Year: 2021

Sheep shearing skills don't mean a succesful DIY haircut at the farm on the M62

Not that I would ever contemplate letting him near my locks or John-William’s for that matter! After weeks of nagging from me to sort his rapidly growing hair, he quite suddenly did. Not much grows on top these days, but for what he lacks there, he certainly makes up on his beard, sideburns and the back of his head.

10 of the best images from the stunning Sankta Lucia event at York Minster

St Lucy was martyred for her Christianity in Sicily in the fourth century, and in northern Europe her festival celebrates the bringing of light during the darkness of winter.

Charlotte Raffo founder of The Monkey Puzzle Tree answers our Q&A

Charlotte Raffo of The Monkey Puzzle Tree produces wallpaper,fabric and homeware in collaboration with Yorkshire artists. Here she answers our At Home with…Q&A

7 different ways Yorkshire businesses can use video to promote themselves

By now you’ve probably heard all about how video can help your business (if not, check out our list of the benefits of video advertising. But what kind of video is right for you?

Quarantine Covid tests: UK arrivals must take two coronavirus tests while self isolating – new rules explained

Toughened measures to prevent imported coronavirus variants gaining a foothold are now in place in the UK.

"There is so much talent locally": East US villagers who saved their local shop reflect on its success a year on

In 2018, when the shop in Bishop Wilton closed its doors for good local residents decided to work together to keep their store and also provide a community ‘hub’ for the village.

One of Scarborough's most remarkable homes is for sale

That two of the most remarkable properties in Scarborough are still standing, side by side, is something of a miracle. The Manor Road lodge and chapel were designed by renowned architect Frank Tugwell, who was also responsible for the town’s now demolished Futurist theatre and for the interiors of the Savoy Theatre in London and the Theatre Royal in York.

Amateur rugby player who drowned in pool in Ibiza 'could have fallen into the water while asleep or passed out'

Ben Crawford, 19, had been drinking heavily and had also taken cocaine the night of his death on the Spanish party island in July 2018.

St Piran’s Day 2021: how to say ‘Happy St Piran’s Day’ in Cornish, what is the flag – and why is it celebrated?

Celebrations to mark St Piran’s Day have officially kicked off in Cornwall – but the national day will look very different to usual.

Many hair salon owners are facing financial crisis, MPs are told

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Gaps in Support heard a bleak assessment of prospects for the sector during a session on the impact of Covid on the hair and beauty industry.