Thomas Black is a retired Yorkshire businessman and passionate anti-litter campaigner who has produced films and a book on the subject. He lives in Denton, near Ilkley.

Richmond, an ancient market town on the fast-flowing River Swale, nestles up to the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales ...

Remember the curses we used to spell out for each other in school? Some of them were so crass, they aren't even worth writing ...

There are beautiful walks, cosy pubs and reasonably priced hotels - not to mention the ice cream parlour that's worth the ...

Andrew Asquith returns with his latest ante-post column and has two bets at Ascot and Haydock on Saturday. 1pt win Famous Bridge in the 3.15 Haydock at 12/1 (Bet365, 10/1 Sky Bet, Betvictor) ...