And finally… something’s bugging Leeds

Taylor Wimpey has installed a giant bug hotel at its Woodside Quarry site in Horsforth, in a move bound to split opinion between nature lovers and those more wary of creepy crawlies.

The giant installation is part of the Woodside Vale estate, which will provide 299 homes and areas of public open space.

Formerly a stone quarry, the site stood empty for 20 years until it was developed into one of Taylor Wimpey’s Elite Collection sites.

Two ecological corridors will sit between the new homes, extending north and east and aim to support the movement of local wildlife, especially Great Crested Newts.

Lucinda Dickens, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire, said: “As part of our ecological commitment to the area, work is now underway so that the development can continue to support and nurture local wildlife.

“We believe in playing our part in creating a healthier future for our customers, colleagues, and communities.”

It’s certainly admirable to see this ethos extending to communities of all shapes and sizes.