Carlisle Writer Wins Bridport Prize After Years of Rejections
Ruth Bushi, a 49-year-old writer from Carlisle, has won the short story category of this year’s Bridport Prize, overcoming years…
October 2025
Construction Begins on Woodhall Sports Hub in Calverley
Construction has started on a new sports hub in Calverley, set to provide modern sports pitches and a community space…
Pirelli Pauses Production at UK Factories Amid Market and Supply Chain Challenges
Pirelli, the Italian tyre manufacturer, has announced a temporary halt in production at its two UK factories, citing “market conditions”…
Grimsby’s Corporation Bridge Reopening Gets Closer
Councillors are set to meet next week to discuss the Corporation Bridge Grimsby reopening, as the 100-year-old landmark remains closed…
New UK-Pakistan direct flights from Manchester confirmed
Direct flights between the UK and Pakistan are set to resume on Saturday 25th October following a five year suspension.…
Bradford Council property sales raise £22m but fall far short of £150m target
Bradford Council has generated more than £22 million from selling off its land and property assets in recent years —…
Are hot cocktails the drink of the season? We definitely think so!
There’s no doubt that the weather has taken a turn for the worst. With the Autumn season rolling in, the…
270+ Teesside jobs lost as Venator collapses and Greatham site sold
More than 270 jobs on Teesside have been axed following the collapse of chemicals firm Venator, as its Greatham site…
Celebrate every festive moment with Costa Coffee’s NEW Christmas menu
It’s time to ‘jingle all the way’ to your local Costa Coffee this Friday (24th October), as they unwrap their…
BAE Systems acquires former GSK Ulverston site with plans for redevelopment
Britain’s largest defence firm, BAE Systems, has acquired the former GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) manufacturing site in Ulverston, Cumbria, following the end…
