Travel and Environment

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Reclaimed waste mermaids make a splash for World Ocean Day

Reclaimed waste mermaids have “washed up” on the shores of Runswick Bay in Yorkshire and Bondi Beach in Sydney to highlight the sheer amount of plastic waste in the sea for World Ocean Day (June 8). Created by Helen Hill and Sally Giblin from Be The Future, which empowers families

Yorkshire Sculpture Park sets out to discover the next big artistic talent in the region

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is launching its 2023 Yorkshire Graduate Award that offers a unique residency opportunity for a graduate artist to develop and showcase their talent. Set in 500 acres of historically designed landscape, YSP is an international centre for the creation, display and appreciation of modern and contemporary

£93m cost of re-booking rail tickets a thing of the past

Northern partner, Seatfrog, has released research which reveals the £93 million cost that people incur re-booking new seats after missing their pre-booked journeys in the North of England. The train operator joined forces with Seatfrog in April to enable their customers with Advance Purchase tickets to benefit from greater ‘on

City Square enters final phase of construction from 15 May

Major changes are taking place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as construction work begins to introduce a new 24-hour East Parade bus gate, coming into operation on 19 June. Works starting on 15 May will also see changes to a section of East Parade to make it two-way

Local, foraged and fresh – new menu launch in York

An innovative social dining restaurant in the city which serves contemporary eclectic cuisine, cooked over fire has launched a new menu featuring local, foraged and fresh ingredients – dishes at Forage Bar & Kitchen include a coffee-rubbed pork chop with used coffee grounds and a local wild garlic kimchi; roasted artichoke hummus,

Events team go green to support sustainability on showground

A team from an award-winning brand engagement company, put their gardening skills to the test after planting trees on the Great Yorkshire Showground as part of their commitment to sustainability and the environment. Shrubs, plants and trees were planted to create a mini landscaped area at Pavilions of Harrogate as

Transforming Leeds train station, New Station Street closure announced

As part of the next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, New Station Street will be closed from Friday 19 May to all traffic (except service vehicles and emergency services). Due to the closure, the station taxi rank will be moved
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