Many of us want to spend our evenings relaxing and recharging after a long day at work, but are our evening routines actually causing us even more stress? With 41% of adults worldwide experiencing a lot of stress, Northerner set out to discover which common post-work habits could be harming our health and contributing to stress levels, and how to break them.

It’s always delightful to try an Irish malt, and Waterford Cuvée Argot (2023) was a pleasant discovery. Cuvée Argot, the 'little brother' to Waterford's Cuvée Concept range, draws flavor and complexity from Ireland's finest natural ingredient, barley, by drawing inspiration from Bordeaux's greatest chateaux.

In the current competitive housing market, sellers need every edge to attract potential buyers. According to Happy Beds, a leading UK bed retailer, one feature stands out as the most wanted feature in bedrooms after analysing the 200 most viewed homes on Rightmove: ample natural light.

A right rumpus is about to hit the North East this autumn as Raby Castle, Park and Gardens launches tickets to a never seen before spectacle of live music, dance and captivating puppetry, which all comes alive after dark.

Although an essential part of caring for the equines, it has to be said that the least enjoyable task is carrying out their dental treatment. Both my donkeys and ponies hate having the dentist call. I can’t say I blame them; the routine trips to the dentist aren’t on my list of favourable pastimes either. However, I hate seeing how stressed and upset they get when the vet arrives.

The notion of the "perfect pub" is a topic that has sparked debate for generations. When I formed Bear Inns, five years ago, I wanted to create pubs that were ‘perfect’ for their specific communities, and for me it’s all about the people.

A summer trip to the Lombardy region of Italy was the perfect opportunity to sample some of the region's wines. The historic winding streets of Verona and the wonderful scenery of Bardolino, on the shores of Lake Garda, created a perfect backdrop to enjoy the region’s food and historic wine.

The sweltering months are often filled with sugary temptations, with many reaching for icy cold drinks to beat the heat. However, some of these beloved summer sips could be harmful to our health if overconsumed.

There is nothing more satisfying than making a meal from produce that you have grown yourself. I feel very privileged to have the space to grow an abundance of fruit and vegetables, and I like nothing more than going outside and harvesting things that I have grown to make into a meal. This year has been exceptionally good.

Yorkshire’s own Black Sheep Brewery has cleaned up at the coveted 2024 World Beer Awards, picking up 12 medals in total. Leading the herd is the brewery’s Milk Stout, which won four gold medals, including the highly coveted title of ‘World's Best’ Milk Stout – cementing its place as the pioneer in the category both nationally and abroad.

English is a complex language with many nuances, and even native speakers often stumble over certain words. Pronunciations can vary significantly between British and American English, and sometimes, even regional accents within the same country add to the confusion. Mubin Ahmed from Awesome Books reveals some commonly mispronounced words in English and how they should be correctly pronounced.