In the beautiful British countryside, the local pub stands as more than just a place to grab a pint. It's a cornerstone of community life, a social hub, and a custodian of tradition. Rural pubs have a more important role to play now than at any time in their past.

CBSO clarinettist Oliver Janes talks to Chris Bond about the power of classical music and following in his grandfather’s footsteps as he heads to Harrogate

When considering a new design scheme for your home, the starting place is often the ‘grand plan’ - what you want to achieve from your project, in which rooms you want to achieve it and how quickly you want to finish it. But the all-important next question should be - who is going to help me accomplish my goal?

Child Arrangement Orders are a vital framework for promoting the well-being of children involved in relationship breakdown. They are particularly important during emotionally challenging times such as separation or divorce, when relationships may be strained.

Whatever the mechanisms, Sergei Babayan and Daniil Trifonov have an affinity that shows through in their consistently astonishing performances of Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 adagio; Suites Numbers 1 and 2; and the Symphonic Dances. It's a heady play list that left me gasping at their dexterity and musicality.

“I’d already gone to bed,” says Beverley Senturk, locally famous for getting up early to photograph the Scarborough sunrise, “but when the lights came through the window, I got up and rushed out to capture them.” We’re discussing the fabled phenomenon of the aurora borealis which recently lit up the night sky of much of the northern coast (and elsewhere throughout northern Europe), treating the…

Hanging around for trains will never be the same after being transported to the former waiting room of Wensley Station - just a stone’s throw from Yorkshire’s magnificent Yorkshire Dales. Transformed into a high-end country cottage, The Old Waiting Room near Leyburn, was the perfect location to wind down after a four week, full on, South American adventure.

My life for the last 26 years has been centred around motorsport reporting, but since 2006 I’ve also been a regular car reviewer.

As LeShuttle (formerly Eurotunnel Le Shuttle) marks its 30th anniversary, we've taken a quick look back at the popular shuttle service that transports vehicles and passengers under the Channel from Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes.

Rewind thirty odd years and I used to spend a lot of my weekends in deepest, darkest Kent. My friend Charles lived with his parents in a house so remote, that I always struggled to find it. A convoluted network of twisty country lanes always confused, but the destination was worth the effort.

The UN approved the 20 May as being World Bee Day and the First World Bee Day was celebrated on Sunday, 20 May 2018.

Lewis had teased her return to the solo realm earlier this year with the single Miracle, her first single since 2004's You, and it was clear that she was about to re-arrive on the scene stronger than ever before. With compelling lyrics and a strong sound, this was not Lewis trying to capture her All Saints glory or simply pick up where Open left off; this was Lewis in 2024

Lovely textures underpin the work, and the Sinfonia of London's playing is wonderfully articulate, with clear lower strings, all with a lovely intensity that is sensitively caught as the final notes evaporate.

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 word pentecostē, “50th day”) This is a major festival in the Christian church, celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day after Easter.

Having teased the album with the gorgeous Imbruglia duet, Ultime Parole, it was clear that the album would fit faultlessly into his earlier catalogue while showing echoes of the more playful approach to songwriting demonstrated by Europiana.

Pevsner’s Staffordshire A bespoke-made Gladstone bag still holds items stowed for two decades or more: linen jacket, lido ticket, an annotated edition of Boswell’s Life of Johnson, armbands to shore up your shirt sleeves.

The UK suffered the highest inflation and lowest economic growth of any G7 country since the end of 2021 (when interest rates began to be raised) according to new TUC analysis. The analysis shows that over this period UK prices shot up by 14.2% while the economy grew by just 0.4%. The TUC described the UK’s economic performance as “dismal” compared to other leading economies.

When it comes to creating a vibrant and thriving garden, attracting bees is essential. Not only do bees play a crucial role in pollination, but they also add a delightful buzz of activity to your outdoor space. By choosing the right plants, you can create a bee-friendly environment that will benefit both your garden and the local bee population.

The data study from Bensons for Beds reveals Google searches for ‘best sleeping position’ are up almost 25% in the last year, and the TikTok hashtag #bestsleepingposition has over 7 million views overall as more people seek the answer to a comfortable sleep. But, is there a correlation between the two increasing search terms?

With the UK starting to feel a lot warmer many of us will be wondering how to protect our tech items from overheating and facing long lasting damage. Increditools reveal the best ways to keep your phone and other devices cool in this weather.

Claim to have 20/20 vision? But is your keen eyesight good enough to spot the odd number out? Immerse Education invites you to have a go at this baffling brainteaser, challenging you to have good observation skills and spot the hidden number that's different from the rest.

Experimenting with (and often failing at) makeup was a rite of passage for many teens and tweens during the nineties and noughties. But today’s kids are obsessed with looking Instagram-ready. Many pre-teens who are active on TikTok record ‘get ready with me’ (GRWM) videos and product hauls, showing themselves buying and applying products from expensive luxury brands.

Burberry: Slowdown in luxury industry; Struggling to elevate its brand; Heavily reliance on wholesale may help sales but hurt brand's image and margins. Imperial Brands: Further flavour regulation in the market is expected; Profitability issue persists due to intense pricing competition; Expanding market should be the current focus

Dentist Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides expert commentary on the one mistake Brits make that can lead to tooth discolouration and how to avoid this. Wetting the toothbrush before brushing “Before you start brushing, it's a good idea to wet your toothbrush. This little step makes it easier to spread the toothpaste all over your teeth, making cleaning more effective.

As some students begin their A Level exams this week, the prime minister has reiterated that he would encourage more people into apprenticeships rather than degrees. With students now making repayments towards their student loans for longer than ever before, Chris Etherington Private Client Partner in the Leeds office at audit, tax and consulting firm RSMUK looks at the long-term costs of university life.

Ahead of National Bee Day (20th May), White Rose Shopping Centre is celebrating its tenth year of being home to a bee community – upwards of 500,000 bees live in hives on the centre’s roof. White Rose’s bees are buzzing with activity once again this summer, producing excess honey which on-site bee aficionado Luke Wilson has jarred for winners of the centre’s recent Community Awards.

According to research, the sounds of nature could benefit a person’s mental wellbeing, relieving them from stress and bringing them a sense of calm. With natural sounds being the most common choice for relieving stress, the experts at HAYPP wanted to find out which soothing sounds people are most drawn to.

An extinct-in-the-wild sihek (also known as Guam kingfisher) has successfully hatched, marking a key milestone of an ambitious project to return the species into the wild.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.

Metro Bank is joining forces with Take Five to advise consumers about fraud prevention during ScamSceptible Week from Monday May 13th. ScamSceptible Week is reminding consumers that as scammers can try to take advantage of how you're feeling, the time of the day and other factors which can lead you to being more susceptible to their tactics.

The British Chambers of Commerce is teaming up with children’s newspaper First News to find the UK’s business leaders of the future.

The latest analysis from finance company, RIFT, has shown that with Rishi Sunak planning to crack down on those improperly claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance, an increase in those transferring to full-time employment could bring an additional tax boost of £68.9m across Britain.

The Armley Gyratory scheme continues to make good progress with the carriageway works largely complete and the new Gelderd Bridge in place last month. Starting on Monday 13 May, sees the next phase with the installation of the new Spence Lane footbridge over the Armley Gyratory and works planned to end by 11am Sunday 19 May.

Can you spot the odd die out. One of these dices has more than 6 dots, and the test is to spot it in UNDER 15 seconds. Puzzle enthusiasts are scratching their heads at this new brainteaser and optical illusion by MrQ Hidden among a sea of colourful dice is one with a side of numbers higher than six – can you find it?

A report, just published in the Lancet, found that neurological diseases, from autism to Alzheimer’s, are affecting 43% of the world’s population. The Federation of European Neuroscientists have declared a ‘brain health emergency’. The Times reports that two thirds of benefit claims are for mental health. Diagnoses of autism and ADHD are steadily increasing.

Jim Collins is an American researcher, author, speaker, and consultant specialising in business management, company sustainability, and growth. He once said, “It is impossible to have a great life unless it is a meaningful life.