Sustainability

Online fashion retailers to deliver 6.9 billion plastic bags by 2030

I tried skiing at Club Med

I stayed at Club Med Serre Chevalier after its £50m renovation

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

Joby Aviation, Inc., the California-based company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

200mph air taxi could soon connect cities to major UK airports

Green Growth Awards announces winners

For every gift sent, a donation is made to a local or national charity

Ad Feature This UK company is taking ‘gift giving’ to a new level

Diane Park who runs Wave of Nostalgia in Haworth says sustainability is at the heart of her business

The Willow Review issues new recommendations for UK small businesses

Inspiring young people to connect with nature and building greener schools are both on the government agenda

Three things the Government is doing to make schools 'greener'

Rochelle Humes at the ROKSANDA LFW A/W show on February 23, showcasing an outfit from the designer’s extensive archive that has been renewed with Dylon Detergent.

The 'miracle' making old looks brand new again at London Fashion Week

The Gruum wellness set usually costs £36

This £36 sleep and wellness set is free if you follow these steps

We reveal whch supermarket is crowned top for drinks and the two nipping at its heels.

Revealed: The supermarket crowned top for drinks and two nipping at its heels

A selection of great books for kids of all ages

Ideal for half term: Bookshop.org’s Children’s Books of the Month

AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like

Gen Z imagines retirement

There are six major trends expected to influence the sector in 2025

Ad Feature ID card printing trends in 2025 - here’s how it can help your business

Photo of business owner with vegan cupcakes

Discover Veganuary From Plant-Based Kebabs to Cupcakes

Saba Rifat, a specialist clinical pharmacist and accomplished artist, has created a mural to inspire innovation and creativity at Pinderfields Hospital.

NHS Trust pharmacist and artist creates special mural at Pinderfields Hospital
Staff visiting the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust’s Innovation Space, in Pinderfields Hospital, are enjoying a colourful and inspiring new addition, thanks to a mural created by one of their colleagues.
Kara McKune

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7 of the best industries for careers in 2025 - from AI to green energy

A poll of 1,000 adults with children aged between three and 10 found their offspring have as many as eight toys they have never enjoyed

7 in 10 parents say kids have 'piles' of unopened toys from Christmas

Trim Castle Hotel, in County Meath, was signed up to a bespoke deal thanks to Radius Energy's tailored service

Luxury hotel shaves thousands off energy bills by recruiting experts

With Glastonbury set to take a fallow year in 2026, here's the reasons why festivals undertake such a break - and those taking one in 2025.

Explainer Why is Glastonbury Festival taking a fallow year in 2026?

Blue Sky Scrubs continues to explore new avenues for innovation in healthcare apparel design

Ad Feature Leader of healthcare apparel celebrates 21 years of innovation

Radius Energy can help business owners find better energy deals

Businesses are bringing in specialists to hunt for better energy deals

As part of the company’s search, Eurodita’s partnership program is offering several key benefits to potential B2B partners

Ad Feature Leading European timber company seeks B2B partners for UK expansion

Milk delivery back in Yorkshire and residents can get a free dropbox

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

The Shelfy claims to be able to make food last up to 12 days longer

This gadget can make food last longer in your fridge - we've tested it

The SodaStream machine is still selling well, and prices have just plummeted

Amazon Prime Day SodaStream machines are now nearly half-price
The iconic SodaStream machine is at one of its lowest ever prices - but you need to be quick
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Heidi and Thea on the beach on Holy Island. Meet the family who live on an island that can only be accessed twice a day and only has five children in the local school.

We moved to a tiny island - our local school only has five pupils

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Households warned not to use ovens or electric cars before Saturday

Stonewater’s Harrap Meadows scheme in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Housing association plants 30,000th tree in Wakefield

Eleanor Shendery, 16, pictured near her home in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Watch: I make my own gowns. People say I dress like a Bridgerton star

Classic Cars

How new electric conversion regulations are keeping classic cars on the road

Wakefield Civic Society presented a 2023 design award to CAPA College for their new purpose-built premises on Mulberry Way.

Civic Society calls for nominations for annual design and environment awards

The turf cutting ceremony at Minsthorpe Community College

Work gets underway on Minsthorpe Community College's new sports facilities

Lego has ditched plans to make bricks out of recycled bottles (BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Lego scraps plans to make bricks out of recycled plastic bottles

The world’s biggest billboard lays in a field of British spuds

The top 10 beauty spots in Yorkshire, according to Yorkshire residents

Wakefield Council’s deputy leader and portfolio holder for climate change Councillor Jack Hemingway visited Wakefield Hospice on Tuesday as the charity launched a new internal focus group aiming to tackle the climate crisis.

Wakefield Hospice launch 'green team' to help tackle climate change crisis

Mango has announced plans to open more UK stores in 2023

Fashion retailer to open 13 new UK stores in 2023 - list of locations

British surfing champion Lucy Campbell says sport needs to be greener

Shoppers are being warned Brexit rules could lead to empty supermarket shelves

Shoppers warned Brexit rules could lead to empty supermarket shelves

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Japanese Knotweed: New research into tackling invasive weed published

King Charles and The Queen Consort’s announce first State visit of their reign

King Charles and Queen Consort announce first State visit

Study reveals the best cars for young drivers to buy in 2023

Queen Mary wearing the crown which will be used during the coronation in May (Photo: Royal Family)

Queen Consort to wear crown of Queen Mary during Coronation

Preston scored just 3.27 out of 10 for healthcare due to having one hospital and one health clinic serving a population of 313,332.

Sexual assault survivors turned away from overstretched crisis centres

How to watch The Letter: A Message For Our Earth featuring the Pope

An example of a ‘modern’ Christmas dinner tablescape in silver and white. Pic: @elleandmavenue on Instagram.

Six of the best cheap Christmas dinner table styling hacks

Half of adults admit to buying lower-quality items in order to cut costs

The average British sofa has witnessed 311 arguments, suffered 316 spillages, an...

The 'big K': An artist's impression of what the former Kellingley colliery site could look like when work is complete.

Up to 2,000 jobs on way with development at former Kellingley Colliery

Chief Executive of the Mid Yorkshire NHS Hospital Trust, Len Richards.

Mid Yorks Hospital Trust creates new post to reduce its carbon footprint

Winner of Great British Bake Off 2016 Candice Brown (Photo: Joe Pepler/PinPep)

How to get paid to sample food and drink for Heineken SmartDispense

Pride of Britain Hotels - The Athenaeum

Pride of Britain Hotels commits to the future

This is the 'must-have' element of modern kitchens