Things Are Looking Up

BBC Sky At Night presenter Professor Chris Lintott is appearing in this month’s Dark Skies Festival to talk about his new book and show how all of us can become scientists making the next discoveries in space

LET'S MOVE TO: North Leeds

Neighbourhood know-how, places and people

LET'S MOVE TO: COTTINGHAM

Neighbourhood know-how, places and people

Leading the Way

A bracing walk along Yorkshire’s east coast and the Cleveland Way is the ideal tonic WORDS: Andy Chaplin

MONEY FOR NEW ROPE

The artisan skill of ropemaking is finding a new audience in Hawes and looking to the future

Devour at will

One of Yorkshire’s most chic foodie hotspots– in a renovated former dyehouse – is an Italian-influenced dining destination you won’t want to tear yourself away from

LET'S MOVE TO: Richmond

Neighbourhood know-how, places and people

Calls of the wild

Think you know your birds – or want to know more? Jeannie Swales and Tony Bartholemew sampled a new bespoke birding tour at Spurn Point

HOPE & GLORY AT THE HALL

Will Langton has taken on an impressive property project with a namesake grand design

A Yorkshire feast

Take a bite out of the county with recipes from a new cookbook celebrating food and drink from North Yorkshire

Wake up to walking

From forest bathing to mindful rambling, the outdoors works wonders for mind and body. Time to fill up on fresh air

TAME YOUR TIPPLE

Anna Makin-Jones has been inspired by the hedgerows on her doorstep to create an all-natural booze-free drinks business

To the castle !

Win a luxurious castle getaway close to the Durham Dales

The wellness warriors

A new year usually brings the will to live well and watch what you eat. Easy does it thanks to these Yorkshire ‘good-for-you’ businesses

On the rascal run

A new book celebrates 100 years of Bettys tea rooms through the people, the places – and memorable menus of this tasty institution

LET'S MOVE TO:NORTH YORK MOORS

Neighbourhood know-how, places and people

LET'S MOVE TO:Knaresborough

Neighbourhood know-how, places and people

LET'S MOVE TO: BRADFORD

Neighbourhood know-how, places and people

Inspired by Jane

Charlotte Brontë is said to have been inspired to write her iconic novel, Jane Eyre, following a visit to Norton Conyers near Ripon. Inspired by the story, wedding photographer Abigail Whitmore created this atmospheric shoot

Happy days

Nothing banishes the winter blues like a blustery stroll on the sands says Janet Deacon

Waves Of Cheer

Head for the shores and plenty of seaside cheer for the festive season says Janet Deacon

Up And Down Dales

With rolling pastures, wild moorlands, meandering rivers and a healthy dose of history, this could just be your ideal pre-Christmas walk

Win! Delicious Festive Delicacies

A mouth-watering festive feast of Yorkshire treats could be yours

Meet The Makers

As the festive season approaches we meet some of Yorkshire’s independent makers

Scents Of Place

Entrepreneur Carol Robertson from Settle set up a luxury candle brand after struggling to find scents she liked elsewhere

Home Is Where The Barn Is

How you can convert an old barn into a stunning home and live somewhere truly unique

Grit, Glitter And Grief

It’s a landmark year for Yorkshire born writer Barbara Taylor Bradford as she celebrates the 40th anniversary of the book that brought her global fame, but success is tinged with sadness, as she tells Kathryn Armstrong

On Point

Northern Ballet is celebrating its 50th birthday. Tony Greenway discovers the secrets of success with Mark Skipper, the company’s chief executive

Extra Sparkle

York is lovely all year round, but it's particularly sparkly and atmospheric at Christmas. Tony Greenway delivers 12 glittering reasons for good cheer in his favourite festive city

Whizz, Bang & Wow!

From jaw-dropping fireworks to traditional gatherings, here’s our pick of the best Bonfire Night escap ades in Yorkshire.