Rare Badger Face Torwen sheep placed on the Rare Breed Survival Trust Watchlist after big decline in numbers
The Watchlist, which the conservation charity produces annually, monitors the UK’s rarest native livestock and equine breeds. The addition of the Torwen – which means white belly – means the breed will now benefit from focused RBST support to help its revival.
These are the 5 cheapest and 5 most expensive UK cities for single renters
If you are a single renter, some cities across the UK are more affordable than others, so it’s worth doing your research before you move. Research from Thomas Sanderson has assessed property prices across the country, along with the cost of utilities, groceries and average salary to determine where single renters will get the most for their money. Listed are the five UK cities which ranked as the cheapest, followed by the five most expensive places to rent.
Virgin Money: Yorkshire Bank rebrands
As we near the anniversary of lockdown, it’s hard to believe what’s happened over the last 12 months. People told to stay at home and not to go about their daily lives. Children kept home from school and made to learn via Zoom or Teams. Businesses faced with massive operational challenges or forced to close completely. It really has been a year we will not forget.
Wates provides jobs boost for Yorkshire after securing work to deliver commercial, retail and living space at Wellington Place in Leeds
The Wates Group said it secured £2.4bn of new work in 2020 enabling it to end the year with a record forward order book of £6.6bn, up 13.5% from 2019.
Minskip Farm Shop is named as a 'rising star' at national awards
Minskip Farm Shop, at Borough-bridge, took the accolade at the annual event, which this year took place online.
New York-style bakery brand 42nd East Bakehouse to open third Yorkshire site in Helmsley
42nd East Bakehouse already has branches in Beverley, Leeds and Lincoln.Owner Lee Edwards, who lives in Beverley, began the business as an Instagram brand, with postal deliveries of items such as brownies and cookies for customers all over the UK.
How to get your garden ready to welcome back visitors after lockdown
As the end of lockdown for many of us edges closer, now is the perfect time to get ahead on all those spring jobs in the garden, so that once we can welcome visitors back into our outdoor spaces, we can sit back and relax.
World's largest container ship arrives in UK for first time
HMM Algeciras concluded its journey from China to Essex on Sunday – via South Korea, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
The Leeds chef serving up hope and a hot meal to families in need
Dale SPINK always wanted to be a footballer.He was even signed by Leeds United FC academy when he was just six years old.
Why your garden or yard could make or break your house sale
If your garden is the last thing on your mind when it comes to property maintenance and you regard it as a dreaded chore, then a change of mindset is essential – especially if you plan to sell your home.
