Plain clothes police officers could patrol bars and nightclubs around the country as part of plans to protect women from “predatory” offenders.

The study from Tech Nation found that Yorkshire technology companies attracted £159m in investments in 2020, which is a 79 per cent increase on the £89m they collectively secured in 2019.

A decade ago, Ward Hadaway established the Yorkshire Fastest 50 with The Yorkshire Post, to celebrate the region’s fastest-growing, privately-owned companies.

Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community before Eid, is coming up in April this year.

British Airways has announced it could introduce an online vaccine passport for flying on its planes, as the company aims to develop a digital health travel wallet and document verification solutions.

Spencer has removed the entire timber decking of the 200-year-old Union Chain Bridge, which links England and Scotland, as part of essential work to preserve the structure.

The awards, which have been running for 11 years, recognise and celebrate the fastest growing, privately owned businesses across the region.

It was an opportunity for me to revisit vivid and important memories of beautiful theatres and moments I have experienced.

The chief executive of Hull-based haulage firm Neill & Brown Peter Brown said rules which only allow drivers to spend up to 90 days in the Schengen zone during any 180-day period could affect future investment in new vehicles and possibly lead to redundancies.

The company, which is the oldest legal firm in Scarborough, has appointed experienced lawyer Alison Lewis as a family solicitor to head up the new department.