The Ilkley Carnival committee has announced its main act for the 2018 May Day event, a jaw-dropping display by Joseph Peace and his Fire Stunt Spectacular. The daredevil is aiming to wow audiences at the TV themed event with hair-raising fire stunts, comedy and modern circus acts. Since 2003, Joseph Peace has been performing his

French restaurant and bistro, Le Cochon Aveugle, has received £50,000 in funding from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) to help expand the premises and create seven new jobs. The York-based restaurant has been named the fourth best restaurant in Yorkshire by Hardens Top 100 (2018) and has received a number of accolades since opening in

Yorkshire is home to dozens of rural schools, providing education to children living in less-populated areas. However, many rural schools struggle to remain open due to a tight squeeze on their budgets. Small, country schools are under pressure and often forced to close down, leaving teachers jobless and compelling students to find new schools. This

You’ve probably heard all about the Northern Powerhouse either on the news or in your local newspaper, but many people are still unsure of what the “Northern Powerhouse” actually means. What is the Northern Power House? The Northern Power House began as a proposal to boost economic growth in the North of England with a

The gender pay gap is the difference between average salaries for men and women. It’s a complex matter that is often the subject of discussion in offices across the UK. Although the gap has reduced significantly in the last ten years, it’s still evident that men are paid more than women. In fact, according to