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I drove by the steelworks in Port Talbot yesterday and it was a dramatic sight- I hadn’t realised how big the steelworks are. The closing will cut around 2800 jobs & likely lead Port Talbot down the route of most post industrial towns. I live in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, with its broken mills & forgotten history - a town designed to feed industry does not easily thrive without it. I feel for this town today; another victim of a disorganised world.

And I understand that the environment must be protected, climate change is a real and serious issue, but surely not at the expense of the people it protects? There are bigger, meaner engines of destruction & disease that go unnoticed. Everything feels decidedly medieval at the moment - like they don’t stand on the shoulders of giants, they stand on our backs.

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Challenge Cup: Huddersfield 50-6 Hull FC - Giants comfortably win to reach quarters [ Super League ]

Challenge Cup: Huddersfield 50-6 Hull FC – Giants comfortably win to reach quarters [Highlights] Adam Swift scores four tries against his old club Hull FC as Huddersfield march into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals. Hull FC are giving Tony Smith their full backing despite a tough start to the season, Hull Live understands. The Black and Whites have lost four of their… It’s déjà vu regarding Hull…

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Body Shop to shut 75 stores and cut hundreds of jobs

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By Dearbail Jordan

BBC News

The Body Shop will close 75 shops in the UK over the coming weeks and cut 489 jobs, according to the firm overseeing its restructuring.

It means that, combined with cost-cutting at the company’s head office, between 750 and 800 people will be made redundant.

However, The Body Shop will keep 116 UK stores open.

The UK arm of the global beauty chain was put into administration earlier this month.

Shops will be closed over the next four to six weeks. FRP Advisory, which is managing the restructuring, said it would “support all impacted staff with claims to the Redundancy Payments Service”.

“In taking swift action to right-size The Body Shop UK store portfolio, we have stabilised the business,” said FRP Advisory’s Tony Wright.

“We remain fully focused on exploring all options to take the business forward.”

The Body Shop was a trailblazer – what went wrong?

The Body Shop was founded in Brighton in 1976 by the late Dame Anita Roddick who opened a single shop in the seaside town. Known for its natural beauty products and its stance against testing on animals, it expanded rapidly in the following years.

Dame Anita and her husband Gordon sold the business to French beauty giant L’Oreal in 2006, much to the chagrin of some loyal followers who viewed the French beauty giant’s business at odds with The Body Shop’s ethos.

Since then, The Body Shop has changed hands twice, most recently to private equity firm Aurelius in late 2023. Within weeks, it decided to place the UK arm in administration following poor sales over Christmas and January.

Wildly popular in the 1980s and 1990s, The Body Shop appeared to fall out of fashion as competitors arrived in the natural beauty market including Lush and Rituals.

The UK shops closing are:

Aylesbury

Banbury

Barnstaple

Basildon

Battersea

Bedford

Beverley

Bexleyheath

Blackburn

Blackpool

Bournemouth Commercial Rd

Bolton

Brixton

Broughton Park

Bury

Camberley

Carlisle

Carmarthen

Chippenham

Cirencester

Croydon

Didcot

Durham

East Kilbride

Edinburgh Gyle Centre

Edinburgh Princes Mall

Epsom

Fareham

Farnborough

Glasgow Braehead

Glasgow Fort

Glasgow Silverburn

Glasgow Station

Grimsby

Halifax

Harlow

Hastings

Hempstead Valley

High Wycombe

Huddersfield

Hull

Ilford

Ipswich

Isle of Wight

Islington

Kendal

Kings Lynn

Leeds White Rose

Lewisham Centre

Lichfield

Loughborough

Luton

Macclesfield

Middlesbrough

Morpeth

Newton Abbot

Northampton

Oldham

Perth

Peterborough Queensgate

Portsmouth

Regent Street

Salisbury

Stafford

Stanstead Airside

Stratford Upon Avon

Swansea

Telford

Thanet

Trowbridge

Wakefield Trinity Walk

Walthamstow

Wigan

Woking

Wolverhampton

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Easter in Huddersfield: Things to do

The weather is getting warmer with the coming of Easter. It is time to get into the holiday mood, decorate eggs, and enjoy a visit from the Easter bunny. Huddersfield offers a mix-and-match of everything, from festivals and markets to egg hunting events. Check out our list of activities to celebrate Easter in Huddersfield and have fun with family and friends.

Huddersfield Easter Egg Hunt 9 – 24 April | Huddersfield Town Centre

Join an Easter egg hunt to find 10 big painted eggs around the town. You will be given a map and some clues for assistance and if you manage to find every egg, you will win a tasty full-size easter egg. So, pick up a trail map from ‘Hello Huddersfield’ facility on Market Avenue and start your quest. The event is free and offers a perfect opportunity for a fantastic family day out in the town.

Bushcraft – Easter 2022 13 & 20 April | Cliffe House

Enjoy fantastic instructor-led bushcraft activity for all to sit around a campfire toasting marshmallows and cooking your own garlic bread twist with a warming hot chocolate. No need to worry about the weather, this event is based undercover within the woodland. Check out more Easter events by Kirklees Council here!

Easter Eggspress ft Whistlestop Wonderland 15 – 18 April | Whistlestop Valley

Hop aboard Whistlestop Valley’s Easter Eggspress for a cracking time with your family. You will receive a warm welcome at Clayton West and then start your journey to Shelley. Complete all the activities and fill them in your Eggspress Passport to get a delicious prize from the shop. Book your tickets here!

Easter Family Fun Day 17 April | Broad Oak Bowling Club

Enjoy a fabulous day out for all of the family with food, fairground rides, a licenced bar, tuck shop, games, stalls and much more. The event is free for all the participants. So, register yourself and get indulge in some Easter festivity. Register for the event here!

Easter Egg Hunt 19 April | Huddersfield Market

Huddersfield market is hosting Humpty Dumpty who will be meeting shoppers and giving out free mini chocolate eggs. You can also enjoy music from The Moot, join free face painting and balloons as well as take part in the Giant Easter Egg hunt.

Fortune Hotel is situated on New Hey Road, Huddersfield with easy access to popular spots in and around the town. Enjoy a comfortable stay with Hypnos beds, free parking and free wi-fi in case you have plans to celebrate Easter in Huddersfield. Book now: www.aghotels.co.uk/fortune-hotel

Become a member and explore Huddersfield with us! Gold Members get exclusive discounts on local attractions, restaurants, bars, and more. Please write to us at care@aghotels.co.uk for more details.

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Middlesbrough Braced For Interest From Premier League Giants

Middlesbrough’s teenage midfielder Fin Cartwright is subject of interest from Premier League giants Chelsea, according to a report from TEAMtalk. The 16-year-old made his professional debut for the Teesside club earlier this month, coming on as a late substitute in the 3-2 win over Huddersfield Town in the EFL Cup. This made him Boro’s second-youngest ever player and big things are expected from…

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Huddersfield, England.

Aina the mother sheep, a 4.5-metre musical sculpture installed outside Huddersfield railway station as part of Artichoke’s latest project, Herd. She is one of 23 giant handcrafted musical sheep that will appear all over Kirklees this week before joining Aina for a grand finale in Huddersfield on 16 July.

Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian #aina #mother #sheep

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Super League: Leeds Rhinos 54-0 Huddersfield Giants - Hosts pile misery on Ian Watson's side

Rhyse Martin (centre) scored 26 of Leeds Rhinos’ 54 points against Huddersfield Giants Leeds (22) 54 Tries: Walters 2, Myler, Handley, Fusitu’a 2, McDonnell, Martin 2 Goals: Martin 9 Huddersfield (0) 0 Leeds Rhinos ended their three-match Super League losing streak by thrashing Huddersfield Giants in emphatic style on an emotional night at Headingley. Rhinos legend Rob Burrow was guest of…

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Super League Half-Term Report: Leeds, St Helens, Warrington, Hull and More!

Super League Half-Term Report: Grading Leeds Rhinos, St Helens, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC and Others

The Super League Season So Far: A Brief Overview

The Super League season began on March 25th and has been a rollercoaster ride for rugby league fans. The league features 12 teams who play each other twice in the regular season. Each team plays a total of 22 games with the top six teams qualifying for the playoffs. The first half of the season has seen some fantastic performances, nail-biting finishes, and plenty of drama. There have been upsets as well as dominant displays from some of the league's top teams. One standout feature of this year's competition is how competitive it is. No team has managed to dominate the league so far, making it one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory.

The Importance of The Half-Term Report

With over half the season played, it's time to evaluate how each team has fared so far and assess their chances for success in the remainder of the competition. A half-term report allows us to take stock of what we've seen thus far and provides an excellent opportunity to predict future outcomes based on past performances. The report is crucial for coaches, players, fans, and pundits alike as they look back at their team's progress from preseason expectations to present-day reality. It also helps us appreciate individual player performances that may not have received their due credit during match reports or analyses. In short, it gives rugby fans an all-encompassing view of how things stand thus far in Super League.

Explanation Of The Grading System

Each team will receive a grade based on their overall performance during this year's competition so far. We will look at factors such as players' form and fitness, team strategy and tactics, and the overall consistency of their performances. Teams will be graded using a standard A to F grading system. This grading system allows us to provide an accurate assessment of each team's performance and gives fans a clear idea of where each team stands in terms of expectations for the remainder of the season. The grading system is not meant to be harsh or overly critical but rather an honest evaluation of how each team has performed so far. Ultimately, it serves as both a reflection on what has been, as well as guidance on what needs to improve moving forward.

Conclusion: A Preview Of What To Expect

As we approach the midway point in this year's competition, there is still much to look forward to. With playoffs looming large on the horizon, every game becomes more crucial than ever before. In the coming sections of this article, we'll take a closer look at some teams' performances thus far this season - paying particular attention to Leeds Rhinos, St Helens, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC and others - using our grading system. So buckle up rugby fans; we're in for an exciting ride!

Leeds Rhinos

Their Season So Far: A Rollercoaster Ride

The Leeds Rhinos have had a difficult first half of the 2021 Super League season. After finishing in fifth place last season, they came into the new campaign with high hopes of challenging for the title. However, they have struggled to find consistency and currently sit in ninth place, outside of the playoff places. Their season started well with a convincing win over Wakefield Trinity in round one, but things quickly turned sour as they suffered heavy defeats to Hull FC and St Helens in their next two games. They bounced back with wins over Salford Red Devils and Huddersfield Giants, but then suffered another heavy defeat to Wigan Warriors. They have continued this inconsistent form throughout the season so far, winning some games convincingly while losing others by large margins. One notable positive has been their impressive defence; they have conceded fewer points than any other team outside of the top four. Read more

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Hull FC 20-14 Huddersfield Giants

Highlights of Hull FC’s clash with the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League. #Hull #Huddersfield #Giants

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Hull FC 20-14 Huddersfield Giants

Highlights of Hull FC’s clash with the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League. #Hull #Huddersfield #Giants

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Challenge Cup: Huddersfield 50-6 Hull FC - Giants comfortably win to reach quarters [ Huddersfield Giants ]

Challenge Cup: Huddersfield 50-6 Hull FC – Giants comfortably win to reach quarters [Highlights] Adam Swift scores four tries against his old club Hull FC as Huddersfield march into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals. Hull FC are giving Tony Smith their full backing despite a tough start to the season, Hull Live understands. The Black and Whites have lost four of their… It’s déjà vu regarding Hull…

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Huddersfield 12 - 14 St Helens

First-half tries from Konrad Hurrell and Tommy Makinson, plus a penalty from Makinson after the break proved enough to secure a third win of the season for Saints; Ashton Golding and Innes Senior both crossed for the Giants, with Olly Russell landing two conversions Last Updated: 23/03/23 10:30pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Betfred Super…

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Explore Huddersfield like never before!

Explore Huddersfield

If you are not from Huddersfield, you may not know about the incredible places that the town has to offer for travel enthusiasts. Situated halfway between Leeds and Manchester, it has been the place of the industrial revolution and is known for being the birthplace of the Rugby League, Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and the international film star, James Mason. Now that you have learnt some fascinating facts about Huddersfield, let’s explore Huddersfield in the Fortune Hotel way:

History

Huddersfield Railway Station

The history of Huddersfield Railway Station, a Grade I listed building, dates to the 1850s. The station was described by the famous English poet, writer, and broadcaster, Sir John Betjeman as ‘the most splendid station façade in England’. It is situated in St Georges Square, which won the Europa Nostra award for European architecture. In 2014, English Heritage, a registered charity that manages the National Heritage Collection put the station in the list of “the 10 Greatest English Railway Stations”. The statue of Harold Wilson who served as the UK’s Prime Minister twice graces the award-winning station.

Sports

Birthplace of Rugby League

Huddersfield is the birthplace of the Rugby League, which was founded in 1895. The history goes back to 29 August 1895 when 21 clubs met at the George Hotel, Huddersfield and agreed on a breakaway from the Rugby Football Union to establish the Rugby League. The local Rugby League team is known as the ‘Huddersfield Giants’ which plays in the European Super League. A plaque outside the George Hotel is situated to remember the meeting which created the sport of rugby league. The hotel is now set to become the national museum, which will tell the wonderful story of a sport that remains important to the communities.

Outdoors

Greenhead Park

Greenhead Park is a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. It is the largest park in Huddersfield and the list of attractions includes a skate park, bowling greens, tennis courts, miniature steam railway, rides, play areas, paddling pool, horse and carriage rides, conservatory, and much more. Out of five lakes in the park, Ornamental Lake is the largest one which was recently redesigned to attract wildlife. It has two refreshment areas, a cafe in the park by the tennis courts and a newer park located behind the conservatory where customers can dine outdoors or in the conservatory.

Shopping

Town Centre

Huddersfield is known for its large and diverse retail shopping area enclosed within the town’s ring road. The town centre is home to several national high street retailers and chain stores. You can go on a shopping spree to three shopping areas including Kingsgate, The Packhorse Precinct and The Piazza Centre. The Piazza offers an outdoor shopping mall near the public library, with a grassed area, used for relaxation and events throughout the year. Near to the centre, Market Arcade is a covered market hall with listed building status due to its distinctive roof formed by hyperbolic paraboloids. Also, there is an open market located next to Tesco on the opposite side of the town centre.

Entertainment

The John Smith’s Stadium

The John Smith’s Stadium is a multi-use sports stadium with a gym, swimming, spa, and sporting classes facilities. The stadium is home to Huddersfield Giants and Huddersfield Town football team. Among other entertainment options, you can also enjoy dance, drama, comedy, music and exhibitions at The Lawrence Batley Theatre. You can also explore many pubs, restaurants and nightclubs, including Tokyo which occupies the former Huddersfield County Court, a 19th-century Grade II listed building. Don’t forget to visit the oldest pub, the Parish (formerly the Fleece Inn), which has been trading since 1720.

Explore Huddersfield with Fortune Hotel! Become a member and enjoy exclusive discounts on local attractions, restaurants, pubs, and popular places in and around the town. Write to us at care@aghotels.co.uk and our team will be happy to help you.