Travel and Environment 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Northern customers switch to digital alternatives Northern will use five million fewer iconic, orange ‘magstripe’ train tickets this year thanks to Northern customers’ continued switch to digital alternatives. The number of people travelling on smartcards and barcode tickets has now reached 54.8 million – up five million in the past 12 months - which represents 72. By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment EarthKind pledges to double the amount of waste it recycles and saves from landfill in 2023 Earthkind, the UK’s leading sustainable bedding brand whose mission is to create a better tomorrow for the planet, has committed to double the amount of waste it saves from landfill - which it repurposes for use in its products - by the end of 2023. The company, which manufactures By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Working together to restore our planet Tomorrow, on the 51st anniversary of Earth Day and Yorkshire Businesswoman joins communities around the world in recognizing the urgent need to protect and restore our planet. As the effects of climate change become increasingly severe, it is more important than ever to take action to preserve the natural world By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment Miniml launch zero-waste cleaning refills at two major charity superstores Yorkshire-based sustainable chemical manufacturer, The Friendly Chemical Co (FCC) has launched a new refill station concept for its ethical household and personal care products brand, Miniml. Working with distribution partner, Acopia, and packaging specialists, Fenton Packaging Solutions, the refill stations were launched on 23rd March. The events were hosted by By The Editor • 3 min read
Travel and Environment Planting for the planet Ellers Farm Distillery, located in the heart of North Yorkshire, has planted its very own orchard, the apples from which will be used to produce its hero product – Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka. With sustainability at the heart of the business’ ethos, the planting is a small part of Ellers Farm’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment Yorkshire Sculpture Park is revealed as the new home for Wakefield’s famous mulberry bush A 19th-century tree thought to have inspired a well-known English nursery rhyme has been saved from extinction by horticultural experts and gifted to Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP). The famous mulberry bush was originally planted over two hundred years ago within the walls of HMP Wakefield. However, back in 2017, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment 84 more vehicle charge points coming to Leeds' residential areas Drivers of plug-in vehicles will soon find topping up their mileage even more convenient, thanks to 84 new plug-in vehicle fast charging bays being installed in Leeds. By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Pioneering Yorkshire charity launches community nature project The award-winning Yorkshire-based Woodmeadow Trust, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is launching a pioneering campaign to encourage communities to develop their own woodmeadows. The Growing Community Connections Programme campaign, which has been officially launched this month with funding from The Linbury Trust, provides dedicated support, advice and training By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Farmer-led research to dig into perks of compost Growers and researchers have joined forces to add scientific rigour to the art of compost making in a bid to improve yields, soil, and plant health. It is widely accepted that compost can help capture carbon, retain nutrients, and reduce the dependence on bought-in fertiliser by improving the soil structure By The Editor • 4 min read
Travel and Environment Solar panel approval for pioneering York Minster Plans to install photovoltaic panels on the roof of York Minster have been approved by City of York Council (CoYC) and the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England. This important decarbonisation project forms part of the York Minster Neighbourhood Plan and is one of a number of sustainability projects taking place By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment Yorkshire to get all-electric bus depot with Government funding People across Yorkshire will enjoy greener, cleaner journeys as an extra 34 British-made electric buses are rolled out thanks to £7.6 million in Government investment. The latest investment announced on 2 March means that the First Bus York depot will operate fully electric fleets by March 2024, one of By The Editor • 2 min read
