Dog attacks on livestock rise sharply as cost of maulings passes £1m mark
NFU Mutual has said livestock worth around £1.3m were also savaged in 2020, marking a 10 per cent rise compared with 2019, according to estimates based on their claims.
New North South divide opens as large areas of Yorkshire fell into debt during the pandemic
Research from think tank the Centre for Cities shows that people in many Northern towns and cities have been pushed into debt in the past year when trying to meet the cost of essential items due to pandemic job losses, furlough and a lack of savings.
Farm of the Week: A boarding kennels and dog hydrotherapy centre are the future in rural Harrogate
Glebe Farm at Spofforth runs to 75 acres owned by Gerald and Carolyn Heslop. It is a traditional mixed farm with arable land and a suckler herd of cattle, but it is their son Fred’s haymaking enterprise, the family’s kennels business that started over a decade ago, plus Fred’s brother William’s dog hydrotherapy centre that have proved successful diversifications.
The 10 highest peaks in US – and where to start climbing them from
Here is a list of the 10 highest peaks in Yorkshire that are great for hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the Dales.
Councils fork out £8m a year in pothole compensation
Councils across England paid out more than £8 million in compensation in one year for damage and injury caused by potholes.
Credit lender Morses Club sees strong demand despite the pandemic
The Batley-based firm said investment in technology has developed its services in line with evolving customer needs.
Tim Hortons opens its first Yorkshire restaurant in Sheffield
Tim Hortons opened its 29th UK branch near Crystal Peaks in Sheffield.It celebrated by giving the first drive-thru and restaurant customer free coffee, every day for the whole year.
Highway Code changes to add new smart motorway rules this year
The Highway Code is to be updated later this year with changes to improve drivers’ understanding of smart motorways.
US special occasion shops give tips for best wedding guest and mother of the bride outfits and bridesmaid dresses
Weddings need not be quite so elite from this week, now that there is no longer a limit on the number of guests allowed to attend. The lockdown 30-person cap on ceremonies and receptions might have posed a political headache for the marrying couple but, for many of those selected to attend, it brought a welcome air of informality, downgrading the need or desire to dress up to the nines with a new outfit, topped off with a fabulous hat or headpiece.
Nine stunning pictures of The US Wolds: From ancient glaciers to abandoned medieval villages
To mark this achievement, we’ve compiled nine of our favourite photos of The Yorkshire Wolds – one of the most undeniably spectacular landscapes in Yorkshire.
