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Battle Of The Streaming Services: The Meteoric Rise Of Disney+
For many years now, Netflix has dominated streaming markets, with its extensive collection of content and high profile originals including 'Orange is the New Black', 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt', and 'Stranger Things', among others. There has always been competition from rival services such as Amazon Prime and BritBox, but none have…
York Is Gin-vincible With Two Best In England Wins At World Gin Awards
York Gin co-founder and director Emma Godivala
York’s reputation as a leading gin maker has been bolstered after the city’s gin company won two Best in England titles at the prestigious World Gin Awards 2021. York Gin Old Tom - a collaboration with the Michelin-starred Star Inn, Harome, - won the Best English Old Tom title for…
4:52 PM 26th February 2021
El Gato Negro In Leeds Gets Ready To Re-open In May
Graham Clark
Features Writer
El Gato restaurant on Park Row in the centre of Leeds is gearing up for re-opening in Leeds on 17th May. Reservations are available for parties of up to six when dining, with tables allocated for 1.5 hours. Advance booking is advised. Those missing the restaurant and keen to embrace a little…
10:23 AM 26th February 2021
Hull Visitor Attraction To Be A UK Leader In Energy Efficiency
The exhibition area of the new visitor attraction will be typically heated using less than 1.3 kW per hour – that is equivalent to a small plug in domestic heater.
A new maritime experience at Hull’s historic North End Shipyard is set to become one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK’s cultural and heritage sector. As part of the ambitious Hull Maritime project, the historic shipyard will become the new home of the Arctic Corsair, Hull’s last remaining…
4:29 PM 26th February 2021
Tesco Health Charity Partnership Fundraising Appeal In Yorkshire – Shows A Little Help Can Go A Long Way
People in Yorkshire will be able to give a big boost this month to three life-changing charities that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19. Tesco stores across the region are supporting the Tesco Health Charity Partnership’s appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK…
4:38 PM 24th February 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Get Moving
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Get moving Over the past year, it is fair to say that plenty of us have become more sedentary due to the effects of COVID-19. All those extra hours spent watching Netflix, with…
6:18 PM 20th February 2021
Finding My Spark
We have suffered almost a year of lockdown, and, like so many small business owners, I have spent many days feeling disheartened, helpless and hopeless. The joy of going out, working, physically interacting with other adults, and visiting schools with my Cultural and Diversity workshops has been denied to me. As,…
5:31 PM 19th February 2021
Local Skin And Nutrition Event To Mark National Nutrition Month
A Skipton based Skin Specialist and Ilkley based Nutritionist and Dietitian are teaming up for March’s National Nutrition Month and hosting a free Facebook Live, looking into the benefits of good nutrition and the impact this has on the skin and skin concerns. Helen Turnock, based at Velvet Beauty Studio in…
2:38 PM 19th February 2021
Good Food From Malaysia To Your Front Door
A Yorkshire based street food concept, turned casual dining restaurant, in Leeds has launched a brand new cook at home range of Malaysian food that is available nationwide. From Malaysia to Huddersfield, founder of Dapur Malaysia, Valerie Kolat used time as a stay at home mum to polish up…
1:02 PM 16th February 2021
5 Eco-Friendly Things You Can Do With Ashes
Mark Gregory
Correspondent
Use Ashes to Create Personalised Jewellery. Photo: Victoria Walker Boutique
I was lucky enough to attend a webinar last week organised by one of my local funeral director services, Full Circle Funerals. During the webinar, four local funeral industry professionals presented the unique ways which they are offering to help families ‘dispose of’ their loved ones’ ashes after they pass…
12:11 PM 15th February 2021
Happiness Tip 102
Vivienne Barnes
Happiness Coach
Waterfall 2 photo by E Photos
Welcome to tip 102 No one can disagree that we are currently experiencing peculiar times and I have been wishing to focus on some mantra or helpful expression to share; so with this in mind I want everyone to choose 3 words that mean a way of being that is important…
10:00 AM 15th February 2021
Farmers Facing Mental Health Epidemic
133 suicides were registered in England, Wales and Scotland in 2019 for those working in farming and agricultural related trades according to the Office of National Statistics and the National Records of Scotland. 88% of farmers under the age of 40 rank poor mental health as biggest…
5:00 AM 15th February 2021
Is Someone You Love Missing Out?
Boots Hearingcare is calling on Brits to improve the quality of their life, with the business estimating that as many as FOUR MILLION people are enduring the early signs of hearing loss unnecessarily. An early 2020 study showed that there were 11 million people with hearing loss in the UK -…
10:18 AM 14th February 2021
Is Love In The Air This Valentine's Day?
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. How did it all start? It originated as a feast day to honour the early saints named…
6:00 AM 14th February 2021
Don’t Let Lockdown Stop You
Don’t Let Lockdown Stop You. And by that, I do not mean you need to start learning a new language just because you feel you ought to. Or to have to de-clutter your house and clean your cupboards. I have heard so many people say, and more so in these last…
2:51 PM 13th February 2021
Shepherds Purse Artisan Cheeses - The Big Cheese In Yorkshire
Thirsk based company Shepherds Purse is a family run business that has grown organically over the years. Having started by making cheese only from sheep milk, they extended the range to include cow's milk and even water buffalo milk cheeses. Today, they are best known for the blue cheeses Yorkshire…
10:39 AM 13th February 2021
Simply Soup
For all my grand entertaining, one of my chief pleasures is a bowl of soup. Soup is infinitely adaptable, economic to make and cheering to the spirit. As I write, I'm watching snow melting outside; the world is cold, wet and miserable, but I have a bowl of wonderfully flavoursome…
5:01 PM 12th February 2021
Sweet Smell Of Success For Yorkshire Couple
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Leeds based entrepreneurs and couple Harry Lynch, and Tayla Harris, both 22 were planning to travel the world early last year when COVID-19 put a stop to their dream. One year later their business, Sugar Rush Sweeties is the biggest counter and online seller of sweets in Yorkshire. The 'business'…
4:32 PM 12th February 2021
Sun Sea And Salt - A Recipe For Wellbeing
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Haven of tranquillity: Parc Natural de La Mata
Spain is among the world’s leading exporters of salt which provides wide-ranging benefits including aiding healthy digestion and re-hydration. Our Time for Life Correspondent, Sharon Cain, has been exploring the Parc Natural de La Mata on the South Costa Blanca which is surrounded by a beautiful natural salt water lake. One of…
1:32 PM 12th February 2021
Magic Rock Zooms In With A New Ale
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
In homage to the numerous Zoom calls which are now, apparently, the new normal, Yorkshire-based craft brewer, Magic Rock, has launched a brand-new hazy Double India Pale calledYou’re On Mute! First reports suggest that it is a deliciously fruity DIPA, full of the flavours of mango and citrus fruits and,…
9:35 AM 12th February 2021
Cocktail Company Creates Virtual Events In Aim To Become World’s Biggest Digital Nightclub
Murdo MacLeod
The founder of a Leeds-based cocktail company has launched a virtual nightclub in a bid to create the world’s biggest digital night out in. Murdo MacLeod, founder of ten-year old firm Zest Mixology, innovated his firm’s face-to-face event and cocktail services to build a fully equipped HD virtual entertainment studios…
7:22 PM 11th February 2021
A Valentine Treat From Gino D'Acampo - My Restaurant
Gino D'Acampo - My Restaurant in Harrogate, Hull and Leeds is catering for everyone in need of a little lockdown love this Valentine’s Day, with the launch of two special dining bundles to be enjoyed in the comfort of the home. For those isolating alone and in need of a little…
11:10 AM 8th February 2021
Bouncing Back To Fitness With Free Online Classes
Online exercise classes and social activities have been a lifeline during lockdown for one visually impaired man in Dewsbury. Adeel Mo, who has been visually impaired since birth, normally spends his days keeping active and getting outdoors as a member of Wakefield based Open Country. The charity runs various activities to…
5:15 PM 7th February 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Get Active At Home
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Move more when staying at home Getting motivated to exercise outdoors during the cold, dark winter months can be challenging. Keeping physically active this winter, while the gyms and sports facilities are closed…
5:02 PM 7th February 2021
Romantic Pet-names For Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner polls are often taken to decide which are the most popular pet-names used to call our spouses or partners. A few years ago a poll organised by the charity Adopt a Word found that we’re a nation of ‘Darlings’, ‘Babes’ and ‘Loves’, but less…
3:09 PM 6th February 2021
Top Of The Hops: Magic Rock’s Eight Haul
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
Huddersfield-based craft brewer Magic Rock has again demonstrated its international fame, after being included by RateBeer in its prestigious Top 100 Best Brewers in the World list – alongside only eight other UK craft breweries. This latest win for Magic Rock marks the eighth time in the last nine years…
9:38 AM 6th February 2021
National Pizza Day Data Reveals Nearly Half Of All Takeaway Pizzas Eaten By Brits Are Margheritas
The classic Margherita has been voted Britain’s favourite pizza, according to new research revealed ahead of National Pizza Day (February 9th). Margherita brie-zed it’s way to the top of the pizza pops, accounting for 44% of pizzas ordered through online takeaway delivery app Foodhub, with Pepperoni in second place with 16%…
10:50 AM 5th February 2021
Nun Better Way To A Woman's Heart Than A ‘World First' This Valentine's Day
"Golden Cuore" Cannoli box" for Valentine's Day
With the restaurants shut the region's romantics are having to work harder than ever to impress the apple of their eye. But one new Sheffield business - launched just nine months ago in the height of the first lockdown - thinks it has perfected the way to a woman's heart thanks…
10:23 PM 4th February 2021
De Vere Donates Over £200,000 To NHS Charities Together
Harrogate-based business De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels​, has donated £202,248 to NHS Charities Together to help NHS staff, volunteers and patients at the centre of the COVID-19 crisis. The money was raised when De Vere pledged a proportion of the value of each…
3:26 PM 4th February 2021
Dine In At Home This Valentine’s Day With Catch Seafood
Yorkshire based restaurant group Catch Seafood have launched their cook at home Valentine’s Day menu. The team at Catch have put together the perfect menu for customers to enjoy this Valentine’s Day. Diners missing the restaurant can enjoy Catch quality dishes that have been expertly prepared to enjoy at home. The four…
10:51 AM 3rd February 2021
Roses Are Blue: Happy Alternative Valentine's Day!
The day dedicated to love is swiftly approaching and the countdown begins to try and find suitable alternatives for your vegan partner this year. For some reason, it isn’t as easy as walking into your local supermarket to find these vegan Valentine’s gifts and we end up being tasked with…
7:47 PM 1st February 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Stop Smoking
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion and Education at Heart Research UK Make a plan to stop smoking Although rates of smoking have decreased in the UK in recent years, approximately 6.9 million people over the age of 18 are smokers. Smoking harms…
8:22 PM 30th January 2021
City Lights Up To Remember COVID-19 Victims
Buildings across Leeds city centre will light up this weekend to remember those who have tragically lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Saturday and Sunday will mark one year since the first cases were detected in the UK. In that time, the virus has sadly claimed the lives of…
5:13 PM 30th January 2021
Harrogate Flower Shows Spring Essentials Moves To May
Graham Clark
Features Writer
First the Chelsea Flower Show was postponed to September so it has come as no surprise that the Harrogate Flower Show has been moved back - but only by a month. Organisers of Harrogate Flower Shows have now announced that the Spring Essentials event will take place a month later on…
4:19 PM 29th January 2021
Aldi Plays A Peaky Blinder With A Pound Pint
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
Remember when you could get a pint for under a pound? Well now you can once again thanks to the enterprising budget supermarket Aldi. From today onwards and while stocks last you can get a good selection of pretty tasty golden ales, IPAs, bitters and traditional amber beers at truly…
3:40 PM 29th January 2021
Leeds Nanny Cooks Up A Storm As The Savvy Baker
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Savannah Roqaa, known as The Savvy Baker
During the first lockdown, Leeds baker and nanny who launched an online brownie business as a 'hobby' has become so successful she is working round the clock to keep up with demand. Savannah Roqaa, known as 'The Savvy Baker', 24, set up her baking business from her small apartment kitchen in…
10:40 AM 28th January 2021
Romantic Valentine's Day Cocktails From Slingsby Gin
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Slingsby Gin wanted to share some brand new cocktail recipes from the Harrogate-based company. The perfect way to celebrate the special occasion at home this year. French Kiss Ingredients: 50ml Slingsby Rhubarb Gin 50ml pineapple juice 20ml lime juice …
9:00 AM 28th January 2021
Light At The End Of The Tunnel - Coppermines Cottages In The Lake District
It is not just we humans who will be getting a shot in the arm within the next few months. With foreign travel this year being a bit of a gamble and the need to become more flexible it looks like the domestic holiday market will indeed get a welcome…
11:48 AM 27th January 2021
Now You're Cooking As The Grand In York Launch On Line Cookery Classes
The Grand Hotel in York has launched a series of new virtual cookery classes giving participants the chance to learn from an experienced head chef and grow culinary skills at home. The immersive and interactive classes will be led by head chef tutor, Andrew Dixon, who has overseen the Cookery…
3:25 PM 23rd January 2021
Benidorm - More Than Bars, Booze And Bling?
It’s hard to believe that the usually raucous resort of Benidorm - renowned for attracting millions of visitors in normal times - was a sleepy fishing village back in the 1960s. Boasting one of the healthiest climates in Europe, Benidorm is often referred to as the Dubai of the Mediterranean due…
5:24 PM 22nd January 2021
Big Energy Saving Week: Expert Reveals Tips On Reducing Energy Consumption
In honour of Big Energy Saving Week, running from January 18th to 24th, the experts at SaveOnEnergy.com/uk are keen to share their tips on how to reduce your energy consumption. According to industry regulator Ofgem, the average UK household spends around £1,254 each year on a standard…
3:49 PM 22nd January 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Veganary
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK The number of people following a vegan diet has risen in recent years and this month, many people are challenging themselves with ‘Veganuary’. A vegan diet contains only plant-based foods, such as…
11:35 AM 22nd January 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Dry January
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK This month is Dry January, when lots of people around the UK stop drinking alcohol for the month and try to address the effects of overindulgence during the festive season. If you…
5:03 PM 21st January 2021
Oliver Fozard: Quite a Bashful Chappie
The Aperitif Guy
Features Writer
At the end of last year, the Guild of British Beer Writers announced its annual awards, among them the award for Brewer of the Year, sponsored by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). That award went to Oliver Fozard from the Rooster’s Brewery in Harrogate. I’d interviewed Ol last year…
9:15 AM 16th January 2021
Yorkshire's First Whisky Distillery's COVID Secure Burns' Night Supper
Andrew Palmer
Business Editor
Libby Barmby with the Filey Bay Tasting Set Libby Barmby from Spirit of Yorkshire
Unable to host its annual Burns' Night supper at its Hunmanby distillery, the team at Spirit of Yorkshire is encouraging people to have an online celebration to celebrate Robbie Burns' birthday on 25th January. Spirit of Yorkshire's Libby Barmby has prepared a social media campaign to mark the birth date of…
9:00 PM 15th January 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Maintain Healthy Habits
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Maintaining Healthy Habits New Year’s resolutions can be a good starting point for making longer term health and lifestyle improvements, but most people who set New Year’s resolutions do not stick to them.…
9:25 PM 14th January 2021
Online Civic Remembrance Event To Mark Holocaust Memorial Day
'Be the light in the darkness’ is the theme for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day which, due to the current national lockdown, will be shown online on Sunday, January 24 from 2.00pm at www.leedstownhall.co.uk. Members of the public are invited to join the event online from the safety…
7:43 PM 14th January 2021
Bradford Cathedral Announces Changes To Public Worship; Online Services, Videos And School Resources Available
The Chapter of the Cathedral has taken the decision to close Bradford Cathedral for congregational (public) worship. The Sunday Eucharist service will continue to be streamed online via the cathedral’s YouTube channel and the daily morning and evening prayer will be available online as well, Monday – Saturday 9am and 5:30pm,…
4:01 PM 14th January 2021
Crisis Appeal Success Secures Future For North Yorkshire Moors Railway
One of the UK’s most popular attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, has announced the success, and the closure of, its ‘Crisis Appeal’, which was set up to support the not-for-profit charity over the pandemic. At its close, the appeal had raised an incredible £440,000. The emergency fundraising appeal went live at…
12:19 PM 14th January 2021
Ginuary Cocktail Recipes
Earth of the Topics
The start of this year has been tough enough, so Slingsby Gin are going to be ditching Dry January for Ginuary - and sip sip hooraying their way through the dark evenings and long weekends at home with these cocktail recipes provided by Slingsby Gin. Earth of the Tropics Taking inspiration from…
5:19 PM 13th January 2021
Heritage Walks – Roche Abbey
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
Roche Abbey. Photo by English Heritage
With lockdown restrictions enabling only local walks and the weather outside hardly conducive to a long walk, now is a good time to start planning routes for the summer months – compiling a “to be walked” list, that for those like me, already runs to several sheets of paper. Roche Abbey…
9:40 AM 13th January 2021
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