Legal aid injustice
It is, in part, due to the millions of pounds that have been wasted on convicted criminals – Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe is an obvious example – being allowed to use public money to pursue frivolous cases that have tried, and failed, to deflect attention away from the evil nature of their crimes.
Huddersfield tops the charts for post-lockdown high street spending as big cities struggle
New data released by the Centre for Cities showed that Huddersfield topped the national charts for consumer spending following last month’s lifting of lockdown restrictions on non-essential retail.
9 best family tents from Decathlon, Berghaus, Vango – our expert’s favourite spacious, multiroom tents
Our top-rated family tents are weather-proof, easy to pitch and designed with space for everyone to sleep in comfort.
Chess online: learn how to play chess with this online course library
Loved ? Want to become the next Beth Harmon? Master the classic game of chess with lessons from grandmasters in an online course
How comedian Johnny Vegas’ drunken purchase in pub led to a glamping site in Nidderdale – and a Channel 4 TV series
While on holiday in Wales, the Benidorm and QI star got chatting to someone from the National Trust which had land to develop, and ended up buying the bus online while in the pub. He intended to convert it into a glampervan and set up a cool glamping site run by the trust.
Skipton High Street sees near 300 per cent increase in football, as tourism chief prepares for 'battle' when restictions are lifted
A predicted multi-billion pound boom in the domestic tourism sector has been predicted during the coming months as holiday-makers are forced to look towards vacations in the UK rather than heading abroad due to ongoing restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fairytale home Knox Hall is on the market for the first time in 100 years
Living next door to Knox Hall in Low Laithe, near Harrogate, they passed the impressive grade two-listed home on a daily basis and longed to live there.
Restrictions on sale of coal and wet wood to heat homes come into force as part of attempts to cut air pollution
Wood-burning stoves and open fires can still be used but must be fuelled by cleaner alternatives, according to a statement announcing the change from the Environment Department (Defra) and environment minister Rebecca Pow.
Visitors to Nidderdale warned to look out for adders to help in conservation efforts
The team at Nidderdale AONB has launched Adder Watch, after the plight of adders was profiled on BBC Countryfile on Sunday April 25 with presenter Helen Skelton, who worked with the team on researching and filming the show.
Highways England working to reduce flooding along the A616
The innovative scheme, led by Highways England and Atkins Limited aims to tackle repeated flooding along the A616.
