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5 Autumn Activities in Yorkshire

Friday, 23 August 2019 by Kristian
Yorkshire is a place of outstanding natural beauty – we all know that. But as the seasons turn, the back end of the year brings out some of the best views of the year. While the weather can be unpredictable, it’s a great time to make the most of the outdoors before we head back
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Do You Know Where Your Seafood Comes From?

Friday, 23 August 2019 by Kristian
Whitby is famous for a lot of things, most of all its unbeatable seafood. One of the nation’s favourites is Scampi, but it turns out that not that many people actually know what scampi is. A recent survey of 500 british shoppers revealed that about 80% of people were either incorrect or didn’t have a
  • Published in Local News, People of Yorkshire, Trivia

York is becoming an ‘Age-Friendly’ City

Thursday, 08 August 2019 by Kristian
York is a gorgeous city. It’s medieval streets and ornate churches and architecture are some of the best examples in the world. However, it’s not always an easy city to navigate – especially if you’re part of the older generation. With around 10% of York’s population aged over 65, a new campaign has been launched
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The Staff at Sheffield’s Youth Justice Service are ‘Outstanding’

Thursday, 08 August 2019 by Kristian
The Sheffield Youth Justice Service (YJS) is one of the most important parts of Sheffield Council. They work with 10-18 year olds, some of which have been given sentences and others that have received cautions or community resolutions. During a routine inspection, the HM Inspectorate of Probation assessed 12 aspects of Sheffield YJS. They received
  • Published in Local News

300 Years of Fashion in Leeds

Thursday, 08 August 2019 by Kristian
Historic Images that show how the high street in Leeds have changed over the last 150 years have been released as part of an upcoming exhibition about the retail industry and how it has shaped the city. It is hoped that the release of these photos will entice the people of Leeds and surrounding areas
  • Published in Local News

Stephen Joseph Theatre’s Neons Restored

Thursday, 01 August 2019 by Kristian
One of the classic sights of the city has been a little underwhelming over the last few years. In 1996, when the building was purchased from Odeon, the neons were restored. However in recent years it has been increasingly difficult to maintain neon lights. Fewer and fewer technicians and engineers are able to service them.
  • Published in Local News

The History of Yorkshire Day

Thursday, 01 August 2019 by Kristian
The first of August is a very special day for Yorkshire. Although we’re pretty good at expounding the glory of Yorkshire all year round, today is the day when we can really let loose, and celebrate all the wonderful things that make up God’s Own Country. But where did this day come from? How long
  • Published in Local News, People of Yorkshire

Boris promises high speed rail link from Leeds to Manchester

Saturday, 27 July 2019 by Kristian
Us Yorkshire folk have avoided building routes over t’ Pennines this long f’ good reason! What would we want to do that for? All jokes aside, as much as I love to poke fun at our fellow inferior neighbours and genuinely avoid going there, it’s undeniable there’s benefits to be had in doing business wi’
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Leeds Gets a New Creative Boost

Thursday, 25 July 2019 by Kristian
Three creative workspaces in Leeds have been backed by senior councillors as a bid to give the creative businesses and individuals support that they desperately need. Historically, we have seen much in the way of funding for large creative institutions such as the sculpture park and city art galleries, however smaller businesses and workspaces that
  • Published in Local News

Top Tips to Beat the Heat

Thursday, 25 July 2019 by Kristian
We’ve had some cracking weather lately, with plenty more to come over August and September. But as the thermometers rise, it’s a good idea to pay extra attention to keeping yourself and your family safe. Here’s our top tips for beating the heat! 1) Drink Plenty of Water It’s so important to stay hydrated during
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