The ‘perfect’ café hidden in tiny village made famous by blockbuster film

The Country Kitchen Cafe in Cracoe has a near-perfect Tripadvisor rating, homemade food and glowing reviews – all in the Yorkshire Dales village linked to Calendar Girls.
How to stay strong and independent as you age, says fitness expert

Fitness expert Graham Low on how you can continue to build muscle and stay strong in later life, to keep you doing things you love
Alfie Joey remembers his friend and comedy legend Jimmy Cricket

Alfie Joey shares some memories of his friend, comic Jimmy Cricket
‘Go-to’ café with 700 rave reviews praised by visitors from across the world

The Retreat Tearoom & Bistro in Grassington has a 4.8-star Tripadvisor rating from more than 700 reviews, with visitors praising its food, coffee and friendly staff.
Three shoplifters jailed after thefts from same County Durham village Co-op store

Three prolific shoplifters who have repeatedly struck at the same village store have each now been jailed.
Six best castles to visit in Northumberland this summer, according to TripAdvisor

Northumberland is packed with dramatic castles, from beachside fortresses to island landmarks, and Tripadvisor reviewers have ranked six visitor favourites.
The popular farm shop and café with miniature railway becoming family favourite

Cedarbarn Farm Shop & Café, on Thornton Road near Pickering, currently holds a 4.4-star rating on Tripadvisor from around 650 reviews.
County Durham man forced to sleep in living room for over two years due to mould

Max Copeland, 60, from Trimdon, says that the black mould problem in his bungalow has got so bad that he’s been forced to sleep in his living room.
How to enjoy a free behind-the-scenes look at racehorses in the North East

Families can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the world of horseracing during National Racehorse Week.
Durham commissioner calls for tougher drink and drug driving laws

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has called for tougher laws, better public education and greater investment in roads policing after figures showed 21 per cent of road deaths are linked to drink and drug driving