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September 28, 2020|Business

Welcome to Yorkshire's CEO response to Rishi Sunak COVID-19 support plan

We welcome the September 24th COVID-19 support plan announcements by the Chancellor, as the measures will go a long way in providing a safety net that will hopefully see many tourism businesses survive the next six months, and hopefully safeguard many jobs that would otherwise be lost. For business owners, difficult decisions have to be made, but the new Job Support Scheme from November with flexible employee support is a move in the right direction, as the country faces six further months unde

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September 28, 2020

Healthy Bread

It has been proven that the process of baking improves moods and the feeling of satisfaction gained when seeing the end product naturally enhances happiness. As we head into October, a month when the hours of daylight shorten and temperatures start to dwindle this recipe for homemade healthy bread will prove to be a perfect one for all to enjoy. Healthy Honey Oat Bread Healthy honey oat bread, made with whole grain spelt flour and rolled oats. This simple loaf can be made year round, and easi

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September 24, 2020|Lifestyle

Welcome to Yorkshire website hits high as TV Dales drama tempts tourists

Viewers of the new Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small have been flocking to Welcome to Yorkshire’s website yorkshire.com. Since its premiere on Tuesday 1st September, the hit TV adaptation has been a ratings winner. Based on the best-selling Dales tales from the much-loved Yorkshire vet James Herriot (real name James Alfred ‘Alf’ Wight) and set in stunning Yorkshire Dales locations, it showcases the breathtaking countryside and picturesque villages of this spectacular county and fans

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September 24, 2020|Lifestyle

Ferry safe: taking to water seen as safer than travelling by plane, train or coach

Research from industry body Discover Ferries, reveals that more Brits would feel safe from Coronavirus infection travelling by ferry than by aeroplane, train or coach*. The news has been welcomed by ferry bosses and comes after campaigns to promote the benefits of travelling by water. However, results show there is still more to be done to reassure an anxious public that ferry safe means very safe. In total, 32% said they would feel safe from Coronavirus infection travelling by ferry. That com

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September 23, 2020|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Yorkshire distillery wins two star great taste award for Damson Gin

Yorkshire drinks producer Raisthorpe Distillery is celebrating after winning two coveted Gold Stars for its Damson Gin at this year’s hotly-contested Great Taste Awards 2020, the largest and most trusted independent accreditation scheme for fine food and drink. Receiving a 2-star Great Taste Award means judges considered a product to be above and beyond delicious. The judges said of Raisthorpe’s Damson Gin: “Beautiful colour and a really lovely fruity aroma of cherries, almonds and the ripe da

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September 23, 2020|EditorsBlog

Enjoyable home working

It has taken many weeks and lots of upheaval but finally my new home office is finished. We have an office in Wakefield and another in Leeds but I found even before the pandemic, I was using them less and less finding I could achieve much more at home with no commuting or distractions. But my home office was a conservatory, it was freezing in Winter and really hot in Summer. A couple of months ago we experienced 32 degrees for a few days, I could barely work for the heat. And I wasn't looking f

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September 23, 2020|Business

Leeds Law Society appoint new joint vice president

Leeds Law Society has selected a commercial litigation solicitor at Yorkshire law firm Gordons as one of its two new joint vice presidents. Catherine Woodward, a former treasurer and secretary of the society, will serve in the role alongside the Society’s other joint vice president, Matthew Jones, who is a solicitor at Weightmans. The 12-month appointment will see Catherine hold her position until September next year. Leeds Law Society is responsible for the promotion of the city’s legal profe

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September 23, 2020|What's on

TALKING HEADS monologues to be performed in a double bill

SHEFFIELD THEATRES 9 – 11 NOVEMBER LEEDS PLAYHOUSE 12 – 14 NOVEMBER Imelda Staunton in A Lady of Letters directed by Jonathan Kent Maxine Peake in Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet directed by Sarah Frankcom Following the television broadcast in June this year, and an upcoming run at the Bridge Theatre, two of Alan Bennett’s TALKING HEADS monologues will be performed in a double bill at Sheffield Theatres and Leeds Playhouse this November. The transfers represent a show of solidarity with the two Y

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September 22, 2020|Lifestyle

Culture, arts and heritage can help recovery from Covid-19

A report into the value of culture, arts and heritage in South Yorkshire has concluded the sector has an important role to play in the recovery from Covid-19. ‘Unlocking the potential of culture, arts and heritage in South Yorkshire’ concludes that the sector can respond quickly, bring communities together, support education and boost mental wellbeing; all factors that could help over the next few months. And in ‘normal times’ the research, which was commissioned by the four South Yorkshire co

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September 22, 2020|Business

New strategy director for technology and learning specialist

Leeds technology and learning specialist, Cognito, has appointed Kirsty Foster-Jennings as strategy director. Cognito is a market disrupting product that is making major inroads into the workplace learning and people development space. Kirsty brings a wealth of experience, with previous roles at a leading learning provider as well as time at an organisation that develops leadership courses for directors working in children’s services. Cognito was established in 2017 and is a unique knowledge

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September 21, 2020|Lifestyle

Santa has been spotted around LEEDS today...

...but he’s not his usual busy self. He’s sleeping! With 99 sleeps until Christmas and not an elf in sight, residents across the city were surprised to see Santa resting by the city’s landmarks wearing a sign saying ‘Wake me up on September 24th’. Santa’s early wake-up call comes as the Sony Movies Christmas pop-up TV channel launches on September 24th with new Yuletide premieres and indulgent festive TV movie treats to get everyone in the holiday spirit from September to January. So spread t

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September 21, 2020|Business

T-minus 3 days

T-minus 3 days, the She Has No Limits Conference is nearly here With only a couple of days to go, the She Has No Limits conference is rearing to go. This woman-centric conference is aimed at empowering women by giving them career support and advice. Lockdown has presented many challenges, and this crisis has disproportionately affected women, with more women losing their jobs in comparison to men. This initiative wanted to get women back on track, helping them to grow their confidence, overcom

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