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Celebrate the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice is also the longest day and in 2021 it will be celebrated on Monday 21 June, that is if you live north of the equator. It can be seen anywhere in Britain and is celebrated every year in lots of different ways. What is it? 'Solstice' comes from…
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Byron, York - The Meat Is On
Graham Clark
Features Writer
The pandemic has seen a lot of restaurant chains close many of their branches - Byron is no exception. Thankfully the York restaurant was not included in the list of closures. The decision to simplify the menu and just concentrate on what they do best (burgers) will, the chain hopes, make…
6:00 AM 20th June 2021
Weekend Food & Drink: Menu Planning 3 - Service Russe
The Aperitif Guy
Features Writer
Catherine Palace Dining Room. Photo: Dennis Jarvis Flickr
We don't think of our food culture in western Europe as having been influenced by Russia, but without it we wouldn't have chefs in tall hats, pre-dinner drinks & nibbles or dining in a series of courses. If you've been following this series about menu-planning, you'll know that dining in…
6:17 AM 19th June 2021
Diabetes Patient Praises Researchers For Helping Transform The Quality Of Her Life
Susan Dunigan - Photo: © Orbit Media Ltd
A Sheffield diabetes patient who was one of the first people to take part in a groundbreaking trial that has helped thousands of adults in the UK improve the quality of their life is praising researchers at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for giving her the tools to…
3:02 PM 19th June 2021
Top 10 Summer Cocktails: No 7 Aperol Spritz
Image by Markus Spiske from Pixabay
As we have been enjoying the summer sunshine and people escaping once more into their gardens for BBQ’s, bars opening up, and generally some sense of ‘normal’ returning, Joseph Miller, top Mixologist at Blackfriars in Newcastle, and voted second best in the world by Brockmans Gin, will reveal his Top…
4:00 AM 19th June 2021
Weekend Out & About: Leeds Craft Beer Tour
Leeds Beer Tours has launched a new guided tour experience, the Leeds Craft Beer Tour. It takes guests on an exploration of Leeds’ vibrant modern beer scene, with the package including a brewery tour and tutored tastings. Three of Leeds’ leading craft beer venues make up part of the tour; Nomadic Beers,…
3:45 AM 19th June 2021
Treat Dad On Father's Day To Something Special
It's Father's day this weekend so why not treat him to a bottle of Yorkshire-based Slingsby London Dry Gin which would make a super present for your Dad on Father's Day. Slingsby's award-winning London Dry Gin has been crafted using locally sourced botanicals that are synonymous with the beautiful and restorative…
8:03 PM 18th June 2021
Sowing The Seeds Of Success - Dining At Moss And Moor, Ilkley
If you have been driving to Ilkley on the A65 recently you might have noticed a new garden centre, Moss and Moor. Billed as much more than a garden centre it has the feel of a small IKEA. Perhaps it was the uncluttered arrangements and the fresh feeling that greets you…
2:00 PM 18th June 2021
Men's Health Week: A Quarter Of UK Men Have Never Checked Themselves For Testicular Cancer
Shockingly, more than a quarter (26%) of UK males have never checked themselves for signs of testicular cancer, while a further 15% only check themselves once a year or less. A new study, commissioned by health experts at Livi, the online GP service, for Men's Health Week (14th-20th June) has found…
10:17 AM 14th June 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Keep Hydrated
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK 14th to 20th June is Nutrition and Hydration week. Staying hydrated is important for keeping your heart and circulatory system healthy. Thirst often feels similar to hunger, so drinking plenty of fluid…
8:00 AM 13th June 2021
Top 10 Summer Cocktails: No 8 Classic Daiquiri
Photo by Klara Kulikova on Unsplash
With the weather warming up and people escaping once more into their gardens for BBQ’s, bars opening up, and generally some sense of ‘normal’ returning, Joseph Miller, top Mixologist at Blackfriars in Newcastle, and voted second best in the world by Brockmans Gin, will reveal his Top 10 cocktails for…
4:37 AM 12th June 2021
Weekend Food & Drink: Yorkshire Duo Raising A Cheers To World Gin Day
A G&T is hard to improve upon - but a Yorkshire duo believe that have done it with a boozy gin and tonic cake! Just when you thought gin could not get any better, two North Yorkshire businesses have paired-up to create a twist on the classic tipple for World Gin…
4:12 AM 12th June 2021
Weekend Away: Northumberland: Where Ewe’ll Be Warmly Welcomed!
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Pastel-painted beach huts: Amble Marina.
The challenges, soaring costs and constant changes to overseas travel restrictions are prompting more people to seek out the beauty of the British Isles to recharge their batteries. Our Time for Life Correspondent, Sharon Cain, highlights why Northumberland’s diverse offerings and sensory delights will ignite, inspire imaginations and satiate appetites. …
4:10 AM 12th June 2021
Weekend Food & Drink: Honest’s Oozy Burger Aims To Get Diners Rethinking Blue Cheese
Honest Burgers has swapped Stilton for Blacksticks Blue cheese in a new partnership with fourth generation family cheesemakers, Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses. In a bid to raise the bar for foodies and convert more people to the ‘blue side’, Honest Burgers and Butlers are inviting diners to rethink any moldy misconceptions with…
4:08 AM 12th June 2021
Weekend Surfing: Swell Places To Surf On The Yorkshire Coast
Sixty years since The Beach Boys’ first hit, Surfin’ (1961) and surfing is now one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, with the Yorkshire Coast a hotspot for surfers and water sports. With breaks rivalling Cornwall and the Southwest, and top-quality surf schools, including the UK’s oldest paddleboard…
4:03 AM 12th June 2021
Welcome To Yorkshire And York Gin Have Started The Search For Yorkshire’s Favourite Picnic Spot.
The search is on for Yorkshire's favourite picnic spot - just as York Gin & Tonic cans hit the shops. Welcome to Yorkshire and York Gin are launching the search on World Gin Day 12 June. The new cans are ideal for picnics. The competition on the Welcome to Yorkshire Facebook page…
4:01 AM 12th June 2021
Social Enterprise Supports Cancer Research UK To Boost COVID-19 Funding Loss
Spectrum Community Health CIC, one of the first health social enterprises to spin out of the NHS, has partnered with Cancer Research UK in a move that should hopefully help the charity to claw back what it estimates is a multi-million-pound shortfall in donations due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As part…
4:00 AM 12th June 2021
Filipino Food Revolution Hits The North!
Phil Hopkins
Arts & Travel Editor
Meghan Markle adores its national dish. Leading foodies have declared it the next big thing. And supper clubs and pop ups revolving around its cuisine are giving way to successful destination restaurants in the Big Smoke. Yes, the Filipino food revolution has arrived in the UK and, with it, a…
6:00 AM 11th June 2021
The Fleece At Addingham Gets A New Fleece Of Life
Graham Clark
Features Writer
I was discussing with my friend the other day the relationship between what you eat and what you weight. I said it was simple really - you just need to get the balance right between what you eat and the right amount of exercise. He believes me now that he has…
3:58 PM 10th June 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Improve Your Cholesterol
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Improving Your Cholesterol Profile There are two main types of cholesterol, LDL, sometimes termed ‘bad’ cholesterol, and HDL, sometimes termed as ‘good cholesterol’. The reality is that we do need some of both…
3:35 PM 10th June 2021
The Alchemist, Trinity Leeds Conjures Up A Magical Experience
Graham Clark
Features Writer
The long queue we saw when we arrived at The Alchemist, Trinity Centre in Leeds confirmed what I had already been told about this unusual restaurant - it is very popular. With two restaurants in the city centre the restaurant chain must be doing something right. With so many restaurants to choose…
8:00 AM 9th June 2021
Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity Launches New Leeds Bereavement Walking Group
Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity has launched a new walking group, “Ramble On (North Leeds)”, to help those who have lost loved ones to brain cancer meet others in a similar situation. The first session will be a gentle stroll around Roundhay Park on Monday 14th June, meeting at the Lakeside Café…
4:57 PM 7th June 2021
Former Great British Sewing Bee Star Officially Unveils Yarn Bombing Of Huddersfield Train Station
Stuart Hillard, the star of BBC2’s The Great British Sewing Bee officially opened WOVEN in Kirklees by unveiling a spectacular yarn bomb of Huddersfield Train Station. The unique, rainbow installation (The Big Rainbow Knit) has been created with over 15,000 knitted squares which have been created by an army of knitters…
4:06 PM 6th June 2021
Bradford Cyclists Pass On The Baton During The Cathedrals Cycle Route Relay
Bradfordian cyclists joined a network of riders from every Church of England Cathedral, putting the new Cathedrals Cycle Route to the test for the World’s Biggest Bike Ride when it launched in Bike Week on 30 May. The Bradford to Wakefield leg took place on Thursday 3rd June – World Bicycle…
6:28 PM 5th June 2021
Weekend Food: Leeds Chef Wins Place On Supermarket Shelves
The owner and head chef at Leeds Latin restaurant, Viva Cuba, is seeing national supermarket success after branching out into retail with Spanish condiments brand, Mojo Sauce. Mojo Red and Mojo Green, which have been on tables at the popular Kirkstall Road restaurant for over 20 years, have won…
4:05 AM 5th June 2021
Top 10 Summer Cocktails: No 9 Margarita
Image by Jill Fulton from Pixabay
With the weather warming up and people escaping once more into their gardens for BBQ’s, bars opening up, and generally some sense of ‘normal’ returning, Joseph Miller, top Mixologist at Blackfriars in Newcastle, and voted second best in the world by Brockmans Gin, will reveal his Top 10 cocktails for…
4:00 AM 5th June 2021
Is Motorhoming For You? – Here’s What Not To Do!
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
The long and winding road: are you prepared? Images by Steve Hare.
As the country basks in a heatwave with temperatures reaching highs of 28 degrees, thoughts turn to sunshine-drenched staycations now summer has finally arrived. The freedom of hitting the road and exploring the UK’s treasures in a motorhome is very potent – as our Time for Life correspondent Sharon Cain…
4:00 AM 5th June 2021
Weekend Feature: How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep During Summer
Photo by Kinga Cichewicz on Unsplash
Cheryl Lythgoe, Matron at Benenden Health, shares tips for getting a good night’s sleep and how diet can support a healthy sleep pattern. Warmer nights, mixed with ongoing stresses and anxieties associated with the return to the workplace and our social lives, can make it difficult for adults to get their…
4:00 AM 5th June 2021
East Yorkshire Poultry Business Launches New Higher Welfare Range
Ben Lee with the new chicken from Soanes Poultry
A Middleton on the Wolds based family poultry business has launched a new range of higher welfare chicken that is available exclusively online. Soanes Poultry has responded to customer demands for high quality chicken that has more room to roam than standard chicken and has launched a new website to sell…
7:06 AM 4th June 2021
Do You Have A Friend In Your Reflection?
Anthology exploring body image and self-acceptance available for workshops. A Yorkshire-based editor has put together a powerful collection of essays and poetry exploring the real-world experiences and relationships people have with their body image. Containing the work of twenty writers and three artists, The Resilience of Being has stories from across…
9:59 PM 1st June 2021
Something Is Cooking In The Kitchen At Solita, Harrogate
When I heard that Solita Foodhall in Harrogate had an Italian chef making their pizzas it seemed a good excuse to pay a visit. The idea behind Solita Foodhall is that you have a selection of different foods. There is a section that offers cured meats, cheese and wines along with…
7:58 AM 1st June 2021
Slingsby's Summer Cocktails
As the sun has finally decided to show itself and summer looks like it is here, Harrogate-based Slingsby Gin share with us some more of their delicious summer cocktail recipes to have with our friends and family during the summer weather. Rhubarb & Coconut Sour Ingredients: 30ml Slingsby Rhubarb Gin 15ml Koko Kanu 20ml…
8:37 PM 31st May 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Healthier Takeaways
Heart Research UK has some tips for choosing healthier takeaways. Takeaway food is often cheap, convenient and tasty, but it also tends to be high in fat, salt and sugar. Regularly consuming takeaways can have a negative impact on your heart health and your waistline. Swapping your usual takeaway for…
6:00 AM 30th May 2021
Weekend Food & Drink: Cotton Strawberry & Pink Peppercorn Gin
Andrew Palmer
News Editor
Photo: Graham Hermon
Skipton-based Otterbeck Distillery has teamed up with fellow Yorkshire company Annabel's Deliciously British, to produce a special edition gin and one that certainly will be popular as we head into the warmer weather. If you like fruit flavoured gins then this is one for you. It's delicate, not too sweet and…
4:32 AM 29th May 2021
Weekend Food & Drink: Menu Planning 2 – Service Française
The Aperitif Guy
Features Writer
A few weeks ago, I started to look at how to plan a good dinner for friends. I drew attention to the fact that serving food as a sequence of single dishes is a relatively recent phenomenon. I want to look this time at the alternative to that: service française…
4:30 AM 29th May 2021
Top 10 Summer Cocktails: No. 10 Pina Colada
PINA COLADA
With the weather warming up and people escaping once more into their gardens for BBQ’s, bars opening up, and generally some sense of ‘normal’ returning, Joseph Miller, top Mixologist at Blackfriars in Newcastle, and voted second best in the world by Brockmans Gin, will reveal his Top 10 cocktails for…
4:02 AM 29th May 2021
A New Restaurant Sprouts Up In Harrogate - The Pickled Sprout
Graham Clark
Features Writer
You might have visited The Pickled Sprout before when the restaurant, situated in the Yorkshire Hotel, was known as Scran. The old restaurant has been refurbished and the best area to sit in is now at the front of the restaurant - overlooking Harrogate Stray. Cast your eyes up to the…
2:05 PM 28th May 2021
York Gin Historic Rebrand Has Sustainable Future & Massive Carbon Footprint Reduction
York Gin has launched a brand new range of bottles today - and the historical rebrand massively cuts their carbon footprint. The company’s new bespoke Yorkshire-made bottles weigh 40% less than the originals, and travel 20 just miles rather than 600 from the previous manufacturer in France. The bottles - made by…
3:22 PM 27th May 2021
A Lower-carb Diet Is An Effective Short-term Option For Type 2 Diabetes
The report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), co-chaired with Diabetes UK, suggests that a diet lower in carbohydrates is an effective option up to 6 months for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity. The report is based on a robust assessment of existing evidence…
8:14 PM 26th May 2021
John Watt And Son - Carlisle’s Oldest Coffee Shop
If you want a good coffee or cup of tea in Harrogate chances are you would go to Bettys. If you happen to be in Carlisle then the border city has something similar - John Watt and Son. As you approach the shop on Bank Street the smell of freshly ground…
7:16 AM 25th May 2021
Take Big Steps To Beat Cancer In New Yorkshire Dales Hike Event
People are being urged to lace up their walking boots and explore the great outdoors for Cancer Research UK as part of an exciting new hike event in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Cancer Research UK Big Hike challenge is being launched in four iconic locations across…
4:25 PM 24th May 2021
Angelica, Leeds
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Angelica, rooftop terrace
Cast your mind back to last May and you will remember that we basked in unbroken sunshine for nearly the whole month. What a difference a year makes, the jet stream decides to take a detour south from its usual route with the result being that the weather feels more like…
2:58 PM 24th May 2021
Together Again: Slingsby Summer Cocktail Sharers
Now that we can finally meet with groups of friends and family again and a sociable summer is in sight, the makers of Harrogate-based Slingsby Gin would like to share some of their new cocktail pitcher recipes. They are perfect for hosting friends and family at home this coming bank…
11:21 AM 22nd May 2021
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - On Your Bike
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Get on your bike During lockdown many of us ventured into the shed and dusted down our old bikes to escape from the house and get our daily exercise. Cycling is a fun…
6:00 AM 22nd May 2021
Morrisons Sparkles In Good Housekeeping Institute Taste Test
Morrisons The Best English Sparkling Brut Vintage 2010 has been named the winner of the Good Housekeeping Institute and Cosmopolitan taste tests. At just £18 a bottle it is notably cheaper than renowned English sparkling brands; making it an affordable choice for a special occasion. In a week where Morrisons was…
4:31 AM 22nd May 2021
Doctor Retires After Career Of Saving Thousands Of Sick Babies
Doctor Chris Day, who has helped save the lives of thousands of sick babies in Bradford during a career lasting more than 40 years, is set to retire at the end of this month. The consultant neonatologist, who is originally from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, joined the NHS straight out of medical school in…
4:06 PM 21st May 2021
Rescue Mission To Help Theatres Fight Waste
Tens of thousands of snacks and drinks have been saved from being wasted after Approved Food mounted a rescue mission in London’s West End. The online retailer was contacted by Nimax Theatres, the company that operates the Garrick, the Apollo, the Duchess, the Lyric, the Palace and the Vaudeville – some…
11:55 AM 21st May 2021
The Botanist, Leeds - Planting The Seeds Of Success With New Menu
The wonderful one way system round the centre of Leeds never fails to amaze me. You can have your photograph taken as many times as you wish: Decide to go in a bus lane? Smile for the camera please! Go down the street that is access only, then you better…
8:07 AM 21st May 2021
Pentecost – The Birthday Of The Church
The date of Pentecost changes each year, along with Easter. It is 50 days after Easter which is also seven weeks. Pentecost is also called Whit Sunday and is celebrated by Christians in the UK. (Pentecost comes from the Greek pentecostē, “50th day”) This is a major festival in the Christian church,…
7:00 AM 21st May 2021
York Gin Distillery Wins ‘Best In England’ Title At Top World Competition
Andrew Palmer
News Editor
York Gin has just been named ‘England Gin Distillery of the Year’ at a major international spirits competition. The distillery also won a gold medal for its Chocolate & Orange gin at the New York International Spirits Competition 2021. The competition received over 1,400 entries from 39 countries. It is respected around…
4:00 PM 19th May 2021
Roasting The Perfect Coffee Blend
Andrew Palmer
News Editor
If I was sitting in one those famous chairs featured on Dragons’ Den and the team from Fireheart Coffee entered to pitch, I would have probably invested by the end of the first taste. Rash! Well perhaps, but Fireheart won me over with two of its current blends they sent as…
7:40 AM 19th May 2021
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