John and Sue Rudden of Grassington House Hotel have been successful in their application for a licence to hold civil wedding ceremonies. The award-winning  Yorkshire Dales hotel has already gained a reputation for their flair in hosting receptions for small weddings...

A group of Yorkshire businesses are pooling their talents and resources to form a new body, the Yorkshire Care Collaboration. The members, all successful independent companies in their own right, have experience in providing a broad range of products and services to...

Yorkshire Dales based cabinetmaking firm Royal Oak Furniture is putting the final touches to an impressive new table specially designed for Harrods. The dramatic piece has an almost fantastical ancient appearance, and would not be out of place in the Hall of the...

Who would have thought in these days of electronic gadgets and games that the perennial jigsaw would remain a firm favourite when it comes to choosing gifts?  Spanning the age ranges and social profiles, doing a jigsaw remains a relaxing pastime that the whole family...

It is a common misconception that ‘mediation’ means the same as counselling and that its objective must be about reconciliation in the context of divorce and family law. At least that is the view of seasoned mediator Jon Leach. It is a mistaken impression which he...

Just one month after opening, Skipton’s new bar and restaurant, No.1 Bar & Grill, has attracted a Michelin star chef to head the kitchen and take a leading role in the development of the new venture. Graham Campbell is as Scottish as his name suggests, and  was...

Yorkshire Dales based cabinetmaking firm Royal Oak Furniture is bucking the trend, fighting back the recession with a booming export order book, producing bespoke cabinetry for embassies and palaces as well as private residences throughout the world.This year has...

The 1st June will see the opening of a new bar and restaurant in Skipton which aims to provide a stylish town centre dining experience, No.1 Bar & Grill. On Devonshire Place, the new venture is sited in the refurbished premises which proved so popular with the...