A mayor will give West Yorkshire a seat at the top table but much work still needs to be done – Rachel Johnson
Although the formal powers bequeathed to metro mayors are still relatively limited, examples to the east and west of Yorkshire – in the form of Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, and Greater Manchester’s Andy Burnham respectively – illustrate what can be achieved through a mayor’s so-called “soft power”.
Drax offers virtual work experience for thousands of pupils
Drax Power Station usually hosts dozens of school pupils during its work experience programmes every year, as well as thousands of visitors from schools and colleges who get free educational tours.
The USman cycling 1400 miles across Thailand to feed a herd of elephants
Yorkshireman Bruce Haxton is taking on the challenge of a lifetime when he cycles more than 2,000kms in 40C heat in northern Thailand.
Virgin Media – O2 £31bn mega merger cleared by competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said its in-depth investigation found that the deal is unlikely to lead to any substantial lessening of competition in relation to the supply of wholesale services.
Why we need to stop criticising people for shopping and eating out as we come out of lockdown – Catherine Scott
Hairdressers are once again open, although the first appointment I could get with my hairdressers wasn’t until the end of the month so my ’80s mullet will have to last a little longer.
120 jobs to be created after 140 home scheme for Castleford approved
the Yorkshire housebuilder is set to deliver 140 homes in West Yorkshire after receiving planning approval from Wakefield Council.
Artist’s eye for detail in Robin Hood's Bay cottage with vibrant charm and colourful touches
It had long been a dream with wife Diana to have a home here in Robin Hoods Bay, where the couple had holidayed when their children were young.
New US fashion brand Loop Cashmere launches luxe and playful SS21 collection
Fashion wisdom has it that there are certain classic items of clothing every stylish woman should have in her wardrobe. And a cashmere sweater has long been at the top of that list.
Comedian Rosie Jones on the joys of British holidays and being a disability figurehead
“I don’t normally take bank holidays off but I had four days doing nothing and I didn’t realise how much I needed it,” she says cheerfully.
Remember struggling members of ExcludedUK, Phones4U founder John Caudwell tells consumers
John Caudwell, the founder of Phones4U who has donated 70 per cent of his wealth to charity, recently participated in an online Zoom rally to urge the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to compensate taxpayers who had fallen between the gaps in Government funding since the start of the crisis a year ago.
