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Beer Of The Week: Selby Blonde From Jolly Sailor
Our beer of the week is the outstanding Selby Blonde, which advertises itself as ‘a floral, light and refreshing English blonde ale – suitable for vegetarians and vegans’. Jolly Sailor Brewery is Selby’s own and might have been called after the town had not another one of that name then existed.…
The Pub Reopens
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
The Pub is a micropub in Todmorden with its own micro-community. That’s probably the best way of describing the incredibly close-knit group who form the clientele of the small, neat, trim real ale place in Brook Street, just round the corner from the town hall. They all know each other…
9:33 AM 5th July 2020
Individual Restaurants To Reopen Yorkshire Restaurants
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Leading restaurant group, Individual Restaurants, is inviting guests to get ready to dine as it prepares to reopen a selection of its amazing Yorkshire restaurants this Saturday July 4th. After over 100 days of the Lockdown it is something to look forward to, I know that I am looking forward to…
2:51 PM 2nd July 2020
The Dirtiest Areas Of Your Kitchen
photo - Phil Romans
A new study conducted by Currys PC World in collaboration with lab technician expert Dr. Jonathan Hughes analysed Brits’ kitchens revealing The dirtiest areas of our kitchens, highlighting the most founded bacteria and tips on how to get rid of them. The top three germiest areas are: Sponge – This is…
3:00 PM 5th July 2020
Sheffield Council Agrees Full Fibre Rollout
Thousands of social housing tenants in Sheffield will soon have access to full fibre broadband from Hyperoptic, the UK’s largest Gigabit full fibre provider. The Hyperoptic full fibre network will be available to over 5,400 of homes in Sheffield council’s housing portfolio. A range of affordable broadband and phone packages…
3:46 PM 4th July 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Portion Size
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Control your portions! If you need to lose weight, it is important to think about the quantity of food you are eating as well as the types of food and drink you choose. Food…
3:50 AM 2nd July 2020
Beer Of The Month Of July: Leeds' Incomparable Best
Leeds Brewery’s outstanding classic Yorkshire bitter is our beer of the month of July. Leeds Best is sold all over the city and throughout the county and I’m anxious to track the lovely stuff to its source. When I arrive at the new brewery, to which they relocated in 2019, in…
4:27 PM 1st July 2020
Documentary To Show Trespassing Children On The Tracks As Transpennine Express Voice Serious Concerns
The fourth episode of The Railway 24/7 airs on Wednesday 1 July at 9pm on Channel 5 The fourth instalment in the series will give viewers an insight into issue of trespassing on the railway, which is at a ten-year high TransPennine Express voice concerns over…
2:43 PM 30th June 2020
Blackpool's Attractions Get Ready To Re-open After The Lockdown
Blackpool is preparing to officially reopen its doors to tourists after more than 100 days of lockdown with a message of reassurance. Many of the resort’s key attractions, hotels, restaurants and bars will be allowed to reopen on Saturday 4 July. Ahead of that reopening, VisitBlackpool has created a Know…
11:41 AM 30th June 2020
Scarborough Art Gallery And Woodend To Re-open To The Public This Week
Two of Scarborough Museums Trust’s three venues will re-open on Saturday 4 July. Scarborough Art Gallery and Woodend have been closed to the public since lockdown started in late March. SMT Chief Executive Andrew Clay says: “Our dedicated staff have all been working very hard to ensure that venues are safe and…
11:07 AM 29th June 2020
All Aboard! North Yorkshire Moors Railway Confirms Season Opening For 2020 - On Yorkshire Day!
photo Charlotte Graham
One of the UK’s most popular heritage attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced its plans to fire up the engines and invite passengers aboard once more when it finally welcomes visitors for the 2020 season, on Yorkshire Day (1st August). Steam journeys will be running seven days per…
9:58 AM 29th June 2020
Service And Style Returns To Leeds As The Ivy Re-opens
Graham Clark
Features Writer
The Ivy Victoria Quarter has announced it will be re-opening its doors in the heart of Leeds on Saturday, 4 July. Offering the ultimate dining experience in a beautiful yet safe environment, diners can look forward to a host of exciting, creative cocktails and delicious dishes once more, all set against…
11:23 AM 28th June 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - Healthy Waistline
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tips, by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Measure your waistline Your waist circumference is an indicator of your risk of developing some serious health conditions, including heart disease. People who carry too much fat around their middle have a higher risk…
8:58 AM 26th June 2020
Beer Of The Week: Old Peculier - At The Craven Arms, Appletreewick
‘We don’t want it to be madness when pubs re-open,’ says David Aynesworth, who has been landlord for the last fifteen years of one of Wharfedale’s finest pubs. Some would call The Craven Arms at Appletreewick, the finest. Standing, as it has from the sixteenth-century, at the heart…
7:54 AM 26th June 2020
£350,000 Donated In Support Of North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Crisis Appeal
Generous members of the public and loyal railway members from across the UK have rallied together and shown their support for one the UK’s most popular heritage attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), which has this week confirmed that it has received over £350,000 in donations to help secure its…
3:20 PM 25th June 2020
Pizza Express Reopens Its Doors
If you have been missing a slice of the action at Pizza Express there is some good news for you - 46 of their restaurants are reopening for dine-in customers from Thursday 9th July. Thankfully a large number of these are in the north. Safety measures put in place that were…
10:04 AM 25th June 2020
Yard And Coop Introduce Click And Collect In Leeds And Manchester
If you have never been to Yard and Coop then now might be a good time to try out what they say is "The Home of Buttermilk Fried Chicken". I knew that the restaurant had a cult following and many of my friends were always telling me to visit. If…
9:55 AM 25th June 2020
The Wednesday Wallop: Half Moon Brewery’s Old Forge
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
Tony Rogers
This week’s Wednesday Wallop is a lovely traditional copper-coloured beer, Old Forge Bitter, from Half Moon Brewery. Advertised as ‘a very bright amber-coloured ale with a soft spiced lemon and honeyed flavour,’ it certainly is a bitter of distinction with an instant appeal. You don’t need more than one quaff…
11:15 AM 24th June 2020
A To Z Of Moving Home
Gillian Ashworth
Features Writer
You have made the decision to move home, or buy your first home, and you’ve found the perfect place that accommodates all your needs, it’s within budget, and contracts are being talked about, or even signed. So, what do you do now? Who are the best people to speak to, what…
11:12 AM 24th June 2020
Episode Three Of The Railway 24/7 Highlights The Issue Of Fare Dodging, And A Train Comes To A Grinding Halt Following A Bomb Alert On Board
The third episode of The Railway 24/7, the documentary series going behind the scenes at TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to air on Wednesday 24 June. The next instalment in the series sees TransPennine Express launch a new penalty fare system to catch fare-dodgers, whilst conductor Mandy Spencer is forced to…
12:01 PM 23rd June 2020
Celebrate National Picnic Week With These Fun And Fruity Cocktails
This week is National Picnic Week and with the weather set to be an absolute scorcher, why not try these simple fruity recipes from Slingsby Gin. Great for gathering outside with friends and family, these boozy cocktails are the perfect way to celebrate the first month of summer. Raspberry & Lemon…
11:31 AM 23rd June 2020
Blackpool Illuminations To Light Up The Town Until Next January
Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months to provide an invaluable boost to the resort’s tourism season. VisitBlackpool has also revealed that the traditional Switch-On concert will be replaced this year by a free-to-access streamed event in association with MTV. The annual Switch-On concert was scheduled to take…
11:06 AM 23rd June 2020
Yorkshire Couple Create Award-Winning Alcohol-Free Spirit
A husband and wife team from Yorkshire have made it to the finals of the Global Good Awards 2020 just 18months after launching their non-alcoholic spirit. Chris and Rose Bax launched Bax Botanics in 2019 from their woodlands in Yorkshire. “We are delighted to win a Global Good Award for the best…
10:12 AM 22nd June 2020
England's Oldest Tourist Attraction Reopens
It has been a very difficult year for Mother Shipton's Cave after the horrendous flooding and storms they had earlier in the year that caused damage to the park and trees as well as washing away fencing, signs and damaging audio boxes. On what was supposed to have been their…
12:11 PM 21st June 2020
Celebrate Father's Day With Some Marmalade Gin Cocktails
It's Father's Day tomorrow (21 June) so the perfect time to celebrate with these wonderful cocktails from the makers of Slingsby Gin. Slingsby Marmalade Gin has recently been awarded a Gold medal at the Luxury Spirits Masters. Breakfast Martini Ingredients: 40ml Slingsby Marmalade Gin 25ml orange liqueur 50ml orange juice 25ml lemon juice 1 tsp Slingsby Marmalade…
2:36 AM 20th June 2020
Beer Of The Week: Little Valley’s Cherry Saison
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
‘It is the season of saisons,’ says Sue Cooper, delightedly, when I tell her that our beer of the week is Little Valley’s cheering cherry version of the Belgian-style drink. I am returning most happily to the brewery based in Cragg Vale, whose splendid beers have already featured in these…
6:15 AM 19th June 2020
'Home Cooking Recipes With David Simpson'
David Simpson
David Simpson is a chef at Dobbins Inn, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. During lockdown with the hotel closed because of Covid-19 he decided to make some videos showing people how to cook. What started as a small gesture to encourage people to bake and share their recipes during lockdown on Facebook…
2:46 PM 18th June 2020
Cats, Dogs & Robin Hood’s Bed Upon Rishworth Moor
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
Stretching between Ripponden and Littleborough is a vast expanse of moorland that is Rishworth Moor. Easy to navigate with far-reaching views, this 14-mile route is perfect if you are looking to get some miles under the belt but are unsure of your stamina. It is mostly flat, but do choose…
3:27 PM 17th June 2020
Wednesday Wallop: A Milk Stout Called Tonkoko
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
An unusual beer for the Wednesday Wallop, Tonkoko, a delicious milk stout, is not one you want to tonk down with midweek abandon but to savour and admire in all its luxuriant complexity. It won prizes for Brew York and put them on the map not long after they had begun,…
11:34 AM 17th June 2020
Episode Two Of The Railway 24/7 Sees Storm Ciara Hit The Rail Network And British Transport Police Deal With Unruly Passengers
The second episode of The Railway 24/7, the documentary series going behind the scenes at TransPennine Express (TPE), is set to reveal further drama behind the scenes in episode two. The next instalment in the series sees Storm Ciara bring havoc to the TransPennine Express network, blocking lines and stranding…
8:54 PM 16th June 2020
Time To Strike Lucky As Hollywood Bowl Announces Re-opening
The feel-good sound of bowling balls crashing through a set of pins to shouts of ‘Strike!’ will soon return to the north after Hollywood Bowl today announced it is planning to re-open its centres from 4th July. In accordance with the current Government guidelines, 54 centres across the country will welcome…
8:37 PM 16th June 2020
Food Lovers Life In Lockdown
Food lovers across the world are being invited to contribute to a new book which will raise funds for global charity Action Against Hunger. The Life in Lockdown Project has been created by Yorkshire publishers Face Publications which has in recent years published cookery books by leading chefs including Sat Bains,…
3:10 PM 15th June 2020
Lockdown With Alexa
Lockdown has tested us all in so many ways, not least in the area of relationships. As a single person I must confess to feelings of schadenfreude when previously ‘loved up’ couples have regaled me with the trials and tribulations of living with their partners twenty-four by seven. My own lockdown…
5:43 AM 15th June 2020
Review: Spirit Of Stonewall Gins
Jeremy Williams-Chalmers
Arts Correspondent
On June 28, 1969 the world changed. The Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village New York, which were started by a group of trans women, with the key three players black trans women, saw the LGBTQI+ start a push back against the discrimination they had experienced for far too long. While…
12:00 PM 13th June 2020
Expert Tips For Managing Loneliness During Covid-19 Pandemic
Ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week (15 – 19 June 2020), Cheryl Lythgoe, Society Matron at Benenden Health, shares four tips on managing loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. As social distancing in the UK largely continues, the government still advises that we stay home when we can and so our usual ways…
10:23 AM 13th June 2020
Classic Cocktail Bar Recipes To Enjoy At Home
It's World Gin Day tomorrow on the 13 June so what better time to enjoy a classic cocktail. Ultra-premium Gin brand Slingsby have a selection of classic cocktail bar recipes across their flavour portfolio using London Dry Gin, Rhubarb Gin and Vodka. Espresso Martini Ingredients: 30ml Slingsby Vodka …
3:13 PM 12th June 2020
Hotel Du Vin In Yorkshire Prepare To Re-open In A Safe Environment
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Hotel du Vin Harrogate
The hospitality section has been one of the hardest hit areas of the economy due to the COVID-19 Lockdown. With an earliest opening date of 4th July and not sooner, hotels are preparing to re-open in what will be, for a time, the near normal. Hotel du Vin has two hotels…
10:30 AM 12th June 2020
Beer Of The Week: A Rambler In Ryedale
No brewery more deserves the epithet ‘craft’ than Ryedale, small and local and run by two brothers, David Williams, the dedicated brewer, and Tony, the director, responsible for the administration and marketing. Everything, lock, stock and barrel, is done by hand – everything that is except the actual automated washing…
10:07 AM 12th June 2020
Midweek Beer: Nothing Better Than A Cold Bath In Harrogate
Our midweek beer is an extremely palatable lager, a drink for all seasons which appeals to a very wide range of drinkers and which goes particularly well with fine dining. It was originally inspired by the belief that craft lager could match the craft revolution and was the brain…
6:11 AM 11th June 2020
Northern Walks: Mossley, Uppermill & Hartshead Pike
This route epitomizes one of the pleasures that walking can bring – discovering the beauty of landscape where you might not expect it. Located on the periphery of Oldham and Manchester, the contrasting views of “civilisation” and “wilderness” you experience from the hilltops is wonderful, before descending to the canal,…
12:24 PM 10th June 2020
Celebrate World Gin Day With A Live Cooking Session
Harrogate-based Slingsby Gin has teamed up with stylish food writer and influencer Anna Barnett to celebrate World Gin Day on 13th June. Slingsby Gin fan Anna, will be hosting a live cook-a-long on her Instagram profile, where Gin lovers will have the chance to create an exclusive new recipe at…
10:26 AM 10th June 2020
Frenchgate Announces Re-opening Plans
Frenchgate shopping centre Doncaster has announced detailed plans for how it will welcome back shoppers on 15th June following the easing of Government restrictions. The centre has remained partially open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with a handful of essential stores and services continuing to trade. From Monday June 15 all non-essential shops…
3:13 PM 9th June 2020
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Has Been Cancelled
Graham Clark
Features Writer
Organisers of the 2020 Harrogate Autumn Flower Show have announced that, due to continued measures to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the event has sadly been cancelled. The North of England Horticultural Society called off the show, which was to take place from 18 - 20 September at Newby Hall…
9:17 AM 9th June 2020
Afternoon Tea In Lockdown - Delivered To Your Door
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Alison delivering Afternoon Tea
It's Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, a knock on the door, who could be calling at this time of day? Most people know that we wouldn’t normally be in at that time. With social distancing a priority these days we opened the door slowly. The picture below shows exactly what…
1:23 AM 8th June 2020
Yorkshire Business Owner Reaches National Beauty Award Finals
Helen Turnock
An award-winning Skipton beauty salon owner has reached the finals for 3 national award categories aimed at highlighting excellence within the beauty industry. “I was thrilled to be named as a finalist in not just one, but 3 of the categories in the awards! I have worked hard over the 9…
10:01 AM 6th June 2020
Are You Ready To Go With Gino D'Acampo Harrogate 2Go Service?
Leading Italian restaurant, Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant, is back! Well, sort of… Further to popular demand the restaurant has opened its doors in Harrogate, firing up the wood ovens and charcoal grills to provide guests with a new click and collect and delivery service, GinoDAcampo2Go.com The new service sees…
2:52 PM 4th June 2020
Healthy Heart Tip By Heart Research UK - Bike Week
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Bike Week 6th – 14th June - https://www.cyclinguk.org/bikeweek Get cycling this Summer Regular physical activity will help you to maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart healthy. Cycling is…
11:19 AM 4th June 2020
Northern Walks: Crows & Rhododendrons from Cragg Vale, Calderdale
This 9.6-mile route is stunning all year round, but I recommend you try it right now, before the rhododendrons go over. Cragg Vale’s sylvan slopes come alive with the flowering of these invasive but beautiful shrubs that cling to the hillsides in the final part of this stunning route. Encompassing…
11:11 AM 4th June 2020
Beer Of The Week: Trough Ales Of Fond Memory
This beer column started in the Yorkshire Times when the pubs closed for the lockdown. At the moment there is much talk of some kind of scaled re-opening, beginning on July 4th. Although my original idea was to simply write reviews about good beers that could now only…
4:36 AM 4th June 2020
The Tod Pub Is Three
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
There is, believe it or not, a pub called The Pub and it should be celebrating its third anniversary on Thursday, this week. It’s a micropub in Todmorden and it was opened on 4 June, 2017, a memorable occasion. ‘We were packed out,’ recalls the owner, Mel Kendall, ‘with…
3:55 PM 3rd June 2020
Himalayan Gardens And Sculpture Park Opens To Visitors
Yorkshire’s award-winning Himalayan Gardens and Sculpture Park opens this Tuesday (June 2) with social distancing rules in place. Naomi Hutchinson, Operations Manager at the gardens, said: “We believe that being outdoors and in beautiful gardens is restorative and important for people’s wellbeing. It can be a source of much-needed tranquillity…
10:19 AM 1st June 2020
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