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UK wine merchant to close after falling into administration
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (514+ words) An award-winning UK wine and spirits merchant is set to close after 59 years, having fallen into administration. Friarwood Wine and Spirits, founded in 1967, is a family-run business that has built a reputation for its close relationship with some of the…...
On This Day: Thousands gather to celebrate opening of Darley Street Market
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (146+ words) ON this day last year, thousands gathered to celebrate the opening weekend of the Darley Street Market in Bradford, a vibrant multi-million-pound city centre attraction. The market was created to replace the Oastler Shopping Centre and Kirkgate Market, both scheduled…...
On This Day: Over 500 customers queue to try new Bradford business on opening day
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (219+ words) ON this day last year, Berries opened its doors on Manchester Road in Bradford, drawing hundreds of eager customers to the innovative drive-in drink spot. The new establishment, which also operates on Killinghall Road and Great Horton Road, aimed to…...
Market has brought 'feel good factor' back to Bradford city centre in first year
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (1094+ words) DARLEY Street Market, which has been hailed for “bringing a feel-good factor” back to Bradford city centre, is celebrating its first anniversary. After months of delays, the £32.3 million market finally opened its doors on July 10, 2025 ahead of the official opening…...
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Bradford
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (110+ words) The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Bradford restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses has been revealed. Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting…...
Limited-edition Toblerone flavour only sold in airports seen in UK supermarkets
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (345+ words) A once hard-to-find Toblerone flavour has been spotted in UK shops, and shoppers are going wild. The Swiss chocolate brand has launched its limited-edition Crispy Caramel bar, which was typically only available in airport duty-free stores. World Duty Free says…...
Decision on takeaway plan in Bradford area with 'high levels of obesity and diabetes"
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (430+ words) PLANS to open a new takeaway in an area of Bradford with high rates of “obesity, diabetes and deprivation” have been refused. The planning application for the new roti business denied that the food on offer would be “junk food…...
Takeaway allowed to serve until 3am in busy student area of Leeds
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (250+ words) A take-away has been given permission to serve customers until 3am in a busy student area of Leeds. Foodie, on Burley Road, was granted a late-night licence after agreeing to measures to prevent noise and litter. An objection was raised by…...
Shouts of 'shame on you' as decision made on controversial McDonald’s drive-thru
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (888+ words) MCDONALD'S has been given permission to build and open a drive-thru restaurant, despite opposition from residents and some councillors. On a split vote, a majority of Calderdale planning councillors approved the company’s application to build the restaurant on land next…...
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons will pay customers to return bottles and cans
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (210+ words) Customers will be able to get money back on bottles and cans under new government rules aimed at reducing waste. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has outlined its new Deposit Return Scheme for cans and bottles,…...