Masham

L-R Claire Sanderson (Parlour Manager, Brymor), Simon Theakston (Chairman, Theakston Brewery).

Old Peculier Ice Cream: Yorkshire producers launch new ice cream
Two Yorkshire producers, Theakston Brewery and Brymor Ice Cream, team up to launch Old Peculier Ice Cream inspired by a popular ale.

Sarah Turner, founder of Little Beau Sheep, in the navy herringbone tweed wool dress, with Victoria Thompson of Norton & Townsend. Picture by Kathryn Widdowson.

'I'm wearing this wool dress for 90 days. Can I style it out?'

Joe Browns AW26 floral print blouse from the Freedom Rocks collection, at Swinton Bivouac. Photographer: Kevin Peschke

On location in Yorkshire as Joe Browns launches its autumn ranges

Jamie Keeble. (Pic credit: BBC / Optomen)

Myse and Great British Menu chef gets top job at luxury Swinton Estate

Traction engines line the showground as the 59th Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally gets underway over the weekend

Masham Steam Engine Rally: Best pictures from the 59th annual event

Vikings on patrol: Raphael Thomas, Joshua Sharpe, Owen Cross, Sam Wallace and Hermione Elam-Morley all members of The Vikings UK reenactment group Vanaheim marching through the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park. Picture: James Hardisty.

Best pictures from Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park's first Viking weekend

Harbour Bar in Scarborough

The best ice cream parlours in Yorkshire according to TripAdvisor

The former tearoom on the Jervaulx Abbey Estate.

Former tearoom set to be turned into holiday accommodation

Andrew and Jenna Falshaw at Shaws Farm, Swinton, Masham.

The farm that’s saying it with flour

Library image of comedian Ricky Gervais visiting Yorkshire-based Ellers Farm Distillery. (Photo by Ellers Farm Distillery)

Ricky Gervais-backed brand launches whisky

Blackpool Illuminations 2025. PIC: Michelle Adamson

Why I have done away with my social media accounts - Carl Les

The site of the proposed housing off Swinton Road, Masham.

Plans for almost 50 homes on agricultural land in market town set to be approved

North Yorkshire Police

Man seriously injured after light aircraft crash in North Yorkshire

Black Sheep Brewery, in Masham.

New Black Sheep Brewery owners hope to ‘restore pride’ to Yorkshire

Black Sheep Brewery in Masham.

Black Sheep Brewery files fourth administration intent notice

Chair of Peacock and Verity Community Spaces Alan Hodges in the bakery in the premises in Masham. Photograph by Tony Johnson

How Channel 4 helped bring hope to derelict shop in Yorkshire village

Mason Dibb from North Yorkshire Reindeer, Masham. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

The hard-working young Yorkshire farmer who juggles two jobs with reindeer

The plans to install solar panels to provide sustainable energy at Swinton Estate near Ripon are set to be approved

Historic Yorkshire country estate set to be powered by solar energy

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham

Best 'baa' none: Yorkshire brewery wins big at World Beer Awards

Deb Metcalf with her flock of Dutch Spotted sheep at Leighton Hall Farm at Healey near Masham. The family show their Dutch Spotted sheep at shows such as Kilnsey Show.

The breed that's making an impact at shows

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham

Saddle up! Local brewery launches cycling sportive in Yorkshire’s scenic country...
Cyclists of all abilities are invited to saddle up for a brand-new cycling event; the Black Sheep Brewery Sportive, taking place on Saturday 16th August 2025.
Harry Watson

Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre, Masham

A proper Yorkshire celebration: Black Sheep Brewery unveils weekend festivities

Cameron Whitehouse and Chris Bond of T&R Theakston. (Photo supplied on behalf of T&R Theakston)

T&R Theakston's expansion continues

Our Yorkshire Shop filming at Peacock and Verity. (Pic credit: Channel 4)

Community to turn Yorkshire ‘eyesore’ into ‘Back to the Future’ style business

Richard Bradbury, managing director of T&R Theakston,

Third year of growth for T&R Theakston despite ‘challenging’ conditions

The team gather for a group photo outside the shop on launch day. Photo: JONATHAN JACOB/Channel 4

The community on a mission to transform Masham town

Picture: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian. The Craven Arms was built in the 1600s

Masham: Yorkshire town rich in history, beer and creativity

Joe Welburn, of The Chantry, one of the residents taking part in the Open Garden Weekend. Picture: James Hardisty.

Historic Yorkshire village to hold open garden event for first time in decades

A typical street scene at Penning Fold

South Yorkshire homebuilder highlights the benefits of bungalows

A typical street scene at Penning Fold

South Yorkshire homebuilder highlights the benefits of bungalows

The Arabian Horse in Aberford

The Yorkshire village pub with the only name of its kind in the country

Managing Director, Sarah Richardson, a member of the fourth generation of the family to run the business, based in Masham, North Yorkshire, said: “Commissioning and formal hand-over of the new mill is a highly significant occasion in the history of our business and for the UK feed industry as a whole." (Photo supplied by I’Anson Bros/Wayne Hutchinson)

Milestone reached as I’Anson Bros feed mill is completed
Building work has finished on a Yorkshire mill which has been described as the most significant development in the UK feed industry this century.
Greg Wright

The Colsterdale Towers

The rare Grade II-listed structures which overlook Yorkshire moors

The Druid’s Temple stands as a striking nineteenth-century folly

The Yorkshire temple shrouded in myths of dark rituals and ghostly experiences

Rare Breed Farmer Rowan Sims, at Ellingstring, near Masham.

Rare breeds farmer's lesson in caring for the countryside

Black Sheep Brewery beers have been heralded at an awards ceremony.

Black Sheep Brewery celebrates 12 medals at World Beer Awards

Mashom Primary School

Historic school to merge classrooms after being put in special measures

Councillors have approved a bid to convert four derelict barns at Fearby near Masham.The application will see new homes created on Manor Farm and some more modern agricultural buildings demolished.The farm is part of the Swinton Estate which is owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family and includes Masham councillor Felicity Cunliffe-Lister.

Councillors approve conversion of derelict farm buildings in Yorkshire

One of the farm buildings on the Swinton Estate

Farm buildings on historic Yorkshire estate could be converted into homes

The former farmer's mart in Masham

Homes to be built on site of former sheep and cattle auction mart

Simon Theakston, Chairman of T&R Theakston, said: “We’re pleased to report an increase in profitability, as demand for our high-quality beers amongst customers in both the on and off trade markets is high. (Photo supplied by T&R Theakston)

Yorkshire-based brewery T&R Theakston continues to grow during tumultuous period

Marmion Tower, West Tanfield. (Picture: Roger Ratcliffe)

The historic gatehouse still standing even though its manor house isn't

Julian Norton, the Yorkshire Vet, with his dog, Emmy.

Not so much ticking the box as putting a cross in it for the Yorkshire Vet

Lucy with Swinton Estate owner Felicity Cunliffe-Lister

Artist’s vision comes to fruition to create a Sycamore Gap woodland legacy

A shot from above of the substantial eight bedroom property that sits in a sublime location on the edge of Masham

Rare opportunity to buy a home in a prime spot on the Swinton Estate near Masham

Black Sheep Brewery, in Masham, North Yorkshire, was affected by the cost of Covid loan repayments. Picture: James Hardisty

Black Sheep Brewery is far from alone with its Covid loan woes: Chris Burn

Black Sheep Brewery is under new ownership. Photographed by Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Black Sheep Brewery boss on £100m revenue plans and why he won't be photographed

Black Sheep Brewery is under new ownership

Black Sheep Brewery 'would have shut without controversial £5m sale'

Journeyman Cooper Euan Findlay, pictured in the Cooperage, Theakston Brewery, Masham. Euan is demonstating the Ancient Art of Coopering. Picture by Simon Hulme

Yorkshire brewery launches business with its cooper to protect historic craft

Black Sheep beers are undergoing a product rebrand

Black Sheep Brewery announces major product rebrand

Charlene Lyons is leaving Black Sheep Brewery

Black Sheep Brewery CEO to leave firm, new owners announce

Long Course Weekend’s founder and chief executive, Matthew Evans, North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for open to business, Cllr Derek Bastiman, Masham, Parish Council vice-chair, Ian Johnson, and Flo Grainger, owner of the Old Station Caravan Park, pictured in Masham. Image NYC

Triathlon weekend could 'drive £2m to North Yorkshire's tourism economy'

Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire.

Black Sheep Brewery shareholders 'in the dark' over build-up to firm's sale

Dogs are used for beating and picking up while out on a day's shooting in the countryside.

How shooting season tradition is helping local economies and mental health

Mist blows through Wensleydale near Askrigg situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson.

My Yorkshire: Rosebud Preserves founder on her love for Yorkshire Dales

Image of where the proposed mast would be

35-m tall 4G mast to be built in Yorkshire market town to boost rural coverage

Emily wears a striped cashmere jumper on location in Saltburn. “It was a freezing cold day,” says Ali.

From Masham with love: Gorgeous recycled cashmere from the Yorkshire Dales

Masham Town Square

Plans for 35-metre 4G mobile phone mast near Masham set to be refused

Laura Clark, who runs Sledmere House Rare Breeds Farm and has just won at Masham Sheep Fair for the 5th time in succession with her Leicester Longwool sheep.
Pictured Laura's mum Helen, with champion Leicester Longwool Eric.

How historic Leicester Longwool breed is thriving at Sledmere Farm Park

Masham-based T&R Theakston launched new Peculier IPA as

News you can trust since 1754

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice