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Feature Thousands secure places in history books for first ever Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon

Thousands secure places in history books for first ever Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon
More than 3,500 runners have registered to take part in the first ever Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon, it was revealed today.
The impressive total was reached in just over 24 hours since the event’s official launch at Clifford’s Tower in York yesterday morning.[Tue Jan 8 2013]
Organisers said they were ‘thrilled’ with the deluge of entries which have come from across the UK, France, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, the USA and even the Bahamas.
The event is being organised by a new company under…

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Shop Profile Viva Victoria!

Whilst we are all excited about Trinity we mustn’t forget our exclusive Victoria Quarter that this month has some very exciting new fashion and beauty launches

Shop for everyone

Hobbs is truly a shop for everyone. In fact it’s one of the few where three generations of fashionistas can shop together and buy clothes from the same master label.

Hobbs Invitation is a new range of occasion wear for the more sophisticated woman ideal for mother of the bride or a day at the races. The Hobbs range has outfits, shoes, hats, jewellery and bags for every occasion whilst NW3 by Hobbs is made specially for the young girl about town.

Their new spring summer collection has memories of dappled summer days and a whimsical sense…

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Feature Bridal Beauty

Liz shares some professional beauty tips on how to look radiant on your big day

Getting married is stressful enough without having to worry about your makeup. Follow our fabulous guide on how to achieve the perfect look.

Too much, too little, too light, too dark or just too over the top – wedding day makeup can be a fraught affair. You need to start thinking about your makeup and skincare as soon as you set the date. Skin imperfections won’t vanish overnight, although many brides think by applying copious amounts of products the week before the wedding they will. Finding the right blend of colour and perfecting its application needs time, patience and a lot…

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Try This The Good Hour

Liz Coggins discovers the perfect deep tissue, full body massage with its own unique muscle release technique at Leeds’s Lush Spa

If you are physically active, this is the massage that will get you through. Or if you are the person that finds yourself rushing around, constantly building up tension then The Good Hour is what you need for a reprieve.

Feeling absolutely full of aches and pains I descended into the depths of The Lush Spa to experience the Good Hour and did I need it.

The Good Hour is a full body, deep tissue massage to work out muscular tension and get to the root of the problems that cause persistent pain in the body. The first part of…

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Feature Opulent Indulgence

Liz Coggins escapes to the ultimate country house hotel

My mode of transport seemed totally inappropriate as I drove through the golden gates of Wynyard Hall. I really felt I should have been in an open top vintage Sunbeam sports car or a chauffeur driven Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.

There was something ethereal as I journeyed down the long, winding lanes of the 150 acres of parkland that makeup the estate – perhaps it was the mist rising amidst the trees and over the lake – or just that I’d seen too many episodes of Downton Abbey and recently re-read Brideshead Revisited.

Eventually the 19th century hall was within my…

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Try This Step into Spring

Although its still chilly out there there’s lots of new beauty products out there to give us a taste of the Spring weather that’s just around the corner. Or if you are stuck for ideas for Mothers Day or a nice little calorie free Easter gift then read on…

Pucker Up
From Clarins comes the first age defying lipstick. It’s got intense long lasting colour and protects lips against dehydration and boosts collagen. Containing Vitamin E, which protects against free radicals, it contains 100% plant waxes. In fifteen shades of age defying, luminous colours with a scent of blackberry…

Read more... | See all articles in Health & Beauty

Feature Thousands secure places in history books for first ever Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon

Thousands secure places in history books for first ever Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon
More than 3,500 runners have registered to take part in the first ever Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon, it was revealed today.
The impressive total was reached in just over 24 hours since the event’s official launch at Clifford’s Tower in York yesterday morning.[Tue Jan 8 2013]
Organisers said they were ‘thrilled’ with the deluge of entries which have come from across the UK, France, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, the USA and even the Bahamas.
The event is being organised by a new company under…

Read more... | See all articles in Health & Beauty

Shop Profile Viva Victoria!

Whilst we are all excited about Trinity we mustn’t forget our exclusive Victoria Quarter that this month has some very exciting new fashion and beauty launches

Shop for everyone

Hobbs is truly a shop for everyone. In fact it’s one of the few where three generations of fashionistas can shop together and buy clothes from the same master label.

Hobbs Invitation is a new range of occasion wear for the more sophisticated woman ideal for mother of the bride or a day at the races. The Hobbs range has outfits, shoes, hats, jewellery and bags for every occasion whilst NW3 by Hobbs is made specially for the young girl about town.

Their new spring summer collection has memories of dappled summer days and a whimsical sense…

Read more... | See all articles in Fashion

Feature Bridal Beauty

Liz shares some professional beauty tips on how to look radiant on your big day

Getting married is stressful enough without having to worry about your makeup. Follow our fabulous guide on how to achieve the perfect look.

Too much, too little, too light, too dark or just too over the top – wedding day makeup can be a fraught affair. You need to start thinking about your makeup and skincare as soon as you set the date. Skin imperfections won’t vanish overnight, although many brides think by applying copious amounts of products the week before the wedding they will. Finding the right blend of colour and perfecting its application needs time, patience and a lot…

Read more... | See all articles in Health & Beauty

Try This The Good Hour

Liz Coggins discovers the perfect deep tissue, full body massage with its own unique muscle release technique at Leeds’s Lush Spa

If you are physically active, this is the massage that will get you through. Or if you are the person that finds yourself rushing around, constantly building up tension then The Good Hour is what you need for a reprieve.

Feeling absolutely full of aches and pains I descended into the depths of The Lush Spa to experience the Good Hour and did I need it.

The Good Hour is a full body, deep tissue massage to work out muscular tension and get to the root of the problems that cause persistent pain in the body. The first part of…

Read more... | See all articles in Health & Beauty

Feature Opulent Indulgence

Liz Coggins escapes to the ultimate country house hotel

My mode of transport seemed totally inappropriate as I drove through the golden gates of Wynyard Hall. I really felt I should have been in an open top vintage Sunbeam sports car or a chauffeur driven Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.

There was something ethereal as I journeyed down the long, winding lanes of the 150 acres of parkland that makeup the estate – perhaps it was the mist rising amidst the trees and over the lake – or just that I’d seen too many episodes of Downton Abbey and recently re-read Brideshead Revisited.

Eventually the 19th century hall was within my…

Read more... | See all articles in Travel

Try This Step into Spring

Although its still chilly out there there’s lots of new beauty products out there to give us a taste of the Spring weather that’s just around the corner. Or if you are stuck for ideas for Mothers Day or a nice little calorie free Easter gift then read on…

Pucker Up
From Clarins comes the first age defying lipstick. It’s got intense long lasting colour and protects lips against dehydration and boosts collagen. Containing Vitamin E, which protects against free radicals, it contains 100% plant waxes. In fifteen shades of age defying, luminous colours with a scent of blackberry…

Read more... | See all articles in Health & Beauty