What exactly is the Northern Power House?
Saturday, 31 March 2018
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
- Published in Local News
The Gender Pay Gap. Is it bigger or better in Yorkshire?
Saturday, 31 March 2018
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
- Published in Local News
Yorkshire Poem – Dominic Bel Geddis
Friday, 16 March 2018
Dominic Bel Geddis Is a bounder and a cad He lives in Pontecarlo In his two up, two down pad He drives a Nissan micra Wears nice suits and shirts and ties The faintest whiff of old spice Silver hair and steely eyes He loves a married woman Who goes by the name of Jayne
- Published in Trivia, Yorkshire Poems
The cost of living in Yorkshire Vs London
Friday, 16 March 2018
With each passing year, the cost of living rises while our bank balance trips over itself trying to keep up. The good news is that things could be much worse for us native Yorkies. Here, we have the best of both worlds. We’ve got everything from busy cities to medieval abbeys, Norman castles and two
- Published in Local News, Trivia
10 reasons why Yorkshire is a great place to live
Thursday, 08 March 2018
We all know Yorkshire is nice, but what makes this Northern gem such a great place to live? Read on to find out our top ten reasons. 1) There’s evidence In a recent annual quality of life study by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), some of the highest levels of happiness and satisfaction across
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How to make a proper Yorkshire Pudding? Recipe 1
Wednesday, 07 March 2018
Yorkshire puddings, they’ve got that crispy bite on the outside and a cushiony softness on the inside. Whether you have gravy or a roasted dinner, Yorkshire puddings are a delight with almost everything! So without further ado let’s look into how to make a proper Yorkshire Pudding and what makes them so delicious! Ingredients
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5 Facts you didn’t know about Yorkshire
Sunday, 04 March 2018
1) Our economy is larger than 11 other EU countries. Worth over £11BN… Around twice that of Wales! 2) Yorkshire has won the county cricket championship more times than anyone else. 34 times in total! 3) Yorkshire’s origins date back to AD875. The founding of the Kingdom Jorvik by the Vikings. 4) Home to England’s
- Published in Trivia