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Lightwater Valley is under new ownership. (Pic credit: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Lightwater Valley shares new logo - but people aren’t happy

Dewsbury is hoping that after ten years of regeneration it will be thriving once again

Dewsbury: 'The town that desires to speak its name again’

At the top end you’ve got a shoe shop still thriving amidst the closed down buildings.

Pettits has been going since 1860 with a coffee shop above. Here you can sit and be served afternoon tea.

The walls are lined with historical photos of Mexborough, while the windows look out onto The Montagu Arms pub.

Pubs are plentiful in this town.

I went to Yorkshire's cheapest town- where buying a house is a lottery

‘I tried ‘the UK’s cheapest’ meals for 99p - it was cheaper than eating at home’

I tried ‘the UK’s cheapest’ meal for 99p - but there was one issue

Coun Mahalia Hema France-Mir

Tributes to popular Yorkshire councillor who was a ‘source of joy’

Orchard Cafe by Cooplands

Cooplands Cafe reopens in Yorkshire with famous chips & gravy at £2.50

Inside the Yorkshire warehouse which makes top secret TV and film sets

Laundry Room & Play Room: I went to a new super launderette complete with a huge soft play centre
Pictured: Athena Mei Lan Malin

I went to a new super launderette complete with a soft play centre

Nesso, Leeds: I had brunch, afternoon tea, and drinks for two at a new upmarket restaurant for under £50

Best places to eat brunch in Yorkshire

Pictured are Tonco owners Joe Shrewsbury and Flo Russell at their restaurant on Dyson Place, off Sharrowvale Road, in Sheffield, which was recognised in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2022 as one of the best restaurants in the UK. Tonco, along with The Orange Bird, in Hillsborough, and Bench, in Nether Edge, were all recognised as runners-up in the north region for the title of Best Restaurant. Photo by Danni Maibaum.

The hidden neighbourhood with a tiramisu cafe, bagel bar, and bakery

Glimmer Sober Raves

‘People just want a sober warehouse rave without a cacao ceremony’

Common/Wealth in Bradford won an award

Two Yorkshire theatre companies win The Stage Awards 2026

Pugneys Light Railway

Popular light railway vandalised for third time in two months

Leeds University's Parkinson Building pictured in 2021. PIC: James Hardisty

Five free days out in some of Yorkshire's major cities

So Birmingham is home to the World’s Biggest Primark - yet we were amazed at the lack of festive cheer in this prime retail outlet in the city centre. No Christmas trees, no Santas - just lots of clothes at bargain prices.
We had to ask one of the assistants on the ground level at the High Street entrance, if there was any Christmas gift section and we assured there was, on the level above. However, there wan’t that much up there either. Plenty of Christmas jumpers to choose from and festive pyjamas. There’s a huge push on Grinch branded items alongside affordable stocking fillers - guess it’s the price to pay to be able to offer cost of living friendly prices.

I went to the world's largest Primark - with a Stranger Things cafe

A new feature film will retell the story of boxer Prince Naseem Hamed (Amir El-Masry) and his rise from Sheffield to stardom with the help of trainer Brendan Ingle (Pierce Brosnan) True Brit Entertainment

Prince Naseem film Giant all you need to know: What really happened?

The Savvy Baker

I tried the new viral brownie bakery with a trendy matcha bar

Blank Street Coffee on Albion Street in Leeds

I tried a new coffee shop which has people queuing around the block

New 'ultra lux' reclining seats have been introduced at Vue cinema in Meadowhall as part of the first phase of a major refurbishment.

‘I found a hidden room in a huge Yorkshire shopping centre’

Little Scoffs was born and then Big Scoffs was an extension of this place - located across the road in Horsforth

Best Vegan places to eat in Yorkshire this Veganuary

Chocolate Bar by Bullion on Leah's Yard.

I went to an all-day-bar with an entire menu made out of chocolate

Chef Ivan runs Strada Cafe in Heckmondwike

‘I worked as a chef for years, but diners are always doing this wrong’

Leftovers - lentil lasagne

Here’s how to save money and reduce food waste this New Year

The Traitors series 4 is back with a civil servant from Preston joining Claudia Winkleman and 21 other hopefuls

When is The Traitors on TV? Who are the contestants?

Bondville Model Village in Sewerby

You need to visit these ten hidden gems in 2026

Outdoor adventures and fitness retreats trumped list of top fitness trends Londoners want to try

Best fitness trends and easiest ways to get in shape this year

From vintage condom moulds to games consoles - find cash in your attic

Police are stepping up patrols

Over 70 arrests for drug and drink driving in West Yorkshire

Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen has written her first children's book, drawn from experiences on her farm. Photo: PA

Amanda Owen warns of hazard to avoid in the Yorkshire Dales at winter

Richard Green - one of the skippers - Leeds Water Taxis

I’ve ferried people 150,000 times across these Yorkshire waters

Hungry Homer Streetfood: ‘I supply emergency pie and takeaways to people across the UK - and now I’m sick of Hendo’s’

‘I supply emergency takeaways to people across the UK ’

Raby Castle

Inside an Edwardian Christmas in a castle on the edge of Yorkshire

Sunday Dinner at Buxton Crescent Hotel

I went to the highest market town for dinner - I regretted one thing

Jacob and Harley Nelson became a viral social media sensation after they began sharing clips from their baked potato stall on Preston’s Flag Market in 2023.

Famous jacket potato sellers open up new Yorkshire store in a garage

‘I went to a ‘Hyde Park-style Winter Wonderland’ in a car park’

‘I went to a ‘Hyde Park-style Winter Wonderland’ in a car park’

The cast of Tinsel Town. Photo by: Vianney Le Caer.

Sky’s Christmas film shot in Yorkshire has convinced me to visit the locations

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

I went to the largest authentic German Christmas market in the UK

The famous steps in Holmfirth - the cottage later became a tearoom

Last of the Summer Wine cafe reveals ‘huge’ expansion plans

Chai Shai

Iconic Yorkshire pub reopens as alcohol-free bar Chai Shai

York Chocolate Story

I went to a Willy Wonka chocolate factory which adults will love

Dot & Pauline traveled all the way from chesterfield just to visit Knock Off Nigels ..
Saying “I’ll be back”

Credit: Knock Off Nigels / Incredible Brands on facebook

I went to the new bargain shop that has gone viral online

Zizou Sanctuary in Wakefield

I went to a Japanese Head Spa - and struggled to stay awake

Crown Buffet

Popular Chinese buffet restaurant announces reopening with new menu

Wetherspoons' festive menu: For £14.99 you get a Christmas dinner and soft drink

I tried Wetherspoons' Christmas dinner- I’d have to be drunk to eat it

Revellers make their way around the Market at Millennium Square.

I went to Leeds Christmas Market - I can’t understand the critics

The Vinyl Café has officially opened up in Tileyard North.

I went to a hidden gem ‘London style’ cafe which should be booming

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