A1M Kirby Hill service station: How villagers' 25-year fight against development was defeated at fourth time of asking
For the past 25 years, villagers living in Kirby Hill in North Yorkshire have been fighting – and winning – a battle against plans to build a motorway service station dubbed ‘the most controversial in Britain’ a few hundred yards from their homes. But after succeeding in having the project refused at three past inquiries, this month their luck ran out after a Government planning inspector gave the go-ahead for the scheme intended to serve motorists using the A1(M) at the fourth time of asking.
Cecil Beaton Bright Young Things exhibition in Sheffield to offer reminder of original Roaring Twenties as lockdown eases
Cecil Beaton’s influence is hard to avoid, says Robin Muir, curator of the photography exhibition Cecil Beaton’s .
How Frankie Farrar is shining a light on stammering with her award winning designs
Frankie Farrar was just 14 when she started turning old silver spoons into unusual rings. “All my friends were getting job in cafe, restaurants and pubs, but I couldn’t do that and having always been creative and interested in finding new uses for old things, I started working with my dad in the garage melting old silver spoons and making jewellery which I could then sell to make a bit of money, although it was really more like a hobby.”
When are the bank holidays in 2021? Full list of public holidays in England and Wales – including May bank holiday
It’s good news for those who relish an extra day off work, as there are multiple bank holidays to look forward to in 2021.
Catalytic converter thefts soar in lockdown with these models the most targeted
Drivers have been urged to protect their vehicles after lockdown saw a surge in the number of cars targeted for their catalytic converters.
The eight year old from Leeds selling his paintings to help pay for life-saving cancer treatment for his pal
James Tortice, eight, has been named an offical superhero for helping his friend and his battle with cancer.
Android users warned over Flubot delivery app scam that can collect bank details
Android users are being warned about a new scam that could be attempting to steal their banking details.
Which? reveals the best coastal spots ahead of a summer of staycations – what topped the list?
Britain’s best seaside destination has been named as Bamburgh on the Northumberland coast by the consumer magazine, Which?
Testing the best squirrel proof bird feeders for the garden
I have long had a problem with grey squirrels. They feast on birdseed in trays, play acrobatics to jump on fat ball feeders and make light work of scaling metal poles to steal the peanuts from my bird feeders.
Gardeners to share rare heritage finds in seed swap exchange at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Now, in celebration of National Gardening Week, growers at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens near Doncaster are to host an exchange.
