RSS news feed from the Yorkshire Times yorkshiretimes.co.uk Abra-Cadabra My mother had more magic in her thumb than the length and breadth of any magician Weaving incredible stories around the dark-green senna brew just to make us slake the ritual Sunday purgative Knowing how to place a cochineal poultice on a fevered forehead Knowing how to measure a belly's symmetry kneading the narah pains away Once my baby sister stuffed a split-pea up her no…]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:02:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Poem-Of-The-Week-Abra-Cadabra-By-Grace-Nichols As summer holiday season approaches, travellers everywhere are busy plotting itineraries, hunting for flight deals and perfecting the art of carry-on packing. But while most attention is given to the destination itself, travel experts say one of the most overlooked parts of any trip happens long before you check-in at the hotel: the flight.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/6-Long-Haul-Flight-Mistakes-That-Could-Leave-Travellers-Exhausted-Before-Their-H- In a country where most of the population seems to bemoan the fact that Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduces new stealth taxes on a weekly basis, it is a curiosity that in Denmark, with one of the highest tax regimes in the world, there is little pushback against the Minister of Finance and people remain among the happiest on the planet.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/The-Price-Of-Danish-Happiness English wine has spent the past two decades proving it can rival Champagne. Now, a handful of ambitious producers are asking a different question altogether: can England make a genuinely great red wine for everyday drinking? Under a railway arch in the heart of Birmingham, Midland Press believes it can.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Did-We-Find-The-Perfect-BBQ-Wine-In-Birmingham A prestigious Broadway training organisation has teamed up with Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort to bring professional-level Broadway training to ambitious performers who may otherwise not have access to such opportunities.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Let-Their-Broadway-Dream-Come-True We normally think of summertime as a time when we don’t worry so much about energy bills. Brits are now being urged to pay attention to their summer energy bills if they want to remain savvy about savings. From July 1st Britain’s energy price cap is set to rise by 13.5% for an average household – or £221 from the previous level.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Top-Tips-To-Navigate-The-Energy-Price-Cap-Rise-This-Summer Whilst most owners of horses and ponies are aware that spring grass and frosty paddocks can be dangerous to their animals, some are unaware that the problem persists year-round and is simply exacerbated in spring, as grass is high in sugar and fructans.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Feeding-Laminitic-Horses-And-Ponies It turns out that many of the things we were told - and chose to believe - about this country’s ancient rituals may not be true after all.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/The-Stations-Of-The-Sun We’re all told, ‘if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.’ But one of the UK’s top leadership experts has said that in order to succeed, we need to step away and take time to think.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Leadership-Expert-On-How-To-Think-Your-Way-To-Success As the daddy of a nine-year-old and a five-year-old, I've experienced Blippi fever not once, but twice. Over the years, a much-loved Blippi doll has made the journey from older brother to younger sister, surviving countless adventures along the way.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Blippis-Big-Adventure-The-Youtube-Sensation-Taking-His-Show-On-The-Road Tom Sorsby and the rest of the England men’s field hockey team are gearing up for the final stages of the 2025/26 FIH Men’s Pro League, which will take place in London over the next two weeks.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/FIH--Pro-League-Return-To-London-A-Special-Time-For-England-Hockeys-Tom-Sorsby Fresh from his first headline European solo tour, Jack Cullen is preparing for his most ambitious challenge yet: running 22 ultramarathons in 22 days from Berlin to London ahead of his biggest headline show to date at Oslo Hackney.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/From-Rugby-Pitch-To-Rock-Venue-Jack-Cullens-22-Marathon-Mission House of Wonder, assembled to mark Beamish's seventieth birthday, is above all a personal album, and that comes through in every bar. To celebrate the occasion, Beamish has returned to the instrument that first shaped her career as a performer in the 1980s: the viola. Crucially, the instrument she plays throughout is a viola made in 2014 by Stephanie Irvine—a gift that, in Beamish's own account, rekindled her relationship with the instrument entirely. The album gathers works written by Beamish for herself to play alongside new commissions from her three children—all accomplished musicians in their own right—and a circle of close collaborators. ]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Classical-Music-House-of-Wonder--Sally-Beamish-Celebrates-70-Years The music is, for the most part, elegantly crafted rather than profoundly searching—these are miniatures that delight in surface and atmosphere rather than structural ambition—and there were moments when the lush, exotic colouring put me in mind of Rimsky-Korsakov, particularly the languorous orientalism of Shéhérazade.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Classical-Music-Mel-Bonis-Orchestral-Music She's the cabaret siren, bringing a blaze of Broadway glamour, old Hollywood shimmer and flame-haired icons to Ripon – and she cannot, she insists, do a show without funny bones. There is a particular kind of performer who walks into a room and instantly rearranges its atmosphere. Amber Topaz is one of those.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/All-Singing-All-Dancing-All-Amber In 1917 The Ivy first opened its doors on West Street in London’s West End, and since then it's become synonymous with exceptional service and food. I remember when I worked in London meeting with colleagues for a quick bite to eat before going on to review a West End show.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/The-Ivy-Still-The-Hottest-Dining-Ticket-In-Town GMP Manufacturing Ltd (GMPM), a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Kingston upon Hull, has secured over £500,000 in funding support from White Oak UK, a non-bank specialist in SME financing. The funding was backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) – the government’s export credit agency.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Hull-Pharmaceutical-Company-Sets-Sail-For-Global-Markets-With-Government-Backed-- P&O Ferries is expanding its range of onboard travel options with the introduction of a new Sleep Lounge on its popular North Sea route between Hull and Rotterdam. Designed to provide passengers with greater flexibility and comfort during overnight sailings, the new facility will be available on crossings from 13 July and aims to offer an alternative to traditional cabin accommodation.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Sleep-Lounge-Po Hotel Victoria in Robin Hood’s Bay is set to host a series of events this summer as part of its 2026 programme for locals, visitors and guests.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Summer-By-The-Sea-Hotel-Victoria-Announces-Coastal-Programme-Of-Events Workouts can sometimes feel repetitive or uninspiring, and many people are turning to martial arts to reignite their motivation and transform their fitness routines.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Adding-Martial-Arts-Can-Take-Your-Fitness-Routine-To-The-Next-Level Most people who have ever stood in a garden centre in June with a trolley full of plants and absolutely no plan will know the unique panic of getting home and realising they have no idea where anything goes. While trial and error is half the fun, the team at British Garden Centres is stepping in this summer to take the guesswork out of gardening.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/How-To-Plant-Your-Best-Borders-Yet-With-British-Garden-Centres The Arctic Truck AT35 is designed for those who intend to boldly go where no pickup has any right to go, whether that’s wandering through the frozen wastelands of Scandinavia and Iceland or wading through deep rainforest in warmer climes.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Arctic-Trucking--A-Week-Of-Adventures A devastatingly beautiful release from beginning to end, Olivia Rodrigo’s third album is a triumph of songwriting, performance and emotional storytelling. It is bold, vulnerable and endlessly compelling — the kind of album that deepens with every listen. More importantly, it feels like a defining statement from an artist who continues to surpass even the highest expectations. Her finest moment to date.]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Albums-Olivia-Rodrigo-You-Seem-Pretty-Sad-For-A-Girl-So-In-Love AmbaSat Ltd and Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) have been awarded a €250,000 contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to carry out a 12-month feasibility study into a satellite-enabled hydrogen monitoring service for industrial applications.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:04:06 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Assessing-A-Practical-Monitoring-Service-For-The-Emerging-Green-Hydrogen-Sector A truly inspiring Yorkshire photography exhibition which captures Yorkshire women in the rural landscape is coming to the Great Yorkshire Show, which takes place on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:49:54 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Yorkshire-Women-In-The-Rural-Landscape-Star-At-Great-Yorkshire-Show ONS data showed GDP shrinking by 0.1% in April 2026, here is the response from business. ]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:32 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/GDP-Declines-As-Impact-From-Middle-Eastern-Conflict-Spreads Employee-owned law firm Ison Harrison has launched a new office in Penistone, marking its 25th regional branch and its first foothold in South Yorkshire. The expansion into the historic Market Street site follows a period of growth for the firm, which transitioned to a 100% employee-owned model in 2022 and reported revenues surpassing £35 million for 2025.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:03:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Northern-Talent-Tracker-This-Weeks-Key-Appointments-65 Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business, with tools such as Anthropic’s Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot now supporting tasks from research and writing to coding, data analysis and customer service. Claude is one of the strongest AI tools currently available and many organisations are understandably considering it as part of their digital strategy.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Anthropic-AI-And-Carbon-Emissions-What-Businesses-Should-Consider The faces, characters and stories of Leeds take centre stage this summer in a new exhibition by acclaimed artist and performer Mik Artistik, on display at Armley Library from 15 June to 11 July 2026. For more than 40 years, Mik has drawn the people of Leeds wherever he finds them – in pubs, libraries, bus stations, cafés and on street corners.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Leeds-Through-The-Eyes-Of-Mik-Artistik-Exhibition-Celebrates-The-Citys-People-An- The countdown is on to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's Diesel Gala, with just one week remaining until four days of intensive diesel action get underway in the heart of Brontë Country.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Countdown-Under-Way-For-Launch-Of-KWVR-Diesel-Gala-Featuring-TV-Star-Class-37-An- Lovers of beautifully curated art have a treat in store this summer. The cream of artists, inspired by and living and working in the stunning Peak District, are holding their annual showcase in Buxton on July 18th and 19th.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/The-Summer-Showcase-2026 The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/And-The-Winner-Is--Peacock-Voted-Britains-Favourite-Butterfly-In-First-Ever-Poll UK adults are building cash savings, but a reluctance to invest means millions may risk missing out on potential long term growth, new research from Scottish Friendly finds.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Hesi-Saving-Trend-Sees-Brits-Missing-Out-On-Investment-Growth-Potential-Finds-Sc- Young people in Yorkshire are increasingly turning to AI tools and social media to guide their careers, and in some cases replacing advice traditionally provided by parents and teachers, according to a new report published by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Young-People-In-Yorkshire-Turn-To-AI-And-Social-Media-For-Career-Advice Ireland backrower Aoife Wafer became the first player to win the Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship award in back-to-back years. Wafer was shortlisted for the award alongside England captain Megan Jones, France scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy back-row Francesca Sgorbini.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Irelands-Aoife-Wafer-Wins-Historical-Guiness-Womens-Six-Nations-Player-Of-The-Ch- The newly established Department for Pollination has issued a formal warning regarding the potential collapse of Britain’s bee population, driven by a recent change in colony losses.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Workplace-At-Risk-Of-Collapse-Department-For-Pollination-Warns The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and country clothing brand Schöffel Country has announced the 28 finalists for the 2026 Schöffel Countryside Awards.]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Celebrating-The-Best-In-Working-Conservation A grieving Yorkshire family who tragically lost their husband and father to suicide have been overwhelmed by the sponsorship support they have received as they prepare to row the Atlantic. Robert Ash, from Harrogate, died by suicide in September 2023 leaving his wife Charlotte and their three grown-up children Camilla, James and Henry.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:22:34 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Grieving-Yorkshire-Family-Raise-Fundraising-Target-To-500000-As-They-Prepare-To-- Newly-published data on corridor care is a welcome sign that a national scandal is being taken seriously - but data alone will not make a difference to patient care. This is the key concern from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine today (11 June), following the first-time publication of corridor care data by NHS England.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:57:29 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Royal-College-Of-Emergency-Medicine-Corridor-Care-Data-Welcome-But-Accuracy-And-- In the past 12 years, Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have gone from being a relatively niche succession planning tool to becoming one of the most talked-about business exit strategies in the UK. However, in recent years, EOTs have come under increased scrutiny from HMRC and the Government, which resulted in new rules being announced in the 2024 and 2025 Autumn Budgets for them.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/EOTs-Remain-A-Strong-Succession-Planning-Option-For-Business-Owners Few bands have left a mark on modern rock and metal quite like Evanescence. More than two decades after Bring Me To Life exploded onto the airwaves and cemented itself as an anthem for the ages, Amy Lee and her band remain a creative force, continually evolving while staying true to the emotional intensity that made them global icons.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/In-Conversation-Amy-Lee-From-Evanescence This year’s Grasmere Sports, a popular traditional event in the English Lake District which attracts thousands of visitors a year, will be free to enter for all visitors after a major move by the organisers to ‘reduce costs and make the historic event more accessible to families and communities'.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/English-Lake-Districts-Grasmere-Sports-Will-Be-Free-To-Enter-For-2026 Sitehop, the post-quantum cybersecurity specialist, has been selected by the World Economic Forum to join a global network of leading start-ups driving responsible innovation. The Technology Pioneers community brings together 100 of the world’s most promising early-stage companies with the potential to reshape industries and address global challenges.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/World-Economic-Forum-Selects-Sitehop-As-2026-Technology-Pioneer Holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has marked its 80th anniversary by presenting long-service awards to more than 200 members of its workforce. A total of 203 employees at the Hull-based company were recognised for tenures ranging from 10 to more than 45 years. Combined, the staff members have contributed more than 3,800 years of service to the business, which was founded in 1946.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Willerby-Marks-80th-Year-With-200-Long-Service-Awards Leeds-based brand engagement agency XSEM has launched a specialist division dedicated to the pharmaceutical sector, formalising its focus on managing events within highly regulated environments. The new unit is managed by director Caroline Medcalf, who joined the agency in 2024.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Leeds-Agency-Expands-With-Dedicated-Pharmaceutical-Events-Division As care needs across the UK continue to evolve and pressure on an already stretched workforce intensifies, the shift from reactive to proactive care can no longer be viewed as aspirational - it is an operational imperative. Delivering better outcomes for people depends on health, housing and social care providers working collaboratively, aligning across data and delivery.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/How-Data-Insight-Can-Enable-More-Collaborative-Approaches-To-Care-And-Address-De- Has the spirit of a former inmate been awakened in the dormitory at Ripon’s Workhouse Museum?]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Has-Another-Spirit-Been-Awakened-At-Ripons-Workhouse-Museum The Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition has announced the 18 conductors selected to participate in its sixth edition, which will take place from 3 to 6 September 2026 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO).]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/18-Conductors-Selected-For-The-6th-Evgeny-Svetlanov-International-Conducting-Com- Britain’s roads have become the “number one issue” for drivers, businesses and the wider economy, warns Edmund King OBE, AA president, saying motorists are paying billions into the Treasury while too many roads remain dangerous, badly repaired and roadworks poorly coordinated.]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/UK-Roads-Are-A-National-Scandal Five regional independent theatres (Birmingham Hippodrome, Leeds Heritage Theatres, Norwich Theatre, Newcastle Theatre Royal, and Marlowe Canterbury) launched the Regional Independent Theatre Alliance (RITA) at a Parliamentary Reception in Westminster. This evening, Wednesday 10 June 2026, five regional independent theatres launched the Regional Independent Theatre Alli…]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:33:00 GMT https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Westminster-Launch-Of-New-National-Alliance-Calling-For-Greater-Recognition-Of-I-