Month: March 2021

Why this cloth-making startup is calling for an end to Brexit squabbling

David Kendal established his own cloth-making business last September after being made redundant at a similar firm a few months prior.

What you should consider before getting a mortgage – Gareth Shaw

I own a property. I’m engaged and due to get married soon. My partner and I would like to buy our family home, however the plan is for my husband to purchase this as a single applicant, whilst I keep my flat, which we will rent out.

Knights in expansion mode after £5.3m acquisition

Knights, which has offices in Leeds and York, said the acquisition of Mundays will strengthen its presence in the South East. This is in line with the group’s strategy to accelerate its organic growth through carefully targeted acquisitions which are a strong cultural fit.

Who is the royal institution? Term used by Meghan Markle during Oprah Winfrey interview explained – and who are ‘the firm’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex levelled several accusations at the Royal Family during a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Stewart Calligan finds a buoyant market for fish traders in US with sustainability high on the agenda for customers

With exports of fresh sea food to the European Union being more difficult, the home market is becoming more active. It is nearly a year since I last reported on the availability of fresh seafood in the Yorkshire area and my recent round-up showed positive signs.

EV owners urged to protect charger cables as thieves look to make easy money

Electric vehicle owners are being urged to look after their charging cables amids fears that the valuable connectors could be targeted by thieves.

Hat-trick of deals at prime Wakefield development site

Three new Yorkshire firms are moving into Flanshaw Way, close to Junction 40 of the M1, which is owned by Yorkshire property company Frank Marshall Estates.

Henry Boot takes on Sheffield’s Heart of the City scheme

The Sheffield-based firm will build the cultural and social building known as Cambridge Street Collective and Elshaw House – a new low carbon office building.

US walking holiday business offering safe path out of lockdown for sightseers

Founded by two passionate walkers, Helen and Matt Coppin, Muddy Boots arranges self-guided and guided walks throughout the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Kitchen gadgets 2021: our experts recommend the best time-saving kitchen gadgets that you see on MasterChef

Whether you love to cook, or begrudgingly fix the family meals each evening, you’d be surprised at the difference a few choice appliances can make to the end result.