Yorkshire is not short of beautiful beaches, but if you're looking for somewhere a little more secluded to sun yourself when the April heatwave strikes, Kettleness Beach is definitely worth a visit.
Boasting a beautiful cascading waterfall that can only be reached by venturing down a steep cliff face, it's somewhat off the beaten track, to say the least.
Located on the Kettleness Headland between the villages of Runswick Bay and Sandsend, it forms part of a quiet cove on land that juts out into the North Sea.
The area is famed amongst fossil hunters who've found many rare pieces here, and on a clear day, you can see as far as Whitby Bay.
Reaching the beach itself, though, is not for the faint-hearted - as it's a bit of an effort to get down to it.
According to the Yorkshire Guide, you need to "scrabble down a very steep and uneven path whilst hanging onto rope" to make your way down to the remote beach.
The guide adds that, in wet weather, this can be very dangerous.
Once you get down there, though, you will be rewarded with the sight of a beautiful waterfall that cascades right onto the sand.
You might be lucky enough to find some dinosaur bones, too. Recently, a young man from Whitby who regularly scours the area's beaches found a rare 180 million-year-old ichthyosaur vertebrae here.
Liam Langley, 25, toldThe Scarborough News of how he dragged the large rock all the way up the rope access beach: “This month I found a large rock on the beach with the remains of a 180 million-year-old sea creature called an ichthyosaur that was swimming in the seas at the same time as dinosaurs were on land.
“It contains nine articulated backbones from the extinct sea creature.
“I dragged the large rock back from the rope access beach at Kettleness all the way to Runswick Bay. ”
So if you fancy a change, why not ditch the arcades this time around and go fossil hunting instead? You never know what you might find here.
Leeds train station set for biggest transformation in a generation as Government backs growth.
If you thought the work was over for Leeds station, think again.
Because passengers are set to see major improvements as the Government injects a further £200 million into the development of the transport hub.
The additional funding was announced at the Budget today, with upgrades set to be delivered by 2030 and will include the construction of a new central overbridge, three new entrances, more space on the concourses and a longer Platform 14.
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It means passengers will benefit from more direct routes, less crowding, and nearly 40% more ticket barriers.
Three new entrances will strengthen links between the station and town, improving access to the South Bank, the Dark Arches and Princes Square.
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: "Leeds station is the gateway to West Yorkshire, and this extra £200 million investment will turn it into a station this city can be proud of: modern, welcoming and built for the people who rely on it every single day.
"The great cities of the north deserve better transport, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering. We're paving the way for Northern Powerhouse Rail, forging stronger connections across the region, and backing the infrastructure that creates jobs, builds homes and puts passengers first as we work to set up Great British Railways."
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: "Leeds Station is the beating heart of our region's transport network, connecting millions of people to jobs, education and opportunity every year – and it’s only going to get busier.
“This investment will benefit passengers and businesses, help to unlock the capacity we need for future growth and create a gateway to West Yorkshire that reflects our ambition.
“Together with our wider plans for West Yorkshire’s Weaver Network, we're building a better-connected region which works for all.”
You can watch The Celebrity Traitors finale on a massive screen in Leeds this Friday
Clementine Hall
The finale of The Celebrity Traitors is hitting our TV screens this Friday, and there’s a big screening party happening in Leeds especially for it.
Don't panic guys, it's happening.
Fancy sitting down to watch one of the cultural events of the year on a big screen with dozens of others who are just as invested in the show as you are? Well, now you can.
And that’s because Headrow House, one of the city’s most beloved event space, rooftop and bar, will be hosting a finale watching party - and we’re all invited.
Taking place this Friday 30 October, fans of The Traitors are invited to watch the finale at 8pm.
The best part? Entry is completely free and they'll even be streaming the semi-final ahead of the final at 6pm, so you can indulge in a double bill of the country's most beloved show.
We honestly couldn't think of a better way to spend a Friday evening and we're already searching our wardrobes for an item of clothing that remotely resembles a cloak.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Headrow House said: "celebrity traitors final this friday! we’ll be showing the semi-final for anyone who missed it before tuning in for the live final. free entry, get down early for a seat and bring your claudia wigs x"
So to give this series of The Celebrity Traitors a proper send off, get yourself to Headrow House from 6pm and enjoy a few beverages with like minded fans whilst screaming at the screen as Claudia makes her way into the frame.
Whilst we're on the topic, has anyone got an incredibly glossy black fringed wig we could borrow?
Georgina Pellant -
24th March 2022 
