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Adrian Bridge, CEO of Taylor Fladgate sets up a port tasting by the Douro. © Christine Austin

'This is why you shouldn't drink last year's bottle of Port this Christmas'
Port is definitely not just a drink to pour out for your grandad. Christine Austin reports on the new look of Portugal’s traditional sweet, fortified wine, whic...

Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. PIC: Tony Johnson

Caution needed on visitor levy in North Yorkshire - Carl Les

WTM Spotlight Riyadh will also provide international participants with an opportunity to experience Saudi first-hand

Ad Feature Saudi, Welcome to Arabia showcases Saudi's growing tourism offering

Yorkshire Afternoon Indulgence stay at the Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel

Yorkshire Afternoon Indulgence hotel stay from under £60pp

The closure of the steps at Selwicks Bay

Visitors to Yorkshire beach told not to ignore closure of unsafe steps

Defence Secretary John Healey is set to make the announcement at Leonardo UK on Thursday (Steve Welsh/PA)

Tourism businesses urge John Healey to axe overnight visitor levy

* A view of the Sheffield skyline. . Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 1st September 2025

Sheffield’s visitor economy generated record-breaking £2.01bn in 2025

Hidden within the breathtaking countryside near Ilkley, The Penny Bun is no ordinary country pub.

Two Yorkshire B&Bs named among best in the country at AA B&B Awards

The part of Museum Gardens where live music concerts and other performances take place as part of Live At Museum Gardens in York. Picture is from Google Street View

York’s Museum Gardens: Bid to host more gigs faces objections

Sanya has officially secured its spot as Round 7 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Ad Feature Sanya locks In Formula E return as 2027 Asian leg's season opener

Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of travelling from Norway to Manchester Airport on March 17 last year to carry out a “hit” for money.

Alleged smiling assassin 'pretended to shoot armed police with hands'

Tracy Brabin said that WYCA is "determined to reduce the risk" of a similar event occurring in Leeds.

Tracy Brabin 'quite keen' on West Yorkshire overnight visitor levy

Beckie Hart shares her expert insight

Tourism tax is another turn-off for travellers: Beckie Hart

Easter sunshine on Scarborough's South Bay Beach last year. PIC: Richard Ponter

A tourism tax could put off visitors - Andrew Vine

This weekend, the clocks will jump forward an hour.

Date clocks go forward and if your clocks will update automatically

Cultural activities are boosting Yorkshire's economy. Picture: Andrew Benge

Yorkshire reaping the rewards of nurturing culture

Smoldering heathland on August 14, 2025 near Fylingdales. PIC: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Wildfire a reminder of the cost of carelessness - Carl Les

The Applegarth car park in Northallerton

‘Win’ for coastal residents as council U-turns on new evening parking charges

Labour York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith on a bus. Picture is from York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Businesses oppose visitor levy but mayor calls it “game-changing opportunity”

Filey pictured in January. PIC: James Hardisty

Naive to think more tax on second homes will solve issues

Jeavon Lolay: ‘No denying the economy is now on a much sounder footing’.

How Covid-19 affected business sectors boosted the economy in May
Businesses that have borne the brunt of Covid-19 restrictions helped the UK’s economic recovery accelerate in May, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker.
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THE DALES.. Feature on the Dales...Annie Porter pictured on her farm at Gunnerside..7th February 2018 ..Picture by Simon Hulme

Dales in crisis: Unbroken by winters... can they survive march of time?

Ferrari World houses the fastest rollercoaster in the world.

Travel review: Abu Dhabi - the new hot spot

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Praise for those entrepreneurs who keep on defying downturn

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