Catherine Scott

Gareth Heaton is on a mission – to get the country sharpening their knives and garden tools rather than throwing them away. The professional knife sharpener and man behind Ilkley shop Community Cutlery has written a book, which he will talk about at the town’s literature festival today.

After growing the Old School Art gallery in Muker into the largest in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, its owners are moving on and putting the gallery up for sale. Catherine Scott reports.

When most people retire they decide to take up a new hobby, or learn a new skill – not Jackie and David Kirkland. Instead they decided to buy six acres of ancient woodland in the heart of the Vale of York. “It was all Jackie’s idea and I do as I’m told,” laughs David.

After two years standing empty, the historic General Tarleton has reopened thanks to Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks and his new Jeopardy Hospitality venture. Catherine Scott spoke to him.

From her beautiful studio on the family farm in North Yorkshire renowned artist Fiona Scott paints her landscapes, still life and vibrant human and animal portraits – many which have been shown in the National Portrait Gallery

If you have ever fancied having a largescale panoramic painting of a Yorkshire lanscape on your bedroom or sitting room wall, then look no further. By Haleys, a family-run wallcovering brand specialising in hand-painted panoramic wall murals, has just created Toothill.

More than 40 potters from across the country, including Yorkshire, will be coming together for the first Thoresby Ceramics Fair where potters and ceramic artists will not only be selling their wares but some will be giving demonstrations.

Verity Bellamy and Ed Gaskarth gave up their life on a narrowboat to create the ultimate off-grid glamping site near Whitby. Catherine Scott reports. Pictures by James Hardisty.

Comedian Rosie Jones is starring in her own sitcom on Channel 4 and has just launched her own charity to help others who have cerebral palsy. Catherine Scott spoke to her.

When Full Monty actor and artist Steve Huison met Lesley Shaw at the Pyramid gallery in York they decided hold a join exhibition there. Reigning Cats and Dogs feature pet portraits painted by the artists.