Babies are born with only two innate fears: falling and loud noises. Everything else they learn. Around age two or three, new fears emerge naturally. Fears of the dark, of strangers, of separation from parents, of dogs or thunder are developmentally normal – it’s part of how children learn to navigate the world.

Regular viewers of the BBC’s Gone Fishing programme will be familiar with Ted, the Patterdale cross dog who was given as a surprise Christmas present in 2012 and then abandoned at the New Year, at just six months old.

With Men's Health Week approaching (15th- 21st June), Ryan Erispe, Head of Clinical at The Cabin, Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Thailand highlights the lesser-known aspects of men’s mental health struggles.

German beer thoroughly deserves its high reputation for reliability and consistency and for being clean, balanced and refreshing. German brewers have long worked from the assumption that beer’s purpose is not simply to quench thirst but to accompany conversation, improve an evening and, in a modest way, enhance quality of life.

Jess Evans had hoped to have a homebirth. What happened next led her on a journey that is now transforming how expectant mothers across the region approach labour — and the results are remarkable. When Jess Evans was pregnant with her first daughter in 2019, she had a plan. She wanted a homebirth — calm, familiar, on her own terms.

Your home is more than simply the place you live; it can have a direct impact on the way you think, feel, and move through daily life. It can lift your spirits and support your needs or drain you the moment you walk through the door. Sometimes, different areas in your home can affect you in different ways.

Sarah Earnshaw makes no secret of the fact that she “loves her food” “I love to go out to dinner and try dishes from different countries around the world” says Sarah, who is currently playing Tanya in the UK tour of Mamma Mia.

Group Editor Andrew Palmer talks to the Michelin-starred chef ahead of his live show in York. There is a particular kind of restlessness that overtakes a chef when the kitchen is no longer enough — when the story of how the food got onto the plate begins to feel as urgent as the food itself. Tommy Banks has reached that point.

Half term is here; time to get out and explore with the family - and what better way to do it then travelling by Stagecoach bus? It’s the easy, affordable and stress-free option to enjoy days out together.

This Epilepsy Awareness Week, The Brain Charity is calling for greater understanding of Epilepsy and its everyday impact. Over 50 million people globally are affected by Epilepsy, with nearly 80% of cases found in low/middle-income countries. Despite its prevalence, Epilepsy remains widely misunderstood and extends far beyond seizures.

Lancashire’s maternity services have increasingly found themselves drawn into national debates over NHS safety, accountability and clinical culture, with trusts in the region facing inspections, complaints and external scrutiny.

It never ceases to amaze me how many posts I come across on social media debating the best way to make a horse’s bed! There are dozens of comparisons, debates and even full-blown arguments from ‘horsey’ people who all think they know better than each other.

Jane Hawkes, the ‘Queen of Customer Service’ who runs the consumer advice website www.ladyjaney.co.uk says repeated posting on social media puts your complaint at risk of being lost and puts you at risk of scams. Jane suggests we get off social media to be successful when *one* makes a complaint.

What exactly is a smallholding? If you Google 'smallholding', the definitions are endless: a piece of land that is bigger than a garden but smaller than a full-scale farm; a small piece of land used for farming; an agricultural piece of land which exceeds one acre but is less than fifty acres; or a small-scale farm.

A leadership expert has warned companies looking to embark on a timetable of wellbeing initiatives for mental health awareness week that they can’t “spa trip their way out of a bad culture.” Drew Povey, author and founder of the Drew Povey Consultancy, says organisations need to instead focus on embedding wellbeing into their culture, rather than relying on a programme of activities for one wee…

The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery is celebrating its tenth anniversary by releasing a 10 year old single cask whisky. The single malt whisky is the first age statement whisky from the Hunmanby, North Yorkshire single estate distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire.

I am very fortunate to have a large wildlife pond on my smallholding. Not only does it look pretty, but it also attracts an abundance of birds, bees, frogs, toads and insects, and it provides a wonderful, calming retreat – a place to sit at the end of a busy day. The pond features shallow, sloping edges, making it easy for wildlife such as hedgehogs to access.

We know spending hours and hours doom scrolling isn’t good for us. We also know spending time crafting can help us to feel better. However, putting our phones down is easier said than done. Making it as easy as possible for us to pick up our craft will give us the best chance of being successful with this.

As National Smile Month gets underway, experts are highlighting a surprising fact: your mouth hosts roughly 700 different types of bacteria — and most of them play beneficial roles. Far from being a sign of poor hygiene, a diverse oral microbiome helps protect against harmful invaders, supports digestion, and contributes to overall oral health.

Spring is nature's way of hitting the reset button. It’s the season of renewal and fresh starts that we can see and feel around us. Trees burst into blossom, fresh leaves return, and fields are dotted with fluffy lambs. After lying dormant through winter, nature delivers us the exciting possibility of a fresh start. Do you also feel like you’re waking up from a long sleep?

Five special steam trains will run across Lancashire and Yorkshire this summer to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Scarborough being crowned a spa town. Three of the trains will start at Carnforth on the West Coast and pick up passengers at Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Woodlesford, Church Fenton and York.

Raby Castle, Park and Garden’s popular Spring Garden Fair is returning this May, after thousands of visitors attended its debut in 2025. Quickly becoming a major highlight in the lifestyle destination’s calendar, the event will be taking place during the second May bank holiday this year, from Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th May.