Wayne Ankers

6 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Wayne Ankers

The Co-op is poised to close 19 of its food stores across the UK throughout this year, signalling further trouble for Britain's ailing high streets. The household name retailer has been buffeted by a mix of financial headwinds including the cost-of-living crisis, hefty rental fees, and rising operating expenses. According to The Sun, the Central Co-op disclosed that closures would hit regions such as the Midlands and East Anglia by May, due to "financial sustainability issues".

6 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Wayne Ankers

On a particularly dreary and soggy midweek day, which could easily be considered one of the gloomiest, I still found myself feeling rather 'chirpy'. Craven, nestled in North Yorkshire, was once been dubbed the unhappiest place in the region, as per figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS annually gauges the nation's "personal well-being" by assessing factors such as life satisfaction, sense of worth, happiness, and anxiety levels.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Wayne Ankers |Lisa Salmon PA

Currently embroiled in adventures such as swimming in natural pools and caving, the youngest members of Amanda Owen's brood are relishing what she describes as a "feral" lifestyle. The mother-of-nine, whose escapades with her large family on their expansive 2,000-acre farm are featured on the telly programmes Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door, fervently believes that the boundless liberty her kids experience provides an essential life education.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Wayne Ankers |Megan Banner

When a town in Yorkshire was named one of the top seaside resorts in Britain I was curious as to what would set it apart from the rest. Filey outperformed other locations in Yorkshire and ranked eighth in the UK in the Which? 2024 guide to the best seaside destinations. The quaint North Yorkshire town achieved a score of 81 per cent in a survey involving thousands of holidaymakers.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Wayne Ankers |Toby Codd

Brits can look forward to basking in a mini-heatwave towards the end of April, with forecasts predicting temperatures could soar above 20C. The latest weather models from WX Charts have indicated a surge in mercury levels across the nation, attributed to a warm Iberian jet stream.