Europe

Volkswagen is set to go head-to-head with Toyota’s C-HR after it confirmed it will introduce its small coupe-SUV, the Nivus, into Europe in the second half of this year. The car was originally launched in Brazil last spring, but will be modified for the European market. Prices and specifications will be announced closer to the car’s release date.

Travel traffic light system: how will it work and which countries will be red, amber and green?

The government is mulling over the introduction of a traffic light system for travel with countries labelled green, yellow, amber and red.

When can I visit my second home? Latest guidance on overnight stays in England under Covid lockdown roadmap

The phased easing of Covid lockdown restrictions includes advice around overnight stays – and when people might be able to visit their second homes.