Month: April 2021

Shepherds Farm Place near Doncaster fails to get zoo licence after inspector said the site fell 'far short' of standards

Keith Phillips’ application for a zoo license for Shepherds Farm Place in Haxey was rejected by North Lincolnshire’s licensing committee on Wednesday.

Rural communities in West US plagued by off-roaders over Easter bank holiday

Farmers and residents in the Holme Valley have reiterated their concerns about coming face to face with motorbikes and drivers of 4x4s who take “a dangerous approach” to sharing footpaths and tracks with walkers and cyclists.

How Leeds-based Hippo Digital aims to create 200 jobs over next three years

Leeds based Hippo Digital, the design and delivery consultancy, has secured an investment from Growth Capital Partners (GCP) a private equity firm that specialises in partnering

This is what the experts think (and hope) will happen in the housing market in 2021

has gathered together a wealth of talent from various sectors to give us their property predictions, along with a wish list and suggestions on how the industry can best progress.

Lamb born at North US farm wearing 'face mask'

The Lleyn lamb at Robert Hudson’s farm has unusual markings that make it appear as if it is wearing a black face mask.

Meet the chocolate maker in Leeds looking to make the industry more sustainable

Frank Laws set up Frankly Delicious in 2017 while he was still at university. He started off making pastries before becoming a chocolatier.

Why there must be a public inquiry into the plight of three million ExcludedUK – Greg Wright

MPs and peers have repeatedly called on the Chancellor to plug “devastating gaps” in schemes that have seen around three million people excluded from Government support for almost a year.

How the Government should reshape the Duke of Edinburgh's 'pull your finger out' remarks for the North – Mark Casci

His lifelong interest in physical exercise and personal achievement has led to the creation of countless playing fields which will have changed the lives of millions. The award which bears his name likewise has transformed the futures of generations of young people.

Yorkshire-based Card Factory to reopen high street stores on Monday

A spokesman said: “Throughout lockdown, Card Factory products have been available via the website, or more recently through the newly launched app, which is available to download via the Apple store or on Google Play. However, now that non-essential retail is due to commence once again, the leading specialist retailer is set to reopen its high street stores once more. “

Chef profile – Manjit Kaur from Manjit's Kitchen in Leeds

By 2016 she was running a stall in Leeds’s Kirkgate Market, had picked up a BBC Food and Farming Award and crowdfunded the £40,000 needed to open a restaurant.