Month: May 2021

Innovative partnership between North US farmer and butchery bids to revive rare native cattle breed associated with the Druids and Celts

Ripon based online butchers Farmison & Co has invested in a herd of White Park cattle, an ancient breed which was once associated with the Druids and Celts.

RAC adds emergency EV chargers to hundreds of breakdown vans

The RAC is to add emergency EV charging facilities to more than 300 of its vans as part of a new partnership.

'More people updated their wills last year than at any time in previous 10 years'

Richard Harwood, a financial planner, at Brewin Dolphin in Leeds, said the pandemic seemed to have reminded people of their mortality and the importance of an up-to- date will.

Alfie Boe on big breaks, nerves and working with everyone from Eddie Vedder to Dame Vera Lynn

“It’s been a long road to getting back to performing in front of an audience. I think the last time I did was in March last year when I played in Newcastle and then we went into lockdown the following day,” he says.

Government funded support for local small businesses

I’ve seen first-hand the intensity of the challenges that the pandemic has presented for Yorkshire’s SMEs One thing is clear – while they have shown their resilience, many SME owners have felt isolated, particularly in their decision-making, and have missed being able to share their experiences with peers.

Heritage project which uncovered an archeological site of "global significance" celebrates its tenth decade

Since it opened its doors ten years ago, Washburn Heritage Centre, which sits alongside the Grade II listed St Michael and St Lawrence Church in Fewston, has grown into a thriving community hub with a network of volunteers at its core.

Renew boosts its green rail credentials with £5m acquisition

Leeds-based Renew said REL will bring “highly complementary” capabilities to Renew’s existing rail offering and will enable the group to further capitalise on the planned increased level of investment by Network Rail into rail electrification.

National Fish & Chip Day 2021: The 10 best chippies in US – according to you

Here are the ten best chippies in Yorkshire, according to The Yorkshire Post readers. Did your favourite make the list?

Specsavers set to hire 1,300 new members of staff as demand soars

Following the easing of restrictions, and with large numbers of customers postponing tests during the pandemic, the new roles have been created across all areas of the business to accommodate the increasing demand.

Clipper reports strong trading as shoppers switch to online during the pandemic

Earnings are expected to be around £32m for the year to April 30, an underlying increase of 53 per cent on the £21m achieved in the previous financial year.