Month: June 2021

Bettys in Harrogate features as three US coffee shops named in the top 20 in the UK

Wheldrakes in York, Espresso Yourself in Scarborough and Betty’s in Harrogate have all been named in the list based on TripAdvisor reviews from retailer Coffee Friend.

A look inside Doncaster's new multi-million pound Danum Gallery, Library and Museum building

A recent study from a leading university hospital revealed that one of the most stressful things we do is moving home.

How architect Le Corbusier's French Riveria log cabin inspired a retreat at Mabgate Art Hostel in Leeds

In the South of France lies a cosy little log cabin that’s a mere 3.6 by 3.6 metres in length but provided the perfect retreat for a famous architect..

Lockdown easing delay: Treasury rejects calls for extension to furlough and financial support

It said there will be no changes to the original timings regarding the end to current financial support measures.

Tesco sales growth slows down despite customers eating more at home during lockdown

The retailer said UK like-for-like sales rose just 0.5 per cent in the 13 weeks to May 29, which was ahead of analysts’ average forecast of a fall of 1 per cent, but down from growth of 9 per cent in the previous quarter.

Asda to offer refilling stations at more stores including in Yorkshire in a bid to reduce packaging

The supermarket will be trialling new refill configurations in stores, partnering with more household brands and engaging with customers in different parts of the UK to understand how best to encourage refill participation amongst as many customers as possible.

Morrisons rejects conditional £5.5 billion takeover proposal

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) earlier said it noted the press speculation regarding a potential transaction involving Morrisons and confirmed that it was “considering a possible cash offer”.

Ferraris take centre stage at Croft Circuit

The inaugural Pirelli Ferrari Club Competizione weekend, hosted by the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain at the North Yorkshire circuit, will celebrate all things Italian on Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27.

Legendary Leeds club The Faversham to stop being a hospitality venue and become an events centre

Based on the campus of Leeds University, The Faversham has long been synonymous with live music and eclectic club nights.

Spice Girl Mel B has just moved out of this hidden away house in Leeds and now it's for sale

Melanie Brown, aka Mel B Scary Spice, has just moved out of Kings Lea in Leeds after renting the house for a year. She was sad to leave the property when the owners put it up for sale as she valued the privacy, rural views and the space it gave her and her children.