All Sections
News you can trust since 1754
BREAKING

Masham

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

T&R Theakston has launched the first ever brand extension of its iconic Old Peculier ale in the brewery’s almost 200-year history, as it adds Peculier IPA to its range.

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

From January 1 2024, Simon Theakston, a descendant of the brewery’s original founder will take up the role of company chairman. (Photo supplied by T&R Theakston)

Family run brewery T&R Theakston announces changes to leadership structure

Hannah Russell who is an author of children's books and runs Swinton Green Animal Experiences, near Masham. Hannah with Alf her Shetland pony who features in one of the books.

The cancer survivor and author who has set up a farm attraction in the Dales

Maisie Wilson aged 7 with her brother Edward aged 5 from Northallerton pictured with some Fat Lambs.

Masham Sheep Fair 2023: Best photos from the Yorkshire Dales sheep fair

Masham village of the week. The Black Sheep Brewery has been making beers in the town since 1992. Photographed by Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe. 8th August 2023.

Not last orders just yet for the traditional Yorkshire market town of Malham

Bank Villa is a big and beautiful Geoirgian home

Gorgeous Georgian home that can run as a B&B for sale in much loved market town

Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire. Picture: James Hardisty

Black Sheep Brewery: Founder shareholder seeks probe into controversial £5m sale

Picture Credit Charlotte Graham Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year

Criminal masterminds heading to Yorkshire for crime writing festival

Simon Theakston, joint managing director of T&R Theakston.

Theakston brewery returns to profit despite inflationary pressures

Black Sheep Brewery is based in Masham. PIC: James Hardisty

Warnings about brewing industry are a cause for concern - The YP says

Charlene Lyons is CEO of Black Sheep Brewery

'Many more' breweries will soon follow Black Sheep into administration

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham, North Yorkshire.

Black Sheep Brewery: Taxpayers and creditors set to lose out on millions

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham, North Yorkshire. Picture: James Hardisty

Black Sheep Brewery sale into private ownership was pre-pack administration deal

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham, North Yorkshire. Picture: James Hardisty

Black Sheep Brewery sold to Breal Group to save famous Yorkshire brand

The Black Sheep Brewery on the hill at the entrance to Masham. Picture: Gary Longbottom

'Multiple parties interested' in buying Black Sheep Brewery

The Black Sheep Brewery has announced that it intends to appoint administrators

The Black Sheep Brewery announces intention to appoint administrators

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham, North Yorkshire. Picture by James Hardisty.

Black Sheep Brewery considers sale as 'strategic review' launched
Yorkshire-based brewery and pub operator Black Sheep Brewery has commenced a strategic review, which the firm notes could involve a potential sale or merger of the company.

Aaron Bell in Bishop Burton College kit

Charity rugby match to be played in memory of three Yorkshire Dales teenagers

A view of Knaresborough Viaduct.

Best places in Yorkshire to visit for a mood boost according to Yorkshire locals

Where There's Smoke occupies the former Vennell's restaurant in Masham

We try out the Yorkshire restaurant cooking everything over hot coals

Felicity Cunliffe-Lister is Countess of Swinton and now a county councillor

Swinton Park Estate owner defeats Conservative rival to win council by-election

Masham Town Hall

Conservative Party's grip on North Yorkshire could be weakened by by-election

A community-led housing scheme in Masham has been awarded £150,000 by Harrogate Borough Council

Community-led affordable housing scheme in Yorkshire wins £150,000 funding

Where There's Smoke occupies the former Vennell's restaurant in Masham

Where There's Smoke, Masham: Restaurant in Dales added to Michelin Guide

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal running through Slaithwaite near Huddersfield. Picture Tony Johnson

Poll finds the hardest words to pronounce, from Aoife and Kyiv to schedule

On the rise: North Yorkshire golfer Dan Brown who embarks on his first season on the DP World Tour, has been backed by Northallerton-based CTS UK.

Dan Brown the picture of calm as he heads out on DP World Tour

Charlene Lyons is CEO of Black Sheep Brewery

Pubs closing early due to energy bills and staff shortages, says brewery boss

Harrogate-based Black Sheep Brewery this Saturday, October 22 held a celebration for its 30th anniversary

Harrogate-based Black Sheep Brewery holds 30th anniversary celebration
Yorkshire-based Black Sheep Brewery recently hosted its Big Birthday Bash, marking 30 years since the brewery starting brewing independent beer in Masham.

Rowan Simms on her farm at Ellingstring near Masham.

Farm of the Week: Rare breed pigs, butchery and charcuterie in the Dales

Fine dining restaurant, Vennell’s Restaurant has been sold to Jon Atashroo, an experienced chef from London.

Famous Yorkshire restaurant in 'picturesque' setting is sold to chef from London

Masham Sheep Fair. Pictured Judy Preston, of Doncaster, has a very close bond with one of her Shetland Sheep called Peanut. Image: James Hardisty

Crowds gather at Masham Sheep Fair in tradition to honour town's past

Janicke Tvedt being treated by Yorkshire Air Ambulance crew after the incident. (Pic credit: Yorkshire Air Ambulance)

Woman trampled by cows appears in the first episode of Helicopter ER

An RSPB report says that offshore industries and sea wildlife can work together for the benefit of the environment.

"Previous generations have left marine ecosystems depleted and degraded" - RSPB

Susan Cunliffe Lister founded Masham Sheep Fair in 1986

Masham Sheep Fair: Meet the Dame who brought back ancient traditions

Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery is celebrating its 30th anniversary this September by relaunching its award-winning cask beer Pathmaker.

Black Sheep Brewery marks 30th anniversary with cask beer dedicated to founder

A field of buttercups in front of Bolton castle in Wensleydale. (Pic credit: Gary Longbottom)

Yorkshire Dales events: Fun events taking place in the Dales in August

Blending traditional exteriors with stylish modern living: this new development in Masham could be your next home

Ad Feature Stunning new development of homes in Masham

He adores his Volvo XC90

My First Car: Theakston's boss says Mini van was his first love

From left, Ellingstring resident Richard King with Merlin the dog, County Councillor Margaret Atkinson, Andrew McLean, public rights of way field officer, and Michael Leah, assistant director for Travel, Environment and Countryside Services, at Swinney Beck Bridge.

Plastic Swinney Beck Bridge good for the environment - The Yorkshire Post says

Aaron Bell (photo: Bishop Burton College)

Bishop Burton College pays tribute to rugby player killed in Bedale crash

Alastair Broadwith, of Masham, polishing his 1931 20/25 Maythorn Rolls Royce.

The best photos from the Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally 2022

Rosemary Shrager Rama Knight/Specsavers/PA.

How celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager is turning her hand to crime writing

A spectator holds up two ice creams. (Pic credit: Stephen Pond / Getty Images)

Best places in North Yorkshire to buy ice cream on a hot summer’s day

Clifton Castle and the Marquess of Downshire

Clifton Castle in the Dales to open its gardens to the public this weekend

Black Sheep CEO Charlene Lyons with the new 330ml cans of Black Sheep Ale.

Black Sheep Brewery secures major deal to serve is ale on Jet2.com flights

West Burton waterfall in Wensleydale. Tech Details: Nikon D6, 17-35mm Nikkor lens, 25 seconds at f10, ISO 100, circular polariser and 6 stop neutral density filter. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Cauldron Falls, the swirling Wensleydale waterfall drawn by Turner

Ivy Dene in Kirkby Malzeard

This home for sale in the village of Kirkby Malzeard comes with a building plot

The Great British Dig Team at Beningbrough Hall

Archaeologist Dr Chloë Duckworth on dig finds in Yorkshire

Robert Towers moved across the border to farm at Ingleton

Farm of the Week: Sheep breeder who moved to Yorkshire after devastating floods

Do you know how to pronounce these Yorkshire names?

Masham or ma-sm? How you fared when trying to pronounce Yorkshire place names

Mick Lynas

Inquest finds bikers died after colliding head-on in the Dales on a blind summit

Janicke with her dog Goose

Dog walker tells of terrifying Yorkshire Dales cattle trampling ordeal

A runner takes an early morning climb up a track from the rural village of Horton-In-Ribblesdale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, with a backdrop of Pen-y-ghent. Picture: James Hardisty.

Showcase Yorkshire's beauty to keep tourists coming - Susan Briggs

Christina Liddle with her flock

Farm of the Week: Sisters to continue family's enviable showing tradition

Journeyman cooper Euan Findlay at Theakstons Brewery, Masham. Picture: Simon Hulme.

Meet Euan Findlay, the new journeyman cooper at Theakston Brewery in Yorkshire

Alastair Simms thought he was going to have to give up his trade and work as a brewery driver after being made redundant

Meet the Yorkshire cooper who saved his trade by pivoting to gin and whisky