Catherine Scott

It’s been a memorable 12 months at Middleton Lodge’s Forge restaurant – and in particular for head chef Jake Jones. At last year’s Michelin ceremony for Great Britain and Ireland he was named the Young Chef of the Year and on the same night received a Michelin Green star for sustainability on the estate.

Magician Steven Frayne, formerly Dynamo, plays a key role in the Bradford 2025 City of Culture opening event in his hometown and aims to put magic in the hands of the people. Catherine Scott reports.

Interior industry experts are predicting a return of bygone trends next year, with even the occasional brown swirl thrown into the mix. Catherine Scott reports.

Debbie North has campaigned for countryside accessibility after a spinal condition left her needing a wheelchair. Now she has written a book to help more people get outside. Catherine Scott reports.

Dolly’s Desserts is a family-owned business run by mother and daughter team Janine Davies and Charlie Smark , with two stores in Barnsley selling homemade gelato and delicious treats The business is now taking social media by storm, with more than 89 million likes on TikTok and 100,000 Instagram followers.

Silversmith Jacqueline Warrington marks 40 years with an exhibition of myth-inspired silver and gold art.

When Nick and Laura Mullinder bought an old Yorkshire Water pump house in the Yorkshire Dales at auction 14 years ago they had grand ideas to turn into into an unusual family home with a luxury holiday let in the garden – doing the work themselves with the odd hack along the way.

The late Ken Reeves was one of Harrogate’s most successful upholsterers for more than 40 years. Now his daughter has taken over at the helm of the family firm. Catherine Scott reports.

Jason Donovan has returned to the stage – and his suspender belt – to celebrate 50 years of the Rocky Horror Show. He talks to Catherine Scott about his journey from pop idol to theatre veteran.

After chewing over each and every entry, the lucky judges behind the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards are about to reveal the winners at a glitzy ceremony, writes Catherine Scott.