Month: May 2021

These are the opening hours of B&Q, Wickes, Home Bargains and more this Spring bank holiday

The Spring bank holiday, also known as the late May bank holiday, is officially upon us – and as is to be expected with bank holidays, the opening times of a variety of businesses have been temporarily changed.

Picture Post: Hackfall Woods – the stunning landscape shaped by a famous US family

Set in a 350ft gorge, the site was purchased in 1731 by John Aislabie, who is famous for his stunning landscaping work at nearby Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal.

How to make the most when selling a classic car

After a year of not very much happening, the motoring world is beginning to emerge from under its dust sheet.

Surplus food upcycling firm Food Works secures new premises in Sheffield

Law firm Lupton Fawcett has helped to secure the future of Food Works by completing a lease on its new premises in two weeks.

Marks and Spencer closing 30 more stores after suffering £201m loss amid pandemic

Marks and Spencer is planning to close 30 more of its stores after struggling with sales amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hannah Hauxwell’s cottage in Cotherstone is now a fabulous holiday let thanks to a man who holds her close to his heart

When Hannah Hauxwell’s cottage in Cotherstone came up for sale two-and-a-half years ago it attracted a huge amount of interest and plenty of viewings, thanks in part to the legion of fans who treasure the memory of the world’s most famous Daleswoman.

Leeds-based Asda was winner out of big four supermarkets, according to Kantar

The latest take-home grocery figures from Kantar show sales fell by 0.4% during the 12 weeks to 16 May 2021. This year-on-year decline reflects a tough comparison with exceptionally high sales during the first three months of the pandemic last year.

Why Arco is right to be concerned about 'serious flaws' in procurement of PPE for health workers – Greg Wright

Frontline health workers are desperate to source robust personal protective equipment (PPE) as quickly as possible.

Avacta gets the green light for its Covid-19 test

The Wetherby-based firm said approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) was a “transformative milestone” for its diagnostics division.

Small kitchen ideas: the appliances that will make the most of your limited kitchen space

If your kitchen is more cramped than you may wish, you know every appliance you keep has to be worth its weight. Here are the smartest gadgets to serve you when space is limited