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Top US hairdressers share summer ‘21 hair colour trends plus advice on how salons will look in the future

Hairdressers are back in business, offering a chance to tackle roots and outgrown styles – and maybe try out a whole new look for the summer – but one top Yorkshire hairdresser says that many clients may never want to give up some of the social distancing that has become the norm in hair salons.

Characterful new-build house in Howden proved to be a perfect famly home

When Jo and Dave Edwards relocated for work in 2010, they chose to settle in Howden because they had family in the area. At the time, their two grown-up children were at university and about to embark upon their careers of their own so they chose a flexible family home off Knedlington Road, a leafy residential street on the edge of the town.

Barnsley fashion legend Rita Britton launches the Perfect collection with a little help from her friends

Rita Britton has always been ahead of the curve. Long before Covid, she had already perfected the lockdown look – easy, well-cut clothes in luxurious premium fabrics, beautifully made by skilled Yorkshire makers.

Drivers urged to beware of this post-lockdown insurance scam

Drivers returning to the road after lockdown are being urged to watch out for fake car insurance deals.

Picnic Pie recipe

IngredientsFor the Hot Water Crust Pastry:400g plain flour160g lard200g waterPinch of saltFor the filling:

New cars 'up to 25% less economical than claimed'

Some new cars are more than 25 per cent less fuel efficient than official testing suggests, according to new research.

Harrogate father says sharing the story of his son’s suicide has stopped people taking their own lives

“People tell me that I shouldn’t blame myself but I do,” says Steve Phillip, whose son Jordan took his own life 18 months ago, aged 34.

The best head torches UK 2021: bright, reliable head torches for camping, hiking, and mountaineering

A headtorch is an essential for most adventures: from camping, trail running, to mountaineering. Here’s what to look for

Elderly woman says council is regularly leaving ‘nightmare’ piles of grass outside her home

A 78-year-old Northampton woman has slammed the council over uncollected cut grass outside her home, which she says has become a “nightmare”.

DVSA to step up roadside safety checks on caravans and trailers

Caravan and trailer owners are being warned to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy as safety spot checks are stepped up this bank holiday.