SHE’S still only 19 but Katy Bradbury has already organised a heat of the Miss England competition, manages a showgirl dance troupe and is about to open her own dancing school.Read
JANUARY is the detox month, time to repair the damage to skin caused by Christmas excess, the drying effects of central heating and a lack of fresh air and sunlight.Read
With the party season in full swing Hilarie Stelfox consults the style specialists about how a girl can look her best - with tips from an award-winning hairdresser and beauty consultantRead
Goth fashion began in the late 1970s and has influences as varied as punk rock, Victorian mourning styles and Gothic horror. It continues to attract followers of all ages in Huddersfield. HILARIE STELFOX finds out whyRead
THE cosmetic house Guerlain’s first-ever scent, Eau de Cologne Imperiale, was launched in 1853, making it one of the world’s oldest perfume companies. The perfume was followed in 1889 by Jicky, still available today.Read
The custom for hanging evergreen garlands in homes at Christmas is almost as old as the festival itself. Huddersfield florist Janine Gray showed Hilarie Stelfox how to use garden shrubs to make a festive decoration to be proud of ...Read
Cashmere has long been important to the luxury-end textile manufacturers of West Yorkshire. In the 21st century it’s the fabric that has helped one Huddersfield company to create a global knitwear business selling to some of the most exclusive stores at home and abroad. Hilarie Stelfox reportsRead
The winner of our M&Co make-over competition, Yvonne Hirst, is the mother of triplets and, according to her son Damien Cockerell, “the best mum in the world.” He not only nominated her for the £600 day of pampering but came along to give his support. HILARIE STELFOX reportsRead
What do a Huddersfield company director, an estate agent and an embalmer have in common? They’re all friends, they all like dressing up and tomorrow they will be setting off together for the Whitby Goth Weekend in costumes of their own creation. Hilarie Stelfox went along to find out why they love the annual music and gothic horror eventRead
More of us are colouring our hair than ever before and, perhaps not surprisingly, allergic reactions to hair dyes are on also on the increase. But how many users even know about the risks? And are all hairdressers doing what they should to protect their clients? HILARIE STELFOX reportsRead
Knitting has cast off its fuddy duddy image and is now one of the fastest growing hobbies among the young. Yorkshire Wool Week this week is a time to celebrate all things to do with local yarn, so HILARIE STELFOX talked to knitwear designer Ann KingstoneRead
KNITTERS of old may have learned from their mothers and grandmothers, but today’s young crafters are just as likely to pick up the skill from the internet.Read
