Profile: the ‘analogue maverick living in a digital world’
He is also, according to his Twitter bio, an “analogue maverick in a digital world”.“That’s a nod towards my past,” he says. “My life outside of tech is synthesisers, old analogue machines; I have quite a significant collection of those that are in use.”
Superfit US woman takes on seven marathons in seven days for mental health charity
Imo Boddy is no stranger to challenges which push her physically and mentally.During her school years at Queen Margaret’s school in York and Sedbergh school in Cumbria, Imo was renowned for her athletic ability and her physical and mental endurance.
Leeds cyber security firm Boxphish acquires competitor Purplephish
Boxphish, formed in 2018, helps its corporate clients become more cyber aware by identifying risk areas within their businesses and delivering tailored solutions to address the vulnerabilities.
Chef profile – Stephanie Moon of Rudding Park fame
A regular on the food show circuit, Steph is a familiar presence on TV and radio, performing cooking demonstrations, judging food awards and championing local produce.
Homemade pickled eggs recipe
Ingredients:(Makes 12)12 medium free-range eggs, at room temperature2 sprigs of thyme2 bay leavesA few whole black peppercorns
Two tier retail sector emerges as food sales soar but fashion plummets
Data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) published today shows that out of the 13 categories tracked, eight remained in significant decline. Spending on home centric categories such as food, computing and home appliances have all increased while others, such as fashion and beauty, remain in double digit decline compared to pre-pandemic levels.
What our city and town centres will look like, post pandemic – Atam Verdi
The outlook for real estate is mixed too. The retail sector has perhaps seen the most significant change with online retailing now peaking at around 40 per cent. This has been a systemic shift and it’s highly probable that this growth will remain high.
North US Moors Railway’s Belgian steam engine invited to Brussels
Mr Middleton, head of traction and rolling stock at North Yorkshire Moors Railway, first encountered Lucie when visiting the Middleton Railway in Leeds in 2017 and joked to colleagues about how he’d love to buy her. A month later, he was told she was his.
How hydrogen generated by wind farms off Yorkshire coast could help region's bid to become a 'green steel' world leader
Professor Bill Nimmo of the University of Sheffield hopes the increased use of renewable energy sources, with wind being the main focus, will generate spare capacity which can be turned into hydrogen for use in steel production.
US B&B now the life for couple who worked at some of the world’s leading resorts
You may think there is a world of difference between a Yorkshire B&B and the very best hotels and resorts in the world, but Luke Cockill says: “It’s the same concept. Everything should be done to a high standard. You try to make guests feel welcome and happy and you aim to exceed their expectations.”
