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Achieving New Heights: Tackling Ben Nevis
Embarking on new challenges stimulates our physical and mental well being - particularly in today’s uncertain climate. Our Time for Life correspondent, Sharon Cain, shares her aches and pains after ascending Ben Nevis - Britain’s highest mountain which dominates the skyline of Fort William and the surrounding areas. {V:462131511} …
Stunningly beautiful and potentially dangerous: Ben Nevis
It’s Margherita Time As Pizza Express Re-opens At Albion Place, Leeds
Graham Clark
Features Writer
With quite a few pizza restaurant chains closing branches, Pizza Express included, you might think that the chances of a closed branch re-opening again was as slim as some of the bases of your pizza. The Albion Place Pizza Express in Leeds has recently opened its doors again - with a…
11:38 AM 30th September 2020
Mental Health “Perfect Storm” Will Affect Millions This Winter
A “perfect storm” of mental health stresses is being created with lockdowns, economic anxiety, enforced social distancing, poor weather and isolation – meaning millions of home workers will suffer in silence this Winter. The UK is possibly facing its biggest ever mental health crisis since the WWII this Winter as a…
10:04 AM 30th September 2020
Curfew Threatens Pub Closures
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
Image by Stefan Wiegand from Pixabay
At the end of the first weekend of pubs observing a 10pm curfew and mandatory table service, many are reporting a significant drop in trade. Commenting on the impact of the latest Covid-19 restrictions, James Calder, Chief Executive of SIBA said: ‘Publicans are in a state of despair. They…
2:55 AM 30th September 2020
Enjoy A Coffee Inspired Tipple This International Coffee Day
International Coffee Day is on the 1st October so why not enjoy a quality coffee cocktail at home. Here is a fantastic recipe for an Espresso Martini. The Espresso Martini is the ultimate evening cocktail and enjoyed by many the world over. Slingsby Gin has created a twist on this classic…
4:20 PM 26th September 2020
Feversham Arms Hotel, Helmsley
These days when you check into a hotel one of the things they ask you (besides checking to see if you are COVID free) is have you had a good journey to the hotel? I was all fired up waiting for the question to be asked with my response at the…
8:52 AM 25th September 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Stay Hydrated
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK. Stay hydrated Staying hydrated throughout the day is really important for keeping your heart and circulatory system healthy. Dehydration makes the heart work harder and it can cause your blood pressure to drop.…
3:39 PM 23rd September 2020
It’s A Good Catch At The New Catch Restaurant In Leeds
Catch, the award-winning seafood restaurant brand, are opening their latest addition to the group on Street Lane, Leeds on Monday 5th October. Formerly known as The Fisherman’s Lodge, Catch Street Lane is reopening its doors to welcome customers following a £200k refurbishment programme. Catch pride themselves on delivering a casual seafood…
12:03 PM 23rd September 2020
Celebrate British Food Fortnight With A Lovely Cocktail
British Food Fortnight is taking place now (19th Sept - 4th Oct). British Food Fortnight is a national celebration of British produce from health benefits and quality to freshness and seasonality. Harrogate-based Slingsby Gin uses locally sourced ingredients from places such as its home-town in Yorkshire to create its stunning range…
11:00 AM 23rd September 2020
The Potting Shed, Guiseley - Is All In The Garden Still Rosy?
Graham Clark
Features Writer
The last time I visited the Potting Shed in Guiseley it was packed, surprisingly so for a mid week night. That was all pre COVID 19, workers were arriving from the nearby train station for a pre-evening drink and the whole place was buzzing, even for a winter's night. Fast forward…
9:57 AM 22nd September 2020
An Oktoberfest In Name Only
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
The first thing that might surprise is that the Munich Oktoberfest actually begins the month before. This being late in September, I would normally be in Munich indulging my passion for German beer and drinking culture at the annual Oktoberfest’s two-week celebration on the Theresienwiese grounds. Needless to…
8:39 AM 22nd September 2020
Norland Moor, Barkisland And The Ryburn Valley
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
This route I know like the back of my hand, but after months of not visiting it was great to go back. Beginning from Sowerby Bridge train station (HX6 3AF); it is easy to get to by car (free street parking on Station Road) or of course by train. The walk…
9:02 AM 19th September 2020
Livin’ Italy, Leeds - A Livin’ Joy
Graham Clark
Features Writer
If you have ever been to Granary Wharf in Leeds you will know that when the sun shines it can be an even more popular spot to have a drink or meal. Livin’ Italy is situated right below Leeds train station. When you entered the restaurant the rumble I heard was…
2:24 PM 18th September 2020
Celebrate Negroni Week With Slingsby Gin
Harrogate based Slingsby Gin share some of their top cocktail recipes to create the perfect Negroni to celebrate this Negroni Week (14-20 September). Whether you’re a fan of the classic Italian cocktail or looking to mix things up with a flavoured twist, the Negroni can be enjoyed by everyone. Slingsby Negroni…
6:13 PM 17th September 2020
A Flavour Of Marrakech Arrives At The Ivy Harrogate
There might not be an Autumn Flower Show this year in Harrogate, however residents and visitors can now enjoy the terrace at The Ivy Harrogate which has been transformed into a Moroccean oasis, inspired by the Yves Saint Laurent Botanical Garden in Marrakech Available now until 15th October, The Ivy Harrogate…
3:48 PM 17th September 2020
Screen Yorkshire Steps Up To Support Region’s Visitor Economy
A new and exciting initiative designed to encourage tourists to visit to a rapidly growing number of Yorkshire locations showcased in hugely successful TV and film series is launched by Screen Yorkshire. The new “Filmed in Yorkshire” website is being launched to help boost the Yorkshire tourist trade in the wake…
3:14 PM 16th September 2020
Another World Awaits At Another Place, Ullswater
The first time I visited the Lake District was on a day coach trip many years ago entitled The Seven Lakes. The night before I had been visiting some old friends in Warrington (believe me it is possible to have a good mid-week night out in the town). I was…
10:26 AM 15th September 2020
Record Café Wins Another
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
The Record Café on North Parade, in Bradford, is getting used to scooping awards. It’s currently celebrating after receiving a CAMRA Pub of the Year award for the third time in four years, having previously won the competition in 2017 and 2019, being runner-up in 2018. ‘It came as surprise really…
10:54 AM 14th September 2020
Rossini - Perfectly Sliced And Priced At New Italian Restaurant
Graham Clark
Features Writer
There is something very exciting about discovering a new restaurant: the staff are enthusiastic and eager to please, the menu a mix of old and new favourites and the decor can be just as important as the food, At the new Rossini restaurant in Shipley they have completely ripped out the…
4:05 PM 12th September 2020
Oulton Hall, Waiting To Be Discovered
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Oulton Hall
The lockdown has brought us many things but one of the better aspects of it was discovering what was on your own doorstep. Walks that you never knew existed, views you had never seen before and now with foreign travel becoming a distant memory, it is time to discover what…
10:42 AM 10th September 2020
One Man Bridge Leads To Loxley
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
One Man Bridge, a special brew from Sheffield's Loxley Brewery, is available tomorrow at their two pubs, The Raven Inn, in Walkley, and The Wisewood Inn, in Loxley. Trade has been brisk at both pubs since they re-opened and regulars are getting the opportunity to sample this excellent cask beer…
6:30 AM 10th September 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Managing Stress
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK. Watch your stress levels We all experience stress from time to time. There are many things that can lead to us feeling stressed. It can come from the news, our jobs, financial insecurity,…
2:33 AM 10th September 2020
The Clubhouse Factor
The ‘Cold Bath Clubhouse’ at Harrogate has a new resident – high end bike brand ‘Factor’ There’s always a good reason to go for a coffee, especially if you’re a cyclist. It’s part of the culture of our sport, such as the coffee rides that take place in the south of…
11:40 AM 7th September 2020
The Border Moorland - North Of Denshaw From Buckstones
I would venture to suggest that the patch of moorland explored in this route is perhaps underappreciated, located where it is just south of the M62 and, for most, likely used as a cut-through by car from the motorway into Saddleworth. Buckstones, as I know it, is certainly a busy…
2:24 AM 7th September 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Reducing Your Sugar Intake
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK. Around 63% of adults in the UK are either overweight or obese. Excess weight gain occurs when you consume more calories (energy) than you need. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your…
11:46 AM 5th September 2020
Halfway House, Baildon - Not Doing Things By Halves
Graham Clark
Features Writer
I always wonder how pubs get their names. There are plenty of Red Lions, Dog and Gun, etc but it is easy to see why the Halfway House at Baildon got it's name - it is Halfway between Otley and Bradford with both being 5 miles equidistant. They even have…
11:17 AM 5th September 2020
Friday's Re-launches In Doncaster
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Fridays Doncaster will be added to an exclusive group of Famous at Fridays restaurants*, where guests will be greeted with a new look and brand new ‘Famous at Fridays’ menu. Core to the simplified and enhanced menu will be an investment in quality, fresh ingredients and a focus on provenance. …
3:50 PM 4th September 2020
Wood Hall Hotel And Spa, Wetherby
Graham Clark
Features Writer
I missed many things during the lockdown, some I didn’t miss like the grind of the commute to work through the traffic but others such as seeing old friends and my partner started to get to me after 8 weeks. I missed too the fluffy towels and bathrobes, the Egyptian cotton…
6:52 PM 1st September 2020
Awash With Beauty – Exploring The Washburn Valley
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
This 10.7-mile route, not far from Harrogate, is easy to follow and takes in the huge variety of scenery and pathways to be enjoyed beneath the eerie but beautiful golf ball-like structures of Menwith Hill Camp. It is a wonderful route, almost entirely flat but does call for waterproof footwear…
4:56 AM 1st September 2020
Speed Bonnie Boat... Sensational Isle Of Skye
The Isle of Skye casts a magical spell with its stunning scenery and iconic landscapes. Abounding with tales of rival clans, it boasts one of the most romantic stories in Scottish history when Flora Macdonald helped Bonnie Prince Charlie flee by boat after the Jacobite's defeat in 1746. But, as our Time…
7:35 AM 31st August 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Using The Eatwell Guide To Plan Your Meals
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK. A healthy, well-balanced diet is important for managing your weight and preventing serious health problems, including heart disease. The Eatwell guide is a visual tool that represents government guidelines on healthy eating. In…
2:45 PM 29th August 2020
Fashion House Bistro Arrives In Style In Harrogate
It was a miserable wet and grey evening when I visited Harrogate's new Fashion House Bistro, but as soon as I entered this cosy bar and restaurant it was a pleasure to come into a warm and inviting atmosphere. The brainchild of David Dresser, a local former fashion photographer, you can…
1:46 PM 29th August 2020
By Appointment Only: The Vices Archive Opens In York
York based businessmen Daniel Curro and Moreno Carbone are in the process of creating a very exclusive hotel experience in York. Housed in a former police station in the historic city, the hotel will have 3 suites and a restaurant that will offer exceptional food and drink. Based on Alma Terrace,…
11:00 AM 29th August 2020
Butterflies And Birds Fill The Coppergate Sky For The Last Brollywalk Of 2020
The summer holidays may be coming to an end, but the skies above the Coppergate Centre in York are displaying blue skies, butterflies and birds in the final display of suspended umbrellas for 2020 – the Coppergate Brollywalk. The new set of umbrellas have been installed ahead of the August bank…
10:24 AM 29th August 2020
Bike & Boot - The Boot Fits At Scarborough's New Hotel
Graham Clark
Features Writer
You might remember The Mount Hotel In Scarborough. The hotel has now been transformed into the Bike & Boot Hotel, in what it is hoped will be the first of many. The 65 bedroom hotel is the brainchild of two hotel entrepreneurs. There is a big gap in the market for…
8:13 PM 27th August 2020
North Yorkshire Moors Moorland Organisation Repair And Reopen Village Cricket Club
In Gillamoor, a small village in the North York Moors, there has been no cricket team for the last 5 years. In that time, the cricket field and play area had become overgrown, untidy and unloved; a sad sight for a village which used to have a thriving cricket team.…
4:39 PM 26th August 2020
Upward And Onward For Raven Hill
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
Ed Flood (left) David Riley, co-founders of Trail Pursuit, and Mark Savile (right) from Raven Hill
Raven Hill Brewery have launched a new beer called Ascent, to commemorate them coming out of lockdown by scaling Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, symbolic of the upward journey they have been on since being founded at Kilham, near Driffield, by Mark Savile, in 2018, Very much the outdoor-type himself, he found inspiration…
4:26 PM 26th August 2020
Ask Italian In Scarborough, Yours For The Asking
If the location of a restaurant besides offering great food and service are the main ingredients of what makes a good place to eat, then the Ask Italian restaurant in Scarborough ticks the boxes on all accounts. Situated on the seafront overlooking the harbour Ask Italian, is one that I have…
11:47 AM 24th August 2020
The Ivy, Leeds
The public’s appetite for eating out post lockdown does not seem to have waned. The secret though is getting diners' confidence to dine out again. The Ivy seem to be on the right track - as soon as you enter the restaurant your temperature is checked by a scanner, if it…
7:49 PM 23rd August 2020
Elements Of A Modern Wedding Celebration
If you’ve chosen to have a Wedding Celebrant for your big day, it’s likely that you’ll be looking for some unique and memorable wedding ceremony elements that not only help your wedding stand out from the crowd but also inject deeper meaning into your ceremony. Here's just a few that I've…
1:33 AM 23rd August 2020
Live Music And Alfresco Dining - Harrogate’s Majestic Hotel Has It Covered
A marquee in the grounds of a town centre hotel is ensuring guests can enjoy alfresco dining and live music – whatever the weather. Whilst August usually sees The DoubleTree Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa taking down tents associated with the Home and Gift Fair, this time it has installed…
7:14 PM 22nd August 2020
Corona Heroes To Switch On Blackpool Illuminations 2020
Graham Clark
Features Writer
A group of Britain’s brave Corona Heroes will switch on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations. They include a consultant, two nurses, a hospital catering manager, two extraordinary fundraisers, and a therapy dog and his owner. Together, they will pull the famous switch at a special virtual switch-on event to be staged…
11:33 AM 22nd August 2020
Good Ales From Loxley Spring
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
There’s not much that Hannah Hebb, blonde, vivacious and obviously very driven, doesn’t know about the brewery, which not so very long ago was a derelict pub, The Wisewood Inn, in the Loxley district of Sheffield. The Loxley Brewery is now firmly established in Sheffield and sells throughout South Yorkshire and…
7:35 AM 22nd August 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Smoking
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Smoking In the UK around 6.9 million people over the age of 18 smoke. Although rates of smoking have decreased in recent years, the number of people who smoke remains high. Smoking harms…
3:55 PM 20th August 2020
Leeds Pop-up Bike Hub Opens To Public
A new pop-up bike hub has opened in Leeds Kirkgate Market to support more people accessing the city centre by bike. The new pop-up hub managed by Leeds City Council’s Connecting Leeds transport programme means shoppers, commuters and leisure users can park their bikes within a safe and secure environment in…
7:29 PM 19th August 2020
Victoria Leeds To Donate £20,000 To Local Groups Impacted By Covid-19
Victoria Leeds is to launch the ‘Giving Back Project’, a new scheme which will see it donate £2,500 to eight local charities that have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme has been developed in partnership with Leeds Community Foundation, who will help the centre allocate the eight…
2:35 PM 19th August 2020
What Did You Do In Lockdown 3: How To Market An ebook
So you’ve planned, researched and written your ebook. You’ve created a spectacularly professional-looking front cover that impresses all your friends. You’ve successfully formatted your work so that it looks great on a Kindle device, and - drum roll, your ebook is there for all the world to see on Amazon’s…
7:20 AM 19th August 2020
Yorkshire’s Leading Gin School Triumphs At National VisitEngland Awards
Yorkshire’s Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery have won Silver in the Best New Tourism Business category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020 awards presentation, which celebrates excellence across the industry. Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery, offers a luxury gin-making experience, taking guests on a journey through the history of their…
7:44 PM 18th August 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Healthy Cholesterol
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Keeping a check on Cholesterol Cholesterol travels around the body in our blood and it is present in our cells. We all need some cholesterol to stay healthy, but high levels of cholesterol…
7:13 PM 18th August 2020
Spectacular Scottish Highlands: An Outdoor Paradise
Sharon Cain
Time for Life Correspondent
Sensational setting: Loch Affric in the heart of the Scottish highlands
Scotland’s magnificent and remote highlands boast a rich bio diversity where a wealth of plant and animal species - including the dreaded midges - thrive. Our Time for Life Correspondent Sharon Cain has been exploring Glen Affric, one of the country’s most beautiful glens. Within the Glen, an ancient Caledonian pine forest,…
8:20 AM 18th August 2020
Time To Catch Up With The New Catch Fish And Chips Restaurant In Headingley
Graham Clark
Features Writer
One of the things that I missed most during the lockdown was my Fish and Chips. 20 weeks passed - the first ones I had tasted as soon as lockdown ended tasted so good. They would do though wouldn’t they? I knew a visit was coming up to the new Catch…
8:00 AM 17th August 2020
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