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Dutch technology investor Prosus has formally launched its 4.1 billion euro (£3.4 billion) agreed takeover of Just Eat Takeaway.com to create a European tech “champion”. (Photo by Vincent Cole/PA Media )

Just Eat: Prosus launches 4.1 billion euro agreed takeover
Dutch technology investor Prosus has formally launched its 4.1 billion euro (£3.4bn) agreed takeover of Just Eat Takeaway.com to create a European tech “champio...

Christine Austin's favourite wines of the week

Christine Austin's favourite wines this week

Douglas Hodge as Prime Minister Oliver Everett, MeeWha Alana Lee as Han Min-Seo and Viola Davis as President Danielle Sutton in G20. Picture: Amazon Content Services LLC/Ilze Kitshoff. All Rights Reserved.

Film Pick of the Week: G20 - review by Yvette Huddleston

General view of staff on a NHS hospital ward. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Introductions can make a big difference for NHS patients - Ann Paul

A married couple who won Race Across the World are spending their retirement completing a "gap decade" - and now "rough it" while travelling thanks to the show.

Race Across the World winners reveal what this years' competitors should expect

Hosted by comedian and actor Russell Kane, each episode of TUI’s ‘Pack Your Bags’ podcast features a celebrity guest sharing stories of their most memorable travel moments and offering a glimpse into how their adventures (and misadventures) have shaped their lives.

Russell Kane invites celebs to tell their travel tales in new podcast

Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow leaves the field on 107 not out at the end of play on day 1 against Middlesex helped get them over the promotion line last season (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com).

'Seriously talented boys': Bairstow full of praise for Yorkshire team-mates

Christine Austin's wines of the week

The best wines to buy to make the most of Waitrose's 25% off deal

Anthony McGrath believes it is much harder for players nowadays to hone their one-day skills in the busy schedule. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Tough for players to gain 50-over experience - McGrath

Christine Austin's wines of the week

Christine Austin's wines of the week from Waitrose, Booths and Sainsbury's

DBTH Advanced Clinical Practitioner Eleanor Bull takes on Ironman and Ice Swimming Championships.

From the ward to the world stage - NHS hero takes on Ironman and Ice Swimming Ch...

A look at the early favourites to replace Jos Buttler as England's white-ball captain.

Favourites to replace Jos Buttler as England's white-ball captain

Cover crops and animals help make vineyards sustainable

Explaining the ever changing vocabulary behind wine production

John Parry of England tees off on the 12th hole on day four of the Magical Kenya Open presented by absa 2025 at Muthaiga Golf Club on February 23, 2025 in Nairobi (Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images)

John Parry's Africa love affair continues as Joshua Berry enjoys best finish

Boekenhoutskloof – in the steep-sided Franschhoek Valley

The popular wine you should get your hands on - if you can pronounce it

Joe Root in T20 action for Yorkshire last summer. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Joe Root's T20 exploits in South Africa show he could still add value to England

FUTURE WATCH: Fast bowler is considered an option going forward by Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath, with the youngster currently away in South Africa with England Under-19s. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Wade offered chance to stake 2025 claim at Yorkshire CCC

Christine Austin's wines of the week

Why you should buy Kylie Minogue's non-alcoholic wine from Morrisons

Elon Musk pictured in 2023. PIC: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire

Grooming gang row shows dangers of an information vacuum - David Behrens

A meerkat enjoying the snow at Knowsley Safari.

Watch: Amur tiger and Andean bears play in the snow

Winning feeling again: Harrogate's John Parry celebrates a birdie putt on the 18th green that helped seal his victory at the the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 2025 before Christmas, for his second DP World Tour title (Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

How Yorkshire golfer John Parry rediscovered winning feeling
Fourteen years separate John Parry’s two wins on the DP World Tour, the difference between being a 20-something with the world at your feet to a 38-year-old who knows a hell of a lot better.
Nick Westby

Mickey Arthur. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Northern Superchargers swoop for Mickey Arthur

Head to South Africa for instant sunshine and excellent wines

Christine Austin's top destinations for plenty of sunshine and amazing wine

Following in dad's footsteps: Archie Vaughan. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Chip off the old block Archie Vaughan relishing England captaincy test

The Royal train pulled by the Flying Scotsman, in celebration of its 100th anniversary, in North Yorkshire, as King Charles III travels to Pickering Heritage Railway Station, the southern terminus of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, for a visit to Pickering in Yorkshire. Picture date: Monday June 12, 2023. Credit: Charlotte Graham/Daily Telegraph

Heritage railways to signal start of celebration of 200 years of rail travel

John Parry of England plays his second shot on the eighth hole on day four of the Alfred Dunhill Championship 2025 at Leopard Creek Country Club on December 15 (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

John Parry's bid for long-awaited DP World Tour win comes up short

Alex Fitzpatrick of England plays his second shot on the ninth hole on Day One of the Alfred Dunhill Championship 2025 at Leopard Creek Country Club on December 12, 2024 (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Alex Fitzpatrick and Andy Sullivan off to a flier in heat of Kruger Park

A group of Yorkshire grannies helped nurse an injured baby rhino 5,000 miles away back to full strength after knitting him a blanket.

Baby rhino recovering from hyena attack thanks to group of 'knitting nannas'

Three-week-old rhino Hercules with a blanket hand-knitted by elderly residents at Hazelgrove Court Care Home, in Saltburn, North Yorkshire.

Saltburn knitting group supports baby rhino’s recovery

Christine Austin's wines of the week

Christine Austin's wines of the week from Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi and Booths

Under pressure: Steve Borthwick, the England head coach, needs to start delivering results against the top teams after a disappointing start to their Autumn series at the Allianz Stadium. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

No identity, too many excuses, and Steve Borthwick under pressure

Christine Austin's wines of the week

Christine Austin's wines of the week from Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Morrisons
Christine Austin brings us her wines of the week as well as the latest wine news from across Yorkshire
Christine Austin

Jane McDonald and Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: Jane McDonald to join Take That star in new TV series

Barrie Jarrett, CEO, of Planet Sport said: "Being born and bred in Leeds I am keen to keep developing our base in the city. Government incentives around R&D are really important to produce more jobs. We hope to create at least another 50 to 100 jobs over the next year or two in Leeds. It's a very competitive space in Leeds but we are determined to scale up." (Photo supplied by Planet Sport)

Planet Sport plans to create jobs as it pursues 'untapped opportunities'

Christine Austin has tested out around 200 wines from Asda and Morrisons so you don't have to - these are her top recommendations

I tried 200 wines from Asda and Morrisons - here are the best ones for under £10

Assura's £11m Ambulance Hub in Bury St Edmunds.

Assura seeks second listing on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

BIGGER PICTURE: England manager Sarina Wiegman, instructs her players during a training session at Coventry Building Society Arena on Monday. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA

Wiegman embraces criticism as England focus on 'bigger picture'

Kate Mosse whose new novel The Map of Bones is out now; she is appearing in Yorkshire venues this week.

Kate Mosse on new novel The Map of Bones and the 20th anniversary of Labyrinth

FAMILIAR FACE: Darren Lehmann has been appointed on a two-year deal as the new head coach of Northamptonshire. Picture; PA

Lehmann back in county cricket as head coach

Here are Christine Austin's top tipples to buy this week - including how you can get 25% off at Waitrose. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Waitrose are doing a 25% off wine deal - these are my top recommendations

A cool cellar is ideal for wine storage

Why you should stock up on wine between now and February 1

The male white rhino calf with mum Fahari at Whipsnade Zoo in Beds.

Adorable baby white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo

Vineyards are often miles from the nearest town, so transport is essential. The Bosman vineyard is pictured here.

Here are my top wines to buy during Fairtrade Fortnight

Dom Bess in action against Middlesex at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

For ball experiment to work pitches must play ball too, says Dom Bess

Christine Austin's wines of the week

Christine Austin's wines of the week from Booths, Tesco and Sainsbury's

Lydia Leyland's We Got You Boo is a community led through experience and connection that brings isolated women together to make new friends.

Meet the Yorkshirewoman who has built huge 'kind girl community' on Instagram

Great Britain's Jade Shekells breaks through the Irish defence during the women's Pool B Rugby Sevens match between Ireland and Great Britain at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in the Stade de France (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Ellie Kildunne and Team GB women's sevens team with work to do

Christine Austin's wines of the week

Christine Austin's wines of the week

Brody, the real life Gromit, who accompanies tourists on sidecar tours with owner Tim Clarke.

Meet the rescue dog who travels in a motorcycle sidecar

This is the heart-stopping moment an Indian fan plunged 30ft after trying to tie a flag around a pole during wild T20 World Cup celebrations.

Watch: Man falls from pole during World Cup celebrations

Ottis Gibson, the Yorkshire head coach, embraces Conor McKerr following the innings victory against Gloucestershire at Scarborough on Tuesday. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Conor McKerr wants to join Yorkshire permanently in pursuit of regular cricket

OVER YOU GO: England's Harry Brook plays a reverse sweep as South Africa's Quinton de Kock watches on during Friday's Super Eight clash in Saint Lucia Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Brook looking to 'batter' USA to seal World Cup semi-final spot

WINNING COMBINATION: England's Phil Salt, right, celebrates with team-mate Jonathan Bairstow after defeating the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super 8s opener in Gros Islet, St Lucia Picture: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Salt happy to 'pull the trigger' for England in St Lucia

Representatives from the UK Agri-Tech Centre and GYO Systems, alongside project participants from Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal, who will be working on the hydroponic element of the project.

York agri-tech firm to work on project tackling South Africa's energy challenges

Kruger National Park offers a breathtaking blend of natural beauty and rich wildlife

Ad Feature Safari Enthusiasts: Best routes for exploring Kruger National Park

Teamwork: Steve Mortimer with partner Fay Howell. The couple run the Turkey Inn at Goose Eye and the Staveley Arms, North Stainley. (Photo supplied on behalf of Steve Mortimer)

How Steve Mortimer is reviving the famous Staveley Arms in North Yorkshire

Mining giant Anglo American has rejected a second revised buyout offer from BHP, which this time valued its rival at £34bn. (Photo by Nicholas .T. Ansell/PA Wire)

Mining giant Anglo American rejects second takeover offer from BHP worth £34bn

Christine Austin's wines of the week

Christine Austin's top tipples for the week and the latest wine news

Old vines, still producing fabulous flavours

Christine Austin tries out Australian wines grown on traditional historic vines

Eye on the ball: Sam Bairstow of England plays a shot during the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 2024 at Heritage La Reserve Golf Club during one of his first events on the DP World Tour over the winter (Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Sam Bairstow targeting US PGA Championship with strong finish to Asian Swing

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