Paolo Nutini has never been an artist to rush a release, having left anywhere from 3-5 years between his first three albums. However, following the phenomenal global success of those three albums, Nutini took some time out to focus on other pursuits.

Volvo has been making Cross Country versions of its estate cars for two decades. The idea is simple but effective - raise the ride height for better ground clearance, add some chunky looking body protection and a capable four-wheel drive system. It is therefore no surprise that Volvo continues to offer a Cross Country version of its latest V90 estate.

Owdham Footbo’ It’s run an’ jump an’ hop an’ skip, An’ sheawt hooray, an’ hip, hip, hip, It’s singin’ songs an’ eytin tripe, An’ suppin’ pints at single swipe, An’ brass for th’ wife to buy a hat, An’ th’ childer brass for this an’ that, An’ beauncin’ gaily op an’ deawn, Yo’ connut find a merrier teawn, When Owdham’s won.

Employee empowerment is all about devolving authority to the point of delivery. In a manufacturing business it’s about empowering those closest to production. In retail, and services, it’s about empowering those closest to the client or customer. Empowering your employees is a crucial tool to delivering business excellence.

Barnsley was the tennis ball manufacturing capital of the world and now it’s back on centre court with a crazy, Wimbledon-themed challenge. The Yorkshire town was home to Slazenger for more than 50 years before the factory moved production to the Philippines 20 years ago. During that time workers made balls used at Wimbledon and even the umpires’ chairs.

Mortgage approval rates in the UK fell to their lowest level in two years in April, according to data from the Bank of England, as high interest rates and the cost of living crisis reduced consumer confidence dramatically. With the economic outlook showing no signs of improving, many first-time buyers are understandably feeling uncertain about their chances of securing their dream house.

Cyclists are being offered top tips on keeping hayfever at bay when heading out on their bikes. The leisure bike brand BobbinBikes team has put together their guide on keeping hayfever symptoms to a minimum when taking to two wheels.

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK Your waist circumference is an indicator of your risk of developing heart disease. If you carry too much fat around your middle, your risk of developing heart disease is higher, however this risk can be reduced by losing weight.

For those who do want to be by the seaside, they must contend with soaring property prices, staycations, second homes and the challenges of working by the sea. Eugenia Campbell Private Client Tax Director at RSM UK delves into some key tax considerations and savings to support those looking to make that seaside move.

A series of short films, which feature the Yorkshire Dales and aim to inspire young people to tackle climate change, have been launched.

A guide to some of Lancaster’s quirkier attractions is now online at the city council’s tourism website. The council’s Love YOUR Lancaster campaign aims to encourage people who have lived in the district for years or are new to the area, to discover or re-discover a city full of fascinating, and sometimes hidden, gems.

It’s estimated that the global population will reach almost 10 billion by 2050. In order for the planet to feed this many mouths, sourcing our food sustainably - in a way that doesn’t destroy biological diversity (biodiversity) and instead which actively replenishes it - is pivotal.

Tax refund company, RIFT Tax Refunds, have created an essential guide to tax scams outlining the various types of scam that are out there and how people can best spot them and avoid losing money to increasingly sophisticated crooks. It is estimated that the average victim of fraud will be hit to the tune of £600.

Nurses, occupational  therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes in addition to doctors.

Next phase of UK military support will enhance and sustain Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion

The sports sector is being invited to mark Plastic Free July (1 to 31 July) with a ‘kick plastic out of sport’ social media campaign.

The 22 measures the government is taking to support the aviation industry and minimise passenger disruption.

Teesside University has secured a prestigious national award for its commitment to digitally empower its students and staff. Teesside has been named 2022 University of the Year at the fourth annual Edufuturists Awards, which celebrate the very best people, schools, colleges and universities who are leading the way as innovative educators.

Director-General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to take action to save the economy as the cost of doing business crisis continues to worsen. She will speak out at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference 2022 today. In her keynote address, she will urge Government to take action following the ‘missed opportunity’ of the Spring Statement.

The UK government has today announced new sanctions, hitting Putin’s inner circle. oligarch Vladimir Potanin, Russia’s second richest man and key supporter of the Kremlin, sanctioned. Anna Tsivileva, Putin’s first cousin once removed and president of major Russian company, also sanctioned. New measures ensure that oligarchs cannot use UK trusts services.

Daniel Cobby, currently working on the fall of the red wall for his PhD at Teesside University, reflects on the Wakefield by-election. Last Thursday, on 23 June 2022, voters in Wakefield, West Yorkshire went to the polls to decide their new MP.

When someone dies, we can often be pigeonholed into accepting a twenty-minute slot at the local crematorium or a religion-filled ceremony at a church. But often these types of ceremony can miss the point, or feel rushed, and don’t really do justice to the variety and uniqueness that the deceased enjoyed during their life.

Singer songwriter Brooke Law recently released her new song We All Need Saving within Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May 2022), writing about how our mental health was affected during the pandemic lockdown. As she starts to build towards live shows, we caught up with her to find out what inspired her to write the release.

Lovers of classic cars should put 19th-21st July in their diaries. For that is when ‘Yorkshire Elegance’, an exciting three-day classic and prestige car event will take place, in aid of Yorkshire Children’s Charity.