Events

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

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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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What’s On in Yorkshire during September 2018

Friday, August 31, 2018
An Inspector Calls

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

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A look ahead to the Leeds International Piano Competition

Thursday, August 30, 2018 Yasmin Hoy
Pianos are specially decorated

Join in with the celebrations as one of the most iconic musical competitions attracts some of the finest gifted pianists.

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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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Food & Drink

Ad Feature: Seventh Course Limited T/A Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds

Yesterday, 10:27 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

Tue, 11:00
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

Tue, 10:21
Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2018

The winner of the Bar of the Year category announced

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

Tue, 10:21
Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2018

The winner of the Food Hero of the Year category announced

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2018 Yorkshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Tearoom/Cafe of the Year

Tue, 10:21
Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2018

The winner of the Tearoom/Cafe of the Year category announced

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Places

Wakefield - There’s so much to see and do in this creative city

Mon, 00:00 Tony Greenway.
Kirkgate in Wakefield

There’s lots going on in Wakefield so visitors shouldn’t just confine their visit to the nationally famous Hepworth gallery, says Tony Greenway.

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Why thousands of visitors flock to Flamborough every year

Thursday, September 13, 2018 Words: Jo Haywood - Photos: Tony Bartholemew
North Landing at Flamborough where visitors can taker a pleasure cruise or a fishing trip through the clear blue waters of the bay lined with rocky cliffs and caves.

Flamborough might be small but it has a big beach bag full of fun stuff for visitors to do

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Flamborough

New public gardens in Yorkshire that will inspire your own planting

Monday, September 10, 2018
An artist's imression of the new Hepworth Wakefield garden in the summer

Ambitious plans are going ahead to create new and unique public gardens that will inspire your own planting

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York

Leyburn - a market town that’s full of surprises

Thursday, September 6, 2018
View from The Shawl, Leyburn by Robert J. Duck

There’s much more to Leyburn than you might expect, as Martin Pilkington discovered when he joined the growing throng of visitors.

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Leyburn

A treasure trove of history to be discovered in Brighouse

Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Cherry Blossom in Rydings Park, Brighouse by Gordon Ratcliffe

There are plenty of reasons for the obvious pride locals have in Brighouse

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Brighouse

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.

Read Full Story »

Walks

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

00:00
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.

Read Full Story »

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

Yorkshire Dales Walk - Littondale

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Words and Photos: Terry Fletcher
Hawkswick haymeadows

Follow ancient tracks used by monks for a traditional Yorkshire Dales experience

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Yorkshire Dales Walks

Peak District walk - Agden Reservoir

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Words & Photographs: Sally Mosley
Kirk Bridge, Low Bradfield

Head for high ground and enjoy far-reaching views towards dramatic heather-clad moors

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Competitions

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

Wed, 15:32
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

Wed, 00:00
The Marton Arms Photo: Mick Kenyon

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

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Win: Win a two night stay at Guernsey’s ‘Gin Hotel’

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
The Bella Luce Hotel - St Martin's, Guernsey

Enjoy a stay at Bella Luce, an historic manor house close to the coast with its own gin distillery.

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Restaurant Reviews

Ad Feature: Seventh Course Limited T/A Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds

Yesterday, 10:27 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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Ad Feature: Grass Roots Cafe

Monday, April 16, 2018
Grass Roots Cafe

Grass Roots is an independent, family-run cafe, food hall and garden centre located between Harrogate and Ripon.

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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
DreamGreens

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

4 of the best barn conversions for sale in Yorkshire

Tue, 00:00
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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5 properties with spectacular views for sale in Yorkshire

Friday, August 3, 2018
High Warren Farm

These properties have enviable vistas across some of Yorkshire’s loveliest countryside

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Ad Feature: Armed forces finding a home with help from heylo housing

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Residential property company heylo recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its commitment to fair treatment and support to the Armed Forces community, including regulars, reserves, veterans and their families. The signing took place in a ceremony held at Wellington Barracks

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Local People

Yorkshire devolution - support grows for a greater say in the future of the county

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Richard Darn
A host of prominent figures at the launch of a forum to support the One Yorkshire push, hosted by the Archbishop of York

Support grows for devolution and a greater say in shaping the future of Yorkshire. Richard Darn reports

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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.

Read Full Story »

Ad Feature: What is inheritance tax and are there legal ways to avoid it?

Monday, September 3, 2018
Maunby Investment Management Limited

Maunby Investment Management in Harrogate has offered expert advice on asset and wealth management since 1982. They explain how you can put plans in place to reduce any future inheritance tax liability.

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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

Nadiya Hussain reveals her favourite Yorkshire foods

Monday, October 9, 2017
Nadiya Hussain to give cookery demonstrations at Barnsley Flavours Festival Photo by Graham Stone/REX/Shutterstock

Busy Bake Off star heads to the Flavours Food Festival in Elsecar and launches a new Christmas book.

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TV comedian Sara Pascoe on Pride and Prejudice

Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Sara Pascoe didn't read Pride and Prejudice until quite late on

A big, bold and funny version of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice comes to York Theatre Royal this month, adapted by comedian of the moment, Sara Pascoe. Tony Greenway talks to her before rehearsals

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Events

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

00:00
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.

Read Full Story »

What’s On in Yorkshire during September 2018

Friday, August 31, 2018
An Inspector Calls

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

Read Full Story »

A look ahead to the Leeds International Piano Competition

Thursday, August 30, 2018 Yasmin Hoy
Pianos are specially decorated

Join in with the celebrations as one of the most iconic musical competitions attracts some of the finest gifted pianists.

Read Full Story »

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.

Read Full Story »

Arts

Slung Low theatre company to open Cultural Community College in The Hub in Leeds

Friday, September 7, 2018
Short film making will be on the agenda at the new college

Leeds theatre company Slung Low – which performs in least likely places – has opened a new college teaching weird and wonderful subjects.

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A look ahead to the Leeds International Piano Competition

Thursday, August 30, 2018 Yasmin Hoy
Pianos are specially decorated

Join in with the celebrations as one of the most iconic musical competitions attracts some of the finest gifted pianists.

Read Full Story »

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.

Read Full Story »

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