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Fine Dining: French Chic At Bavette
Wine correspondent Nathan Lane joined Group Editor Andrew Palmer
for a lunchtime meal at Bavette, where they savoured gloriously cooked French gastronomy.
Donald Campbell's Daughter Thanks People Who Helped Return Bluebird K7
Gina Campbell in Bluebird K7's cockpit. Credit David Barzilay
A week after Donald Campbell's record-breaking boat, Bluebird K7, was installed in the Ruskin Museum in Coniston, his daughter, Gina Campbell, sat in the cockpit to thank the hundreds of people who have been instrumental in getting the boat back to Coniston.
An emotional Gina said:
“I don’t know how to thank the many people in all walks of life who have made this possible.
10:31 PM 17th March 2024
Health
Should You Catch Up On Sleep At The Weekend?
Photo by Zohre Nemati on Unsplash
Wooden bed makers, Get Laid Beds partnered with Sleep Expert, Dr Deborah Lee to reveal the truth behind weekend slumbers. Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that our weekend slumbers might not be as restorative as we think.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
Out and about
Extra Buses Help Explore More Of Cumbria This Summer
77 bus in Portinscale
Improved reliability and extra buses are being introduced to help residents and tourists explore more of Cumbria this summer.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
Designing For The Long Term
Ann Marie Cousins
Lifestyle Correspondent
Hero designs were made to last a lifetime, which is why, at AMC Design, we focus on longevity of style over trends when designing a new scheme for our clients. Before taking the plunge however and purchasing those pieces you’ve always wanted, it is worth thinking about how long you intend to stay in this property.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
St Patrick’s Day: How To Drink Less
Is there a deeper meaning to St. Patrick's Day, one beyond just drinking? As Sunday 17th March approaches, reflecting on the origins and impact of St Patrick’s Day is crucial to avoid holiday heart syndrome associated excessive binge drinking.
St. Patrick's Day Origins
St. Patrick's Day, initially a religious commemoration of St.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
Can A Night Owl Become An Early Bird?
In a recent interview with Grazia to celebrate International Women’s Day, Prime Minster Rishi Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty, confessed that she isn’t a morning person and doesn’t like making the bed.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
food and drink
New Product And Recipe Ideas From Charlie & Ivy's
Charlie & Ivy's Bread Dippers. Made in Yorkshire, enjoyed nationwide. The UK's first range of bread dippers was brought to you by Charlie & Ivy's who make their award-winning products on their Yorkshire farm from award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
food and drink
Pint Of Guinness Will Cost You More This St Patrick’s Day, Despite Freeze On Alcohol Duties
The latest analysis by finance company RIFT, has revealed that a pint of the black stuff will cost St Patrick’s Day revellers 69p more per pint this Sunday when compared to three years ago, with the price of a pint of stout also creeping up since November of last year, despite the continued freeze on alcohol duty.
10:33 AM 14th March 2024
Bluebird K7 Starts Its Journey Home
The Bluebird K7 leaving North Shields. Credit to Asadour Guzelian
Donald Campbell’s world-famous record-breaking boat Bluebird K7 set off on its journey back to Coniston this morning (Saturday 9th) from North Shields, Newcastle. After years of negotiation, it has been agreed that the boat, which has been restored over 20 years by Bill Smith and his team of volunteers based in Newcastle, will return to Coniston to be displayed in the Ruskin Museum.
2:24 PM 9th March 2024
Health
Women Spend 21 Years Of Their Life On A Diet
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay
Fad diets and trends may come and go, but a new study reveals that on average British women spend 21 years and 8 months of their lives on a diet of one kind or another. According to new research by weight loss company Voy, over the past 12 months alone the average British woman spent 5 months and 1 week dieting.
1:00 AM 9th March 2024
Heating Experts Say You Should Turn Your Heating Off On The 31st Of March!
Image by ri from Pixabay
Household energy bills are expected to fall by £300 a year under the price cap from April-June, but many of us are still nervous about how long we have the heating on for. This is why the boiler company BOXT have recommended the official day to turn your central heating off. Heating experts say you should turn your heating off on the 31st of March!
1:00 AM 9th March 2024
Health
Top Tips For An Eco-Friendly Clean And The Health Benefits
photo credit shutterstock
As the flowers bloom and the sun shines brighter, it's time to embrace the tradition of spring cleaning. With search volumes for "when does Spring start?" soaring by 213%, it's evident that the urge for warmer and longer days is on every Brits mind.
1:00 AM 9th March 2024
food and drink
Spring Cocktails To Share
From the wilds of Scotland here are two lovely cocktails to share, perfect for the brighter days ahead. One is non-alcoholic so you can enjoy with your friends even if you are the designated driver!
1:00 AM 9th March 2024
Health
Why Exercise For Women Is So Important For Mental Health And Menstruation
Mood swings, low energy levels and lack of motivation all have something in common- being the result of a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle. When we feel happy and full of energy, this is because our brain is producing a ‘feel good chemical,’ also known as ‘dopamine.’ When a woman’s estrogen and progesterone levels are low right before their period, this can impact dopamine production.
1:00 AM 7th March 2024
Harrogate Mental Health Charity Appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer
Wellspring Therapy and Training, the Harrogate-based counselling and training centre, has appointed an interim chief executive officer. Nick Garrett will take the place of Emily Fullarton, the charity’s executive director, who started her maternity leave this week.
3:35 PM 5th March 2024
Out and about
Raby To Unveil Hidden Historical Room On Its Castle Tour
Raby Castle has opened its gates for the 2024 season with an exciting new addition to its popular tour. The Housekeeper’s Sitting Room has been given a new lease of life as a reimagined visitor welcome space and will provide visitors with an additional snapshot into the fascinating history of the 14th century castle.
3:20 PM 5th March 2024
Bluebird K7 Returns To Coniston
Donald Campbell’s world-famous record winning boat K7 will return to Coniston on Saturday March 9th. After years of negotiation, it has been agreed that the boat will return to Coniston to be displayed in the Ruskin Museum, having been restored by Bill Smith and his team of volunteers based in Newcastle.
10:11 AM 5th March 2024
Health
People In England With Back Problems Should Take A Bed ‘MOT’
image by Andrea Piacquadio - Pexels supplied by Bed Advice.co.uk
With 16.9% (9m) adults in England suffering from debilitating chronic back pain, the National Bed Federation (NBF) is using this year’s National Bed Month in March to raise awareness of the importance that a good quality mattress can make to achieving a healthy and comfortable night’s sleep.
1:01 AM 2nd March 2024
The Best Songs To Help You Get Out Of Bed And Start Your Day
Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash
A new study reveals the top songs to jump-start your morning, with Skrillex’s remix of Kendrick Lamar's
HUMBLE
coming out on top.
1:00 AM 2nd March 2024
Health
The Health Benefits Of Listening To Music Before Bed
Photo by Karolina Kolacz on Unsplash
Sleepless nights are a burden to us all, and unfortunately, plenty of people across the UK are struggling to get a good night's sleep. In fact, research suggests insomnia is a common problem across the UK, regularly affecting around one in three people.
1:00 AM 2nd March 2024
Health
Spring Clean Your Mental Health
Many of us give our homes a deep clean in the Spring, but not many give the same time and attention to their own psychological health. Here mental health expert Noel McDermott offers his top tips for your mental health Spring cleaning. Decluttering your brain is just as important, if not more so, than organising your home!
1:00 AM 2nd March 2024
food and drink
Majestic Off The Beaten Path
For wine lovers, Majestic is a great place to wander the aisles and discover new vineyards and grapes to enjoy. The knowledgeable staff are always a joy to deal with and add value to every visit. This month, thanks to Majestic’s diverse selection, we are going off the beaten path of France, Spain and Italy, to sample two great wines from less well-known producers.
7:02 AM 26th February 2024
Health
Natural Remedies For Women’s Health
Everyone can benefit from incorporating more natural remedies into their daily routine, but when it comes to women’s health, some ingredients may be even better than others. What’s more, women may find they have different needs and symptoms at different stages of their lives, menstrual cycles, and so on, which may require different treatments than usual.
7:01 AM 26th February 2024
time for life
Not Living
Your
Life Your Way? - What's The Delay?
Spring - when blankets of daffodils and crocus burst into colour and stretch towards the sun - is a symbolic period and the perfect time to revisit your bucket list. Aptly named because it sets out what you want to achieve, see, and do, during our precious lifetime, a bucket list can be life transforming in many ways.
1:01 AM 24th February 2024
Health
How Often Should You Change Everything In Your Bathroom?
image supplied by Bella Bathrooms
In our homes, the bathroom serves as a critical space for hygiene, yet it's often where hidden grime and bacteria can thrive. Given its status as one of the most frequently used areas, second only to the kitchen, it's essential to pay close attention to the lifespan of every item within.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
Beat Winter Blues: Tips To Get Up When It's Miserable Outside
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Struggling to get out of bed on dark, winter mornings? You’re not alone. Studies have found that people tend to need around 2 hours extra sleep per night during the Winter months according to the National Sleep Foundation.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
food and drink
Did You Know Green Tea Could Help Ease Nicotine Addiction?
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay
As the government has announced its plans to ban disposable vapes, many people will be planning to quit vaping, smoking, and nicotine for good, aiming for a healthier, smoke-free lifestyle. However, once the cravings kick in, this can often be incredibly hard to stick to.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
Leap Day – Psychologist Explains How To Make This Extra Day Count
Image by Mike Dibos from Pixabay
Some good things don’t come around too often and they don’t last long, either. Leap year is one of those. Once every four years we get to (hopefully) enjoy an extra day in our calendar on 29th of February.
Psychologist Jan P.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
food and drink
Top Tips On Improving The Way You Snack
In the UK, snacks contribute 20-30% of a person's daily energy consumption. Snacking isn't just about curbing hunger; it's an opportunity to boost energy levels, support exercise, aid recovery, and infuse nutritional variety into our daily intake.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
food and drink
Why You Shouldn’t Grab A Coffee As Soon As You Wake-Up
Most people will head to the coffee machine as soon as they wake up, but doing that isn’t going to give you the biggest energy-boost, according to sleep expert. Caffeine works by blocking sleep-promoting receptors in your brain called adenosine receptors, explaining why people who drink caffeine too late in the day may struggle to sleep at night.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
Health
What Are The 10 Sounds Brits Find The Most Relaxing?
Listening to soothing sounds is a popular way to aid sleep, relax the mind, and calm anxiety. And whilst we all have certain sounds which comfort us to the point of relaxation, we also have ones that grate on us and make us cringe. But as a nation, which sounds affect us the most? According to new research, it has been revealed Brits find the sounds of waves the most soothing (42%).
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
Local Woman Announced As A Nominee In The Women Changing The World Awards
Shany Hagan of York has been announced as a nominee for the 2024 Women Changing the World Awards. The Women Changing the World Awards presented by Sarah, Duchess of York and Oprah Winfrey’s all-time favourite guest, Dr.
5:22 PM 20th February 2024
food and drink
Wensleydale Creamery Invests In Natural Cheese Smoke House
Naturally Smoked Wensleydale
Joy for smoked cheese lovers as the Yorkshire Dales-based cheesemaker has more than doubled its natural cheese smoking capabilities
12:00 AM 20th February 2024
food and drink
Burger King's Royale Touch
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Moroccan Burger King and Head Chef at Henry's Smokehouse Bar & Grill, Adam James Bennett
Head chef Adam James Bennett has a sense of culinary style that could only have been honed to perfection in a Royal setting: the King’s palace in Tangiers, Morocco to be precise.
7:37 AM 17th February 2024
What Elements To Bring To Your 2024 Redesign
Ann Marie Cousins
Lifestyle Correspondent
Skipton Chimney Breast
Any interior design rethink of your home should be full to bursting with personality and life – a real reflection of what makes you and your family tick. But I hear your ask - why should our interiors be led by an annual mood shift?
1:01 AM 17th February 2024
food and drink
Fine Dining: A Nirvana In The North Yorkshire Moors - The Owl, Hawnby
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
The Owl at Hawnby Photo: Andrew Palmer
Lee Webb remembers his first visit to The Owl in Hawnby. It had been snowing, the roads were icy, and three miles from the village, his taxi driver stopped, informing him that he could not go any further. Instead of turning back, Webb decided to do what you see in so many films and in moments of epiphany: he got out of the car and walked down the hill to the pub.
1:01 AM 17th February 2024
These Mistakes Are Ruining Your Handbag Collection
Whether you’ve invested in a designer bag or you’re looking for ways to make the most out of your everyday bag collection, House of Fraser share exactly how you can maximise the lifespan of your favourite accessory. From not cleaning it regularly enough to how best to properly store your bags, here are the eight mistakes you’re making when it comes to caring for your bag collection.
1.
1:00 AM 17th February 2024
Health
How To Keep Your Smile And Avoid Wine Teeth
In celebration of National Drink Wine Day, Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides top tips and prevention measures to help you avoid getting ‘wine teeth’.
1:00 AM 17th February 2024
Health
Tune In To A Good Nights Sleep
A new podcast series has been launched by a UK charity to help people get a better night’s sleep. ‘Sleep On It’, created by The Sleep Charity, shares advice and real-life stories focused on the importance of sleep and how sleep can be improved.
Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of the charity, said:
“Sleep is so important for health and wellbeing.
1:00 AM 17th February 2024
Tips On Keeping Your Home Safe Whilst You’re On Holiday
With many Brits planning their holidays for 2024, ensuring your belongings remain safe in your home is important, as an empty house could easily be acknowledged by unwanted visitors. Whether you’re heading on a bank holiday getaway or a two-week excursion abroad, anything from gadgets to expensive clothing can be vulnerable without proper precautions being taken.
1:00 AM 17th February 2024
Give Your Relationship A Love MOT
Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash
This Valentines in addition to the traditional flowers and romantic meal, why don’t you give your relationship an MOT to indicate where you can improve it for long term love? With this relationship MOT you can give your loved one the gift of long-term loving.
12:04 PM 14th February 2024
Can Music Mend A Broken Heart?
Photo by Gabriel Gurrola on Unsplash
New streaming data released by global music experiences service platform Deezer has revealed the top 10 most streamed songs on Valentine’s Day on February 14th – and they’re not all cheery. Listeners are most likely to play these tracks later in the evening – streaming on Valentine’s Day last year peaked at 8:15pm.
11:41 AM 14th February 2024
food and drink
Fine Dining: Rhubarb Opens In Harrogate
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Last year, I wrote about the young, 24-year-old chef Varun Khanna. I was impressed with his take on food, which had a refreshing twist where he took flavours from his Asian background and fused them with the best of European cuisine.
1:01 AM 14th February 2024
Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay
Have you ever seen someone walk by and were so captivated by them that you lost track of what you were saying? If yes, then you must probably believe in the concept of ‘love at first sight’. However, is it something that other people believe too? It turns out that many Europeans actually do.
1:00 AM 14th February 2024
food and drink
Where Is Your Favourite Gin Actually Made?
In an industry crowded with brands claiming authenticity, Manchester Gin is speaking out in support of genuine craftsmanship, and inviting consumers to go beyond the label to discover the distilleries at the heart of their favourite spirits.
1:00 AM 13th February 2024
The Return Of The Bradford Faith Trail
Come and join the hundreds of visitors who will come this year from Bradford - and well beyond it - to participate in an "open door experience" at five of Bradford's places of worship, from Leeds Road down to Bradford Cathedral. Have you ever wondered what’s in a church, masjid, mandir or gurdwara? Then the Bradford Faith Trail – which returns on Saturday 2nd March 2024 – is for you!
1:06 PM 12th February 2024
food and drink
Romantic Valentine's Day Cocktails
The perfect way to celebrate the special occasion this year is with these superb cocktails from the Harrogate-based company, Slingsby Gin. They are sure to impress your gin lover and guaranteed to be the star attraction at any celebration not just for Valentine's Day. So why not try one of these superb cocktails when celebrating.
1:00 AM 10th February 2024
food and drink
Celebrate Valentine's Day With A Gin Cocktail
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a lovely gin cocktail.
1:00 AM 10th February 2024
Is Love In The Air?
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Image by Kathrynne from Pixabay
Celebrated on February 14th each year Valentine's Day, the Feast of Saint Valentine or Saint Valentine's Day is a day when all around the world cards, chocolates, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, but roses still seem to be the number one flower. Roses were the favourite flower of the goddess Venus.
1:00 AM 10th February 2024
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