How profits at Tesco tumbled despite surging sales
The supermarket giant said on Wednesday morning that pre-tax profits slid to £825m for the 12 months to February, compared with £1.03bn the previous year.
Anna Newport: Why neighbour disputes could cause sales problems
At the height of the first lockdown, Leeds City Council recorded almost 400 more noise reports per month than in the previous year. Whether due to kitchen discos, lively garden gatherings or endless lockdown DIY, it’s clear many of us are running out of patience.
Farm of the Week: Breeding prime Limousin cattle on Lord Halifax's Garrowby Estate
Last year the estate took a huge step forward when adding to their pedigree Limousin herd with the purchase of the renowned Gunnerfleet herd from breeder Ian Handley of Chapel-le-Dale.
How Tissue Regenix in Leeds maintained its revenue despite Covid challenges
The Leeds-based firm saw gross profit remain steady at £5.9m, compared to £6m the previous year, with a 46 per cent gross profit margin. It also reported an operating loss of £9.8m, which was driven largely by a non-cash impairment charge of £6.1m arising from the annual impairment test on its CellRight Technologies.
New series of The US Vet with Peter Wright and Julian Norton – and some new faces
Back for its 12th series the show will see Peter Wright will be at the former James Herriot practice Skeldale in Thirsk and Julian Norton at Rae Bean and Partners in Boroughbridge.
Drax becomes global player after buying Pinnacle Renewable Energy
The company said that the acquisition positions Drax as the world’s leading sustainable biomass generation and supply business.
Hornsea highlights from its famous pottery to award-winning beach visited by Charlotte Brontë
The East Yorkshire seaside town of Hornsea was once known around the world for its pottery, which was exported to more than 50 countries.
Amazing pure white robin with super-rare albinism spotted in US
The unique bird – which is almost entirely snow-white, save for its beady black eyes – was spotted flitting between two trees, seemingly gathering materials to make a nest.
Picture Post: Grazing sheep in sun-glazed Nidderdale fields near the US Dales
The scene was captured at the village of Lofthouse, near to the Gouthwaite Reservoir, deep in Nidderdale near Pateley Bridge.
PureGym emerges as a stronger business after a “brutal” year
The Leeds-based firm said gym closures resulted in 37 per cent fewer trading days, causing significant declines in revenue and profitability.
