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IN BRIEF:
Josephine Tewson, who appeared in TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died
IN BRIEF:
National Rail Strike Today
IN BRIEF:
Rate of inflation now 10.1%
TODAY IS:
World Mosquito Day
FEATURED WRITERS
Steve Whitaker
Poem of the Week:
Last Illness
By Ian Hamilton (1938-2001)
arts
Jack Bottomley
Review:
Brian And Charles
arts
Andrew Palmer
Classical Music: Vaughan Williams
Pan’s Anniversary And Other Works
arts
Andrew Liddle
Jazz Album Review: In The House Of Horrors.
arts
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LATEST
Poem of the Week:
Last Illness
By Ian Hamilton (1938-2001)
Classical Music: Vaughan Williams
Pan’s Anniversary And Other Works
Interview with ADMT
New Arctic Truck On Manoeuvres – Still Unstoppable!
Review:
Brian And Charles
Jazz Album Review: In The House Of Horrors.
High Tea At High Noon
Thousands Expected As Stars Line Up For First Ever Chase Pride Festival
Teesside’s Sarah Hall To Race At Croft This Weekend
Why Action Is Needed Now To Protect Cohabiting Couples
The Weekend Interview: Finding The Comedy In Guy Fawkes With David Reed
Group Editor Andrew Palmer caught up with David Reed the author of an explosive new comedy based on the life of Guy Fawkes.
David Reed
Dancing is silent poetry.
Simonides
lifestyle
Wines Inspired from Italy
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Inspired by a recent trip to Italy our roving wine correspondent Nathan Lane reports on some fine Italian examples:
Planeta Chardonnay.
There is a new weekly flight from Leeds Bradford to Catania in Sicily. It provides easy access to Europe’s biggest Island, which is home to crystal clear seas, fantastic food and great wine.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
arts
Review:
Brian And Charles
Jack Bottomley
Media Correspondent
Some things you hear about and are immediately drawn to, and this drama/comedy about a reclusive inventor who creates a robot was certainly one of them. Blessed with one of those trailers that made you want to see it, director Jim Archer’s
Brian and Charles
is actually based on his own 2017 short film, that tackled the same subject matter, with the same lead cast.
2:04 AM 20th August 2022
family
Why Action Is Needed Now To Protect Cohabiting Couples
Nicki Mitchell
Legal Features Writer
Image by Denise Husted from Pixabay
We welcome the news that a scheme proposed by the Law Commission 15 years ago to financially assist cohabiting couples could finally be introduced. A cross-party group of MPs is calling for the proposals to support couples who have lived together for a specific number of years - or have had a child together - to be given the green light.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
cars
New Arctic Truck On Manoeuvres – Still Unstoppable!
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
When Isuzu updated its popular D-Max pickup truck, it was only a matter of time before the good folk at Arctic Trucks got their hands on it. And thus it came to pass that from May of this year, it was once again possible to buy an Arctic Truck AT35.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
lifestyle
High Tea At High Noon
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Deputy Group Editor, Jan Harris, promised a catch-up with a friend and decided on high tea to celebrate National Afternoon Tea week at the beginning of August. They met at the Grand Pacific Restaurant and Bar in the Queens Hotel, Leeds, which offers a selection of bite size sweet delights and sandwiches, accompanied by aromatic beverages from faraway places.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
arts
Poem of the Week:
Last Illness
By Ian Hamilton (1938-2001)
Steve Whitaker
Literary Editor
Last Illness
(1938-2001) Entranced, you turn again and over there It is white also. Rectangular white lawns For miles, white walls between them. Snow. You close your eyes. The terrible changes. White movements in one corner of your room. Between your hands, the flowers of your quilt Are stormed. Dark shadows smudge Their faded, impossible colours But do not settle.
2:04 AM 20th August 2022
lifestyle
Hebden Bridge: My Foodie Top Five
Claire Kenny
Features Writer
Claire in Hebden Bridge
40 plus blogger Claire Kenny on why Hebden Bridge is a foodie’s heaven.
I love my Yorkshire breaks with my daughter, and for our last two we've chosen Hebden Bridge for its unique, bohemian feel and its friendly, relaxed vibe. Hebden is known for its creativity, diversity and spectacular scenery, but did you know that it’s a foodie’s paradise too?
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
arts
Interview with ADMT
Jeremy Williams-Chalmers
Arts Correspondent
ADMT (credit: Lamour White)
Doncaster’s ADMT (Adam Taylor) has been winning hearts since he launched with his flawless vocal skills and undeniable talent for songwriting. Working to normalize mental health and wellness conversations, Adams songwriting is courageously honest and raw with an empowering openness.
2:01 AM 20th August 2022
arts
Jazz Album Review: In The House Of Horrors.
Andrew Liddle
Features Writer
Village Music for Halloween Haunted House
Roy Noble
The Haunted House
; Bessie Smith
Haunted House Blues;
Jack Hylton & Sam Browne
Bogey Wail
; Jelly Roll Morton
Boogaboo
; Louis Armstrong
The Skelton in the Closet
; Red Nichols
Haunting Blues
; Tommy Dorsey
Mister Ghost Goes to Town
; Roy Fox & Denny Dennis
The House is Haunted
; Gene…
2:02 AM 20th August 2022
arts
Album Review: Lucky Sun - Balance
Graham Clark
Music Features Writer
Every now and again an album comes along that totally grips you. One for which you want to share the passion and enthusiasm you have with others.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
arts
Classical Music: Vaughan Williams
Pan’s Anniversary And Other Works
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
I had quite forgotten about this CD. But what a joy when I rediscovered it among the plethora of new releases. Albion Records is continuing to do RVW proud in this, the 150th anniversary year of his birth. The main work is Ben Johnson’s masque
Pan’s Anniversary
, which was adapted for the Shakespeare Birthday Celebration at Stratford-upon-Avon, with incidental music by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
2:03 AM 20th August 2022
arts
Album Review: Shania Twain -
Not Just A Girl (The Highlights)
Jeremy Williams-Chalmers
Arts Correspondent
Shania Twain -
Not Just A Girl (The Highlights)
Not Just a Girl; You're Still the One (International Mix); Man!
2:01 AM 20th August 2022
travel
Iceland’s King of Cool
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
Fred Olsen's Borealis ship docked in the shadow of Belfast's Titanic visitor experience.
An outing to the Titanic Belfast visitor experience may not be the most auspicious way to begin a journey to the Arctic Circle, however, it does serve to demonstrate how far cruising has come since that fateful day in April 1912.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
nature
Dog Fouling Is It Getting Worse?
Image by Lirinya from Pixabay
While it’s not a pleasant task, picking up your dog’s poo is an important part of being a responsible dog owner and is legally required. Dogs in the UK produce over 3,000 tonnes of poo every day, and when left on the ground, dog poo can pose serious hazards to other dogs, the environment, wildlife, and humans.
2:04 AM 20th August 2022
sports
Getting Sentimental: Why Printed Football Programmes Still Matter Today
With a growing number of iconic football teams switching to digital football programmes, Danny Powell from print and design experts Solopress delves into football memorabilia and look at why items like printed programmes may have more staying power than you think.
2:04 AM 20th August 2022
family
Top Tips For GCSE Results Day Survival
The finale to years of hard work and high expectations for 16-year-olds across the country is nearly here. As GCSE results day approaches, teenagers are anxious to finally find out if it was all worth it. Because of the pandemic, exams were sat for the first time in two years this year, and GCSE results day is almost here!! (25th August).
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
business
Top Tips For Business Loan Applications
Image by InspiredImages from Pixabay
Connor Campbell from NerdWallet gives advice on what to do if you’re considering applying for a business loan.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
Opinion
Cost Of Living Pay Rise Could Leave Families With Penal Tax Bills
Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay
Cost of living pay rises and one-off bonuses are becoming more common as Matthew Todd from audit, tax and consulting firm RSM explains, but how much of that pay rise is actually ending up in taxpayers’ pockets? Some families could be in for a significant tax shock.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
family
Tooth Fairy Day: Tips To Help Kids Care For Teeth
Copyright - Viktoriia Hnatiuk- Shutterstock.com
According to the Oral Health Foundation - "Tooth decay is almost entirely preventable, yet it remains the number one reason for childhood hospital admissions for general anaesthesia in the UK". Taking inspiration from National Tooth Fairy Day - August 22nd - ExpressDentist.com have provided five top tips to help parents make brushing teeth a more enjoyable experience for their children.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
cars
More Than 70% Of British Drivers Breaking Unusual Road Rules They Probably Don’t Know About!
New research has shown that more than 70% of British drivers are breaking a little-known law, which could see them facing fines of up to £1,000 or points on their licence. Used car buying service, ChooseMyCar.com, found that nearly three-quarters of UK drivers admit to honking their horns or swearing at other road users - even though it could land them in trouble.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
family
Food Bank Hosts Free Events To Help Parents Struggling With Summer Childcare
Local development charity and foodbank, Feedo Needo, is hosting a series of free events in Manchester and Bradford over the school holidays for parents facing childcare struggles over Summer. Throughout August, Feedo Needo will be holding a variety of free events at Manchester and Bradford branches. Events include planting flower pots, painting and more.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
lifestyle
Women Lose Five And A Half Weeks Of Sleep Per Year Due To Menopause
Image by Dieter Robbins from Pixabay
Women going through menopause lose an average of more than five and a half weeks of sleep per year, according to new national research revealed today. The study, conducted by Silentnight, was commissioned to lay bare the true impact that the menopause is having on sleep. It found that nearly two thirds of women (64%) going through menopause suffer from disrupted sleep.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
nature
Combat The Hosepipe Ban With A Heatwave-Proof Garden Space
In the wake of another record-breaking heatwave this summer, and with the Met Office projecting that heatwaves and extreme heat events will become increasingly frequent across the UK, more and more households are facing a hosepipe ban to conserve water.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
family
Healthy Heart Tip: Sandwich Month
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
August is officially sandwich month! The first sandwich became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and has been a staple part of our diets ever since. Whether you’re grabbing an egg sandwich for breakfast or a turkey BLT at lunch, sandwiches are convenient, quick, and easy.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
family
The One Thing You Should Do Before Your Child Goes Back To School
Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay
Cases of eye strain and myopia/short-sightedness on the increase in children
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
family
How To Feed Your Kid On A Budget During The Summer Holidays
Image: Pexels
With food prices rising amid the cost-of-living crisis, parents are being provided helpful ways to feed their children during the summer holidays. The penny-pinching experts at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have looked at affordable ways to plan family meals throughout the summer break.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
cars
Unusual Checks To Make Before An MOT
Drivers have been warned to remove the air freshener before taking their car for its MOT after experts revealed some of the weird factors that can lead to a failure. The motoring people from LeaseCar.uk and its sister site LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have put together a number of checks drivers should make to ensure their car passes the test.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
lifestyle
Brontë Birthplace Community Ownership Campaign
The aim of the campaign is to purchase and restore the Brontë birthplace for community, national and international use. A campaign led by local community members has been launched to save the Brontë Birthplace from being sold on the open market to a private buyer.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
nature
Tangled In The Web? Superb Herbs To Keep Spiders At Bay
As spider mating season approaches, experts are urging homeowners to follow simple tips to keep creepy crawlies at bay. GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk are offering six hacks that can help dissuade spiders from hanging around in your pad - indoors and outdoors. Although many spider species are harmless to humans, spotting a spider in your bedroom or kitchen is never a pleasant experience.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
lifestyle
Aon Sponsors Team Creative’s Participation In The Leeds West Indian Carnival 2022
Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has this week announced that it is sponsoring the Team Creative troupe and supporting its involvement in the Leeds West Indian Carnival celebrations on 29 August.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
arts
Thousands Expected As Stars Line Up For First Ever Chase Pride Festival
Jeremy Williams-Chalmers
Arts Correspondent
Thousands of people are expected to flock to the first ever Chase Pride festival next month for a star-studded day of celebration and entertainment. Around 4,000 people are expected at Hednesford Park on Saturday, September 3, for the event which will celebrate diversity, support the local LGBTQ+ community and break down barriers.
2:00 AM 18th August 2022
family
Yorkshire Fossil Festival
Scarborough Rotunda
Returning to Scarborough this September, families and residents can unearth the history and mystery of the Dinosaur Coast at this year's Yorkshire Fossil Festival. The Festival, which will take place at the historic Rotunda Museum on Scarborough's South Bay, will be open from 22 - 24 September, hosting a weekend packed full of free family entertainment.
3:29 PM 31st August 2017
arts
The Oldest Show On Earth? This Year’s Yorkshire Fossil Festival Has A Spectacular New Look And Host!
This year’s Yorkshire Fossil Festival has a spectacular new look and host – Steve Cousins, also known as The Rock Showman. Steve will be hosting the Festival at Scarborough’s Spa from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 September, with two Rock Showman Booths – stunningly illustrated mobile venues housing a range of educational and entertainment activities – in the open space of the Sun Court.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
arts
The Weekend Interview: Finding The Comedy In Guy Fawkes With David Reed
Group Editor Andrew Palmer caught up with David Reed the author of an explosive new comedy based on the life of Guy Fawkes.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
family
Back To School - How To Kit Out Kids For Less
Parents having to fork out for branded school uniforms are being offered budget-friendly ways to keep the costs down. NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have seen hundreds of mums and dads on their sister site ParentBible struggling to pay the huge costs associated with branded school uniforms. Their army of parents have been offering helpful ways to save on the costs of the expensive outgoing.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
lifestyle
Sleep Habits - New Research - British Wool
New research has taken a deep dive into sleeping habits and revealed that just 15 percent of people who sleep on their right claim to be “out like a light” as soon as their head hits the pillow, compared to over a quarter of left side sleepers.
2:00 AM 20th August 2022
news
Staycation Surge As Cumbrian Charity Shop Marks 10th Birthday
The Children’s Society shop manager Joe Murray (far left), sessional assistant Katrina Lees (fourth from the right) and volunteers celebrating the shop’s anniversary with balloons.
A charity shop in Cumbria has celebrated its 10th birthday – buoyed by a surge in custom that staff believe has been generated by the growing popularity of staycations. The Children’s Society’s shop in Cockermouth, has seen its weekly income almost double in the last 12 months.
3:41 PM 19th August 2022
news
UK Commits Millions To Helping The World's Most Vulnerable On World Humanitarian Day
The UK has announced £36 million in UK humanitarian funding to help people in Ukraine, East Africa and Syria.
2:52 PM 19th August 2022
news
YouGov Finance: The UK Is £3.5 Billion Overdrawn
Photo by Nick Pampoukidis on Unsplash
As of the end of July 2022, the UK is overdrawn by £3.5 billion. One in eleven (9.3%) payments made so far this year were made in overdraft. Three in ten (30%) Britons used their overdraft last month. Average first day of overdraft use was 8th of the month (July).
2:00 AM 19th August 2022
news
Record Numbers Of 18-Year-olds Take Up Their Place At University
425,830 of students will be taking up a place at a UK university – a record for an examination year.
1:41 PM 18th August 2022
news
Comments To A-Level And T-level Results Day
Along with many businesses and organisations the p.ublished group of online newspapers join in congratulating A level students.
Here are a couple of comments:
Robert West, Head of Education and Skills Policy at CBI, said:
“Congratulations to all those receiving their A-level and T-level results today. Due to Covid-19, recent years have been difficult for students.
12:01 PM 18th August 2022
news
Support For Farmers On Dry Weather Impacts
More support for farmers to help them with the impact of ongoing dry weather. Rules relaxed to allow farmers to cut or graze areas of land set aside in their agreements. Practical support already available from the Rural Payments Agency and the Environment Agency.
3:00 AM 18th August 2022
news
Infected Blood Victims To Receive £100,000 Interim Compensation Payment
Thousands of victims of the infected blood scandal will each receive an interim compensation payment of £100,000
8:39 AM 17th August 2022
news
Over 40s Wave 'Retirement Anxiety' In The North West
New research reveals growing issue of ‘retirement anxiety’ in the North West's over 40s – with some seeking medical advice
2:00 AM 17th August 2022
news
Tips On How To Sleep Through A Thunderstorm As Met Office Issues 3-Day Storm Warning
Photo by Micah Tindell on Unsplash
As the UK continues to struggle with soaring temperatures and the effects of last week's heatwave, things are about to take a turn with thunderstorms projected to hit the UK over the next 3 days.
11:18 AM 16th August 2022
news
RMT Strikes To Cause Severe Disruption To TransPennine Express Services
Strike action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union (RMT) on 18 and 20 August is set to bring major disruption for rail customers across the UK this week – with those planning journeys by rail warned to travel only if absolutely necessary.
10:52 AM 16th August 2022
news
Cost Of Living Crisis: 2400% Increase In The Search Term For 'Can't Pay My Bills'
Image by SteveBulley from Pixabay
As Britain deals with the biggest cost of living crisis in 60 years, many families and individuals face the reality of not being able to afford to pay their energy bills, leaving them understandably worried about the potential consequences. With energy bills set to rise again in October, an anonymous campaign by Don’t Pay UK has gained momentum.
2:00 AM 16th August 2022
news
Huge Increase In Lorry Driving Tests Following Government Action
Official statistics reveal 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
2:00 AM 15th August 2022
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