Meet the Dishforth farmer who has won a competition to reduce carbon emissions through "pop up rainforest" cover crops
Dubbed “pop-up rainforests” by Cover Crop of the Year organisers Sustainable Landscapes, the 50 farmers taking part removed nearly 3,000 tons of carbon from the atmosphere in two months by using the cover crops, which feature a mix of plants including legumes and brassicas, between food crop rotations.
Chef profile – Paul Cunliffe of Alexander's in Skipton
When he subsequently opened the lovely country inn The Dunsforth at Lower Dunsforth, just a couple of villages away from where I live, that was where I started to see the true breadth of his work. As Chef Patron, he was able to cook the food he and his customers wanted, so I was not surprised with his Michelin Bib Gourmand award.
New 54,000 sq ft Scarborough business park given the green light
Councillors have signed off on plans to build 20 new industrial units at the £6m commercial property development which will create 54,058 sq ft of speculative industrial or distribution workspace at Scarborough Business Park.
Famous disused 19th century Stonebridge Mills in Leeds to enjoy new lease of life as part of housing development
Caddick Construction has started work on a brownfield residential scheme to deliver 112 homes on the site of the former Stonebridge Mills in Farnley, Leeds, on behalf of developers Rushbond Plc and Advent Developments.
Yeadon's growth from farm town to home of Leeds Bradford Airport
She was born a slave in Antigua under a brutal British colonial regime, and died a freed woman in Yorkshire.
Young's Seafood to create 400 jobs in Grimsby factory
Once recruited, the jobs will take the group’s headcount in Grimsby from 2,500 to 3,000 by the end of 2021.
Morrisons launches new library scheme to promote children's literacy
The Morrisons Little Library was inspired by Canterbury-based children’s author, Rebecca Smith, who approached Morrisons asking for help to tackle the issues surrounding children’s literacy and the lack of availability of books at home.
From Julie Hesmondhalgh to Ralph Fiennes – there are plenty of theatre highlights in US this spring and summer
How strange and joyful to be writing a ‘theatrical highlights of the coming season article’ in late April.
How the Skills Network aims to help reduce the male suicide rate
The Selby-based company, which has worked with the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation and the NHS, is providing free certified courses in mental health awareness to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.
Popular youth hotsel in Yorkshire Dales sold to head teacher for £100,000
The hostel, in Hawes, was sold to Newcastle headteacher David Miller for £100,000.It is popular with groups of walkers and mountain bikers and has provided budget accommodation as a base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales since 1972
