Plastic bag charge to increase from 5p to 10p from May 21, Government confirms
Under the extension, all stores, including corner shops, will have to apply the charge. Previously only businesses with 250 employees or more had to charge per bag and smaller shops could chose to do so voluntarily.
From biscuits and rag-wool to Louis Armstrong and the Las Vegas of the North, Batley has quite a story to tell
James Corrigan was none of these. Born in a travelling showman’s caravan at Filey, he rarely went to school and worked for a time as a fairground barker. But he would go on to reach the top rung of the entertainment ladder as an impresario and showman – and he did it all in Batley.
Best camping sleeping bags UK 2021: high-spec sleeping bags from Snugpak, Trespass, and Jack Wolfskin
Sleeping bags come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing’s for sure, if you find the right one it can totally transform the way you think about camping.
Petrol lawnmowers: keep your lawn in shape with these powerful mowers for all budgets
Whether you adore mowing the lawns, or are simply looking to make it as swift a chore as possible, one of these top rated lawnmowers will do the job for you
Marks & Spencer’s impressive new wine range shines a light on lesser known producers from around the world
Even so, Marks & Spencer has managed to put together a completely new range of wines, which it has called Found.
Picture Post: West Tanfield – the rural US village once home to some of England's grandest families
West Tanfield lies on the banks of the River Ure, where the main route from Ripon once crossed, initially by ferry and then later over a bridge.
Milky Way and Malham Cove meet in the US Dales' dark skies – Picture Post
Natural wonders coalesce to create an image illuminating the beauty of both the Yorkshire Dales and the universe itself, one right on our doorstep and the other light years from home.
How wholesome US focus has helped Channel 5 (almost) transform its reputation: Anthony Clavane
Once owned by the former porn baron Richard Desmond, it has been resurrected as an award-winning, aspirational, life-affirming channel pursuing, as one TV critic breathlessly declared, “a love affair with Yorkshire of Heathcliffian proportions”.
Poundland is trialling online deliveries as part of a transformation plan – how does it work?
Bargain retailer Poundland has launched the trial of a new at-home delivery service, meaning customers can pick up the chain’s famous good deals from the comfort of their own house.
Are smart motorways dangerous? New figures cast doubt on Government safety claims
The controversy around the safety of smart motorways has been reignited after the latest figures released by Highways England.
