Month: June 2021

Yorkshire debt support charity says 100 jobs are no longer at risk

StepChange Debt Charity announced earlier this year it was looking to make up to 170 redundancies, as it was struggling with funding issues due to a significant drop in demand during lockdown.

Why employee ownership is key to a resilient economy

A new national initiative aiming to support businesses, advisers and regions to grow employee and worker ownership has been launched today. Sheffield City Region has become the first region to partner with the Ownership Hub.

MetLase’s birthday wish for 20 per cent growth and new smart products

The Rotherham-based firm, which is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Unipart Manufacturing, is to expand by launching “smart” products that will give its global customer base the ability to reduce costs and be first to market.

MINI proves it is still a grioundbreaker with the electric version

Actually, he was working on other models in the mid-1950s when the Suez crisis and fuel rationing made it imperative for a small car to be born.

US councillor wins bid to build four-bed farmhouse in countryside at third time of asking

Conservative councillor Margaret Atkinson, who represents the Fountains and Ripley ward, has won permission to build a four-bedroom farmhouse opposite her existing home in Kirkby Malzeard after previously being refused over size concerns.

Easing of lockdown restrictions in April helped economy grow at its fastest rate since July 2020

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) – a measure of economic growth – was up 2.3% in April although it remains below pre-pandemic levels. In July last year the economy grew 7.3%.

Delay to lifting lockdown would prolong mental and financial anguish says Todmorden firm

The Travelling Pig Hog Roast Company has been hit hard by restrictions introduced to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Barbecue burnt aubergines recipe

Serves 4Ingredients:4 aubergines, cut in half1tbsp cumin1 tsp smoked paprika1 lime juiced100ml olive oil

Interior Design Masters star Siobhan Murphy showcases her flair at Castleford shopping centre Junction 32

The Castleford designer impressed judges and viewers with her flamboyant choices throughout the series and with her own 1930s Art Deco house in the town, which incorporates wild prints and bold detail.

The US historic castles and stately homes used for filming the Channel 5 Anne Boleyn drama

Anne Boleyn was filmed across Yorkshire, especially at Bolton Castle in Wensleydale, as Greenwich Palace and the Tower of London. Other locations include: Oakwell Hall, as Henry’s privy gallery and bedchamber and Hatfield House gardens; St Michael’s Church Emley, as the King’s Hall and the Tower; Fountains Hall, the exterior of Greenwich Palace; East Riddlesden Hall, Greenwich Palace gardens and stables; Ripley Castle, as Greenwich Palace riverbank and bridleway; Markenfield Hall, as London streets and Seymour’s residence; Castle Howard, also Greenwich Palace riverbank and gardens, and Harewood House, as a bridleway.