When the Queen set off on the 1953 Commonwealth Tour, tucked among her wardrobe were dresses made not by a Parisian couturier but by a cotton firm from Preston. That Horrockses Fashions could occupy that position — dressing royalty while staying within reach of ordinary women — is the fascinating story now being told at The Harris as its major new exhibition opens its doors this weekend.

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.

Have you ever paused, mid-stride along a beach, to notice how your feet sink into the wet sand and something in your shoulders quietly unknots? Or trailed your toes through the shallows, eyes on the horizon, and felt your breathing settle into a rhythm you hadn't asked it to find?

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway will once again recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain when its 1940s Weekend returns from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May. Now in its second year, the event will see the five-mile heritage line transformed into a living history experience, with each station hosting themed entertainment, reenactors, vintage displays and live music.

Finding accessible walks here in Cumbria can be difficult. There are countless blogs on how to enjoy the beautiful countryside, but many routes involve stairs, hiking or off-road trails. We know that just a few hours outdoors can improve your mood and fitness, but what if you aren’t able-bodied or require flat, smooth paths?

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.

Bus operator Stagecoach has teamed up with award-winning guidebook writer and photographer Vivienne Crow who shares her favourite walks this Autumn, and all accessible by Stagecoach bus. It’s the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’, according to the poet John Keats, and what better way to appreciate it than with a walk in the Cumbrian countryside?

In a month in which a similar bee clasp to that of Napoleon’s housed at Levens Hall and Gardens went under the hammer in the auction room, the Cumbrian visitor attraction is urging visitors not to overlook the joys of its house. Many visitors find it difficult to tear themselves away from the glorious gardens to step indoors.

Connecting with nature and its wondrous wildlife and birdlife is therapeutic for our health, bringing a wealth of rewards and an enormous wellbeing boost. With almost 630 species of birdlife in the UK alone, the opportunities and magnificent backdrops to enjoy this leisurely pursuit are plentiful – whether it be the golden eagles in Scotland or ravens on the cliffs at Land’s End. Our Time for Life Correspondent, Sharon Cain, and photographer, Steve Hare, have been exploring in Northumberland – an acclaimed bird watchers utopia.

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.

Bus passengers in Lancaster and Morecambe will see “significant” improvements to services next month. Stagecoach is making timetable changes from September 1 to improve reliability and add extra journeys on some routes.

With searches for ‘festivals 2024’ increasing by 2,450% many will be preparing to see some of the biggest headliners around the world at festivals such as Boomtown and Tomorrowland. And whilst there may be a buzz in the air for the summer nights and jam-packed days, often, festival goers forget about how their sleep schedule may be affected.

Worried about getting some well-needed shut eye while away at a festival this summer? MattressNextDay recommend sleeping with your head higher than your feet and partying hard to wear yourself out. Getting to the barrier for your favourite artist, dancing and screaming lyrics with your best friends… the last thing on your mind at a festival is getting your full eight hours of sleep.

As the UK's biggest festival takes place next week, an addiction recovery expert has listed seven tips for those wishing to enjoy the festival without alcohol. Around 200,000 people are expected to attend Glastonbury this year, many of whom may wish to experience the festival sober.

Based on a farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds, Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil creates delicious-tasting artisan oils, dressings and mayos using their own cold-pressed rapeseed oil. These are a few of a series of recipes devised and photographed by the marketing team in collaboration with Wensleydale Creamery.

The Lake District has always been a popular tourist hotspot, with over 18 million visitors to the area in 2022 alone. In fact, the whole area was recently named among the top landmarks in the country, beating other recognisable tourist favourites such as Tower Bridge, Windsor Castle and Stonehenge.

The City of York, a destination rich in chocolate heritage, will be transformed into a chocolate lover’s paradise from the 27th to the 31st of March. The highly anticipated Chocolate Festival promises a five-day celebration, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in a variety of delectable activities, with many being complimentary.

Improved reliability and extra buses are being introduced to help residents and tourists explore more of Cumbria this summer.

Head chef Adam James Bennett has a sense of culinary style that could only have been honed to perfection in a Royal setting: the King’s palace in Tangiers, Morocco to be precise.

Ahead of the first half term of the year - an early one due to an early Easter - Laura Earl, Cumbrian mum to four children and the founder of The Hiking Household shares where she will be spending the school holiday in Cumbria and the Lake District. I can’t quite believe the first half term of 2024 is here already.

New data reveals the most Instagram-worthy filming locations of The Crown, with York Minster taking the top spot. The study, conducted by casino sweepstake comparison site CasinosSweeps.com analysed 1.1 million Instagram posts featuring location-specific hashtags for 72 filming locations.

With the winter preventing many people from going for regular walks, experts have put together some tips to help you feel more at ease about walking during the colder months.