Travel and Environment Icy waters? University of Hull scientists believe Yorkshire seas to be the warmest ever Seas off the Yorkshire coast are set to break records in 2025 according to scientists at the University of Hull, with average surface temperatures now at their highest since modern records began in 1982. Hull Marine Laboratory researchers have recorded higher than average temperatures off the coast of Scarborough every By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Seven Leeds parks awarded some of the best in the country Some of Leeds’ most popular parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality. Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate are all managed by Leeds City Council and have yet By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Train services between Bradford and London more than triple thanks to Government funding Passengers in Bradford are now benefiting from improved, increased rail journeys thanks to a multi-million-pound Government boost. Nineteenth if May saw the opening of a brand-new platform at Forster Square Station, which is already facilitating five additional services a day between Bradford and London. The new platform and improved station By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment New timetable for trains across the North from 18 May Train operator Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 18 May 2025. Whilst the majority of timetables will remain similar to the current times, there will be changes to train times on some key routes, along with a few extra services By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Trials for contactless ticketing in the North a step closer Plans to trial simpler and more flexible ticketing across the North have taken one step closer this week with trials on track for later this year. The Government is kick starting the procurement process to find the suppliers who will run the technology for the trials across the East Midlands By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Parking charges to be introduced at five Leeds parks Parking charges at five Leeds parks will be introduced on 10 February, to fund necessary maintenance and better facilities at the parks. The five parks are Golden Acre Park, Otley Chevin, Roundhay Park (including Mansion Lane), Temple Newsam and Middleton Park (where charges will apply at the Urban Bike Park By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Footbridge installation, road users need to plan ahead Road users are being urged to plan ahead early next month as significant disruptive work takes place around the Armley Gyratory involving the full closure of the A58 Wellington Road northern arm of the junction. Starting 8pm Saturday 8 February until 5.30am Monday 10 February sees the completion of By The Editor • 3 min read
Travel and Environment Woman edges closer to goal of growing 5,000 trees by her 85th birthday Landscape supplier Green-tech is proud to share an inspiring update on Janet Willoner’s progress. Back in 2019, motivated by her grandchildren’s passion for combating climate change, Janet from Boroughbridge embarked on an ambitious mission to grow 5,000 trees from seed by the time she turns 85 - By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A powerful and moving new musical comes to Leeds Playhouse next month Leeds-based Red Ladder Theatre Company return to Leeds Playhouse next month for a compelling new musical charting one man’s plea for help and refuge at a time when not all strangers are welcomed. Sanctuary will play in the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre from 5-6 November. This compelling new musical By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Easyjet introduce new Paris flight from Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is expanding its easyJet partnership with the introduction of a brand new route to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) for the winter 24/25 season. Building on the success of its existing routes to Belfast and Geneva, easyJet will now operate the new flight service to Paris, By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment Bradford College receives £2.6m grant to help tackle climate change Bradford College has been awarded a £2.6 million grant for energy-efficiency works that will contribute to ambitious national net-zero targets. Delivered by Salix and run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Phase 3c Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) aims to slash energy bills and reduce By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mary Portas OBE, is headline speaker at Yorkshire Sustainability Festival 2024 In a bid to encourage businesses to think twice about sustainability and come together to achieve ethical growth, Mary Portas OBE will be heading up the speaker stage on day one of Yorkshire Sustainability Festivals’ two day conference hosted later this year. Last month, Kevin McCloud MBE was announced as By The Editor • 2 min read
