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Rocket Ships And Ruins - A Tour About Tockholes
As I begin to explore more of Lancashire, I start to appreciate the astounding places it has to offer for those who adore a good hike. The same is probably true of much of the UK, but with each new walk in a new area, it really does feel as…
Blackpool's Attractions Get Ready To Re-open After The Lockdown
Graham Clark
Features Writer
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
A Business Built Out Of Lockdown - Introducing Gin & Trot
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
Lockdown certainly provided many of us the opportunity to dedicate more time to our hobbies, pursue new interests, and even reflect on our future career prospects. With many businesses facing uncertainty for the future, it is heartening to discover when a new one has been created. Gin & Trot has been born…
2:10 AM 29th June 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
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
All Aboard! North Yorkshire Moors Railway Confirms Season Opening For 2020 - On Yorkshire Day!
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
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
£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
Graham Clark
Features Writer
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
A Jaunt From Edenfield
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
This route comes courtesy of a good friend of mine who is ever in search of monuments, towers and other places of interest to tick off his ‘to walk’ list. The eleven-mile route from Edenfield, in the Rossendale borough, is easy-to-reach, easily navigated, and easy under foot – therefore a…
8:00 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
Celebrating The Artisan Food & Drink Producers Of Lancashire: Ribble Valley Gin Co.
Lancashire is home to many artisan food and drink producers – all of whom have faced individual difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown. As life slowly returns to something resembling normal, the public are once again looking forward to enjoying summer as it’s meant to be and how…
4:43 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
England's Oldest Tourist Attraction Reopens
Park Walk
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
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
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
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
Beer Of The Week: A Rambler In Ryedale
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
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
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
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
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Has Been Cancelled
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
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
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
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
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
Pentecost - Fifty Days After Easter
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Stained glass window in the Vatican
Pentecost is also called Whit Sunday and is celebrated by Christians in the UK. (Pentecost comes from the Greek pentecostē, “50th day”). This is a major festival in the Christian church, celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day after Easter. It is also 10 days…
12:48 PM 30th May 2020
Enjoy A Fresh And Fruity Frozen Treat
Rhubarb Gin Ice Lollies - enjoy a fresh and fruity frozen treat with these grownup ice lollies Ingredients: 1 part Slingsby Rhubarb Gin 4 parts Fentimans Rose Lemonade 1 tbsp agave syrup Fresh raspberries Method: In a jug, mix Slingsby Rhubarb Gin with Fentimans Rose Lemonade Squeeze into the mixture 1 tbsp of agave syrup. Add two…
3:09 PM 29th May 2020
Healthy Heart Tip By Heart Research UK - National BBQ Week
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK National Barbecue week – 25th-31st May - http://www.nationalbbqweek.info/ Healthy Barbecuing Summer is here and many of us are heading out to our gardens to fire up the barbecue. Some of the…
8:17 AM 29th May 2020
Beer Of The Month Of June: Frothingham Bitter
In September 2013, Matthew Hodgson, director of Great Newsome Brewery, got a call from a landlord who sold his beer. It was to offer congratulations on Frothingham Bitter having won the World Beer Award in the category ‘the world’s best bitter up to 5 per cent ABV’. Seven years later…
5:00 AM 29th May 2020
Top Summer Cocktails To Enjoy Over Lazy Sunny Afternoons
Seeing as summer seems to have arrived, why not enjoy a lovely summer cocktail as a perfect addition to your BBQ or picnic. White Sangria - a fruity twist on a summer classic perfect for sharing with loved ones Ingredients: 1 Part Slingsby London Dry Gin 5 Parts Prosecco ½ Elderflower Cordial Method: Fill a jug…
3:44 AM 29th May 2020
Sunshine Beaches And Splashing Waves: Perfect Panacea
Doctors have been recommending trips to the seaside for a wellbeing boost since the 18th century. It’s also been scientifically proven that being beside the sea increases our immune system function and improves our mental health. As lockdown restrictions ease up, shores and coastlines beckon - providing social distancing is respected. …
3:22 AM 29th May 2020
Covid-19 Nurse Launches Bike Appeal For Fellow NHS Workers
Two enterprising friends who went to the same school in Yorkshire are helping NHS and other essential workers secure bikes to travel safely as part of a national campaign. Lucy Wellings, a nurse working on London’s COVID-19 hospital wards, and friend Charlotte Sumner-Bedford, are former pupils of Bradford Grammar School…
1:37 PM 28th May 2020
Healthy Heart Tip By Heart Research UK
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK Maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure High blood pressure puts extra strain on your heart and blood vessels and this increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure affects around…
10:21 AM 28th May 2020
On Yer Bike! How To Get Started Cycling In Lancashire
Caroline Spalding
Features Correspondent
LCL in Conwy
Perhaps lockdown inspired you to resurrect an old bike kept at the back of the shed or maybe you bought one new. Certainly you are not alone – some local bike shops have reported selling bikes as fast as they can get hold of them. Whilst social distancing remains critical,…
6:25 AM 28th May 2020
The Wednesday Wallop: Ilkley Brewery Offers Hope To Slake Summer Thirst
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
There is good news coming out of Ilkley Brewery this week with their announcement of the arrival of two new topical ales, perfect for the Wednesday Wallop to get you though the week and, indeed, through the current strife. Hope (ABV 4 %) is billed as a ‘hoptimistic Pale, perfect for…
1:38 AM 28th May 2020
Lockdown Is Nothing New For Me, Says Lancashire’s Katie
Imagine the isolation you’ve been living with became your new normal. You’re unable to meet a friend for coffee, go to your favourite restaurant or travel on holiday. Your job becomes uncertain, and you live your life on permanent lockdown. This is what life is like for many of the…
8:43 PM 27th May 2020
Happiness Tip 100
Welcome to tip 100 I suggest please, and most kindly, not to be 'careless' with those who you know Love you...not to be 'careless' with the Love...because you see one day they may not be around and you could regret not giving them more attention...and guess what...regret can lead to unhappiness...so…
8:48 AM 26th May 2020
Make It Your Quest To Discover Quest Apart Hotel, Liverpool
Quest Apartment Hotels is Australasia’s largest and fastest growing apartment hotel operator. The first venture into Europe opened in September 2019 in Liverpool. The company hopes to open an additional 8 - 12 properties in the next five years. If you wanted to be more centrally based in Liverpool you…
7:35 AM 24th May 2020
Heart Research UK Healthy Tip - A Heart Healthy Diet
Over seven million people in the UK are living with heart or circulatory disease. By eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of physical activity, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, you can reduce your risk of heart disease. A healthy diet can improve your blood pressure and cholesterol as well as…
2:42 AM 24th May 2020
Fire Safety Plea As Thousands Head To The Tinder Dry Countryside
Dry spring puts countryside at high risk of fire Visitors urged not to use disposable barbecues Fighting fires stretches emergency services resource during Coronavirus pandemic Leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual, is making a plea for people visiting the countryside over the Bank Holiday weekend to take care…
11:18 AM 23rd May 2020
Beer Of The Week: Hambleton Brewery’s Beautiful Nightmare
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
My Beer of the Week is a beautiful porter from Hambleton Brewery. Nightmare gives promise of dark bliss as it pours, a jet black body emerging, becoming reddish brown where it captures the sun, settling a pitchy ruby beneath a tan welt. If a smell can be euphoric this one is,…
3:21 PM 22nd May 2020
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