Over recent years, people have become far more proactive and informed when it comes to their health, with growing numbers seeking earlier answers and a better understanding of their wellbeing before concerns have the chance to escalate further.

Jane Hawkes, the ‘Queen of Customer Service’ who runs the consumer advice website www.ladyjaney.co.uk says repeated posting on social media puts your complaint at risk of being lost and puts you at risk of scams. Jane suggests we get off social media to be successful when *one* makes a complaint.

When Karen Jones and her daughter Emma Lindsay launched NinetyOne Jewellery from a studio in North Yorkshire last autumn, neither expected to be unpacking stock at a John Lewis flagship store within six months. Yet, from 1 to 7 June, the pair will host a week-long pop-up at the retailer's Newcastle store — a milestone that many independent brands spend years working towards. Their route there is the kind of second-act story that has become increasingly familiar across the North: two women walking away from established careers to build something on their own terms. Karen, based in Stokesley, in her 60s, recently stepped back from a long career in nursing to commit to the business full time.

UK Minister praises GSE's 'significant progress' as Industry Accord signed in Vienna names platform alongside Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft

The new Volkswagen ID. Polo is undoubtedly one of the most important small EVs for the UK, because it takes a familiar badge and turns it into an affordable electric hatchback aimed squarely at mainstream buyers.

A “whistling” frog has moved into London Zoo’s Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians as part of efforts by global conservation charity ZSL and Ghanaian partners to save two rare species from extinction. The Atewa slippery frog (Conraua sagyimase) and Afia Birago’s puddle frog (Phrynobatrachus afiabirago) are found only in Ghana’s Atewa Hills Forest Reserve.

What exactly is a smallholding? If you Google 'smallholding', the definitions are endless: a piece of land that is bigger than a garden but smaller than a full-scale farm; a small piece of land used for farming; an agricultural piece of land which exceeds one acre but is less than fifty acres; or a small-scale farm.

Standing loud and proud on one of Liverpool’s earliest streets that dates back to medieval times is The Municipal Hotel & Spa. Opened around 3 years ago as a hotel, the Grade 11 listed building that dates back to 1868 was once home to the beating heart of Liverpool City Council.

After two wildly different semi-finals, the stage is finally set for what feels destined to become one of the most unpredictable Eurovision Grand Finals in years. If Semi-Final One felt like a cautious warm-up, Semi-Final Two blew the contest wide open — and now the bookmakers, fan polls, and even long-held assumptions about the winner suddenly feel far less certain.

Under Armour: Challenging promotional trading environment in North America and lacks desirability among younger consumers.

There is no denying that Järvi is a master of detail, and precision is again the hallmark here. He and the Bremen players conjure a sound world of real elegance and composure, and the minutiae are laid out with such clarity that the effect becomes quietly infectious. The result is the melodious young Schubert in the company of a conductor who has his own pronounced view of what the music wants to say.

The imaginative restoration of a historic hall, two contemporary additions to York Minster supporting heritage craft and technology, and a bold contemporary rural home are among the five winners of the 2026 RIBA Yorkshire Awards. This year’s cohort is particularly significant as the awards mark their 60th anniversary.

Metrocentre, Gateshead is continuing its 40-year celebrations with the launch of a £2,500 Gift Card Giveaway to help raise funds for a new ‘birthday box’ appeal by long-standing charity partner, Feeding Families.

Households across Yorkshire and the Humber continue to feel the impact of financial pressures, according to new research from St. James’s Place (SJP), with many reporting worsening finances over the past year as rising living costs continue to squeeze household budgets.

Ethan Daintith, a teenage electrical apprentice, is celebrating a major sporting milestone after receiving a callup to the Senior Men’s Great Britain Ball Hockey squad.

37% of grassroots youth music projects have considered closing due to funding pressures Over two-thirds (67%) unable to meet demand from young people More than 33,500 young people are currently on waiting lists for grassroots music projects Nearly 40% expect their financial position to worsen in the next 12 months Youth Music has raised £1 million through its Rescue the Roots campaign, but warns the sector remains under severe strain

74% of carers in employment say being able to work supports their wellbeing, offering a break from caring, boosting confidence and social contact Despite this, nearly half (47%) of carers who are employees are considering cutting their working hours or giving up work altogether. Giving up work to care can also have a significant financial impact New research from Carers UK examines the ‘tipping point’ at which unpaid carers feel that they have no choice but to give up work to care

People, charities and businesses from across Yorkshire who are finalists in the second Pride in Diversity Awards came together with judges and sponsors at a launch event hosted by The Viaduct on 6th May, ahead of the main awards night.

After more than five decades on the road, beloved British music icon Leo Sayer is preparing to return to the UK in autumn 2026 for what will be his final full nationwide tour. While he insists he is not retiring completely, Leo says the tour marks the end of an era as he begins to slow the pace of live performances after 54 years on stage.

In a week when Cyprus’ tourist sector has been highlighting turnover drops of 50%+ following the drone attack on RAF Akrotiri several weeks back, I can report that I am just returned from this stunning Mediterranean island intact, suntanned (a slight exaggeration perhaps) and with not one missile or drone in sight!

For many professionals, the traditional nine-to-five job is no longer the sole definition of working life. The rise of the “side hustle”—a secondary job or entrepreneurial pursuit alongside a primary role— is reshaping how people earn, grow, and find fulfilment in their careers.