There’s a staycation in Yorkshire that’s perfect if you were one of those kids obsessed with cowboy hats, horses, and yelling ‘YEEHAW’ in your parents’ faces.
We all know that Haworth is home to some fantastic food, breathtaking views, and fascinating history – and is now housing a 19th century style wagon.
Called Pondenrosa, the American-style covered wagon sleeps two with a king-sized bed and a campfire, making it a great opportunity for couples to trial out glamping together.
This old-timey staycation isn’t stripped back all the way to the days of the Wild West as guests will be provided with a luxury that cowboys never had – an electric blanket.
You can even try your hand at campfire cooking with the retreat offering some complimentary beans to warm your soul.
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If you’re no good at cooking or just want someone else to do it for you, Haworth’s main street is only a five minute drive away hosting some proper pub grub to delight your taste buds with.
There’s even a pub called the Wuthering Heights within walking distance a nod to the area’s connection to the Brontes.
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After treating yourself to the best home-comfort meals in town, why not stroll along the cobbled street and pop into some local vendors supplying everything from sweets, chocolates and intricate handmade gifts.
It’s not surprising that this cosy West Yorkshire village is inheriting another piece of history, after all it was once the residence of literary greats the Brontës who took great pride in the natural landscape.
It’s not only literary works that Haworth is esteemed for, this small village is bustling with lots of arts and culture with BBC’s ‘Peaky Blinders’ and Channel 5’s ‘All Creature’s Great & Small’ filmed in the Yorkshire dales.
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For any keen-eyed music fans, Pink Floyd filmed parts of their 1982 movie musical ‘The Wall’ in Haworth and the surrounding areas such as Keighley – only a 14 minute drive away.
Pondenrosa is a staycation in Yorkshire where you can stay overnight in a wagon / Credit: Canopy and Stars
You’re also only a short trip away from beautiful Hebden Bridge.
However you and the cowboys will have one thing in common – no phone signal, giving you a chance to fully unwind. Sometimes we all need a little digital detox.
So whether you want a chilled holiday or one packed full of mini adventures, why not do it in style… cowboy style.
Stays at Pondenrosa start from just £95 a night, and you can find out more and book your trip here.
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Greater Manchester set to submit new non-charging Clean Air Plan to the government
Emily Sergeant
Greater Manchester’s transport bosses are preparing to submit an updated Clean Air Plan to the Government.
According to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the preferred plan set to be submitted would still mean that there would be no charges for any vehicle driven on a road anywhere in n Greater Manchester, as was first suggested back in December 2023, as the alternative plan that proposed a benchmark charging ‘Clean Air Zone’ in the centre of Manchester and bordering parts of Salford would not meet the legal deadline.
On top of this, the revised plan will also crucially include updates to air quality modelling, corrections to modelled emissions of Government-funded retrofitted buses, investment into new buses, and a fund to help taxi drivers upgrade their vehicles.
As mentioned, a key element of the proposed plan is investment in cleaner buses, especially as the latest figures show that improvements to Greater Manchester’s bus fleet is already helping to improve air quality.
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Pollution in the region in 2023 was found to be “significantly lower” than the levels recorded pre-pandemic in 2019.
Despite having been working at pace to deliver the electrification of bus depots across the region, the revised plan does take into account a delay to a new all-electric depot at Stockport, which is now expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
A total of £86.7 million of Clean Air funding has already been allocated to Greater Manchester, and from this, the revised plan is looking to use £51.1 million.
This funding would go towards 40 new Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs), depot electrification in Manchester and Bolton, and 77 new Euro VI clean air compliant buses.
Greater Manchester is set to submit a new non-charging Clean Air Plan to the government / Credit: The Manc Group | TfGM
TfGM says that, in the revised plan, there is no change to proposals that would see £30.5 million made available to help owners of all eligible hackney carriage and private hire vehicles to upgrade to a cleaner vehicle.
£5 million will also be invested in local traffic measures to “better manage traffic flow” on Regent Road and Quay Street in the city centre.
Speaking ahead of the revised plan being submitted to the Government, Cllr Eamonn O’Brien, who is the Clean Air lead for Greater Manchester, said: “Given some of the changes that have occurred in the last nine months, there was a need to adapt and update our proposals for an investment-led, non-charging GM Clean Air Plan.
“We’re now in a position where that work has been done, and, subject to approvals, we can submit our updated plan to the new Government as soon as possible and await their decision.”
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Huge food hall, luxury shops and more set to open at Manchester Airport
Daisy Jackson
Manchester Airport has today revealed details of more than 20 new shops, bars and restaurants that will open at its shiny new Terminal 2 next year, including a huge new street food hall.
Everything from luxury retail units to a new pub will be opening to cater to passengers before they jet off on their holidays.
Manchester Airport has lined up an impressive array of food, drink and retail for this final phase of its £1.3bn transformation programme.
This includes the airport’s first ever Wetherspoons pub, a Chanel makeup and skincare boutique, a Pandora, Greggs, and Joe and the Juice.
Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport will also include plenty of local food names again – you’ll be able to indulge on Gooey bakes in the new food hall, visit an expanded Amber Alehouse from Seven Brothers Brewery, as well as visiting the existing locations of Pot Kettle Black, Archie’s and Sam Carlo.
The huge new phase for the airport, completing in Summer 2025, will feature a Boutique Mall home to brands like Chanel and a Fever-Tree cocktail bar, as well as a high street-style strip called The Avenue, where passengers will find LEGO, Pandora and Rituals.
Of the 22-strong list of new businesses joining the Manchester Airport, a big name is the 472-seat market hall-style street food venue, which will have seven different kitchens within it, including a Gooey dessert bar.
The Great Northern Market will feature a diverse range of world street food options including pizza, Mexican food, noodles and more, with a regularly rotating offering.
The Great Northern market has been created with street food pioneer Dominic Cools-Lartigue, the founder of food markets Street Feast and Dalston Yard, and Airport Retail Enterprise.
The Great Northern market is part of the new phase of Manchester Airport. Credit: MAG
Alongside it will be the first JD Wetherspoon’s pub at Manchester Airport, which will feature nods to sporting greats of the North in its decor, as well as brands like Upper Crust, Starbucks, and WHSmith’s Grindsmith Café.
A new World Duty Free store will span a whopping 2,165sq metres, packed with names like Christian Dior, Gucci, YSL and Charlotte Tilbury, plus other luxury and beauty brands, premium liquor, souvenirs, food and drink, and loads more, with smaller ‘Express’ stores dotted through the terminal.
Manchester Airport’s £1.3bn transformation project has been ongoing for almost a decade, said to be generating 16,400 extra jobs by 2040 as a result of the economic activity stimulated by the expansion of the airport and its route network.
More than 30 million passengers have already used the Terminal Two extension since the first phase opened in 2021.
A planned extension to the Amber Alehouse by Seven Bro7hers at Manchester Airport. Credit: MAG
Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, said: “We are really proud to connect the North to the world – and now through our brand new Terminal 2 we’re able to do that in a setting that rivals any airport in any major capital city.
“The new shops, bars and restaurants we’re adding in the second phase of the development of Terminal 2 will really elevate the experience and help people feel like they’re starting their holidays at the airport.
“Whatever your budget and preferences, you’ll be able to find something to your tastes in Terminal 2.
“Not only that, you’ll also be able to enjoy modern, world-class facilities and one of Europe’s most extensive route networks – so wherever you’re travelling, you’ll be able to start your trip in style.”
John Butts at Director, Airport Retail Enterprise, added: “We are delighted to be such a huge part of the new Terminal 2 expansion and to be bringing a food market to Manchester Airport.
“Manchester’s food and beverage scene is world class and food market halls have played an integral role in this culture – they offer choice, convenience, speed and the buzz of communal dining at an affordable price.
A new duty free will also be added to Manchester Airport Terminal 2 along with the new food and drink offerings. Credit: MAG
“We’ve brought together a fabulous team including those behind Manchester icons Gooey and Dominic Cools-Lartigue, the founder of food markets Street Feast and Dalston Yard. We are bringing local suppliers to a fantastic open space which will include murals hand-painted by local artists.
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“Airport dining has never looked better and it is our vision that Great Northern Market will rival any high street experience.”
Richard Jackson, Retail Director at Manchester Airport, said: “We are proud of the world-class facilities on offer in Terminal 2, and a key part of our vision for the finished terminal is to provide an unrivalled experience for passengers shopping and dining before they catch their flight.
CGI of the new premium ‘high street’-style retail offering at Manchester Airport Terminal 2. Credit: MAG
“We’re delighted to be bringing such a varied offering to the second phase of our brand-new Terminal 2, with local brands complemented by well-known high street names and options to suit every budget.
“We’ve worked hard to make sure we’re bringing exciting, classic brands like Chanel and Pandora to the airport as well as Fever-Tree opening a statement cocktail bar and our very own Lego store – while also making sure people have the brands they love to see in an airport setting like Wetherspoon and Greggs.
“On top of that our Great Northern Market will be a unique airport offering – allowing people to enjoy the popular ‘market hall’ style dining experience with a range of individual street food style pop ups around a central eating area. It will let groups of people dine together while being able to choose from a range of different and varied menus.”