Month: May 2021

Porsche Macan EV pictured testing on public roads

Porsche has released official photographs of its all-electric Macan, which is set to be launched in 2023, testing on public roads for the first time.

Forget the past, it is time for Sheffield to get out of its defensive crouch and do what it does best – Mark Casci

Much of its achievements and contributions have come from a place of inspiration and innovation that is very insular and parochial, something that has allowed Sheffield to excel in so many areas, whether it be industry, culture or discovery.

Travel sickness: what causes it and how to cure it

Summer is on its way and lockdown restrictions have lifted enough for us to start thinking about venturing a little further afield.

Former HMRC office in Shipley put up for sale

The 11.83 acre site at the Riverside Estate in Shipley, which neighbours the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saltaire, is being marketed by Savills following the relocation of HMRC to a new regional centre in Leeds.

Renew set to benefit from Government plans to level up economy

The group is also set to benefit from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s commitment to level up the UK economy.

2021 Fiat 500 review

The word icon gets thrown about a lot when it comes to cars but one that truly deserves the label is the original 1957 Fiat 500. The tiny rear-engined city car was one of a handful of models that helped bring motoring to the masses and did so with a style that’s still revered to this day.

Why bustling Northallerton's historic independent shops are the envy of other small towns

At a time when many Yorkshire market towns are reeling from the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic and struggling with the irrepressible rise of online shopping, a short stroll around Northallerton’s lively town centre suggests that it has managed to weather a perfect storm better than most.

Why getting the next stage of unlocking Yorkshire's economy could not be more crucial – Beckie Hart

Whether it’s making sense of the local election results, digesting the Queen’s Speech, or tuning into the press conferences to hear the latest Covid developments, the past week has been enormously eventful for business.

Marston’s slumps to loss but remains hopeful following reopenings

But bosses said they are hopeful for a strong summer as restrictions ease and have seen early indications that the future for the business is bright.

Campaigners to plant avenue of saplings in Sheffield pollution blackspot following controversial tree-felling program

A community group in the city is overseeing the bid to introduce trees along a stretch of Abbeydale Road, which has long been one of Sheffield’s worst pollution blackspots.