There's a very specific moment that happens for many professional women at this time of year, and it has nothing to do with spring motivation or fresh starts. It arrives when they're doing their tax return, and what begins as a financial exercise often becomes something far more revealing.

If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained this Easter holiday, we’ve pulled together our top 30 activities to keep them occupied, whatever the weather. You’ll see that the Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs, but there’s much more going on including 10p swimming sessions, craft workshops, woodland walks and much more.

Les Dennis has a truly wonderful outlook on food. “Most people eat to live – but I live to eat," declares Les. Les currently plays the role of Old Joe in the UK tour of the musical Waitress, and he not only loves eating food but also enjoys preparing and cooking it; he was the runner-up in the 2013 Celebrity MasterChef and later returned as a guest judge.

It’s Easter time, and like many other festivals, it's time to think about traditional edible treats. Mention Easter and we think Easter eggs – mostly the chocolate variety, which really didn’t come into fashion until the 19th century, but the egg has been a symbol of rebirth and fertility for many centuries.

Ten Yorkshire vineyards across the region have come together to create the Yorkshire Wine Trail to support wine tourism and wine experiences in our region as Yorkshire’s wine industry continues to grow. The trail will launch on 31st March 2026.

Routine worm and tick treatment is vital for pets and just as necessary for animals on smallholdings. For my four dogs, regular tick treatment is particularly important in the summer, when they run through the fields and mingle with sheep and goats. Routine worming is not always recommended for ponies and donkeys.

If you spend any time with young children, you will be reminded of childlike wonder and their resilience to keep trying. Young children don’t yet know the rules, so they aren’t constrained by them. Colouring inside the lines doesn’t cross their mind. They are quite happy to mix all the paint colours together and see what happens. No need for harmonious colour palettes.

Cumbria and Manchester’s Lovingly Artisan Bakery has once again been named among the UK’s top bakeries in The Good Food Guide’s annual Top 50 Bakeries list. First introduced in 2025, the list showcases the very best artisan bakeries in Britain, handpicked by The Good Food Guide’s expert judges from among the country’s finest producers of bread, pastries and baked goods.

This April, Leeds Heritage Theatres (LHT) invites families to Explore - and now there’s even more reason to adventure into the city centre as 42 New Briggate opens as part of the programme.

I hope that, after reading my weekly columns, I have inspired you to make this decision; however, I do need to point out a few things before you dive in at the deep end. Firstly, you need to think very carefully about why you want to become a smallholder.

Fear of spiders, dogs, heights, flying, open spaces or closed spaces are among the most common phobias – if you don’t have one of these, the chances are you will know someone who does. Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities.

When done properly, home workouts can be just as effective, enjoyable, and sustainable as gym training. The key is not doing more but doing smarter. Creating a home routine that fits your space, goals, and lifestyle will always beat copying a gym programme that doesn’t translate to real life.

Gen Z is transforming workplace culture by prioritizing mental health over traditional career markers, treating wellbeing as a non-negotiable requirement rather than a perk. Zoomers are much more informed about health and wellbeing issues and research shows they prioritise it.

With just a few spaces remaining, guests have the opportunity to savour dishes from five of the Northwest’s award-winning chefs, who are coming together for an exclusive fundraising evening on Tuesday, 24th March from 6.15pm at Lancaster & Morecambe College. The event aims to raise vital funds for local charity CancerCare, which operates four centres across North Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Grooming donkeys and ponies provides a special time for bonding and should be stress-free. It should be time spent really getting to know your animal and for them to get to know you. It should happen often and be enjoyed by all. Most donkeys and ponies enjoy being groomed. It helps relax the animal and, of course, cleans its coat and skin.

Many people think that ballerinas survive on a lettuce leaf or two and an apple – but nothing could be further from the truth. Dancing the lead role of Anne Lister in Northern Ballet’s premiere of the ballet Gentleman Jack, Gemma Coutts freely admits that not only does she love food, but she needs to “fuel her body", especially when she’s performing.

The UK housing market has edged past a symbolic £300,000 average price mark, but new analysis suggests the milestone masks a far more cautious reality. Halifax’s latest House Price Index places the average property at £300,077 in January, up 0.7% on the month. Annual growth, however, stands at just 1.0%, with quarterly growth at 0.1%.

Energy drinks are everywhere with the UK market dominated by the likes of Red Bull, Monster Energy, Rockstar and Relentless. Marketed to the public as a safe and effective way to combat fatigue, easy access and social norms have normalised their use.

This Valentine's Day, give your relationship the attention it deserves, take this opportunity to strengthen your bond, communicate better, and reignite the spark that brought you together. Don't wait until there's a breakdown to address any issues - be proactive and invest in the health of your relationship.

Yorkshire jewellery brand, Alexandra Elizabeth, is inviting people to reflect on and share an aspect of human experience that is more often felt than clearly defined: love. “To be loved is…” is a new social media campaign that celebrates love in all its forms.

Roses are red, as are warning flags and red flags should not be ignored in any healthy relationship. This Valentine’s Day focus on yourself and take an honest look at how those in your life are treating you.