A Harrogate man has won a place in the grand final of Channel 4’s The Piano. Eighty-year-old Duncan captured the hearts of viewers with an incredible love story and won episode 1 of series 2,...
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Harrogate man, 80, through to the final of Channel 4’s The Piano
A Harrogate man has won a place in the grand final of Channel 4’s The Piano. Eighty-year-old Duncan captured the hearts of viewers with an incredible love story and won episode 1 of series 2, securing him a spot in the final. The show sees gifted amateur pianists...
Photo of the week: a barn owl amongst the blossoms
This week’s photograph was taken by Julie Valentine, capturing a barn owl perched amongst the spring blossoms at Staveley. Photo of the Week takes centre stage in our new-look nightly email newsletter. The newsletter drops into your inbox every evening at 6pm with all...
Yemi’s Food Stories: food as a universal language of love and connection
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in the 2022 series of BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi writes on the Stray Ferret about her love of the area’s food and shares cooking tips – please get in touch with her if you...
Give furniture a new lease of life with these tips from Yorkshire upcyclers
(Lead Image: Usplash) Upcycling can be a great way to breathe new life into old furniture, which is not only better for the environment, but also beneficial for your bank account too. Social media is awash with time-lapse videos showing people turning preloved tables...
Find out how your child can join the Cundall family at a school open morning
This story is sponsored by Cundall Manor School. Ensuring your child thrives in an environment that fosters and uplifts them throughout their educational journey should be the standard when seeking a school. Cundall Manor School prides itself on excelling in...
Sketches by Magritte to go under the hammer in Ripon
A double-sided sketch by the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte will be auctioned in Ripon next week. The sketch will be displayed at Elstob Auctioneers’ fine art sale on Wednesday, May 8. The two pencil drawings of nude figures in a double-sided gilt decorative...
The Stray Ferret guide: unmissable North Yorkshire festivals
This story is sponsored by Glampfest, Suds with Buds, Malton Food Lovers Festival and Spiegeltent. Glampfest About: Step into the magic of Glampfest, the beloved family festival just a five minute drive away from Knaresborough. Prepare for a weekend overflowing with...
New Clotherholme plans heighten fears for Ripon’s military heritage
The organisation fighting to save Ripon's military heritage from being bulldozed has said it is "hugely disappointed" about updated plans for the 1,300-home Clotherholme housing scheme. Government agencies Homes England and the Defence infrastructure Organisation...
Ripon’s Billie Marten set to perform at Glastonbury
Ripon singer songwriter Billie Marten is set to perform at Glastonbury Festival this summer. The 24 year old indie-folk singer is set to make her Glastonbury debut on ‘The Field of Avalon’ stage, an area the festival describes as "representing the best in the world of...
Photo of the week: sunlight over Swinsty Reservoir
This week’s photograph was taken by Karen Thorpe from Bishop Thorton, capturing the sunlight reflected in the water of Swinsty Reservoir. Photo of the Week takes centre stage in our new-look nightly email newsletter. The newsletter drops into your inbox every evening...
Harrogate’s ‘best kept secret’ club has just appointed its first female president
It’s perhaps one of Harrogate’s best kept secrets, a private members’ club first established in the 19th century, tucked away in one of the beautiful properties on Victoria Avenue. But inside the walls that house The Harrogate Club, significant events are taking...
Lace up your boots for these picturesque waterfall walks in Yorkshire
(Lead image: Pixabay) The region boasts many natural wonders, but one phenomena that never fails to bring the wow factor is the waterfall, and there are plenty of impressive examples dotted throughout the landscape. From the popular to the tucked away, here are some...
