Month: April 2021

Coca-Cola unveils huge solar farm expansion near Wakefield

The site, Europe’s largest soft drinks plant, will see an expansion of a local solar farm from 5 to 8.1 megawatts, meaning it will now deliver almost 20 per cent of its total electricity usage.

Malbec can offer excellent value for money and here are 10 great wines to look out for

I am not sure whether it is an in-built Yorkshire stubbornness that prevents me from complying, but I refuse to be told which grapes to write about on any particular day.

Hot Hyundai Kona N breaks cover with 276bhp

Hyundai has lifted the wraps from its first hot SUV, and the latest model to join its growing range of N-badged performance cars: this is the Hyundai Kona N. Delivering a whopping 276bhp, the Korean flier will go head-to-head with the likes of the Audi SQ2, VW T-Roc R and Mini Countryman John Cooper Works. It goes on-sale in the summer; prices have yet to be confirmed, but expect it to nudge over the £30k mark.

Perfect gift as Hemingways seals deal for software group

Ripon-based Hemingways, which is an e-commerce gifting, sales and distribution specialist, said the acquisition of the Leeds-based firm will give it access to Bliss-Systems’ technical and professional web services.

Online cocktail course: learn how to make cocktails at home with professional mixology classes

A certified sommelier takes you through mixology, tricks and tips, classic cocktail recipes, and how to make cocktails at home to a professional standard

Volunteers hope The Railway Children will put historic railway 'back on the map'

A film crew have begun shooting The Railway Children Return this week and they plan to use several locations from the original film, including the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway line and Oakworth and Howarth stations.

Knights moves into famous Majestic building in Leeds alongside Channel 4

Knights has announced the completion of its move to the historic Majestic building in Leeds, which is also the new national headquarters of Channel 4.

The 9 best laptops under £1000 2021: cheap but powerful laptops from Apple, Lenovo, Asus and Acer

You don’t need to spend over a grand to get a great laptop. Each of the top manufacturers make an excellent option for between £500 and £1000. 

Sheffield startup Champion Health hires Olympian Jack Green as head of performance

Mr Green is a double Olympian, having competed in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay events. He also achieved bronze at both the world championships and European championships.

Hundreds of thousands of people live in dangerous, worthless and unmortgageable flats due to the cladding scandal as the government abandons homeowners and chooses to protect developers

Five years ago my wife and I made a big mistake. Using a pension payment and a legacy from my parents, we bought a flat for our daughter, who was finishing a nursing degree in Manchester. It seemed like a good idea and a very nice flat: an easy walk from the city centre, with great views from the fourth-floor balcony and a tram stop next door. She could live there, pay us rent and we would sell the property when she left. There were no problems with the survey and solicitors so we paid £145,000 in April 2016 and she moved in.