Author: James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said two crews, one from Acomb and one from York, were sent to an undisclosed address in Dunnington, … Read more here: Click Here

In fact, a 35p kitchen staple could do just the job in no time at all and it’s “much safer” to use around the home if you have children and pets. Sometimes keeping mould at bay in our bathrooms can feel like a never-ending chore as excess moisture from showers and baths, combined with poor ventilation, can create the ideal conditions for airborne mould spores to land and grow on damp surfaces like grout, walls, and ceilings, especially during the colder months of the year. But now experts have revealed that lemon juice can be a “great” natural cleaning agent…

4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) has announced the acquisition of York Handmade Brick Company, which is based at Alne, near Easingwold, the multiple award-winning manufacturer of bespoke and premium handmade bricks. Recommended reading: As The Press reported last month, the firm won the Sustainability category in the prestigious 2025 Brick Awards for its brickwork at York Racecourse. York Handmade’s winning entry featured work at the new Bustardthorpe Stand and Roberto Pavilion at York Racecourse. York Handmade Brick has been prevented from going into administration (Image: Supplied) Alex Silk, Founder of 4D, said: “We are delighted to have added York Handmade to our…

‘Kindred Spirits’ represents the coming together of three of the UK’s most enduring early 80’s alternative rock acts to create an unmissable triple bill of dark and atmospheric post punk music in a truly iconic south coast venue. The bands in question are Balaam And The Angel, Skeletal Family, and Wasted Youth and venue in question is Brighton’s iconic Concorde 2 which is located opposite Brighton Beach on Madeira Drive. Concorde 2 (pic Mike Burnell) The event is set to take place on Sunday 10th May 2026 from 3pm to 7pm and is a collaborative arrangement created by the bands involved to realise…

Stephen Workman is UK head of residential building design at AtkinsRéalis Three years into the implementation of the Building Safety Act (BSA), the mechanisms designed to ensure safer buildings have been seen to undermine the government’s ambition to get Britain building.The BSA was introduced with the right intentions, but in its current form it is creating unintended consequences. These include confusion around dutyholder roles, a lack of clarity in compliance expectation, and developers and investors pulling back from some schemes due to the regulatory complexity, in particular around higher-risk building (HRBs).“The BSA was never meant to be a barrier to progress,…

Delivered by Kumar Iyer, Ambassador and Permanent Representative for the UK Mission to the WTO and UN in Geneva. Thank you Chair.Responding to your recommendations on agriculture, we accept and note the difficulties in making progress noted by the CoASS Chair and we can see value to Members in a political discussion which can advance the agenda such as clear guidance on scope and stepping stones. Like others have said, we would urge keeping the discussions to be narrowly focused to only focus on areas where progress is possible and the UK stands ready to engage as needed.On fish we…

Daniel Borgers, who is also known as Daniel Jacobs, was locked up at York Crown CourtDaniel Borgers who is also known as Daniel Jacobs(Image: North Yorkshire Police)A perverted North Yorkshire ‘handyman’ lived a ‘secret life’ with a teen girl.Daniel Borgers, who is also known as Daniel Jacobs, has been branded as an ‘extremely dangerous individual’ who used a job forbidden by police to befriend a 17-year-old. The 52-year-old registered sex offender ‘lied’ and said he was unable to leave the house due to his mental health, but in fact he was running a double life – running a handyman business…

With the arrival of cold weather, Escambia County Fire Rescue is encouraging residents to practice space heater and carbon monoxide safety. Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths. Home Heating Tips Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace,…

Food is the source of energy and as per Vastu Shastra, if the placement of the kitchen is in the wrong direction then it can affect your health badly. As we all know that Kitchen is one of the main place in the home, from where you get the energy by preparing food and get all the nutrition from this place. This place should be full of positivity. Cooking place is no more associated only with women but men also and the people, who love cooking, for them their kitchen is considered as temple, where the Goddess Annapurna resides. But…

These awards are firmly established as the most prestigious in the UK landscaping industry, looking beyond individual projects, uniquely recognising and celebrate the business successes of organisations that are leading the UK’s landscaping industry.Now in its’ eighth year, award organisers said they “continue to be blown away by the number and quality of the entries received and this has been another record year.”Sharon and Paul Butler Directors of Butler Landscapes.The winners were announced on Friday, April 25 at a special awards ceremony in London.Sharon and Paul Butler Directors of Butler Landscapes are pictured with host of the Pro Landscaper Business…