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Autumn Flavours In The Kitchen And In The Drinks Cabinet
I love this time of year. I love the colours on the trees and the way the wind sweeps leaves around you while you're out walking. I love sitting quietly, watching the sunsets and saying my goodbyes to swifts and pipistrelles. Maybe it's the romantic in me, but the elegiac mood of early autumn makes me feel rather thankful for my life.
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5 Greyhound Quirks That Will Win Your Heart
Claire Marie
Features Writer
Are you considering buying or adopting a dog? 40+ blogger Claire Marie recently tackled a few of the common misconceptions about greyhounds. This week, the hidden quirks that continue to capture the hearts of owners across the globe.
4:45 AM 11th September 2021
Di Why?
Claire Marie
Features Writer
40+ blogger Claire Marie explains why she'd rather chew her own face off than plane a door. There was a massive bang when I was getting ready this morning. I didn’t realise what on earth it was until I left the house and saw a dead bird on my front path which must have flown into the window.
4:30 AM 4th September 2021
Syrian Refugees Star At York Food Festival
Syrian chefs will be cooking as part of York Food & Drink Festival. They will be in the demonstration kitchen on St. Sampson's Square at 12pm Wednesday 22nd September sharing recipes handed down through many generations. They are part of “Yahala Mataam” which means “Welcome Restaurant” in Arabic.
4:00 AM 16th September 2021
Sparkling Bradford Brings Boost To Local Businesses
Broadway Shopping Centre
Businesses, eateries and tourist attractions in the Bradford district have helped boost the local economy over the summer months, thanks to the seasonal Sparkling Bradford summer campaign.
2:54 PM 15th September 2021
CAMRA Awards West Yorkshire Brewery With Anniversary Golden Award Marking 50 Years Of Campaigning
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has awarded Timothy Taylor’s brewery in Keighley, West Yorkshire with a Golden Award, marking 50 years of the organisation’s campaigns. As part of its anniversary celebrations throughout 2021, CAMRA is recognising people, groups of people or businesses that have made a significant contribution to CAMRA’s aims, helping us get to where we are today.
10:47 AM 13th September 2021
From Bond To Bridgerton: Five UK Road Trips From The Big Screen
With the next James Bond film, No Time to Die, finally set to hit the big screen in Autumn, now is the perfect time for Bond fans to enjoy a 007 themed getaway. From studios to famous filming locations, themed road trips offer a fantastic way for fans to enjoy a holiday with a difference, visiting iconic sites from the Bond franchise, and other films besides.
4:45 AM 11th September 2021
Dairy Launches Three New Cheeses
Martin Gott and Nicola Robinson, the artisan cheesemakers behind award winning St. James Cheese, have launched a three brand-new cheeses to add to their portfolio. Ingot - a soft, smooth textured goats’ cheese made as an ingot, hence its name. Each cheese is matured for around seven days, during which time it develops a pale yellow rind.
4:20 AM 11th September 2021
Get Ready For The Taste Of Autumn: Slingsby Gin Launches Brand New Blackberry Gin!
Yorkshire-based Slingsby Gin is adding a new string to its bow of premium, award-winning gins with the launch of a brand new flavour – Slingsby Blackberry Gin. In perfect timing for blackberry season as we head into Autumn, gin lovers across the UK are now able to purchase the delicious new flavour in-store and online from Tesco.
4:15 AM 11th September 2021
National Rice Week 13th – 19th September 2021
Cheddar Bake
Riso Gallo, the Italian rice and risotto experts, are once again supporting National Rice Week, teaming up with top UK chefs – including renowned Davide Degiovanni, Danilo Cortellini and Paul Gayler – to create a selection of rice inspired recipes!
4:00 AM 11th September 2021
The Most Romantic UK Staycation Destinations (That You Might Not Expect)
Image by Николай Оберемченко from Pixabay
After so long spent without being able to enjoy a holiday, romantic getaways are on everyone’s minds. Whether you’re arranging a birthday or anniversary trip with your other half or planning to pull out a halo engagement ring and pop the question, finding a romantic destination is the first step of the perfect plan.
3:25 AM 11th September 2021
Bradford Business Wins Four Garden Centre Association Awards
(L-R) Andy Mears, James Tolson, Ben Hooper, Ann Harris, Janice Astbury, Andrea Allan, David Denton
The team at Tong Garden Centre are celebrating after winning four awards at the North East and North West regional Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards. Tong collected awards in four out of eight categories for the North East region.
7:37 AM 9th September 2021
Mindful Month In The North York Moors National Park This September
Woodland at Falling Foss - credit Visit Britain
Yoga classes in the grounds of Gisborough Priory, sunset meditations on Whitby beach, forest bathing in Dalby Forest and art workshops in Helmsley Walled Garden are just some of the events lined-up for Mindful Month in the North York Moors National Park this September.
4:10 AM 4th September 2021
How To Host The Best Summer’s End BBQ Party
After an uneventful summer of 2020, we’re all eager to meet our friends and family. And what’s a better way to do it, than a backyard BBQ party. How to ensure it’ll be a blast? Glad you asked because we have you covered. We talked about this with a research team at KamadoSpace, maker of BBQ islands for Kamado grills, which receives excellent reviews from world-renowned grill masters.
4:00 AM 4th September 2021
How To Make The Perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Pumpkin Spice Latte season is here! With a massive 1000% increase in related online searches for the term in the past month and coffee outlets already releasing their version of the drink; it is obvious that we cannot wait for the season to change!
3:54 AM 4th September 2021
Feeling Inspired By Tokyo To Get Cycling? 5 Cycling Headgear Choices
Bike sports have been hitting the headlines after Team GB’s cycling teams won an amazing 12 medals at the Tokyo Olympics despite having their funding cut by over £5 million. As a result, we’re seeing a renewed interest in cycling in the UK.
2:59 PM 30th August 2021
Up, Up And Away It’s An Exciting Spectacle York Balloon Fiesta 2021
Group News Editor Andrew Palmer took to the skies for a balloon ride as part of this year's York Balloon Fiesta 2021
10:54 AM 28th August 2021
Cocktail Favourites And Where They’re From Around The World
Image by bridgesward from Pixabay
Ever wondered where a Cosmopolitan comes from, or if a Long Island iced tea really is from Long Island? With cocktails firmly on the menu this summer, the team of experts at language learning app Busuu have looked into where our favourite summer cocktails really come from.
4:00 AM 28th August 2021
Charity Launches Wellbeing Walks For Brain Tumour Patients And Carers Across Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC), based in Headingley, Leeds has partnered with social enterprise Good Footing to offer free mental health-boosting walks at local nature spots. The first walks will be in Leeds, Birstall and Barnsley, with more to follow.
3:55 AM 28th August 2021
Bar Biccari, Horbury Gives A Taste Of La Dolce Vita
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Finding Bar Biccari proved a little difficult after I had ventured off the M1 to Horbury. I thought I would try the old trick of asking a stranger directions to a restaurant which is a few miles away from where I was. If they know about the place it must be either a good sign - or maybe not. The chap I asked knew of Bar Biccari and its good reputation as an authentic Italian restaurant.
12:01 AM 28th August 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Healthy Bank Holiday
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Bank up some heart health this Bank Holiday With the August bank holiday just around the corner, what will you do with your extra day off? Why not follow our tips to bank some heart health and still have a good time.
2:17 PM 27th August 2021
Love Letter In The Sand - Created By The Hands Of Blackpool
An interactive sand art installation has appeared on the iconic Blackpool Beach as a love letter to the moments we have missed during the pandemic. Leading hand hygiene brand, Carex is encouraging families and friends to get back together safely.
7:28 PM 26th August 2021
East Yorkshire Brewery's World Class Beer
The team at a Wold Newton based brewery is celebrating after winning three awards at the World Beer Awards, including a prestigious ‘Country Award'. Wold Top Brewery's session IPA, Benchmark was awarded the UK winner, new low alcohol beer, Intuition won a silver award and barrel aged beer, Barrel Wave was awarded bronze at the annual worldwide competition.
4:56 PM 26th August 2021
WHO Let The Doggie-Gangers Out?
In celebration of National Dog Day (August 26th), cleaning and laundry expert, Dr. Beckmann is on the hunt for the UK’s ultimate doggie-doubles. It’s been widely reported that pets and their owners look like one another, so Dr. Beckmann – makers of the best-selling Pet Stain & Odour Remover – want to put that to the test, with its nationwide competition.
8:49 AM 26th August 2021
Yorkshire Brewery Black Sheep Champion British Brewing At The World Beer Awards
Yorkshire-based brewery takes home nine medals in prestigious world awards
8:03 PM 25th August 2021
Chip Chip Hooray! Heinz Protects Chips From Thieving Seagulls
Chip lovers up and down the country can rejoice as Heinz has today unveiled an instrument that can protect the nation from seagulls stealing their fish & chips.
2:22 PM 24th August 2021
Family Farming Businesses Collaborate To Celebrate British Food Fortnight
(L-R) Jennie Palmer and Kate Balchin
Two North Yorkshire family farming businesses are collaborating to create recipes to celebrate British Food. The team at Thixendale-based Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil are creating a series of recipes using beer from Hunmanby based Wold Top to celebrate British Food Fortnight next month (18th September to 3rd October).
5:58 AM 24th August 2021
5 Unusual Ways The Full Moon Affects Your Body
From the very beginning of humanity, people have had a strong tie to the moon. Whether it's studying it or worshipping it, we've found ourselves drawn to it time and time again. And, there could be evidence to suggest that our ties to the moon go much deeper than a simple interest.
6:00 AM 21st August 2021
Heatwave Hangover Cures
Photo by Shane on Unsplash
Hangover cures for those suffering during warm weather and a heatwave are being offered tips to keep cool and keep the hangover at bay. The guys behind a great night out at Groubook have collated the best tricks to combat a hangover in the heat.
4:05 AM 21st August 2021
Amazing Greys
40+ blogger Claire Marie on why greyhounds are infinitely better off snoozing in homes across Yorkshire than in one of our many dedicated but hard-pressed rescue homes.
4:03 AM 21st August 2021
CAN-AU-VIN – New Survey: Britons Now Get Their Wine In A Can
A new survey has revealed more than half of Millennials and Gen-Zers in Britain now choose wine served in cans. Some 52 percent of people aged 18 to 44 drink wine in cans or plan to do so in the next 12 months. This compares to 38 percent of people aged 45 to 54, while just under one-in-four (22%) people aged 65 would choose their wine in a can.
4:00 AM 21st August 2021
The Rising Problem Of UK Back Pain: How To Stop Breaking Our Backs With Bad Form
Back pain is sweeping the nation; Google searches for ‘back pain’ in 2021 have increased their search power by 157 per cent since 2011. But what is causing this back-breaking boom? Beth Riley Content Manager at OTTY Sleep has the answer
3:59 AM 21st August 2021
Twin UK Alternatives To Your Overseas Holiday Destinations
41% of Brits planning to holiday in the UK this year Discover UK alternatives to top holiday destinations such as Spain, France, Italy, USA and more Find top travel photography tips to celebrate World Photo Day
12:21 PM 19th August 2021
East Lancashire Railway Gets On Board ‘Love Your Railway’ Nationwide Campaign
East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is joining organisations from as far afield as Cornwall, Suffolk, North Wales, North East Scotland and Northern Ireland* in a new nationwide campaign to raise awareness of heritage railways.
4:00 AM 16th August 2021
My 40+ Life
Claire Marie
Features Writer
With her 10k done and dusted, our weekend columnist Claire Marie isn’t hanging up her running shoes just yet. A question: do you work out when you’re on holiday? Until a few years ago, I saw exercise as a big, stinking chore. I didn't look forward to it, and I certainly didn't do it when I was taking a break from my usual routine.
4:50 AM 14th August 2021
Restaurant Review: Rustique York
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
How we long for those summer holidays, getting away for a new experience, trying different food, and bringing back the culinary influences conjuring up memories when we start replicating dishes.
4:34 AM 14th August 2021
Happy Mondays, Bluetones, Inspiral Carpets And Shed Seven Members Unite For Milestone Virtual Quiz
Shed Seven Photo: Mark Wheel
Members of some of the biggest indie bands of the 90s have taken part in the 500th virtual quiz to be hosted by York-based Shed Seven drummer Alan Leach since the start of the first lockdown - raising £3,000 for good causes in the process. Amongst the well-known faces who took part were Happy Mondays legend Bez and radio presenter, DJ and Inspiral Carpets keyboardist, Clint Boon.
4:00 AM 14th August 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Getting Fit Whilst Getting To Work
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Many more of us who have been working from home will be set to return to offices either part-time or full-time over the coming weeks and months.
4:00 AM 14th August 2021
To Hug Or Not To Hug? Navigating Post Pandemic Intimacy
Intimacy and physical touch are big parts of many people’s lives according to Angelic Diamonds. A warm hug can offer a level of reassurance and comfort that words often can’t reach, and a strong embrace has the almighty power to make you feel safe and loved. For some people, however, hugs aren’t so much a comfort as they are a breach of personal boundaries.
3:43 AM 14th August 2021
The New Mode Hotel Brings A Stylish Touch To Lytham
Drive the few miles along the coast from Blackpool to Lytham and you could be in a different country. The difference between Lancashire’s seaside resort and Lytham could not be more striking. Whilst the former is built on exuberance and excess, Lytham has a more genteel and refined air with stylish independent boutiques, bars and restaurants.
3:30 AM 14th August 2021
Get Your Gladrags On For The Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival – With A Chance To Win Award-winning Gin
Stylish racegoers at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival are in with the chance of winning bottles of award-winning gin that’s made only three miles from York Racecourse. York Gin is sponsoring all four days of the festival’s Fashion Lawn – with beautiful gin hampers containing large bottles and other York Gin goodies on offer for the smartest racegoers.
5:52 PM 13th August 2021
Essential Money Management Tips For Students Post A-levels
As it is now post A level results day, millions of students will be preparing to leave home and look after their own finances for the first time.
3:26 PM 13th August 2021
Afternoon Tea Week: Etiquette Tips You Need To Know
It’s Afternoon Tea Week (9-15th August)! What better time to treat a close friend or family member to a quaint afternoon with the classic British combination of tea and cake. To do so, you first must know essential dining etiquette.
3:52 PM 12th August 2021
Historic Locomotive Returns To Darlington
One of the last locomotives to have been built in Darlington has arrived back at its home town to go on display at the Head of Steam Railway Museum. The BR Class 37 diesel-electric will be on public display from Tuesday 10 August and comes ahead of celebrations in 2025 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
12:06 PM 11th August 2021
Leeds Restaurants Offer Special Midweek Deals As Part Of Eat Leeds
From now until Wednesday 25th August, Eat Leeds will give local foodies the opportunity to dine out at their favourite eateries, or tuck into somewhere new. Participating restaurants across the city will be offering 2 or 3 courses for £10, £15, or £20 or free children’s meals, between Sundays and Wednesdays exclusively.
10:47 AM 10th August 2021
Somewhere For The Weekend : ‘La Dolche Vita’ Welsh Style
The North Wales coastline is heartmeltingly beautiful - a perfect panacea to shake off the blues and soak up sea breezes and spectacular scenery. For affionados of all things Italian diverse attractions include the Italian themed Portmeirion Village - location of the iconic 1960’s ‘The Prisoner’ TV series starring Patrick Mcgoohan.
4:15 AM 7th August 2021
My Midlife 10k - Part 5
After years as a mediocre jogger rather than a ‘proper’ runner, 40+ blogger Claire Marie is taking the plunge and attempting her first 10k. And she’s documented her journey for our readers.
4:14 AM 7th August 2021
The Big Ginger Social
Cancer Support UK is inviting everybody to hold their very own Big Ginger Social to raise money to fund Cancer Kits for people going through cancer treatment. Throughout the month of September, the charity is encouraging everyone to host a fresh new fundraising event, raising money for a very important cause: to support people going through cancer treatment.
4:10 AM 7th August 2021
Yorkshire Is Home To Three Of The Most Popular Walking Routes In Great Britain
Three of the 10 most searched for walking routes in Great Britain are right here in Yorkshire according to new research which analysed Google search trends - including the top two routes! The data comes from search and digital marketing agency, Click Consult, who analysed search volume around a number of walking related keywords to determine the nation’s walking habits and favourite routes.
4:06 AM 7th August 2021
The UK’s Most Bike-friendly Cities Revealed
Cycling is one of the UK’s most popular sporting activities, and its growth in the past year has been exciting. The government reported that cycling in our towns and cities had increased by 384% between March and May 2020. The cycling community is welcoming this upsurge in pedal power, encouraging people to keep up this sustainable and healthy transport method.
4:01 AM 7th August 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip: From Peel To Stem
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK In the UK, it is estimated that we waste 6.6million tonnes of food each year, with 4.5million tonnes of that being edible food.
4:00 AM 7th August 2021
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