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Vengeance Is Mine: A Curtain Twitcher’s Book Of Murder By Gay Marris
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Dealing With Laminitis
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A Dram Of Ireland Travels To The North.
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Driving Over Three World-Famous Alpine Passes
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Time To Breathe In Barcelona
Spain makes some fantastic wines and for lovers of big reds, Barcelona's restaurants and wine bars are a great place to lose yourself for a few days. Older Rioja wines provide a great lesson in the need to let a wine air before enjoying it. Letting a wine breathe or aerating it will open up its flavours and aromas, turning a good wine into a great wine.
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In Conversation With Kim Wilde…
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Market Analysis: Direct Line Insurance…
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Creating A Cool Charity Retail Shop St Luke’s The Moor…
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lifestyle
Dealing With Laminitis
Allison Lee
Smallholding Correspondent
Laminitis is a very painful condition of the feet which can affect any horse or donkey. It is an inflammation and weakening of the tissues known as laminae or lamellae that bond the main bone, known as the pedal bone, to the hoof wall. Laminitis is irreversible and once it is apparent that a horse or donkey is suffering from the condition the damage has already begun.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Opinion
Monza: A Layman's Guide
Steve Whitaker
Literary Editor
Tifosi
"I think I might stay by the lake today", I said. It was very warm, with a slight breeze blowing off Como. The prospect of an hour’s drive to a sweltering Monza looked less appealing as the sun crept towards its apogee and holidaymakers milled about the close-knit bars and glittering waterfront of Argegno with animated gusto.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Books
Vengeance Is Mine: A Curtain Twitcher’s Book Of Murder By Gay Marris
Artis-Ann 
Features Writer
Books written by authors who are known to you, whose novels, even characters, are familiar, can be comforting and reassuring; you know what you’re going to get and there are rarely any nasty surprises.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
cars
An Astonishing Time – DB12 On Test
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
The Aston Martin DB12 represents a significant evolution in the brand's lineup, marking a departure from traditional grand touring to what the company describes as the "world's first Super Tourer." This new model is a dynamic and luxurious vehicle that aims to redefine the standards set by its predecessor, the DB11. The DB12's design is both a continuation and a departure from the DB11.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Interview
In Conversation With Kim Wilde
Jeremy Williams-Chalmers
Arts Correspondent
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde has had an enviable career. After being the most charted solo female artist in the UK in the 1980s, she went on to become an award-winning gardener. She was a constant presence on the live circuit before returning to chat with 2018's Here Come The Aliens. With Cherry Red celebrating her back catalogue over the coming months, she returns next year with her latest studio album and a UK tour. We caught up with her to learn more.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Review
Classical Music: I Was Glad Parry Choral Music
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
For over two decades, Rowland has regularly programmed the Songs of Farewell and for this recording he invited former choir members from that period to join the current (2023) choir. The well-sung songs serve as a charming centrepiece of this disc. The singers obviously know them inside and out and perform them with passion, ensuring good intonation, balance, and diction.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
cars
Driving Over Three World-Famous Alpine Passes
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Yours truly and the TT amidst breathtaking Alpine scenery
As a longstanding Formula 1 correspondent, the sport is obviously a personal passion of mine and occupies much of my time, but sometimes it’s good to step away briefly and recharge your batteries.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
food and drink
A Dram Of Ireland Travels To The North.
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
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.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Film
Silver Screen Weekly - What's Coming Up At The Cinema From Friday 6th September
Jack Bottomley
Media Correspondent
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.
12:00 AM 6th September 2024
Review
Albums: Mike Tramp - Songs Of White Lion Volume 2
Graham Clark
Music Features Writer
Tramp has re-recorded many of the classic White Lion songs and added a new twist to the album.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Theatre
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Ed Byrne Photo: Roslyn Gaunt©
Is there no end to the man’s talents?
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Review
Classical Music: Chopin Études Yunchan Lim
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Prepare to be astonished by this album. Enthusiasts and those discovering Chopin for the first time will relish this disc. There is plenty to excite and discover on this exhilarating new album on the Decca label, especially as the PR blurb rightly describes Yunchan Lim as one of the most talked-about classical artists on the planet.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
scitech
Money Saving Hacks For Your Mobile Plan
According to data from Uswitch, owners of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will spend, on average, £1,610.83 on their total phone bill. With nine out of ten people owning a smartphone, the costs of a mobile phone plan can soon add up. For UK Savings Week, running from September 9 to 15, mobile provider spusu explores the opportunities to save money on your mobile phone contract.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
business
Creating A Cool Charity Retail Shop St Luke’s The Moor
Barley Taylor, Shop Manager at St Luke’s The Moor, part of St Luke’s – Sheffield’s Hospice’s retail chain tells us how they decided to do things differently and adapted to change.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Review
Classic Music: Bruckner Symphony No. 4, 'Romantic'
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
The horn's prominence is a hallmark of the rest of the symphony—the instrument almost looks like a protagonist in its own right. Welser-Möst carefully guides the players to add a fine sheen to the performance as they fully utilise the brass section in Bruckner's fourth symphony.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Out and about
On The Trail Of Yorkshire Churches Day September 2024
YHCT-Amotherby Exterior
Yorkshire Churches Day (YCD), which is being held on Saturday September 14, is a chance for every place of worship in the county to open up and showcase the amazing history and heritage found inside their buildings.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Health
Expert’s Cautious Welcome To New NHS 111 Mental Health Support
Changes to the NHS 111’s 24-hour medical helpline to support people experiencing a mental health crisis have been welcomed by a mental health expert.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Music
Wellbeing For Winter: Opera North Offers A Host Of Feelgood Activities
The Chorus of Opera North at the From Couch to Chorus finale photo credit Tom Arber
Over the coming months, Opera North is looking to spark creativity and boost wellbeing with a range of activities designed to benefit body and mind through singing and performance. By popular demand, From Couch to Chorus returns on Tuesday 5 November. The award-winning online singing course has attracted over 4,000 worldwide participants since its launch in 2020.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
nature
Public Urged To Get To Know Their Insects During Asian Hornet Week
Beekeepers are calling on people to make sure they know how to identify the invasive species, after more than 20,000 false reports of ‘yellow-legged’ Asian hornets last year. People are being encouraged to better familiarize themselves with the insects in their gardens, as efforts to increase awareness of the ‘yellow-legged’ hornet - also known as the Asian hornet - continue.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
nature
Berried Treasure This Autumn - British Garden Centres
Autumn is a season of vibrant colours, cosy jumpers, and the delightful crunch of fallen leaves underfoot. But for many gardeners, the true magic of autumn lies in its bountiful harvest of berries.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
lifestyle
7 Clear Signs A Photo Has Been Edited
Image by Bernd Everding from Pixabay
With approximately five billion photos taken daily worldwide and a growing trend of using filters and editing apps to enhance appearances, it's increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake images on social media. Social media marketing experts Viralyft have identified seven major clues that reveal when a photo has been edited.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
family
You’ll Need 20/20 Vision To Spot The Hidden Fresh Fruit Hamper In This Messy Kitchen Scene
Ahead of the ‘Back to University’ period, a recent survey commissioned by TOTUM has revealed that more than a quarter (26%) of students will miss home-cooked meals more than their family and friends.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
family
Attention Pet Owners: Add Years To Your Pet’s Life With These Items In Your Fridge
photo supplied with permission by Trusted Housesitters - Shutterstock
Did you know that the secret to adding years to your pet’s life could be hiding in your fridge right now?
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Out and about
Expert Shares Money-Saving Tips When Riding The Bus
Image by Trond Abrahamsen from Pixabay
In a time of rising living costs and ever-increasing environmental awareness, public transport has become a crucial lifeline for many people looking to save money and lower their carbon footprint. While buses remain one of the most affordable and accessible travel options, there are several ways that savvy riders can stretch their pounds and pennies a little further.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
cars
Car Expert Reveals Tips For The Elderly As Insurance Soars By 27%
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay
Elderly drivers were recently issued a stark warning as car insurance costs soar, potentially costing an extra £600 to stay on the roads. It was revealed that those aged between 65 and 79 saw a steep increase in premiums at 26%, and those aged 80 experienced a rise of 27%.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Opinion
Market Analysis: Direct Line Insurance
Direct Line Insurance: Strong Premium Growth Highlights Efforts to Reprice Their Book; Insurance Margins May Be Pressured as It Competes More Aggressively on Price. Nio: The price war in China’s EV market became more intens; Investors still cannot see a clear path to profitability.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
family
How To Turn The Summer ‘Slump’ Into School Success
Survey reveals 3 in 4 parents worry about academic slips during holidays; Leading tutoring provider shares easy tips to help children get back on track
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
lifestyle
Summer Cleaning Checklist: Household Items You’re Neglecting!
Image by Jon Pauling from Pixabay
Just weeks after the UK recorded the hottest day of the year, Britain is set to face another heatwave with forecasters predicting the 27 degree spell could be hotter than Morocco. With this in mind, now may be the perfect time to get your home ready for September and it doesn’t have to involve a whole weekend of strenuous work.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
business
Why Direct Mail Marketing Isn't Dead
Direct Marketing Photo: Washington Direct Mail
While digital marketers are utilising chatbots, artificial intelligence and social media trends to enhance their online campaigns, the appeal towards a more traditional form of advertising is growing stronger. In fact, advertising spending on direct mail marketing amounts to £2.85bn in 2024, and is expected to reach £3bn by 2029 at an annual growth rate of 1.01%.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
family
7 Expert Tips To Introduce Your Baby To Water At Home
photo supplied with permission by Nuby
This week it’s National Baby Swimming Week (2nd September – 8th September) and UK baby brand Nuby has teamed up with baby swimming experts Water Babies to share seven expert tips to help get your baby comfortable with water at home ahead of their lessons.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
food and drink
Scrolling And Snacking: Harmful Habits And How To Change Them
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay
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.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
arts
Last Chance To Witness Legends Come To Life In Kynren 2024 Shows
Kynren Fireworks
The curtain is nearly closing on Kynren’s 2024 summer season with just two chances left to see the award-winning epic tale of England on Saturday 7th and 14th September.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
family
Space Saving Tips For Student Accommodation
September is here which means university students across the UK are gearing up to move into their new accommodation. A UK PBSA market report by Statista shows that ‘other rented accommodation’ (mainly privately rented properties) are the most common place for students to live during term time, housing 598,390 students in 2021/22.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
Music
Skipton Music 2024-2025 Concert Season
Skipton Music’s exciting 2024-2025 concert season kicks off on Tuesday 24 September with a piano recital by Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, one of the hugely talented Kanneh-Mason family. A finalist in BBC Young Musician 2018, Jeneba has won multiple awards, was named one of Classic FM’s ‘Rising Stars’ and has appeared on various TV and radio programs.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
family
Can You Spot The Four-Leaf Clover In Less Than 30 Seconds?
Dating back to ancient Celtic times, the four-leaf clover is believed to provide magical protection and ward off bad luck. Why not test your luck and race against the clock with this brainteaser by Betway which challenges you to to spot the hidden four-leaf clover? Can you spot the four-leaf clover? Scroll down for the answer... Keep on scrolling...
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
travel
Kenyan Treetop Safari Camp Goes Live
The Mara Toto Tree Camp has been officially launched by Great Plains, the eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic explorer-filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert. Unveiled on 15th July 2024 in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, this newest offering forms part of the company’s exclusive Réserve-Collection safari camps.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
news
Allow More Time To Travel On M1 In West Yorkshire As Barrier Upgrade Progresses
Image by Michael Kauer from Pixabay
As the school summer holidays come to an end, motorists in West Yorkshire are reminded to allow plenty of extra time as the upgrade of a safety barrier on the M1 moves ahead.
10:29 AM 6th September 2024
Hotels
Greggs, Coffee & A Jaw-Dropping ‘Wakefield’ Moment!
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
An area of stories and history
I’d read about the fascinating story of Nostell Priory and the aspirations of the Winn family to enter aristocratic society, and I’d witnessed Ronald Moody’s brilliant sculptures at the Hepworth Wakefield, but it wasn’t until I sipped coffee at Greggs en route home that a specific aspect of Wakefield’s heritage hit me like a brick.
12:00 AM 6th September 2024
news
Local People Risk Missing Out On Low Carbon Tech Advice And Support
Latest independent research has shown that awareness amongst people in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire about the benefits of Low Carbon Technologies (LCT) like heat pumps, biomass boilers and battery storage, is low and thousands of people could be missing out on advice and support.
12:00 AM 6th September 2024
news
Nearly Three-Quarters Of Voters Say Public Services Have Got Worse Over The Last Five Years
TUC says unions are ready to roll-up their sleeves and work with government to fix “Britain’s broken public realm” after more than a decade of “Tory mismanagement and neglect”. Commission would bring together unions, employers and independent experts to agree an overarching strategy for ending the recruitment and retention crisis, driving up productivity and delivering service improvements
12:00 AM 6th September 2024
news
Time's Running Out: Cllr Awards 2024 Nominations Close In 1 Week
The LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards are your chance to celebrate the hard-working councillors in your community. There are five categories, anyone can nominate a councillor, and it only takes 7 minutes to do -- completely free of charge. These are the only awards that recognise the vital work of individual councillors, so make sure you tell us about those who are making a difference where you are.
3:02 PM 5th September 2024
news
North West’s Pub And Beer Industry Pour £3.5 Billion Into UK Economy But Urgently Needs Government Support To Carry On, Says BBPA
The North West’s beer and pub sector contributed more than £3.5 billion in GVA and generated more than £2 billion in tax, new British Beer and Pub Association research reveals . Despite huge contribution to country’s finances and communities, taxes and rising business costs mean pubs make just 12p a pint. Industry may have to bear yet more punishing burdens and restrictions
12:01 AM 5th September 2024
news
How Much Can A Short Lease Cost You When It Comes To Selling Up?
With Labour committing to improving the leasehold sector, the latest research from Open Property Group has revealed just how many homes are currently listed for sale across the nation with a short lease, as well as the potential bargains on offer for homebuyers willing to take on the tax of extending them.
12:00 AM 5th September 2024
news
Traffic Bulletin: M62 At Rochdale Closed This Weekend
Drivers across the north and further afield are being reminded the M62 is totally closed at Rochdale this weekend. The motorway will be closed between 9pm on Friday (6 September) and 6am on Monday (9 September) to allow Network Rail to demolish a railway bridge between junction 19 at Heywood and junction 20 at Rochdale.
4:09 PM 4th September 2024
news
Good News For Homebuyers As Cost Of Borrowing Expected To Fall Further Over Coming Months
Image by Satheesh Sankaran from Pixabay
CEO of Octane Capital, Jonathan Samuels, has reassured homebuyers that should start to benefit from more affordable borrowing costs following the cut to base rate at the start of August, with the average monthly mortgage payment having already fallen by £116 per month since the base rate was frozen in August of last year.
12:00 AM 4th September 2024
Review
Classical Music: Beauty for Ashes
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
It’s an exciting release as it not only highlights the quality of compositional writing but also showcases the brilliance of The Elysian Singers, who, under Sam Laughton’s direction, deliver well-balanced and controlled singing. 
12:00 AM 4th September 2024
news
Crackdown To Halt Rise In Phone Thefts
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay
The government has pledged to crack down on ‘snatch thefts’ after this criminality soared by more than 150 per cent in the last year. An estimated 78,000 people had phones or bags grabbed from them on the streets, with policing intelligence suggesting that this is being driven by increased demand for second hand smartphones, both in the UK and overseas.
7:53 AM 3rd September 2024
news
Spicing Up Blackpool Illuminations
Photo: Visitblackpool.com
Blackpool got an injection of Girl Power as Spice Girl Mel B pulled the switch to trigger four months of illuminations, which run until 5th January.
5:53 AM 3rd September 2024
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