A bit of personal news. After almost 45 years of putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, I’m putting down my pen and shutting down the computer. But before stepping away, I want to send a big 'thank you' to the many people I’ve met and worked with over these past few decades: bit.ly/4c19F3s

1666 and all that in Lincolnshire; Middle Child appears in Hull; ‘joust’ the thing this Easter in East Yorkshire; Lincoln Castle on song for summer of music; and end of an era: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/488L0Zs

The next stop will be… Hull; step into the story with a movie under the stars at Burghley House; sacred stories, stitched in time in East Yorkshire; chocks away for Spitfire anniversary in Lincolnshire; and the tasty gift that keeps on giving: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3NdmkIh

Spring into stately food spectacle at Burghley House; it’s a Photo Finish at Beverley in East Yorkshire; pews, pulpits… and pints, in Hull; sunny side up in Grimsby, Lincolnshire; and award-winning DadFest returns: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/4unYXMM

‘Bridmas Day’ is back this summer in East Yorkshire; Celebrating Lincoln’s legacy; historic cannon unearthed in Hull; hop to it, in Lincolnshire, this Easter; and Wildlife Photographer of the Year: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4lbdvv1

Dive into Hull’s seafaring history; Pocklington’s bid for glory; snap to it in Lincolnshire; hop into a fun-packed Easter playtime in East Yorkshire; and 20 Women Who Changed the World: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4cdSwFw

Maritime guided tours set sail for 2026; it’s all Birds, Bugs & Beasts in Lincolnshire; new bakery for Beverley; unpack hidden art treasures in Hull; and the ‘ruff guide’ to East Yorkshire: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/46dT9Lv

Spain, Italy, Greece... and now East Yorkshire; maritime heritage lights the way in Hull; Lincolnshire looks down under; and an out of this world festival line-up: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4apU9xk

To infinity and beyond…; Take a snowdrop stroll amidst Elizabethan splendour in Lincolnshire; Paw-fect cafe treats for pooches in East Yorkshire; and street food and contemporary art in Hull: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/3LQAXRb

No, Mr Bond, I expect you to read; more White Isle vibes this summer in Lincolnshire; diving deep for family fun in Hull; and it’s a photo finish in East Yorkshire: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/45uvbeA

Singing for a century in Hull; Billy’s Butlin’s turns 90 this year; get a taste for East Yorkshire; and return of the ‘Rat Pack’?: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4jQN399

Find high-five romance in Lincolnshire; bicentenary celebrations in East Yorkshire; discover Hull with Travel Hull; and things to add to your bucket list for 2026: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/3Lf4Eep

This Dunnock was doing its best Marilyn Monroe impression in some glorious morning light.

Blue is the colour for Hull and East Yorkshire; new look for seaside cinema in Lincolnshire; Burghley bells toll again; and two heads are better than one for a coastal impression: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/49abc71

When Frankenstein moves in... at Burghley; step through the wardrobe this Christmas in East Yorkshire; in Hull, will you still love me, now I’m 64?; and Lincoln’s big attraction: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/4oSj6q9

It’s been an incredible year for #Hampshire celebrating the 250th birthday of #JaneAusten. And this month sees the culmination – the anniversary itself, today, 16 December. So Happy Birthday Jane! #JaneAusten250 Discover more bit.ly/3MEIDpB bit.ly/4pIHJHg

The most surprising ‘road trip’ in Lincolnshire?; Burghley’s big, beautiful book is a Forbes ‘favourite’; entering stage left - a new city centre theatre for Hull; and from Cow Cuddling to wine tasting… gift an East Yorkshire experience: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/48tRJhl

Top spot for Bridlington Lobster has a new look; Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now… in Hull; ‘Party in the park’ back at Burghley for 2026; and Grimsby plans to be in the running for first Town of Culture title: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/4ozZ7wz

A whimsical Lewis Carroll twist in Lincoln; it’s ‘Back to Ours’ again in Hull; pop-in for a pop-up Christmas at Burghley; and free parking for seasonal shoppers in East Yorkshire: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/4i8tVTq

There’s a lot of love for #Lincoln at #Christmas this weekend from national #travel media with mentions in festive round-ups of top seasonal cities in @theipaper.com and @telegraph.co.uk #Lincolnshire

Rugby World Club game heading to Hull in 2026; have a n-ice Christmas in Lincoln; catch-up with Burghley’s Osprey success; and savour this festive round-up in East Yorkshire: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3WRzpbs

Burghley House stars in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein; 10 amazing places to stay in Lincolnshire; the UK’s largest one-day Christmas market is returning to East Yorkshire; and Open, for business, in Hull: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3LmEPZo

Hull among world’s top 25 travel hotspots for 2026; TV spotlight offers bird’s eye view of beautiful Burghley; brief encounters at this East Yorkshire historic house; and an Odd tale of Yorkshire’s ‘Atlantis’… in Lincolnshire: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/430cHkW

A flavour of Christmas cheer in the Yorkshire Wolds; a boost for museums in Hull; go wild with Family Discovery Days in Lincolnshire; and a last chance to enjoy grand floral finery at Burghley House: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3IYL44S

A Festival for Mrs T in Lincolnshire; Wish You Were Beer? (during city’s centenary year) in Stoke-on-Trent; a classical Christmas concert at Burghley; East Yorkshire ‘sees-in’ pumpkin pickin’ season: and now arriving at Hull History Centre…: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4o7Ifx7

Fair’s Fair in Hull; Lincolnshire’s top spot for a ‘Pooch Passport’ day out; Hot Chocolate - “Every 1’s a Winner”!... in East Yorkshire; stately Halloween half term at Burghley House and Gardens: and Where the Light Falls in Hampshire: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/48GaD4W

It’s so Jolly in Skegness, Lincolnshire; East Yorkshire’s remarkable tourism stars; Hull to host global music convention; Good Golly, theatre in-the-round turns 40 in Staffordshire: and Burghley's 'Grand Tour’ lands in the Netherlands: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4nQKRj4

Set-jetting stars shine at Toronto Film Festival for Burghley House and Hampshire; Lichfield - a galaxy far, far away… in Staffordshire; spooky seasonal half-term in East Yorkshire; and an Incognito face-to-face with Cosey Fanni Tutti in Hull: our latest #travel news headline – bit.ly/4gsGAiZ

Johnny Vegas for BCB 2025 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; a monstrous invasion in Lincolnshire; rooftop café could be a lifesaver for East Yorkshire; Jane Austen anniversary reaches full bloom in Hampshire; and Burghley’s big, beautiful book: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/3JTOeXH

Thanks Paul, another great boost for #Stoke-on-Trent in its big centenary year #SoT100 - and who doesn't love a ceramic hug? #Staffordshire

Monster movie mania for set-jetters at Burghley House; ‘100 Years, 100 Faces’ in Stoke-on-Trent; celebrating an IMP-ressive connection in Lincolnshire; coastal path boost in East Yorkshire; and still time to enter Hull’s Microworld: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/47UiMlQ

Sample Lincoln on a tasty tour; strap on your boots for a beer walk and more in East Yorkshire; a summer trail with Jane Austen in Hampshire; fun festival brings freedom to Hull visitors; and a classic evening at Burghley House – bit.ly/4mS0kyJ

Lights will guide you... to Hull; this Whodunnit is likely to be very Grand in Staffordshire; Mr Grimsby is honoured with a blue plaque in Lincolnshire; cheers to Stoke-on-Trent’s 100th year as a city; and under starter’s orders for Burghley Horse Trials – bit.ly/4oDMh1y

RSPB Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve in East Yorkshire becoming England’s first official Shorewatch Site was recently mentioned in the Daily Mail Check-in #travel supplement. Discover more: bit.ly/4mLwL2J and for more on the reserve check out bit.ly/4mffo9L

Last chance to experience Burghley’s Botanic Tapestry; wet and wild in Staffordshire; the pattern is set in Stoke-on-Trent; travel back in time onboard a trolleybus in Lincolnshire; and a new virtual reality safari experience in Hampshire – bit.ly/455mM1j

Cheapest UK cities for a weekend break; it’s "The Grand Finale” at the real Downton Abbey; Cecil's Craft Workshops at Burghley House; free family fun in Hull this summer; and a table for the nation in Staffordshire: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4o7ym3j

It’s been quite the year for #Hampshire as the world marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday - the latest global #travel profile is an ‘Austen’s England’ 8-page feature in Cathay Pacific’s inflight magazine. Discover more: bit.ly/4mQPFF9

A whale of a time in Hull; tourism’s value booms in Lincolnshire; Happy ‘Bridmas’ in East Yorkshire; Burghley's 'Grand Tour’ heads to the Netherlands; and remembering the women who helped shape The Potteries: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/46jzQBa

Step into the 17th century at Burghley House; Howl and Hum for Hull; a Sausage Stroll in Lincolnshire; and then there were 10… in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/44xS0Of

Sunday Times #travel 50 best UK beaches by Chris Haslam puts #Skegness top in East England, with Anderby Creek #Lincolnshire also included. South England regional winner was Milford on Sea #Hampshire - bit.ly/3U9HJSm ‪@thetimes.com‬

Terrific #travel coverage for #Hampshire #vineyards in Australia’s International Traveller magazine by Cassandra Charlick featuring Hattingley Valley, The Grange, Chesil Rectory and Lainston House - bit.ly/4llPOzx

Bucket and Spade award could be jolly for #Skegness #Lincolnshire; a tasty tour around #Beverley, East Yorkshire; magic movie moments in #Hampshire; and history by twilight at Burghley House: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4m49Tub

July’s issue of Country Walking magazine features a #walk around the #Lincolnshire Wolds by @phoebetaplin.bsky.social with a route exploring Tennyson Country around the wonderfully named Bag Enderby. Discover more: bit.ly/4eAeCky

The magical world of children’s tale Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is being brought to life at a new exhibition in Mottisfont #Hampshire as featured in Sunday Mirror #travel pages last weekend. Discover more: bit.ly/3IjgZfp

Let Robbie (and 60 other artists) entertain you… in Stoke-on-Trent; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we love you, in Hampshire; a sculptural summer in Lincolnshire; and jazzing it up with a Pimm’s Picnic at Burghley House: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3TpheYO

The global #travel media spotlight is still shining on #Hampshire for the 250th birthday of #JaneAusten (bit.ly/4mQPFF9), the latest a terrific front cover feature from Canada’s ‪@thestar.com‬ - bit.ly/45Qfv6e

A historic #Lincolnshire castle is reviving the spirit of pre-war speed trialling this summer. Vintage speed trials take place at Grimsthorpe Castle on 5 July, as featured in Sunday Mirror #travel pages last weekend. More details: bit.ly/3HFknRv

Pizza, prosecco and a garden golden hour in Lincolnshire; 100 years, 100 faces in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; former dock springs to life in Hull; and Hampshire’s biggest day out: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3T9Vr7l

Forget the Cotswolds, head to this stone-clad gem… #Stamford in #Lincolnshire proves a hit with Tamara Hinson, along with stately Burghley House & Gardens, in The Sun #travel pages, in print at the weekend and online: bit.ly/4k1GEGV

Lovely Lymington in #Hampshire is getting some #travel media love, as one of Britain’s posh seaside spots from Simon Heptinstall in Mail Travel (bit.ly/4eghUcx), and among the 10 most genteel seaside towns by Sarah Baxter in Telegraph Travel (bit.ly/3T61c5V)