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Wines For The Festive Season
Your intrepid wine reporter has taken some criticism in recent times that the wines reviewed are too expensive. And that is why we’re heading to Berry Bros and Rudd this month, one of the oldest and most respected wine merchants in the world. The family-owned British wine and spirits company Berry Bros.
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Why Now Is The Best Time To Start Saving For Christmas 2024
Image by Jason Gillman from Pixabay
The festive season is in full swing, with office parties, late night shopping and evenings spent browsing the Christmas markets in winter wonderlands. And, as we countdown to the big day, it’s natural to reflect and assess what could be done differently next year. One point that could be worth considering is finding a way to alleviate the pressure of festive spending in 12 month’s time.
3:43 PM 11th December 2023
How To Recoginse The Dangers From Additional Lighting Around The Home
As many homeowners up and down the country will be transforming their homes into a beautiful winter wonderland this Christmas, the NICEIC, the UK’s body for registered electricians, are encouraging households to recognise the lurking dangers that can stem from plugging in extra Christmas décor around the home.
1:00 AM 11th December 2023
food and drink
Wensleydale Creamery Amongst Cheesemakers Delighting Chelsea Pensioners At The Annual Ceremony Of The Christmas Cheeses
Chelsea Pensioners
Yorkshire-based Wensleydale Creamery joined cheesemakers from around the UK in donating to the Chelsea Pensioner’s Annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses. In total, more than 330kg of British cheese was donated to the Royal Hospital Chelsea event.
1:00 AM 11th December 2023
Health
Coping With Christmas Stress & Anxiety
Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash
Christmas is what is called a known stressor and whilst it will be lots of fun, it can also be challenging. The festive period is for sure a celebration, though for many it is a complex time, but mental health expert Noel McDermott is here to reassure the nation that it’s okay to feel like this and it is to be expected.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
food and drink
How To: Turn Rogue Christmas Ingredients Into Killer Cocktails
Want to know how you can turn rogue Christmas drinks like eggnog and Advocaat into killer cocktails? We’ve got you covered with these three delightfully festive Christmas cocktails.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
12 Ways To Beat The Festive Parcel Pantomime
Tech-enabled, carbon-neutral courier Packfleet has compiled its 12 tips to make sure Christmas doesn’t arrive late for gift givers and receivers this year. They include tips on packaging, parcel delivery and insider advice on how to get those all important packages delivered where you want, when you want and in one piece this Christmas.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
food and drink
What Is The Nation's Favourite Party Food Item?
Online searches in the UK for ‘Christmas party food’ have soared 142% in the past month;New search data reveals the UK’s favourite savoury party food item to help Brits serve the most enjoyable Christmas buffet this year; Quiche, potato salad and cheese boards are the top favourite items to be served at a buffet.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
food and drink
Christmas Drinking Quiz – How Much Is Too Much?
As the holiday season approaches, the festive atmosphere and celebrations can erode people's awareness of the risks associated with heavy drinking. Experts suggest it is imperative to be aware of your drinking patterns and to understand the associated risks of altered drinking habits at social and interpersonal levels.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
food and drink
Slingsby Christmas Cocktails
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
The in-house mixologist at Slingsby Gin has created a series of fabulous festive cocktail recipes for Christmas and the upcoming party season. Slingsby Gin uses 24 botanicals to create its award-winning product, which is the only gin to feature grapefruit as the leading and only citrus ingredient as its base.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
Five Top Tips To Buy Your First Home At A New-Build Development In Yorkshire
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Yorkshire East supports first time buyers in Yorkshire with its top tips on purchasing a new-build home as more first-time buyers are looking to take their first steps on the housing ladder.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
food and drink
How To Create The Perfect Charcuterie Board This Christmas
As Christmas approaches and the party season begins, HelloFresh have revealed a tell-all guide on how to create the perfect charcuterie board for your buffet table. The guide also features new research on the UK’s favourite foods to feature on charcuterie boards.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
Drivers Warned Of £2,500 Fine If They Do THIS To Their Car This Christmas
From decorating their car with twinkling lights to getting behind the wheel in a festive costume, there are certain seasonal activities that drivers may not be aware could get them in trouble this Christmas.
1:00 AM 9th December 2023
Celebrities, Politicians And Public At Large Join Forces To Raise Millions For Save The Children’s Christmas Jumper Day
Celebrities backing Christmas Jumper Day include Holly Willoughby, Laura Whitmore, Myleene Klass, Luke Evans, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, Lauren Laverne, Andi and Miquita Oliver, Fats Timbo, Tasha Ghouri, Arlene Philipps and Dom Joly.
1:00 AM 7th December 2023
food and drink
Yorkshire Coast Brewery Wins Scarborough Business Excellence Award
The team at a Yorkshire coast brewery is celebrating its success at the 9th annual Scarborough News Excellence in Business awards. Wold Top Brewery was announced the winner in the new Rural Business category at an awards ceremony held at The Scarborough Spa last week.
3:34 PM 6th December 2023
Bushtucker Brainteaser: Spot The Cockroaches In Under 60 Seconds
Our beloved jungle TV show, I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! is well and truly back in full swing, delivering a mix of drama, laughter, and anticipation that has captivated audiences from the start.
1:00 AM 6th December 2023
food and drink
Could Chocolate Be The Secret To Fitness Success?
We all know that a healthy, balanced diet is important with some foods fuelling your daily activities and workouts better than others.
5:43 PM 5th December 2023
On National Grief Awareness Week Nine Steps You Can Take To Get Through The Darkest Days
Being open about your feelings and allowing yourself time to recover are the key to overcoming grief, a leading expert has said. This week marks National Grief Awareness Week with events planned across the UK to raise awareness of an often under-discussed issue.
10:02 AM 5th December 2023
The Sleep Charity To Put Sleep Issues On The Government’s Health Agenda
Image from Pixabay by Sammy-Sander.
Sheffield-based specialist healthcare communications consultancy, Evergreen PR, has been appointed by The Sleep Charity to deliver a PR and public affairs campaign that puts sleep issues on the Government’s health agenda.
9:39 AM 5th December 2023
Bradford Garden Centre Group Wins Community Award
(L-R) Alex Metcalf, Shannon Carter, Steph Harrison, Phil Hemmings and Rosey Robinson
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning a regional business award. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, won the Community category of the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards that recognise and reward businesses and the vital role they play in Yorkshire's economic success.
9:32 AM 5th December 2023
food and drink
Which Chocolate Contains The Least Amount Of Sugar?
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
As Christmas is a time for sweets and treats, Expressdentist.com were intrigued to find out which chocolate boxes could be the worst for your teeth based on sugar content. Here are the results which might surprise you. So to avoid any unnecessary trips to the dentist will you be changing your chocolate habit this Christmas?
1:00 AM 5th December 2023
Give Your Front Door A Festive Makeover With British Garden Centres Christmas Competition
The festive season is fast approaching, and what better way to spread the Christmas spirit than by decorating your front door? The front door is the first thing that your guests see, so why not make a lasting impression with a beautiful and magical decoration scheme?
3:41 PM 4th December 2023
food and drink
Adding A Touch Of Star Quality To Masons Chocolate Vodka
Are you looking for a moment of pure chocolate indulgence? If so, why not make it a Masons Chocolate Vodka? Masons has introduced the 'smooth and decadent' chocolate tipple, with its deep cocoa notes and a creamy finish as the perfect tipple to sip and savour on a cold winter evening!
12:00 AM 4th December 2023
food and drink
Get Paid £200 To Be A Mulled Wine Taste Tester
Christmas is just around the corner, which means mulled wine season is also upon us.
7:21 PM 2nd December 2023
Brainteaser: 1 In 5 People Can't Find The Hidden Lottery Ticket
Within the last 6 months there have been 14 winning lottery tickets unclaimed in the UK, 8 of which are for £1,000,000 cash prizes - it's fair to assume that some of these are likely a result of misplacing or throwing the ticket away. With this in mind, a challenging new brain teaser has been created to test your observation skills.
1:00 AM 2nd December 2023
A Pet-Owner's Guide To Protecting Your Christmas Decorations
Image by Oli R from Pixabay
From vibrant Christmas trees covered in brightly-coloured baubles to Santa’s stockings and the presents within, many dogs can’t resist attacking the festive decorations. Tradition states that Christmas decorations should go up on the first day of Advent, which falls on Sunday 3rd of December this year.
1:00 AM 2nd December 2023
food and drink
Holiday Heart Syndrome
photo supplied by The Mobility Furniture Company
In the festive whirlwind of Christmas, it's vital not to overlook our cardiovascular health amidst indulgent feasts and celebratory toasts. The spirited British revelry often involves a touch of the bubbly, but it's essential to consider the consequences of excessive drinking on mobility and heart health.
12:00 AM 2nd December 2023
5 Unusual Ways To Keep Heat Inside Your Home
Whether you want to cut down on your energy bills or just can’t seem to stay warm, retaining heat is incredibly important. If you’ve tried all the usual ways of insulating your home and it’s still not doing the trick, a more unusual method may be in order. Here, heating experts StovesAreUs share a few novel ways you can help keep the heat in this winter.
12:00 AM 2nd December 2023
What Does Your Bedside Table Say About You
With 127 million views on TikTok, the #bedsidetable has become the centre point of ‘Sunday Resets’ and decluttering ASMR videos that have captured the UK. Home decor, storage and organisation are so personable and regardless of trends and fads, the choices individuals make in their homes continue to reflect who they are and how they want their homes to be.
12:00 AM 2nd December 2023
The Iconic Coca-Cola Truck Tour Is Coming To Leeds
Coca-Cola has begun its magical UK tour, arriving in Leeds on Thursday 30th November from 12:00 - 20:00; The Truck returns with 17 stops, including eight brand new locations; This year’s stops will feature an interactive ‘Discover Your Inner Santa’ quiz, immersive life-sized Christmas baubles and gamified moments with incredible prizes; Coca-Cola has teamed up with Neighbourly, a charity and giving platform, to support local communities and inspire acts of kindness at the truck tour and beyond
12:10 AM 29th November 2023
food and drink
Yorkshire Whisky Distillery Wins Regional Award For Best Drink Producer
Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has won a regional competition. Hunmanby's Spirit of Yorkshire's Distillery won the Drink Producer of the Year Award at the Yorkshire Life Food and Drink Awards 2023 which were announced in this month's magazine. "We're Yorkshire's first whisky distillery and are leading the way for others to follow.
4:05 PM 27th November 2023
food and drink
Renowned Yorkshire Chef Joins Minskip’s Wild Swan
Matt Turton, has joined the historic 18th century Wild Swan inn at Minskip, near Boroughbridge. Matt, who worked with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay when he opened his Heddon Street restaurant in Soho, has vowed to take the award-winning Wild Swan to the “next level”. Alex Bond and Stephen Lennox, who bought the Wild Swan in 2021.
7:33 AM 27th November 2023
Making Your History Part Of Your Future Home
Your home is a reflection of you and your family’s personality, and most importantly, what has led you to where you are now. Very often, the creative motivation for the redesign of a space will be driven by special items collected during a family’s life so far, be they mementos or cherished treasures passed down from generation to generation.
1:02 AM 25th November 2023
Health
Too Much Exercise Can Be Bad For You
James Staring
Health and Fitness Writer
Image by 5132824 from Pixabay
A common belief is that results happen during a workout; results actually happen between workouts. Exercise is a stimulus that challenges your body. With good nutrition and rest, your body recovers and adapts to become more capable of handling challenges (i.e. exercise) the next time you do it. If you exercise too frequently your body doesn’t get enough time to recover and adapt.
1:01 AM 25th November 2023
Reaching Out By Phone – The Best Micro-Volunteering Apps
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With a quarter of young people believing social media has a mostly negative impact, we often forget that our smartphones can be used to help others. An example of this is micro-volunteering, which allows people to offer their time to worthy causes in small chunks.
1:00 AM 25th November 2023
Sleigh The Clutter: Creating A Serene Space For Christmas
Photo by Donna Spearman on Unsplash
We all love decorating our homes for Christmas and getting ourselves in the holiday spirit. Cleaning might be less glamorous than hanging stockings and tinsel, but more and more of us are prioritising cleaning to get everything ready for the festivities.
1:00 AM 25th November 2023
food and drink
5 Christmas Foods For Flawless Skin
If these dark, cold winter nights have got you searching for something to cheer you up, the good news is that the festive season is just around the corner! Christmas is one of the country's favourite holidays, and it's easy to see why. There are so many things to bring us joy over the festive period, from the time spent with our nearest and dearest, to the magical seasonal decoration.
12:00 AM 25th November 2023
The UK's Most Common - And Naughtiest - Pet Names
We all have pet names for our loved ones, some are cute, some are loving, and some are just downright hilarious. Eflorist have analysed over 75,000 gift card messages from their sales to reveal the most popular pet names Brits hold for their loved ones, from the sweet, to the random, to the sometimes naughty.
12:00 AM 25th November 2023
food and drink
At Risk Of Winter Illness As Many Don’t Know Which Foods Can Boost Immunity
People could be more susceptible to winter cold and flu as they are not stocking their fridges and cupboards with the right food and drink due to not knowing the vitamins and minerals that can help improve their immunity, a new study has revealed.
12:00 AM 25th November 2023
food and drink
Party Season Frozen Cocktails
Christmas is here, and Xīn and Voltaire are poised to make celebrations truly exceptional with their premium range of frozen cocktails. The innovative brand has redefined the art of mixology, creating a range of groundbreaking blends that bring joy, sophistication, and an unforgettable sensory experience to the festive season, sure to add winter enchantment to all celebrations.
12:00 AM 25th November 2023
Quarter Of Brits To Avoid Black Friday
Overspending named Brits’ biggest concern on Black Friday, with a quarter of the UK struggling with impulse buying; Despite spend per head rising year on year, more Brits vowing to give the retail holiday a miss this year ; Brits say Black Friday offers are not as good as they used to be; Consumers won’t consider a Black Friday deal unless it is at least a 25% discount on usual selling price
6:00 PM 24th November 2023
9 Black Friday Tips To Make The Most Of The Weekend
Image by Dan from Pixabay
With Black Friday nearly upon us, here are some tips to make the most of the Black Friday weekend: Shopping on Black Friday is a great way to bag some amazing deals, but with most retailers pulling you in with their different offers, it can also be overwhelming.
12:00 AM 23rd November 2023
Out and about
Bishop Auckland Shines Bright As AGLOW Opens To Visitors
photo credit - Duncan Lomax, Ravage Productions for AGLOW at The Auckland Project
Auckland Castle’s first large-scale Christmas event opens to the public on Wednesday 22nd November, dazzling visitors to the County Durham destination and kicking off the festive season in fabulous style. Open until 31st December 2023 (excluding Christmas Day) AGLOW is one of the largest light trails in England.
4:01 PM 22nd November 2023
Michelin Chef Launches Apprentice Academy At Dean Clough
A high achieving Michelin-trained chef from Yorkshire has launched a new Hospitality and Catering Apprentice Academy at the historic Dean Clough Mill complex in Halifax.
1:00 AM 22nd November 2023
Dementia Forward Receives £1,500 Donation From Local Housebuilder
Local housebuilder, Barratt & David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, has donated £1,500 to Dementia Forward to help towards supporting people living with dementia and their families. Dementia Forward was formed in North Yorkshire in April 2012 and has been supporting people affected by dementia in the region, including those that have been diagnosed with dementia and their family members.
9:34 AM 21st November 2023
food and drink
Black Sheep Brewery Wishes You Hoppy Holidays With Two Festive Beers
Yorkshire’s own Black Sheep Brewery has this month relaunched two of its most popular seasonal beers, just in time for festive drinking and gifting occasions. Blitzen is a 4% Festive Ruby Ale which will provide beer lovers with all the comfort and joy they need this Christmas. Drinkers should expect notes of burnt orange, dark fruits and a touch of chocolate when enjoying this brew.
8:51 AM 21st November 2023
Road Safety Week: How To Drive Safely Around Horses
Taking place from the 19th-25th November this year, Road Safety Week is an annual event designed to promote action for safer roads. Keeping safe is important for everyone on the roads, from pedestrians to cyclists to motorists. However, one group that often gets overlooked when it comes to road safety is horses and horse riders.
12:00 AM 20th November 2023
food and drink
Why You Need To Know About Madeiran Rum
Madeira is known as the Pearl of the Atlantic (it is located 850 km southwest from Portugal) and the island is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, and wine. However, in recent years the production of Madeira Rum – which was once the biggest industry in Madeira – has been revived and is expected to be one of the country’s greatest exports in the coming years.
2:28 PM 18th November 2023
2023’s Most Common Black Friday Sales Tricks Revealed
Last year, it was revealed that 98% of Black Friday deals didn’t actually save consumers money. To help shoppers identify dodgy deals and misleading claims, YouFibre has analysed this year’s advertised ‘deals’ and released a list of the most common tricks being used by retailers this November.
12:16 PM 18th November 2023
food and drink
Yorkshire Malt Whisky Distillery Releases Eagerly Awaited Special Bottling
Jo Clark with Sherry Cask Reserve
Distillers at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery have revealed details of their latest bottling. For its penultimate release before Christmas, Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has launched limited edition bottles of Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #4.
2:00 AM 18th November 2023
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