Calderdale author Ben Myers on his new book Male Tears and unexpected success in Germany
Ben Myers has had a pretty busy and interesting few years. From his home in the Calder Valley, where he has lived since 2008, over the past decade the Durham-born author has been quietly crafting a series of books that have marked him out as one of the most impressive, versatile – and prolific – writers of his generation.
What is the best pizza oven for home use? From Ooni to wood-fire, garden to pellet, the best pizza ovens 2021
Whether it’s baking with electricity, gas, wood pellets or kindling, these are the best home pizza ovens you can buy today
Rise of pet theft since start of Covid pandemic is ‘worrying’, says Environment Secretary
Environment Secretary George Eustice said there has been a “worrying” rise of pet thefts during the Covid pandemic, but said the creation of the pet theft taskforce will help deal with the issue.
Elon Musk says Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin over energy use worries
Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin in payment for its vehicles, according to a statement from chief executive Elon Musk.
The story behind the Leeds business that repairs boots for the British Armed Forces
But when all the Queen’s horses and soldiers next march out on Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the monarch’s official birthday they will have the skills of an historic family-owned Yorkshire company to thank for helping them put their best feet forward.
Chef profile – Paul Cunliffe of Alexander's in Skipton
When he subsequently opened the lovely country inn The Dunsforth at Lower Dunsforth, just a couple of villages away from where I live, that was where I started to see the true breadth of his work. As Chef Patron, he was able to cook the food he and his customers wanted, so I was not surprised with his Michelin Bib Gourmand award.
Yeadon's growth from farm town to home of Leeds Bradford Airport
She was born a slave in Antigua under a brutal British colonial regime, and died a freed woman in Yorkshire.
From Julie Hesmondhalgh to Ralph Fiennes – there are plenty of theatre highlights in US this spring and summer
How strange and joyful to be writing a ‘theatrical highlights of the coming season article’ in late April.
Lobster Mac‘n’Cheese recipe
Ingredients:Cooked lobster (one large for 4 people, one medium for 2 people) 400g tortellini pasta 2 tbsp rapeseed oil s
National Children's Gardening Week: Five easy seeds to grow together at half-term
Short of stuff to do during the upcoming half term? Or looking for inspiration to do your bit for Children’s Gardening Week (May 26-June 6)? Well, there’s still time to encourage kids to grow a few easy seeds.














