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Weekend Dining: The Crown Inn At Roecliffe, Boroughbridge
Group Editor Andrew Palmer visited The Crown at Roecliffe, Boroughbridge, for a surprising revelation and a modern take on some classic dishes. It worked for Archimedes in the third century, so why wouldn’t it work for Paul Murphy, part of the new team at The Crown, at the beautiful 16th century coaching inn at Roecliffe, near Boroughbridge?
BTP Completes Lancaster Castle Conservation Project
A Manchester-based architecture practice is celebrating the completion of major conservation work, one year on from their appointment by Lancashire County Council for the prestigious Shire Hall and Museum at Lancaster Castle. BTP Architects has carried out extensive restoration on the Shire Hall and Museum areas of the Castle, one of the earliest and most prominent buildings in Lancaster.
3:54 PM 24th May 2022
This Week Our 40 Plus Blogger Claire Kenny Tried A Workout With A Difference.
Claire Kenny
Features Writer
Despite looking like a cross between a shit, middle aged Lara Croft and a dolphin trainer, I was keen to get started.”
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Insuring Your Jubilee Street Party
photo by Paul Keeling
You may already be in planning mode for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, but have you considered insuring your street party? Between the 2nd and 5th of June, it’s estimated that there will be 10 million Brits hosting street parties organised across the UK, according to Country Living. It’s no surprise to see how huge an occasion this is!
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Yorkshire's First Distillery Celebrates Whisky Award As It Arrives In USA
Spirit of Yorkshire Whisky Director, Joe Clark with award-winning Filey Bay Flagship
The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has marked its first consignment of its whisky to the USA with a medal at a California based global spirits competition.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
The Public Has Spoken This National Whisky Day
Ahead of today's National Whisky Day, specialist cask whisky stockist, Whisky Investment Partners, took to the streets to get the public’s thoughts on whisky – and whisky investment.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Tips For Reducing Food Waste
Approximately one-third of food produced globally is wasted every year. To encourage action, Andrew Dixon Head Chef Tutor at the Cookery School at The Grand, York has shared his top tips for being resourceful with food.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Medic Explains How To Protect Your Eyes From UV Rays
We all enjoy our day a little bit more when the sun’s out, but it’s important to be aware of the invisible UV rays that the sun emits and the danger these pose to our eyes. Sharon Copeland, Optician at Feel Good Contacts examines the dangers of UV rays and what individuals can do to protect themselves as we approach the warmer summer months.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Ringing The Changes: Women Propose New Wedding Trend
An increase in women asking their partners to marry them has prompted one jeweller to offer engagement rings designed especially for men. Ingle & Rhode has launched a bespoke selection of Men’s Engagement Rings to help their female customers pop the question. They also hope the rings will be popular with male same sex couples looking to gift one another the perfect engagement ring.
7:47 PM 20th May 2022
Windermere Challenge Smashes Fundraising Target!
Left to Right: Julie Dugdale, Lynn Nelson, Julie Bland, Lisa Smith and Sarah Boyle
Earlier this month, five friends, Julie, Sarah, Julie, Lynn and Lisa got stuck into an epic 26-mile, five activity challenge, around the shores of Windermere, (on Saturday 07th May), in memory of their friend Amanda Wilson. Their group efforts have helped to raise over £3,000 for three local charities along the way.
7:35 PM 17th May 2022
Tips For Sleeping In Hot Weather
Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash
Sleeping in hot weather is not something Brits are used to which is why here are some tips on how to make sleeping in hot weather more bearable. The fitted furniture people at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk are advising Brits to chill their socks and spray their beds for a comfy night's sleep in the heat.
12:00 PM 17th May 2022
The Weekender: Drinking Farrer's Coffee With Rob Baines
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Farrer's has been serving fine coffee & tea to the Lake District and beyond since 1819, making it the UK's oldest coffee roasters. Group Editor Andrew Palmer sat down with General Manager Rob Baines to learn more about the coffee industry.
3:00 AM 17th May 2022
Tips To Help With Hay Fever Symptoms
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Now that it's spring, the blooming flowers and warmer weather means that we’re officially in hay fever season. To support those who suffer from a reaction to pollen, Dr Rhianna McClymont lead GP at digital healthcare provider, Livi, shares tips on how to spot the signs and manage the symptoms so you can make the most of the British summer.
12:04 PM 14th May 2022
“The Emotionally-Charged Standing Ovation For Rob Burrow Was A Privilege I’ll Never Ever Forget.”
This week our 40 plus blogger Claire Kenny tackled a canal-side 5k and attended the Leeds Sports Awards. I think I said in my last article that I was looking forward to getting back to normal after my Dad’s 70th birthday celebrations.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
Summer Is A Coming - Time For A Rosé
Our wine correspondent, Nathan Lane, picks three top rosés to consider this summer.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
How To Throw The Ultimate Eurovision Party On A Student Budget
It’s that time of year again – Eurovision 2022 is upon us. With the grand final taking place in Turin in Italy, following Italian rock band Maneskin taking last year’s win home, millions across the globe will be tuning in for an evening of cheesy bangers and glittery (and slightly wacky) costumes whilst routing for their favourite acts.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
Experts Reveal Top Tips For Preventing Dog Theft
Dog theft has hit the headlines recently for reaching a seven year high, with over 2,700 dogs stolen last year, and reported hot spots popping up all over the UK including London, West Yorkshire and Kent amongst the worst for dog napping.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
What To Do With Your Utility Bills And Council Tax When You Move House
Brits looking to move house are being urged to take expert advice to avoid unwanted charges and financial penalties. Moving house can be a stressful process and managing utility bills as well as council tax can make for a complicated move. There are a few important steps to take once occupants leave a property and when they move into a new property.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
How To Use Colour Psychology To Spark Different Emotions In Your Spare Room
With an increase of up to 300% in the last year for searches for “rage rooms”, “home libraries” and “home gyms”, new homes builder Miller Homes has revealed the top colours you should be using to spark different emotions in your spare room. One of Pinterest’s top predicted trends for 2022 is the rise of ‘emotional escape rooms’.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
What Is Courier Fraud? We Find Out!
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
Criminals typically carry out courier fraud by cold calling the victim, purporting to be a police officer or bank official to gain their trust. The fraudsters will then claim there’s an issue with the victim’s bank account or request their assistance with an ongoing bank or police investigation. The ultimate aim of this call is to trick them into handing over money or their bank details.
5:58 PM 12th May 2022
How To Sleep With Hay Fever, According To An Expert
Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Unsplash
Hay fever symptoms tend to appear earlier and earlier in our calendars each year, leaving sufferers struggling with uncomfortable symptoms that impact daily life. Hay fever is considered to be one of the most common allergies in the UK, with roughly 20% of adults in the UK suffering with symptoms.
3:36 PM 12th May 2022
How Mental Health Can Affect Your Sleep
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (9th – 15th May), the UK’s sleep brand, Silentnight, shares its sleeping tips to improve a range of mental health issues including loneliness. The Mental Health Foundation announced that the theme for this year is loneliness. Loneliness affects many Brits throughout the year and is known to be a key driver of poor mental health.
8:52 AM 11th May 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week: How To Manage Financial Stress
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and with the UK in the midst of a cost of living crisis, it’s never been more important to learn how to manage financial stress.
3:00 AM 10th May 2022
A Grand Day Out, A Pint Of Beer And Fish & Chips
Nothing was going to dampen the excitement. Nothing! Not even the slightly inclement weather or the vehicle stuck half way up Sutton Bank threatening to derail our plans. Would we catch the 09:20 from Pickering through to Whitby? I was travelling with a former Worshipful Mayor of Ripon and his wife, plus a friend looking to have a grand day out on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
3:02 AM 7th May 2022
Wanna Be An Extra? Morocco’s Movie Making Magic
While aspiring Thespians dream of Oscars and the big time, extras are ecstatic to mingle with the stars amid the razzle dazzle of movie making. Over the years, Morocco has served up a feast of opportunities for local people to be transported into a fantasy world and relish their fifteen minutes of fame.
3:01 AM 7th May 2022
Is It Cake Or Carvery?
Realistic illusion cake stuns guest at popular carvery restaurant.
3:00 AM 7th May 2022
Expert Reveals The One Food That Will Improve Your Sleep
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A healthy diet is essential for improving your sleep quality and overall health. Sleep expert Jasmin Lee from Eachnight.com reveals how bananas can help you get a good night’s sleep.
3:00 AM 7th May 2022
Orange Is The New Black
Claire Kenny
Features Writer
Claire with her parents Janice and John Kenny.
It’s been a week of celebrations for our 40 plus blogger Claire Kenny. It’s been a week of celebrations, starting with a party for my wonderful Dad’s 70th birthday. Tasking myself with a speech that had to do the great man justice, I decided to describe something wonderful about my Dad using each of the letters in his name.
3:00 AM 7th May 2022
Cleaning Your Barbecue For Summer
To mark National Gardening Week, green cleaning company Bio-D has put together some useful tips for cleaning your barbecue ready for summer now the weather is getting (a little!) warmer. When bringing out your barbecue for the summer, it’s important to give it a good clean before using.
2:32 PM 6th May 2022
Deaf Awareness Week
This Deaf Awareness Week (2-8 May), national charity RNID are encouraging people in the North make sure they are confident communicating with their family and friends who are deaf or have hearing loss.
4:00 AM 2nd May 2022
Raising The Bar! Heineken UK Invests In North West Pubs To Meet Pubgoers’ Changing Habits
£42m nationwide investment programme will create 700 new jobs in 2022. £5.5m is earmarked for North West pubs. Delivering great quality experiences and outdoor spaces are priorities reflecting pubgoers’ changing habits due to the pandemic. Since the pandemic, outdoor seating is more important to 80% of pubgoers, and over 50% now treat themselves to better quality food and drinks when going out.
3:00 AM 2nd May 2022
Cumbrian Dales Chef Shortlisted In National Industry Awards
The Craft Guild of Chefs has named the shortlisted nominees for the 2022 Awards, which will be announced on 9 June at Magazine, Greenwich, London.
1:08 PM 30th April 2022
Spring Cocktails To Share
From the wilds of Scotland here are two lovely cocktails to share, perfect for the brighter days ahead. One is non-alcoholic so you can enjoy with your friends even if you are the designated driver!
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
What The Foods You Eat Say About Your Personality
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How we prepare and eat our food can directly correlate to our true personalities, according to new national research. The study reveals how putting jam on a scone first signals charming and courteous tendencies, and that eating chocolate from the fridge reveals that an individual is aspiring and cultured.
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
Thwaites - The Sweet Smell Of Success
Graham Clark
Features Writer
I hope I never loose my sense of smell. Aromas take me back to many special times and places and always jog my memory. Take for example, the intoxicating and sweet smell of Jasmine. It transports me to Italy in May time, whilst the honeyed scent of bougainvillea places me firmly in France in the summertime.
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
The Queen Has Much To Celebrate
Buckingham Palace - image / pixabay
As we gear up to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that Her Majesty also has plenty to celebrate when it comes to the price appreciation of the Crown palace property portfolio in and around London.
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
Our 40+ Blogger, Her Greyhound Ozzy And A Radio Studio
Claire Kenny
Features Writer
Claire & Ozzy
This week our 40 plus blogger Claire Kenny visited Radio Leeds with her dog and unknowingly signed up for shot put. What could possibly go wrong…?
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
Black Sheep Brewery Relaunches Its Popular Velo On Cask
Black Sheep Brewery has announced the relaunch of its renowned cask beer, Velo. First brewed to mark the 2014 Tour de France that passed the gates of the brewery, Velo has become one of Black Sheep’s most celebrated seasonal cask ales and is back by popular demand. Velo will be available in cask ale pubs across the country from the start of May.
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
Sun Awareness Week 2022
Sun Awareness Week begins on Monday 2nd May, and is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness around skin protection and the dangers of sun exposure. With sun protection queries being searched over 400,000 times every summer, it’s clear there is education to be done around how the nation can protect themselves from damaging UV rays.
4:55 PM 29th April 2022
Theakston Launches Old Peculier ‘Beer Spirit’
After nearly 200 years, iconic Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston has distilled its first ‘Beer Spirit’ with the launch of ‘Theakston Spirit of Old Peculier’, capturing the rich characteristics of its legendary Old Peculier beer.
11:16 AM 28th April 2022
The Best Stargazing Spots Revealed In Study ​
Stargazing is a sure-fire way to feel closer to nature, as well as the people you choose to share the experience with. The hope that a shooting star might pass, or capturing a glimpse at the breathtaking northern lights, or seeing who can spot the biggest constellation is a great way to help inner-city dwellers relieve the stress of city life and find your inner peace.
11:02 AM 28th April 2022
Yorkshire Wolds Businesses Collaborate To Create Unique Beer
Alex Balchin with Crest barrel-aged lager
The teams at Wold Top Brewery and sister company, Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery have launched Crest, a limited-edition lager that has been matured for over a year in casks that had previously contained Filey Bay Flagship whisky from Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery.
3:00 AM 27th April 2022
Allergy Awareness Statistics
As this week as been allergy awareness week here are some allergy awareness statistics which might surprise you.Searches for the question ‘What does an allergic reaction look like’ has increased by 400% in the past 30 days.
9:42 AM 26th April 2022
Distillery Launches Four Gins Using Foraged Ingredients
The team of foragers, innovators and experienced gin distillers behind The Yorkshire Explorer Distillery has expertly crafted and combined a selection of flavoursome botanicals sourced from across Yorkshire to create four exceptional new gins.
12:01 PM 23rd April 2022
A Brilliantly British Bank Holiday
Claire Kenny
Features Writer
Claire Kenny
40 plus blogger Claire Kenny embraced ALL the stereotypes over the Easter Weekend. I hope everyone had a fab Easter. Wasn’t the weather fantastic? It’s fair to say I had a typically British Bank Holiday, starting with a visit to the garden centre with what felt like the whole of West Yorkshire.
3:00 AM 23rd April 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Fibre – The Lifesaving Nutrient Many Of Us Lack
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK It is well known that eating fibre can prevent constipation, but did you know it can also lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer?
3:00 AM 23rd April 2022
Will It Rain On Your Big Day?
Outdoor weddings at licensed venues in England and Wales are legalised permanently after the change received overwhelming support from the public, faith groups and the wedding industry. Now the Simply Be wedding calculator is here to help you choose the best day for your big day.
3:00 AM 23rd April 2022
Tips For Sharing An Afternoon Tea With Your Cat
Whether you're planning an afternoon tea for two or getting involved in a street party, millions of us will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June with British snacks and festivities. But how can you make sure your cats aren't missing out on the fun?
3:00 AM 23rd April 2022
5 Tips For Hosting The Perfect Street Party This Summer
As the Platinum Jubilee approaches, many people will be planning how to celebrate this exciting occasion, and there are lots of ways you can get involved, as shown on the Jubilee's official website. Street parties have been a great way to hold celebrations for national events for many years, and 2022 is no different.
3:00 AM 23rd April 2022
Ten Jewellery Superstitions To Know Before The Big Day
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Certain jewels can bring bad luck to brides and grooms to be when worn on their wedding day, according to some jewellers.
2:00 AM 23rd April 2022
Seasonal Cooking Made Simple
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Better Food Traders have launched a series of delicious recipes for simple, tasty and satisfying meal ideas using in-season ingredients. As produce comes into season it can be difficult to know what to make so the team behind the Better Food Traders network have come up with a range of recipes, searchable by vegetable, to make cooking easy, fun and healthy.
2:00 AM 23rd April 2022
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