Month: April 2021

New task force must free mortgage prisoners from 'living hell' – Greg Wright

Campaigners, including the consumer champion Martin Lewis, have called for action to support the UK’s mortgage prisoners, who are trapped with their current lenders, which are often inactive or not authorised to offer new products. As a result, many of the “prisoners” are paying higher rates than they would otherwise need to.

Heck initiative to get its staff walking and talking

The campaign, spearheaded by the company’s marketing manager, Jack Tate, will see every member of the team at the firm’s dedicated vegan site at Leeming Bar, given an extra paid hour a week to get away from the factory production line, and get outside for some fresh air, a walk and a chat.

Boohoo benefits from online shopping boom in lockdown

The retailer said revenues jumped to £1.74bn in the year to February 28 from £1.23bn in the previous year.

How Tactus Group aims to create jobs in Yorkshire after acquiring a 'sleeping giant'

YORKSHIRE bosses are renowned for their willingness to roll up their sleeves when faced with challenges that would scare off many rivals.

Petrol lawnmowers: keep your lawn in shape with these powerful mowers for all budgets

Whether you adore mowing the lawns, or are simply looking to make it as swift a chore as possible, one of these top rated lawnmowers will do the job for you

Marks & Spencer’s impressive new wine range shines a light on lesser known producers from around the world

Even so, Marks & Spencer has managed to put together a completely new range of wines, which it has called Found.

US Wildlife Trust marks its 75th anniversary with a campaign to save US's declining sea life

In summer, the cliffs at Flamborough Cliffs nature reserve are filled with thousands of seabirds. Colourful puffins come and go amongst the throng, their bright beaks gleaming in the sunshine.

Eco-systems in bog peatland near Hawes flourishing after having 4,000 years of history swept away

The large-scale restoration of blanket bog peatland above the market town of Hawes is attempting to reverse damage caused by a post-war drive to bring more moorland into agricultural use.

Picture Post: West Tanfield – the rural US village once home to some of England's grandest families

West Tanfield lies on the banks of the River Ure, where the main route from Ripon once crossed, initially by ferry and then later over a bridge.

Milky Way and Malham Cove meet in the US Dales' dark skies – Picture Post

Natural wonders coalesce to create an image illuminating the beauty of both the Yorkshire Dales and the universe itself, one right on our doorstep and the other light years from home.