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Cleaning expert's 5 ways to clean patio slabs without pressure washer

Alpamare UK, Scarborough’s waterpark and wellness centre, has announced the sudden and temporary closure of its whole site due to high costs.

Scarborough's Alpamare announces shock temporary closure due to high costs

Here’s when all the major supermarkets will be open this May bank holiday

When supermarkets will be open this May bank holiday - full list

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them

Six of the best spring hikes in the UK

This is the top 10 most beautiful spring blooms

Scarborough’s Race for Life returns again this May and there's currently a discounted entry fee.

Time running out for discounted entry fee for Scarborough's Race for Life

The Bilsdale transmitting station stands proud on the hills at Bilsdale West Moor above Bilsdale, close to Helmsley, North Yorkshire. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

BILSDALE MAST: Firm urged to provide estimate when coverage will be restored

The Filey Steampunk Festival . Keith Dawson making a call on the Steampunk line

Pick of the festivals heading to the Yorkshire coast

Stunning collection of photos of Scarborough and Whitby. graphic: Duncan Atkins

IN PICTURES: 17 photos to show Scarborough and Whitby's glorious spring beauty

When is the Pink Moon in April 2023?

April will welcome in a new full moon, known as the Pink Moon - here’s everything you need to know

Sharing bed with pets in April could be making you ill, say experts

Over the Easter holidays Sewerby Hall and Gardens will be hosting a number of activiites including medieval themed jousting days.

Bridlington's Sewerby Hall to host two weeks of Easter activities

Pet owners warned about hidden Easter dangers by top vet

Met Office UK weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week - when temperatures will rise

Weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week

A replacement has been drafted in to take Phillip Schofield’s place on ITV’s This Morning

Phillip Schofield to be replaced on ITV’s This Morning

Bridlington sparkles in the sunshine

13 photos of Bridlington as it sparkles in the spring sunshine

Family fun at Scarborough Castle this Easter.

Scarborough Castle and Whitby Abbey to host Easter family fun

How to prepare for the upcoming clock change

Today marks the first day of Spring.

Here’s your weekly Yorkshire coast weather forecast

Hedge trimmers are at their lowest price for the past 12 months according to new research (photo: Adobe)

Cut garden costs up to £100 by buying essentials now for spring

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated

Maisie Schofield, aged 17 months of Leeds, admiring a host, of golden daffodils beneath the trees, in Temple Newsam, Leeds.

These are the top sIgns that spring is here

When is Spring Equinox 2023?

M&S has apologised for displaying daffodils next to spring onions

M&S apologises after displaying poisonous daffodils with spring onions

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only with trendy wellies for just £9.99 - how to buy

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only

For those hoping to grow their own fruit this year, why not try growing strawberries. Planting now gives you a harvest around early summer

Top 10 gardening jobs to do in March

This Spring, visitors to Sewerby Hall will be able to enjoy three very different classic movies while enjoying beautiful natural surroundings.

Bridlington's Sewerby Hall hosting outdoor cinema
Bridlington’s Sewerby Hall and Gardens will be showing three classic movies on giant outdoor screens this May.

Here’s 10 spring blooms that could be toxic to your pets

10 toxic spring flowers pet owners should avoid

Following a harsh winter, house-proud Brits are being urged to get ahead of their Spring cleaning and spruce up their garden in time for some brighter spring weather

Get ahead of spring with 10 garden cleaning jobs

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring

Plant tulips now for a burst of colour this spring

Top six flowers to plant now for spring

Report shows pubs could shut without extra energy bill support

There are essential jobs to do in the garden this December

Top jobs to be done in the garden this December

If you’ve planted your own pumpkins in time for the spooky season then now is the time to harvest them

Top 10 gardening jobs for October

The Spring chalet hire 2023 will run from 25 March until 19 May, for a duration of 55-days. Photo: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Spring into action to book Bridlington chalets during online launch next month

Bridlington beach chalets

Bridlington spring chalet lets available from just £236

Richard Flinton has been appointed as the chief executive for the new North Yorkshire Council.

North Yorkshire Council appoint chief executive

Red roofs at Robin Hood's Bay.

A walk from North York Moors down to Robin Hood's Bay you can enjoy this weekend

Birds can nest in all manner of places, says the RSPB (photo: Kevin Simmonds (rspb-images.com))

RSPB reveals how helping birds to breed is easier than you may think

As May kicks in, green-fingered Brits have been given a list of essential gardening jobs to get done during May

These are 10 jobs to do in the garden this May

As May kicks in, green-fingered Brits have been given a list of essential gardening jobs to get done during May

These are 10 jobs to do in the garden this May

A cracking time can be had at RSPB reserves in Yorkshire this Easter holidays, with egg-themed adventures, wildlife activities and nature spectacles guaranteeing a fun-filled day out for all the family

Events at Yorkshire RSPB sites including Bemtpon, Old Moor, St Aidans and Fairbu...

The experts at leisure bike brand Bobbin Bikes have rounded up their favourite cycling spots in the UK for those of all cycling abilities

These are top 5 cycle routes for you to enjoy this spring holiday

The experts at leisure bike brand Bobbin Bikes have rounded up their favourite cycling spots in the UK for those of all cycling abilities

These are top 5 cycle routes for you to enjoy this spring holiday
As the days become longer, Brits are encouraged to explore the UK on two wheels this Spring.

Actress Amy Jackson launches Oxford Street's sustainability awareness campaign

It's out with the grey and in with colour, for happy home vibes

Over a third of homeowners will switch off their heating earlier than usual this...

Farm and Fell holidays - wake up to Cumbrian scenery like this on your break.....

See these farm holidays where you can meet lambs and other Easter babies

England’s number one jousting team from Nottingham will bring 20 jousters to Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Sunday, April 17.

Sewerby Hall and Gardens to deliver packed programme of events over the Easter h...

Between Friday, April 1 and Sunday, April 24 there’s the chance to take part in an egg-citing Easter activity trail around the RSPB Bempton Cliffs site. Picture by Simon Hulme

Egg-citing family fun planned at RSPB Bempton Cliffs during the Easter holidays

Britain's biggest cleaning conundrums

Dogs suffer from hayfever too (photo: Unsplash)

Hay Fever Weather Warning: Could Your Dog Be Suffering in silence

Green-fingered Brits are being offered tips on which gardening jobs they should get ahead of in March

These are 10 jobs for the garden in March

Green-fingered Brits are being offered tips on which gardening jobs they should get ahead of in March

These are 10 jobs for the garden in March