Yorkshire-Kitchen Yorkshire Agricultural Society Secures future with £1.5million funding from Barclays The Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) today announced it has received support from Barclays through the Government backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Scheme (CBILS) in order to maintain the ability to trade through the COVID-19 crisis. Established in 1837 to help improve and promote agriculture in the Yorkshire region, YAS is a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Welcome to Yorkshire - In Response to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP’s Summer Economic Statement Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Executive James Mason (pictured) said “The Chancellor’s announcement to cut VAT from 20% to 5% will be a huge welcome boost for thousands of organisations within Yorkshire’s tourism industry. "It’s been a tough year for many businesses and hopefully this will be By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Building improvements confirmed for 24 Yorkshire schools Property consultant Eddisons has secured £30m to improve buildings at 76 academy schools across the UK under the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) programme. Schools in line for upgrades include 24 in Yorkshire, set to receive a total of £10m worth of improvement works. New funding for the latest By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Interior Design for everyone By Leanne Pollard from Hattie Lloyd Home Interior Design is for everyone Ella De Wastney shares her journey from the fashion industry to owning an Interior Design studio and explains why interior design REALLY is for everyone. I walked down Gillygate in York, which for once was not gridlocked with By The Editor • 4 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Herb Butters Chef Tim Bilton continues his series of brilliant insights into how to best use fresh herbs. Herb Butters Herb butter are a great way to elevate simple cooked vegetables like new potatoes, peas, baby carrots, fish, steaks, pasta, gnocchi, barbecued sweet corn and even the humble baked potato. Herb butter By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes the Safe Travel list ready to kick-start the summer Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is looking forward to getting passengers back in the air following the publication of the Depart for Transport (DfT) safe travel destinations released today and the relaxation of FCO restrictions on non-essential travel. The Government announced today that 14-day quarantine rules on inbound passenger travel will By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Plan, Plan, Plan By accredited Yorkshire Stylist Sara Anson of “Styled by Sara”. Post Lockdown Clothes Shopping Now that the shops are back open will you be rushing back to the high street or waiting a little longer? Things are looking very different for shopping post Covid-19. The way we shop has, for By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Family business see sales soar after being featured on ITV’s This Morning TV, radio presenter and model, Lisa Snowden, chose a basket-bag made by family business, livandbeck.co.uk, to feature on her ‘summer fashion accessories’ slot on ITV’s This Morning programme, after which sales shot up over 1000%. Founded by Rebecca Donnelly, mum and a former buyer at ASDA, livandbeck. By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Heavenly Herbs Our resident Chef Tim Bilton writes about the importance of herbs in any kitchen. Herbs are absolutely vital in my kitchen as they make your food come alive. Without herbs in any kitchen, food would be pretty boring. Using even just one fresh herb in your cooking will add layers By The Editor • 6 min read
Travel and Environment The South Luangwa in Zambia, versatile options for affordable and extraordinary safaris Travel blogger Philippa Kaye shares with us her adventures in Zambia. I had arrived at Flatdogs Camp in Zambia at night, meaning that I couldn’t see much of my surroundings. The camp is part owned by a friend of mine who, I’d like to say, having taken inspiration By The Editor • 8 min read
Entrepreneurs GB Sports star helping students achieve their goals after calling on Launchpad support A former professional sportswoman who launched a unique tutoring business designed to help students gain a better understanding of the appliance of science is expanding her business after pioneering a new online support service, which she developed during lockdown. Ex-Doncaster Belles star and a former winner of the highly coveted By The Editor • 5 min read
Lifestyle Council releases guidance ahead of hospitality venues reopening in Leeds Leeds City Council has issued guidance for residents, visitors and businesses as hospitality and entertainment venues prepare to reopen this weekend. From Saturday July 4, restaurants, bars, leisure and entertainment venues can reopen as part of the latest relaxation of restrictions due to Covid-19. Working with representatives of the businesses By The Editor • 3 min read
