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West Yorkshire foodies wanted for Channel 4 show My Kitchen Rules

Do you think you've got what it takes?

Georgina Pellant - 30th May 2021

TV bosses are the hunt for West Yorkshire foodies who know their way around the kitchen for a new series of Channel 4's My Kitchen Rules.

Hosted by two-time Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines and Prue Leith of Bake Off fame, the show pits chefs against each other as they launch their own mico-restaurants in a competition to scoop a £10,000 reward.

After Huddersfield cheesemaker Razan Alsous, from Linthwaite, wowed viewers when her halloumi business was featured in series 1, producers are keen to find more budding chefs to appear on the show.

Razan appeared alongside her brother Reda and impressed the judges with her business Yorkshire Dama Cheese - which takes the cheese of her native Syria and gives it thoroughly Yorkshire twist.

After appearing on the show, she also went on Saturday Kitchen.

Do you think you've got what it takes to bring home that £10,000 prize? Apply on the website and find out for yourself.

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When Yorkshire is due to get hot as a fourth heatwave of the year hits the UK

Yes, ANOTHER heatwave is set to hit the UK - the fourth in 2026 so far - and, understandably, Yorkshire residents are already preparing for the latest blast of hot weather and wondering when it arrives.

Yes, in case you missed the news, more high temperatures are set to spread across the UK and Ireland this month and heading into August.

The increase will gradually build throughout this week, with Wednesday tipped to be the hottest day according to various meteorologists.

While Yorkshire thankfully isn't quite slated to get the sweatiest, parts of the Midlands and the usual suspects down south are set to hit the highest numbers, but the thermometers are still on course to reach around the mid-20s over the coming days.

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When does the next heatwave hit Yorkshire?

As per data from BBC Weather and the Met Office, Yorkshire's heatwave started yesterday on Tues, 28 July.

Estimates of 26°C were predicted for this coming Tuesday, with the levels floating in and around 24/25 on the following Wednesday.

The heat is then due to drop off slowly, with top scores of no higher than 21°C on the cards for Thursday and Friday. Although the weekend forecast is less certain at present, one thing that has been announced is reduced rainfall.

Aside from a few more trickles today (Mon, 27 July), the showers or lack thereof cease rather soon, with some of the driest parts of the country already having various effects; for instance, parched parts of Wales have even revealed lost archaeological sites last Friday (24/7/2026).

It would be remiss if we didn't mention the obvious moorland fires across our region, which were sadly exacerbated by hot weather earlier this month.

At least it'll be a bit cooler here than in other parts of the country. ☀️

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— The Manc (@TheMancUK) July 28, 2026

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Bus operator partners with Leeds hospitals to help mums-to-be make vital appointments

Clementine Hall

First Bus is partnering with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to support vulnerable women during pregnancy.

The bus operator is providing an incredible 1,000 day tickets to help vulnerable mums-to-be make appointments.

The free travel passes can be provided by maternity teams to women mainly from minority or disadvantaged communities, helping them to attent important check-ups and appointments.

A recent review of records estimates that 100 pregnant women every month struggle to make hospital appointments as they have no access to funding support or face other barriers to transport.

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First Bus will provide 100 day tickets per month until March 2027 for midwives to distribute to women based on travel needs following a financial assessment which is carried out during their initial appointment with the maternity team.

Nada Abdul-Majid, Specialist Midwife Health Equity at the Trust, said: “I’ve seen first-hand how women struggle to get to their hospital appointments if they don’t have enough money to use public transport.

“Our Haamla team carry out home visits to these vulnerable women however, it is important that families are able to travel to the hospital for scans, doctors’ appointments, labour and obstetric emergencies.” 

Zoe Hands, Managing Director of First Bus Franchising which includes the West Yorkshire region, said: “Supporting communities in the areas we serve means, where we can, being able to assist people in all stages of life. Nothing can be more important than helping to ensure the health and welfare of mothers-to-be and the benefits this will bring to their newborn children.

“We’re pleased to be working in partnership with the Trust and seeing the positive impact our travel support can make to the lives of vulnerable women in Leeds.

“We’re really grateful to First Bus for providing these tickets for women so they can receive maternity care without worrying about the cost of travel to and from appointments,” added Nada. “This will make a real difference to mothers and babies.” 

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