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The offer is part of Northern’s 150th anniversary celebrations for the famous Settle to Carlisle railway line.

A total of 15,000 single tickets are available for journeys between Leeds, Settle, and Carlisle, with travel valid from May 22 to July 17.

Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director at Northern, said: “The Settle to Carlisle Railway is famous around the world for its spectacular scenery and community engagement.

“We want as many people as possible to share in the experience of this wonderful line, which is why we’re offering everyone the chance to travel for just £1.50 during the 150th anniversary year.”

Tickets can be purchased online, at station ticket offices, or through ticket machines.

The route passes through the Pennine hills, the Yorkshire Dales, and Cumbria’s Eden Valley, crossing the iconic 24-arch Ribblehead Viaduct.

Named one of Europe’s top 10 most scenic train journeys by Lonely Planet, Northern recorded 995,000 passenger journeys in 2025.

Pete Myers, chairman of the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company, said: “We are delighted that even more people will be able to experience this journey thanks to Northern’s £1.50 tickets.”

“I got stabbed on the shoulder first”, he tells BBC Sport.

“I remember jumping over the table, jumping over the chairs. I was just running down the corridor, telling people, ‘there’s a guy with a knife, run, I’ve been stabbed, run, run, run’. I was screaming. I think I was the first person that got stabbed. I felt the pain. But adrenaline kicked in.

“That split second, me jumping over the table, saved me. All I thought about was just running for my life, getting off that train. As I got down to the first or second carriage, I pulled the alarm, and was just drenched with blood.”

“I was thinking I wasn’t going to see my family again, if I died, and that was the main worry for me”, he says. “Normally I would drive back down to London. That was the first time I got on a train to go back. What’s the chance of that happening? It’s crazy.”

The train made an emergency stop at Huntingdon where it was met by armed police. Having been given first aid by a fellow passenger, Gjoshe managed to get himself out to the station car park, from where paramedics rushed him to hospital.

It was only after surgery that he learned he had sustained seven wounds to his bicep, shoulder and arm.

The knife, he was told by the medics, “had gone through my muscles” coming fractionally close to hitting a nerve in his arm.

When asked if he feared his footballing career could be over, he says, “I was very worried. Just thinking, ‘what damage has happened to me?’ I didn’t have a clue until I had the surgery. They said, ‘It’s not much from the nerve. You’re very lucky’.”

In the days that followed, Gjoshe recalls: “They had to move me from ward to ward because of the media that were coming there looking for me.”

Having been released from hospital, Gjoshe faced several months of rehab, only returning to full training in March, something he describes as “a big relief. I started to get the movement of my arm, day by day it was getting better. It was an amazing feeling”.

Despite handling what he has been through with impressive stoicism, Gjoshe has not been on a train since the mass stabbing.

“I wouldn’t want to now. You just never know know. It’s best to be safe. I just can’t trust anything now”, he says.

McIlroy finished tied seventh in the end on a frustrating day for the Holywood
man. He only hit four of 14 fairways and struggled off the tee all day.

Rory McIlroy’s bid for back to back majors in 2026 fell short at Aronimink as England’s Aaron Rai stormed to USPGA glory.

The unheralded Wolverhampton man caught fire during the final round of the second major of the year to claim his first major.

McIlroy finished tied seventh in the end on a frustrating day for the Holywood man. He only hit four of 14 fairways and struggled off the tee all day.

His frustrations boiled over on the par five 16th hole when he was going for broke.

His tee shot found the rough, just like his approach. He tried to take on the green, over a bunker, with his third but found the sand.

No sooner had he made contact with the club, than a spectator roared out. McIlroy turned in anger and told the fan to ‘shut the f*** up’.

That prompted Sky Sports to apologise for the x-rated mouthful.

The Masters champion then informed security, pinpointing the fan and asking for him to be removed from the course.

McIlroy managed to make par from there, but finished on -4, five behind runaway leader Rai.

The English star embraced his wife, Gaurika, after the round of his life at Aronimink.

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The Wensleydale Railway will host the three-day event at Leeming Bar Station from May 23 to 25, featuring heritage diesel services running to Scruton, Bedale, Finghall Lane, and Leyburn.

A special timetable will be in place throughout the weekend.

Wensleydale Railway will showcase its heritage diesel fleet and visiting locomotives at a three-day gala over the Spring Bank holiday (Image: Wensleydale Railway)

Nick Keegan, marketing and fundraising manager at Wensleydale Railway, said: “Our annual diesel gala is a great opportunity for us to operate a special timetable and showcase some of our heritage diesel locomotives, and stunning scenery, to the public. 3 of our home diesel fleet will take part in this event, alongwith a visiting guest locomotive, number 37421. We are very grateful to our friends at Colas Rail forallowing the use of their locomotive.”

The proposed roster includes Class 37 locomotives 37250 and 37421, Class 47 (47714), and a Class 121 ‘bubble car’ (55032).

All are subject to availability.

Passengers can purchase a ‘Ranger’ ticket for £25, which offers unlimited travel across the network for the entire day, with the flexibility to hop on and off at any station.

Standard return and single fares are also available, and children aged three to 15 can travel for just £1 when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

Tickets can be booked online or purchased in person at station ticket offices on the day of travel.

Catering will be available at Leeming Bar, where a static buffet car will offer hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks and souvenirs.

The Engine Shed Brewery will also be serving draught and bottled craft beers on the station platform.

Leyburn Station’s tearoom will be open throughout the event, offering drinks, snacks, confectionery and what organisers describe as Mandy’s “world-famous” cakes.

Visitors will also be able to browse the station’s gift shop, which stocks a variety of railway books and memorabilia.

Scruton Station will also be open for the duration of the gala.

Mr Keegan said: “In addition to Leeming Bar, Bedale and Leyburn, Scruton Station will be open during the weekend so don’t miss the opportunity to come and visit this beautifully restored Edwardian station.

“Step back in time at this delightful example of a small rural station, tour the beautifully restored station building and enjoy a living museum experience with our wonderful team of period-customed volunteers as you learn about railway life in the 1900s.”

Wensleydale Railway is a 22-mile volunteer-led heritage line running between Scruton, near Northallerton, and Leyburn on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The railway offers a family-friendly day out through scenic countryside, with the chance to explore restored historic stations and learn about early 20th-century railway life.

The railway is currently working to reopen the line from Leyburn to Redmire—a section closed since 2020 due to poor track and infrastructure conditions.

Efforts include fundraising and ongoing maintenance in hopes of restoring services by the end of 2027.

The Wensleydale Railway Trust, the organisation’s charitable branch, focuses on education and the conservation of railway heritage for public benefit.

It supports the railway’s operational needs and provides funding for key projects, including track repairs and infrastructure maintenance.

The trust also oversees a National Lottery-funded heritage education programme for schools and the broader community.

Full timetables, the locomotive roster and ticketing information can be found at : https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/home-fleet-gala/

Wildlife populations continue to decline and natural habitats face growing threats.

Conservation charity the National Trust has taken the unusual step of urging people throughout Northern Ireland to contact their MLA regarding the current state of the natural environment.

The Trust is appealing to the public to join a campaign designed to halt the ongoing decline of nature, while pressing the NI Executive to intensify efforts to restore wildlife and safeguard the natural environment.

New findings from the 2025 People In the Outdoors Survey in Northern Ireland (POMNI) highlight just how vital nature already is to people’s daily lives.

The survey found that 70 per cent of adults spend time outdoors every week with 134 million outdoor visits are made each year. 80 per cent of people want to spend even more time outdoors and 87 per cent of visits improve health and wellbeing

However, the data also exposes a significant inequality, with only 17 per cent of people having access to green space within a five-minute walk of their home.

Patrick Lynch, National Trust NI Restore Nature Lead, cautioned: “Nature is in freefall across Northern Ireland and these findings show the challenge is not a lack of motivation, but a lack of opportunity, reinforcing the urgent need to improve access to nature-rich spaces.

“Wildlife continues to decline, water quality is deteriorating, and people are increasingly cut off from the natural spaces that support health, well-being, and resilience.

“Some of our most precious places and species – from the Mournes and the Lakelands of Fermanagh to local woodlands, parks and coasts – are under threat. Once common species like curlew, skylark, and hedgehog in our gardens and skate in our coastal waters are in serious decline, reflecting a wider failure to protect habitats. And nowhere is the crisis clearer than at Lough Neagh, which has been repeatedly affected by toxic blue-green algae blooms and has become a symbol of environmental failure.”

The charity states that recent decisions and proposals indicate that nature is not being regarded as a priority by the Government here, with anxieties surrounding a lack of clear targets, investment and enforcement. They are encouraging people throughout Northern Ireland to contact their MLAs and demand stronger measures to restore nature.

Heather McLachan, Director for the National Trust in Northern Ireland, said: “We would never launch a campaign like this lightly. But it’s clear that current action does not match the scale of the crisis.

“People across Northern Ireland care deeply about nature. It shapes our identity, supports our wellbeing and underpins our economy, but that concern is not being matched by the urgency of government action.

“Without nature, there is no future. It’s time for leadership that restores nature and creates thriving places for people and wildlife alike.”

The charity cautions that without decisive intervention rivers, lakes and seas will remain polluted; Future generations will inherit a more degraded environment and food security will be put at risk

The Trust is urging the Executive to commit to three key actions:

1. Protect and restore nature now – Set legal targets that drive action in support of nature and fix the system that is meant to protect it. Give key landscapes and waterways, like the Mournes and Lough Neagh, protection as essential regional assets.

2. Invest in wildlife – Mobilise the funding, skills and evidence needed for nature to thrive. Create more spaces for nature and properly pay farmers to restore habitats, improve soil health, protect rivers and produce food sustainably.

3. Create resilient futures for communities – Ensure every community has access to nature-rich green spaces and design nature into every new housing development.

The Trust is calling on people throughout Northern Ireland to contact their MLAs and demand more robust action to revive and restore nature.

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Police Scotland urge the public to stay away from the area while they carry out their investigation.

A casualty has been rushed to hospital after a ‘serious assault’ in Glasgow city centre.

The incident happened close to the city’s St Enoch Square this afternoon, Sunday, May 17, at around 2:15pm. One person has been rushed to hospital but no information is available on their condition at this stage.

Officers from Police Scotland advise people to stay away from the area while they carry out their investigation, but said there is no wider risk to the general public.

A heavy police presence remains at Glasgow city centre this evening.

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Three officers were pictured behind a police cordon outside Howdy’s pub in St Enoch Square. Two police vans were also snapped around the four corners area on Argyle Street.

Another image shows six uniformed officers huddled together near Hielanman’s bridge at Glasgow Central Station.

The subway at St Enoch Station was partially closed following the assault.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers have closed the area around St Enoch Square in Glasgow following a report of a serious assault around 2.15pm on Sunday, 17 May. One person has been taken to hospital.

“There is not believed to be any wider risk however the public is asked to avoid the area as enquiries into the circumstances continue.”

A spokesperson for Glasgow Subway said: “Due to an ongoing police incident the South entrance of St Enoch Station is currently closed. Passengers can still access the station by the North entrance (facing Buchanan St). Apologies for any inconvenience.”

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Pignut and the Hare, housed in the historic Hare Inn in Scawton, Helmsley, holds the top spot on TripAdvisor for the area, with a five out of five star rating.

Celebrated for its tasting menus, the restaurant focuses on locally-sourced ingredients and seasonal dishes.

The menu changes regularly based on availability, featuring creative courses such as a signature ‘wastage broth’ made from leftover vegetables, and a dessert pairing of mushrooms, coffee, and caramel.

A dish at Pignut and the Hare (Image: TRIPADVISOR)

One reviewer described the venue as a “culinary highlight”, praising “creative, locally-sourced dishes and innovative amuse bouche”.

Others commended the “attentive and professional service”, noting that it enhances the overall experience.

One diner, who visited the restaurant this month to celebrate her silver wedding, said: “Amazing night at Pignut and Hare to celebrate our silver wedding.”

She said: “Then the main event, the 12-course tasting menu with wine pairings.

“Beautiful dining room with roaring fire in a wood burner.

“Lovely croustade and crackers to set the scene.

“Then onto the menu itself.

“Every dish beautifully presented, and gorgeous local pottery and tableware.

“Too many flavour sensations to mention, but highlights alouette potato hash with smoked cod’s roe, chalk stream trout, rhubarb and horseradish, Yorkshire forced rhubarb with medowsweet and nan’s cake tin.

“Fantastic service and knowledgeable staff, and interesting selection of wine pairings, carefully selected.

“Will definitely be back again soon.”

The atmosphere, described as serene, also receives frequent praise for its calming influence and opportunity for guests to unwind in comfort.

Another person who visited this month described her visit as the “best Christmas present ever”.

She said: “My husband bought me a gift voucher at Christmas for here and WOW.

“We stayed overnight on a Friday, and the weather was kind, so we had a cocktail sitting outside.

“So peaceful.

“The room we stayed in was absolutely beautiful (as was the whole place), with many tiny details of design.

The front of the Pignut and the Hare (Image: TRIPADVISOR)

“The food was the star of the show.

“We opted for the half menu and had a couple of additions.

“The milk bread and chicken were divine, as was the pork, but the mushroom mousse (sweet) was out of this world.

“Breakfast wasn’t too shabby either.

“The staff were knowledgeable and attentive.

“Such a treat.”

The restaurant’s format is exclusively tasting menu, with the half menu currently priced at £75 per person and the full experience at £120 per person.

The Michelin Guide has also taken notice, calling it “good cooking” and describing it as “ambitious” and “hyper-local”.

While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, a select few offer minor points for improvement, often comparing the restaurant to Michelin-starred venues such as The Angel at Hetton, The Black Swan at Oldstead, and The Star at Harome.

TripAdvisor reviewer York_TravellerYork said: “This place is clearly a labour of love for a husband and wife team, and it absolutely deserves to be a complete success.

“The accommodation rooms are charming and comfortable, and the quality of the food is of a very high standard.

“The restaurant is lovely, and it is quite possible that at some point in future it would be of a standard to warrant a Michelin star.”

Located just five minutes from Rievaulx Abbey, Pignut and the Hare is open for dinner from 6pm to 10pm, Wednesday through Saturday.

Online, the venue has described itself as: “A 12th Century Inn, in North York Moors National Park, five minutes from Rievaulx Abbey, for beautifully restored rooms and a restaurant serving locally sourced ingredients within a tasting menu, every changing as the seasons and suppliers dictate.

“Serving Dinner Bed and Breakfast can also offer just our tasting menu.”