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Events

Updated: Bonfire and fireworks events in Yorkshire

Monday, October 8, 2018
Fireworks

A guide to some of the spectacular community bonfire and firework displays taking place around Yorkshire this month

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Autumn Things to do in Yorkshire

What’s On in Yorkshire during October 2018

Monday, October 1, 2018
An Inspector Calls

Events and entertainment around the county chosen for you by Tony Greenway

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A portrait of Ingleborough exhibition to tour the Yorkshire Dales

Thursday, September 27, 2018
Richard Cameron from Selside. Richard chose to live a simple, independent life in one of the Selside railway cottages, without central heating or electricity. He was a capable linguist and an expert musician. He made violins but his deep passion was the railway. He cycled everywhere and never owned a car. Photo: Hilary Fenten.

The story of Ingleborough and its people is told in photographs for a new exhibition

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Ad Feature: Pumpkin Patch, Wizard School and Spooky Activities at Thornton Hall Country Park this Halloween …

Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Thornton Hall's brand new mysterious Pumpkin Patch (c) I-DOPHOTOS

Hidden on the borders of North Yorkshire & Lancashire’s countryside this Halloween is Thornton Hall Country Park’s secret school of Wizards & Witches!

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Food & Drink

Meet the chef - Michael Wignall, The Angel at Hetton

Friday, October 12, 2018
Michael Wignall Photo: Matt Austin

One of the world’s top chefs is winging his way back to Yorkshire

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The Fabulous Meat & Fish Company from Yorkshire

Friday, October 5, 2018 Words: Jo Haywood - Photos: Andy Bulmer
Charcuterie platter

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – and flavour. It’s not a new technique – our prehistoric ancestors were preserving meat with smoke while still discussing whether or not to invent the wheel (they voted ‘yes’ in the end) – but it is enjoying something of a renaissance among contemporary carnivores.

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Ad Feature: Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds

Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Menu
Seventh Course Limited T/A Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds

“Guests can expect to enjoy an a la carte menu packed with a unique take on British classics, as well as a wine list which is often recognised as one of the best in the city”.

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Breaking News: 2018 Yorkshire Life Food and Drink Awards - the winners revealed

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
2018 Yorkshire Life Food and Drink Awards at Rudding Park

The winners of the 2018 Yorkshire Life Food and Drink Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony at Rudding Park Hotel.

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2018 Yorkshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Bar of the Year

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2018

The winner of the Bar of the Year category announced

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Places

Why Doncaster Sheffield Airport is rated one of the best in the UK

Yesterday, 00:00
A plane’s eye view of Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Is Doncaster soaring in the slipstream of success created by its award-winning airport?

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Doncaster Sheffield

Why you should visit Settle in autumn

Mon, 00:00
Even people who've never been to Settle know it — or know of it, at any rate — the famous 72-mile Settle-Carlisle Railway, which runs over the spectacular 24-arch Ribblehead Viaduct Photo: Alamy

The Yorkshire Dales market town of Settle has much to offer at the turn of the season, as Tony Greenway discovers

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Settle Autumn

Boroughbridge - Take your time to explore this historic town and its countryside

Thursday, October 11, 2018
Boroughbridge is still thoroughly connected with the River Ure - once its trading lifeblood

Explore an historic North Yorkshire town and its countryside with some guidance from Richard Darn.

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Could Sandsend become the next hot property market on the Yorkshire coast?

Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Sandsend is a property hot spot Photo: John Potter

Why the fascination with this popular village on the Yorkshire coast? Richard Darn goes exploring.

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How art is aiding the fight against plastic pollution on the Yorkshire coast

Friday, October 5, 2018 Words: Jo Haywood
Artist Janet White finds plastic on the Scarborough beach for the ScarboroArt exhibition

How to artfully tackle coastal pollution

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Coastal Yorkshire

Style

The story behind The Yorkshire Soap Company

Tuesday, September 11, 2018
'We couldn’t afford fancy soap moulds...so we used cake moulds, loaf tins, whatever we could find' Photo: Aaron Gilpin

From kitchen table experiments to eight successful shops – how a Yorkshire company is cleaning up in the soap business

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Ad Feature: New online tool can help you identify the different types of tinnitus

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Between six and eight million people in the UK suffer from tinnitus

Tinnitus sufferers are being invited to use a new online, sound matching tool to help better understand their type of tinnitus and the potential treatments available to them.

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A Personal Collection of Vivienne Westwood Shoes at York Castle Museum

Tuesday, August 28, 2018
A pair of ivory white satin shoes with curved toes and Louis heels (circa 1730)

York Castle Museum makes great strides with a new exhibition of Vivienne Westwood shoes.

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Walks

6 great walks near Ingleton

Tue, 10:00
Ingleton Falls by Philip Bamber

Thousands of people come through Ingleton every year to tackle the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks, but there are plenty of other walking options available in the area.

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South Pennines walk - Littleborough

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Words and Photo: Terry Fletcher
Flagged section of the Pennine Way

A grand upland walk without too much effort

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Enjoy your local countryside walks on National GetOutside Day with a free month’s subscription to OS Maps

Friday, September 21, 2018
National GetOutside Day takes place on Sunday 30 September

The first ever National GetOutside Day takes place on Sunday 30 September with the aim of getting 1 million people active outdoors across the UK.

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North York Moors walk - Lockton

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Words: Terry Fletcher
Lockton's trademark honey-coloured stone cottages capped with red pantile roofs Photo: Terry Fletcher

Enjoy this walk with its secretive paths through shady woods starting from a classic North York Moors village

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6 great walks near Skipton

Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Sunrays over Skipton by Simon Sugden

The Gateway to the Dales can be the perfect base for a walking holiday around the Yorkshire Dales, this selection of walks are all within a ten mile radius of the market town.

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Skipton

Competitions

Win: Win a luxury weekend escape to London

Tue, 09:04
A luxury studio

Win a luxury weekend escape to the capital and stay at The Bloomsbury

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Win: Win a Yorkshire Gin & Tonic Hamper from Raisthorpe Manor

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Raisthorpe's new range of premium tonics

Win one of four hampers of new Yorkshire tonics and award-winning gins from Raisthorpe.

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Win: Win a luxury two-night break at The Marton Arms in the Yorkshire Dales

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The Marton Arms Photo: Mick Kenyon

Your chance to enjoy a get-away at a traditional coaching inn

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Restaurant Reviews

Ad Feature: Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds

Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Menu
Seventh Course Limited T/A Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds

“Guests can expect to enjoy an a la carte menu packed with a unique take on British classics, as well as a wine list which is often recognised as one of the best in the city”.

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All you need to know about Wrea Head Hall in Scarborough

Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Wrea Head Hall Hotel, Scalby near Scarborough

We learn about one of Yorkshire’s leading coastal hotels

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Ad Feature: The Fairfax Arms

Wednesday, July 4, 2018
The Fairfax Arms

You can be sure of a warm welcome at The Fairfax Arms. We are passionate about providing excellent service and upholding high standards...

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Gardens

Emily Brontë rose - new bloom created to celebrate 200th birthday of literary great

Thursday, July 26, 2018
David Austin's newly created a new English rose named �Emily Bront� Photo: Howard Rice

New bloom launched in celebration of bicentenary of ‘Yorkshire rose’ Emily Brontë.

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Ad Feature: Would you like to have a private putting green in your home or garden?

Friday, May 18, 2018
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DreamGreens is a Yorkshire based company specialising in the installation of the highest quality artificial lawns and private putting greens.

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Photography

Gallery: 12 photographs that capture the true beauty of Yorkshire beach huts

Friday, July 27, 2018
North Bay Scarborough by Rose Habberley

The beach hut is an iconic feature of the Britsih coast.

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Coastal Yorkshire photography

12 photographs that capture the true beauty of Swinsty Reservoir

Monday, July 9, 2018
Reflections at Swinsty Reservoir by Phil Moon

This reservoir in North Yorkshire attracts visitors all types.

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Harrogate photography

Gallery: Photographs of gannets at Bempton Cliffs

Monday, July 9, 2018
Gannet in flght at Bempton Cliffs by Nathan Parry

There are few sights more spectacular than the congregation of gannets on the North Sea coast.

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photography Flamborough Coastal Yorkshire

Homes & Gardens

7 of the best countryside properties for sale in Yorkshire

Monday, October 8, 2018
Bell House

Properties in wonderful country settings you wouldn’t want to miss.

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Ad Feature: Nant Lodges - an idyllic secret hideaway in North Wales

Monday, September 24, 2018
Nant Lodges

A stunning new development of ten luxury lodges at Plas Farm Caravan Park, Nant Lodges is the ultimate in holiday home retreats.

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4 of the best barn conversions for sale in Yorkshire

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Old South Barn

High quality barn conversions with fabulous countryside surroundings

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Ad Feature: Duchy Homes launch luxury development on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds

Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Highgrove home at Cygnet Gardens

Award-winning housebuilder Duchy Homes is excited to announce the launch of its luxury Swanland development as sales open for the prestigious 5-bed homes at Cygnet Gardens.

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Local People

Graham Denison on working at Thirsk’s historic Ritz cinema

00:00 Tony Greenway
Volunteer projectionist Graham Denison in his workspace at The Ritz, Thirsk

Graham Denison is a projectionist at the Ritz cinema in Thirsk, one of the oldest cinemas in the country, staffed by a team of volunteers

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The team of Yorkshiremen tackling the 3,000-mile Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
William Theakston with his team of friends headed by army officer Robin Drysdale, Sam Bolt-Laurence and David Wallis, taking part in the 3,000-mile Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

It’s more than likely the toughest rowing race in the world but four friends just couldn’t refuse the challenge, as Martin Pilkington reports.

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Tom Rowe on working at The Deep, the award-winning aquarium in Hull

Monday, September 24, 2018 Tony Greenway
Tom Rowe - just another day at the aquarium

Tom Rowe is husbandry supervisor at The Deep, the award-winning aquarium in Hull which is the biggest in the UK and home to over 3,500 fish

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Celebrity Interviews

Jill Halfpenny on why she loves wandering around Leeds

Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Jill Halfpenny in rehearsal for The Girl on The Train at the West Yorkshire Playhouse

Multi-talented Jill Halfpenny – starring in The Girl on the Train at the West Yorkshire Playhouse – tells Tony Greenway why variety is the spice of her life... and why it’s great to be back in Leeds.

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Leeds

Events

Updated: Bonfire and fireworks events in Yorkshire

Monday, October 8, 2018
Fireworks

A guide to some of the spectacular community bonfire and firework displays taking place around Yorkshire this month

Read Full Story »
Autumn Things to do in Yorkshire

What’s On in Yorkshire during October 2018

Monday, October 1, 2018
An Inspector Calls

Events and entertainment around the county chosen for you by Tony Greenway

Read Full Story »

A portrait of Ingleborough exhibition to tour the Yorkshire Dales

Thursday, September 27, 2018
Richard Cameron from Selside. Richard chose to live a simple, independent life in one of the Selside railway cottages, without central heating or electricity. He was a capable linguist and an expert musician. He made violins but his deep passion was the railway. He cycled everywhere and never owned a car. Photo: Hilary Fenten.

The story of Ingleborough and its people is told in photographs for a new exhibition

Read Full Story »

Ad Feature: Pumpkin Patch, Wizard School and Spooky Activities at Thornton Hall Country Park this Halloween …

Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Thornton Hall's brand new mysterious Pumpkin Patch (c) I-DOPHOTOS

Hidden on the borders of North Yorkshire & Lancashire’s countryside this Halloween is Thornton Hall Country Park’s secret school of Wizards & Witches!

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Arts

Northern Ballet revives family classics for the autumn season

Tue, 00:00
Matthew Topliss, Lorenzo Trossello, Minju Kang, Gavin McCaig, Ashley Dixon in The Three Musketeers Photo: Guy Farrow

A new dance is created to introduce young children to live ballet this autumn

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A portrait of Ingleborough exhibition to tour the Yorkshire Dales

Thursday, September 27, 2018
Richard Cameron from Selside. Richard chose to live a simple, independent life in one of the Selside railway cottages, without central heating or electricity. He was a capable linguist and an expert musician. He made violins but his deep passion was the railway. He cycled everywhere and never owned a car. Photo: Hilary Fenten.

The story of Ingleborough and its people is told in photographs for a new exhibition

Read Full Story »

Multi-million pound development for Opera North gets the green light

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
An artist's impression of the new look for Opera North

Plans will create improved facilities for artists and for audiences, as well as a new Education Centre to house Opera North’s extensive programme of arts activities for children, young people and families.

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