With the closure all Jessops stores which included the one in Beverley it is worth remembering we still have a camera shop, the Beverley Camera Centre. A local business Phil Stebbens has been trading in Beverley since 1980 and on Saturday, I popped in to see him to find out how the closure of the Jessops branch in Beverley had effected his business. Phil had mixed feelings about Jessops; he…
The Durham Ox this week added a 32oz steak to their menu, and I was invited to try one. Publican Ian Pollard had posted a picture of the steak on Facebook, and it looked like an easy task to eat one.
In the face of the financial crisis that we’ve experienced over the last few years, personal loans have become popular for solving short-term financial issues and debt consolidation.
September is the most popular month for birthdays worldwide. It’s no surprise, as nine months prior is the Christmas holiday period. Parties, celebrations and socialising are in full swing as people make the most of their time off in every way.
It’s well-documented as being one of life’s all-time stressful events, and on average we spend £30,000 on it during our lifetime. So if you’re moving home, you’re unlikely to avoid a certain level of emotional, physical and financial upheaval completely – unless, like Hull man Oliver Milner, you win £2m on the Lottery that is!
Having experienced some stressful and emotional difficulties, I realised for my well-being and personal happiness I needed to make some personal changes – but how?
Businesses looking for a venue in which to set up their venture are often overwhelmed by the choice of accommodation available, and yet finding the right location for your company could make or break your business.
Christmas is fast approaching and for most of us, it’s the highlight of the year. But, especially if you’re hosting a large gathering, the pace of the festive season can seem overwhelming.
Under new management, the Light Dragoon is a warm country pub where you can either walk to with your dog and mucky boots, leave your bicycle safe while you fill up or enjoy a fine-dining experience.
If you’re thinking of banishing the autumn blues by having a fantastic snow break to look forward to this winter, you may think automatically of France, and it’s true that the UK’s nearest neighbour has a lot to offer skiers and snowboarders.
If somebody five years ago had dropped the word ‘smartphone’ into conversation, you would have probably given them a bewildered look before swiftly changing the subject. But in 2012, ‘smartphone’ is a word you hear in the office, in the home and on the street every day
No matter how big, beautiful and airy your home is, you’ll always want it to be bigger and lighter. Making good use of mirrors is a great way to create a larger and brighter appearance of any room in your house.
On Saturday 27th October, Princes Quay saw a phenomenal amount of shoppers and fans crowd around a main stage to see the well known band BLUE perform their songs!
If you have a bad credit history, then your ability to purchase anything will be hindered. A bad credit rating can result in you being denied credit cards which will limit your ability to purchase even simple things online.
We’ve all thought about taking our summer holidays in the darker months to enjoy the benefits of heading away off-season. As we prepare for the harshness of British winter, perhaps now is the best time to put our dreamed-about plans in motion.
If you’re after an affordable evening out in the run up to Christmas, a night at the pictures fits the bill every time. And film fans have stacks to look forward to this autumn and December, with a stunning variety of new releases in the pipeline
Cringe. Knock-knock jokes are renowned for being childish and, quite frankly, terrible. But while they might not win us accolades at cocktail parties, any joke that brings a smile to our lips might just be good for our health.
Bingo is a game that’s becoming increasingly popular across the UK. More purpose-built bingo halls are opening up every year as the game sheds its traditional image and opens up to a wider group of players, from the traditional audience of the older to the newer younger audience.