• Work progressing on Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East’s 380 new-homes in Pocklington

    Named Stewarts Reach and Wolds View, the developments will comprise 380 new homes across a selection of two, three and four bedroom energy-efficient homes. The developments will feature an array of house types including detached, semi-detached, terrace, bungalow and apartments. Stewarts Reach and Wolds View are ideally situated for a wide variety of buyers. With only a short walk to Pocklington town centre, where you will be spoilt for choice with a great selection of shops, cafes and...

  • East Lothian angler earns second Home International bank fishing call-up

    The Port Seton angler will take his place in the seven-strong team at Ellerdine Lakes near Telford in England later this year.The 55-year-old angler qualified in the seventh and final place in the final at Burnhouse Lochan with 13 fish and he joins only one member of last year's gold medal squad in the team.That's Kevin Andrews from Kilmarnock who was second in the final with 17 fish, nine behind the winner, Greg Hoggan from Stirling, who took the trophy for the second time in three years.Other...

  • Roundhay Park: Yorkshire Air Ambulance memorial garden to open in Leeds after launch at Harrogate Flower Show

    Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has shared the plans for the ‘Reflection and Remembrance Garden’, which will be launched at this year’s Harrogate Flower Show before taking up its permanent home in Roundhay Park later this Spring. Designed by York-based Kate Smithson the ‘Reflection and Remembrance Garden’ will be a place of remembrance and tranquillity where those who have been affected by the work of YAA “can come to remember and reflect on their experiences, or in memory of loved ones”. The...

  • Talented Yorkshire artists showcasing work at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

    Each maker employs different techniques and is renowned for their individual specialisms, working with galleries and outlets across the UK and internationally. All works will be for sale, with proceeds going directly to artists and supporting YSP’s charitable work. The two arts organisations have joined forces for the first time to showcase some of the incredible creative talent based in Yorkshire. The display in the YSP Centre brings together brilliant and diverse work by exceptional makers,...

  • East Lothian for sale: £1 million five-bedroom detached home set in two acres of East Linton countryside

    A rare opportunity has arisen to live in an inviting, five-bedroom detached home set in two acres of East Linton countryside, on the market for offers over £975,000. Ashfield House presents a rarely available opportunity with generous accommodation with an appealing and flexible layout, set in wonderful grounds extending to approximately two acres with excellent privacy. There is ample parking and a detached double garage. This impressive property is situated between North Berwick and East...

  • Revealed: Where foreigners are buying second homes in France

    Foreigners are increasingly buying second-homes in France again, according to the latest figures – with one notable exception.

  • Celebration at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after birth of cute monkey

    The adorable youngster, who is enjoying being carried around by mum, is already warming the hearts of visitors. Sign up for newsletters from The Star The baby boy was born on March 23 to mum Feven and dad Obi, a ground-breaking moment in the breeding of the species. The public named the baby Gelada Kobo after a vote on social media. Kobo is a town near the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia, which is the only place Geladas are found in the wild, making it a perfect name for the park’s new arrival....

  • Council approves alcohol permits at East Palestine Park

    The ordinance only allows permits for events and does not permit individuals to bring alcohol into the park and drink.

  • New Food Park Proposed For Lower East Side

    'Pali Park' would offer good food, music, art and a sense of community.

  • Hit musical Wicked continues its second at Yorkshire Theatre

    It is the show’s second visit to the theatre anf for this tour Wakefield-born Laura Pick plays Elphaba. Sarah O’Connor steps into the role of Glinda, Carl Man is Fiyero, Donna Berlin is Madame Morrible, Simeon Truby is the Wizard and Doctor Dillamond and Leeds born Jed Berry plays Boq. The West End and Broadway musical, that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, continues an open-ended run at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre where it is now flying into its landmark 18th year. Wicked...

  • Nike headquarters to shed more employees in second phase of layoffs

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following layoffs in February, Nike is expected to

  • South Yorkshire Homebuilders Launch Mortgage Scheme With Own New

    The new scheme, labelled Rate Reducer, launched this month with Halifax, Virgin Money and Barratt Developments. For some buyers with a high deposit or equity, rates below 1.89% could be available. The scheme will offer more power to consumers over their monthly outgoings, which in turn will give many more people the confidence to make their first or next home move. Own New Rate Reducer works by using incentive budgets which housebuilders offer to customers to reduce their monthly mortgage...