Ex-Hull KR player Thomas Minns banned for 16 months after cocaine use
FORMER Hull KR centre Thomas Minns has received a 16 month ban for taking cocaine.He failed a drugs test after Rovers’ Super League win at Huddersfield Giants in March last year.Minns said he took the...
View ArticleAidan Coleman named jockey of month after his first Grade One triumph
In-form Aidan Coleman has been named Stobart jockey of the month for December after bagging the first Grade One success of his career.The 30-year-old Coleman scooped the award by receiving 45 per cent...
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Your guide to what's on across the region this weekend.Friday 11 JanuaryPUBSTHE NELSON, SCARBOROUGH: Karaoke, 7pm until late.THE LORD NELSON, SCARBOROUGH: Karaoke with Philip Holdsworth, 7pm until...
View ArticleFeature: Big Garden Birdwatch turns 40
Charlie Bullough looks at the world’s largest garden wildlife survey and some of its winners and losers.The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch will clock up a 40-year milestone in 2019.The nature study, where...
View ArticleDrivers urged to stay safe at petrol stations
British motorists have been reminded of the potential dangers at fuel stations, which include using mobile phones outside.Van leasing specialists LeaseVan.co.uk have urged UK drivers to steer clear of...
View ArticleThe search is on to find the UK’s most marvellous moggy
Cats Protection is asking cat owners to nominate their furry friends in this year’s National Cat Awards.For over a decade, the Awards have celebrated the difference cats make to owners’ lives by...
View ArticleMen on average pay £100 more for their car insurance than women – here’s why
The post-Christmas pinch is made worse for motorists in the North of England, as new data reveals the cost of car insurance in the region has increased over the past three months.The cost of car...
View ArticleThe Chase is looking for contestants – here’s how to apply
If you find yourself screaming answers at the television when contestants on The Chase fumble over seemingly simple questions, now could be the chance to prove yourself.The ITV show is looking for new...
View ArticleModern-day Brits are putting owning a pet and travelling ahead of having...
Bucket list favourites including buying a house, travelling and getting married are now more of a priority to British couples than starting a family, a new study has found.In a survey of 1,003 British...
View ArticleYorkshire bags top spot for best active getaway in the UK
As we move into 2019, being active and healthy is top of the agenda for many people.It can be a struggle to get motivated during winter, as gyms can be expensive as well as overcrowded and temperatures...
View ArticleTECH TALK: S-Charge battery case for Nintendo Switch
The much anticipated present on Christmas morning was opened with glee. A shiny Nintendo Switch™ was soon in the hands of my Pokémon mad daughter. In anticipation of the highly portable nature of this...
View ArticleThis is how you could all earn over £50,000 a year
If you’re looking to spread your wings a little, and earn a bit more cash then we just might have the answer.Less than one in 10 Brits (8%) can fluently speak a second language, but a new study has...
View ArticleThese are your rights if the forecast snow affects your ability to work
Dropping temperatures in January and February always results in the annual raised alarm and panic stations at the first sight of falling snowflakes.As soon as the snow starts to lay, questions arise;...
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Your guide to what's on across the region this weekend.Friday 18 JanuaryPUBSTHE NELSON, SCARBOROUGH: Karaoke, 7pm until late.THE LORD NELSON, SCARBOROUGH: Karaoke with Philip Holdsworth, 7pm until...
View ArticleGrand National hero One For Arthur returns to action at Haydock
The Grand National hero of 2017, ONE FOR ARTHUR, returns to action in one of the big races of the weekend when he takes on 11 rivals in the £75,000 Grade Two Peter Marsh Handicap Chase at Haydock...
View ArticleGreat news for vegans as Quorn introduced a new range of fishless products
Quorn, the UK’s fastest-growing food brand, has announced it is introducing its first range of fishless products; the UK’s only battered and breaded fishless vegan fillets, replicating the texture and...
View ArticleHere’s how to stay safe on the roads this January
As the temperature starts to plummet, driving on the roads can become increasingly difficult and hazardous.To stay safe, it’s important to adjust your driving style according to the weather conditions...
View ArticleFrom witches to family holidays, weird and wonderful Self Assessment excuses...
Most self assessment customers complete their tax returns honestly and on time.But every year HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives some outlandish excuses and expense claims.Some of the most bizarre...
View ArticleSit down. We’ve got some great news for Doncaster fans of James
This is a sure fire way to brighten up your Monday.James announce Summer outdoor show at Doncaster - Racecourse show taking place on Saturday August 17, 2019. WATCH VIDEO HERE Following the release...
View ArticleCoral take over Challenge Cup as Catalans Dragons end stand-off with RFL
The RFL have signed an historic commercial partnership with Coral to include both the men’s and women’s Challenge Cups in a two-year, seven-figure deal - and also reached agreement with Catalans...
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