Northern Life Features List March/April

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Wildlife Artist Megan Elizabeth… As the proud painter of the Yorkshire Shepherdess’s sheepdog Kate, Megan Elizabeth’s stunning paintings capture the wild places of the Yorkshire moors and the animals that inhabit them.

The Warrior Series: Liara Cartier… We speak to Liara Cartier, subject in photographer Donna Craddock’s Warrior series which celebrates women who have a physical or mental disability. A burns survivor, Liara shares her story with Northern Life.

Blackout Murders… “I saw a person on the ground. At first, I thought it was a man fixing a jack under the back of the car but I was attracted by the stillness of the body and making a closer examination, I saw a patch of red which proved to be blood…” We explore the true crime story of the Leeds Axe Murder in an extract from Neil Storey’s new book, The Blackout Murders.

Northern Grub… We shine a spotlight on fabulous northern producers. If you have a new food or drink you wish to showcase, please get in touch!

A-Z of Clitheroe… We head to this bustling ancient market town on the edge of the Forest of Bowland. We wander down the character-filled high street, explore the castle and discover the historic secrets of this northern gem.

Magnificent MastectoME Beauty Project… We discover a campaign dedicated to empowering women who’ve undergone a single or double mastectomy, through styling, makeup and illustrative body art, to celebrate life and find beauty and uniqueness in everyone.

Turkey Teeth…With more Brits flying to Turkey in search of their perfect set of nashers, we talk to experts about the pitfalls of this alarming trend.

Northern Salavagers… Alan McEwen chats to folk who can literally make owt out of nowt!…

Gentlemen Jack… We celebrate the new film which will delve into the fascinating work of the renowned historian Helena Whitbread, who discovered and decoded Anne Lister’s diaries and has published three books covering the diaries and life of Shibden Hall’s remarkable resident.

To infinity and beyond… We head to Bradford and discover Stephen Hawking at Work, a new exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, exploring the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist.

After The Gallows Pole… Award-winning writer Benjamin Myers is back with his novel Cuddy – a magical and profound love letter to the North of England. We talk to him about his inspiration, his writing and his life in Calder Valley.

As always, we’re got our crackin’ Easter What’s On Guide, bursting with activities to keep you and the kids busy over Easter break as well as brilliant competitions with egg-cellent prizes.