Folk in Yorkshire love a good dog walk, and we're pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to places to take our furry friends for a stroll.
That said, beaches always prove a little bit more tricky, so we're chuffed to find one in Yorkshire has been ranked a must-visit by pet owners.
Filey beach near Scarborough was named as a Travellers' Choice 'Best of the Best' location for 2021 and has also been ranked as the most popular in the whole of Yorkshire by dog walkers, according to research by Animed compiled using TripAdvisor data.
With a 5-mile stretch of sand, promenade along the beachfront and plenty of rolling waves for your pup to bounce around in, it's a dream for Yorkshire's dog walkers - many of whom find themselves banned from a number of beaches during the height of summer.
It's also dog friendly during the summer, unlike many other beaches in the area - many of which enforce a strict 'no dogs' rule for large parts of the year.
As a result, the beach has become a really popular place for people to take their pets for a sandy stroll - garnering nearly 300 reviews recommending it for other dog walkers on TripAdvisor.
One wrote: "Wanted a dog-friendly beach where we could walk our two dogs. We parked at West Avenue car park near the pitch and put and walked down to the beach.
"Dogs are welcome on the beach from as you hit the royal parade and then turn right. It’s all well signposted so shouldn’t be any confusion. The beach seems to go on for miles with plenty of sand rather than being a rocky beach.
"Spent around three hours here and had a great walk."
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Another said: "Fantastic long stretch of sand the dog loved it. We stayed at Primrose Valley and it's a nice walk on the beach into Filey."
With a 4.5 out of 5 average star rating, based on 2,198 reviews, it's certainly popular with reviewers on the platform.
Whilst it's a bit of a drive from Leeds, it's definitely a shout if you're looking to make a day of it - with plenty of other lovely things to do in North Yorkshire, such as visiting local landmarks like Scarborough castle or hopping on the North Bay railway.
As women around the world swoon over Jacob Elordi, he's too busy loving rocks and sheep.
In case you haven't been on social media over the past week and managed to avoid the influx of paparazzi images, the hotly anticipated 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation is out soon and with that comes heaps of red carpets, screenings and glamorous premieres.
Famously set against the brooding hills of Yorkshire, Wuthering Heights by our very own Emily Brontë follows the tumultuous love story of Heathcliff and Cathy.
Played in the upcoming film by Australian heartthrobs Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.
During the recent London premiere where Elordi was seen wearing a rather dashing green three piece, the stars were asked what they thought the 'sexiest' thing about Yorkshire is by HitsRadioUK.
A valid question to which Jacob replies "rocks and sheep". I mean, he's got a fair point.
Margot Robbie went into a little more detail, she said "Sunrise and sunset in Yorkshire is a pretty dramatic experience. The sky is literally like red and orange. I honestly couldn't believe it when I was out there. The landscape is stunning."
Why thank you Margot, we absolutely agree. She continues to shower us with compliments stating that the "People are lovely. Pubs are great. I love it"
It seems like Margot has got Yorkshire pretty bang on there, and if she ever needs any pub recommendations then we'll absolutely help her out.
Jacob on the other hand, we know rocks and sheep are sexy but...have you ever met us?
Hopefully he fell in love with our county enough to come back, as we wouldn't mind bumping into him on a hike up the Yorkshire moors.
Popular Leeds gaming bar announces immediate shock closure after going into liquidation
Clementine Hall
Point Blank in Leeds city centre have suddenly closed after going into liquidation.
The popular gaming bar hasn't been open all that long, and was marketed as the country's first simulated shooting range bar.
Despite being a popular attraction since opening last year, the bar has closed immediately, unable to honour any future bookings.
Point Blank confirmed late this Tuesday 3 February that it had sadly entered liquidation, describing the move as “completely unforeseen and beyond our control.”
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Up until just a few days ago, the Point Blank branch in Leeds had been promoting events including happy hours, shooting experiences, and even a Superbowl event scheduled for next Sunday 8 February.
A statement on their website reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Point Blank Shooting has entered liquidation.
"This situation was completely unforeseen and beyond our control. Due to our Manchester landlord entering administration, our lease was lost as part of that process. This had a serious knock-on effect across the wider business, leaving us with no other option.
"After seven incredible years of trading, this is a devastating moment for everyone involved at Point Blank.
"If you currently have a booking with us, we are working closely with the relevant parties to gain clarity and provide answers. We kindly ask for your patience while this process is ongoing.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years — hopefully this is a see you later, not a goodbye."
Georgina Pellant -
10th September 2021 
