News and entertainment worth sharing – York and North Yorkshire YorkMix reader Virginia King has been in touch to say there’s a tree down in Boston Spa She says it has blocked access to Boston Spa from the Wattle Syke roundabout at the Wetherby end Email YorkMix » 5-6 King's CourtShamblesYork  YO1 7LD You can listen to YorkMix Radio using your DAB+ radio Click here to listen to YorkMix Radio » YorkMix is a trading name of York Sound Ltd Registered in EnglandCompany no: 12831940VAT no: GB289462452 YorkMix Radio public file Copyright © 2025 YorkMix United StatesChevron MassachusettsChevron BostonChevron ChevronChevronPhotosSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAmenities in tony Palm Beach and wellness-centric Santa Monica Locals have long awaited this new-level wellness space that was years in the making: The fourth-floor wellness mecca is complete with a glass-windowed 20-meter pool with sunny views of the historic block (Peep the sleek Hancock towering across the street or the ornate facades of Stuart Street to feel how much this corner of the city has changed this past century.) The pièce de résistance of any Guerlain spa is the facial-forward products and techniques (think sculpting and plant-infused options for targeted skincare goals), plus a spa menu tailored to the local clientele and centered on rejuvenation and holistic mind-body wellness: The signature treatment here is the Boston Energy massage full-body hot stone treatment tailored to address stiffness (music to my tense-shouldered ears) over the course of 60 or 90 minutes with the help of products like Guerlain balm and oils; choose your own scent with your therapist based on what you'd like to achieve in your treatment I opted for the signature treatment because of some muscle tightness and tension headaches I was experience from an exercise regimen and welcomed my therapist's help in determining the aromatherapy that would help best for relaxation We also talked about the areas of my body she could work a bit more to achieve the blissed-out state I reached by the end of the treatment Having experienced the spa's signature treatment I'm eager to return for a facial next time Five treatment rooms (including one double-treatment area for couples massages) are open to bookings by non-guests Locker rooms are sleek and stocked with all the eco-conscious beauty products you could need post-treatment from bamboo combs to multi-use-sized dry shampoos and deodorants The velvet-furnitured relaxation lounge for slowing down pre- and post-treatment is worth lingering in; the quiet cocoon-like room feels a world away from the heart of Boston outside and is complete with hot and cold teas and healthy snacks to keep your stomach from rumbling mid-treatment and sphered lighting throughout the high-ceilinged spaces make each one effortlessly striking and bright—and the entire places feels more like a standalone spa than a compartmentalized hotel option The space and building are brand new (opened in 2023) and entirely accessible unlike some other addresses in this neighborhood Elevators are spacious and ADA compliance here includes the pool area which has its own lift that ensures individuals in wheelchairs can enjoy the space There's also a 2,000-square-foot Technogym that you'd perhaps rightfully expect from the iconic Raffles brand, plus sauna, steam room, and experience showers. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world View specialisms glossary Home » News » International Women in Engineering Day: Christine Lowry and the British Library at Boston Spa The built environment is special for many reasons but primary among them is the opportunity to make a genuine – often area of public realm or city in the world that hasn’t been shaped and influenced by engineers For International Women in Engineering Day meet women across Buro Happold who are making their mark on the built environment through the work that they do Christine Lowry is an advocate for thinking holistically when approaching a new project in recent years Christine’s work has been on the boundary of sustainability building performance and building services Christine joined Buro Happold in 2001 and became a partner in 2021 As someone with demonstrable experience across the built environment and as a senior leader within the practice she can understand that the ability to take a step back and look at the big picture of a project – with many competing requirements – is critical to success This is especially true for projects that are unique The British Library at Boston Spa is a case in point This project is a one-off – and because of who the client is and what it will achieve The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom Its headquarters is a well-known building in its own right and is found right next to King’s Cross St Pancras railway station in London But many people do not know that there is a lot more to the library than its famous red brick frontage in the capital city It is here that Christine and a team from Buro Happold are changing the way in which the precious collection is stored as well as transforming the offices of the staff who work there A brand-new automated store will be created which uses passive climate control in place of traditional energy intensive methods to preserve the materials inside ground engineering and sustainability services to the British Library at Boston Spa project The site in Boston Spa includes a reading room but what is striking is the amount of materials safely kept there automated storage facilities – and a third one is being built attention has been paid to the sustainability side of this new facility “There has been an interesting evolution of the approach to sustainability and energy use the approach was about densifying the collection which was quite energy intensive as it needed to nail specific environmental conditions the approach is that slow temperature fluctuations (within reason) are acceptable That means we don’t need as much energy and there are no heating ventilation or air conditioning systems in there” These passive design choices have a huge impact on the amount of energy required the new automated store will house nine aisles of cranes “A building where someone has to physically go and get a book even one with dense racking to store all these materials is really inefficient in terms of footprint The automation that is being implemented now is bringing that cost right down “The British Library is right at the forefront of thinking – and building – efficiently.” Christine has worked on a wide range of projects and knows the importance of working in collaboration with clients “None of us can achieve excellent work on our own What is really fun and enjoyable on projects like this is the fact that you absolutely have to work in collaboration with the client and the rest of the design team.” When you have a collective of people with a common vision and aim experts and colleagues who are at the top of their game is very rewarding “The British Library are great to work with because they think so innovatively They want to be the best and are at the forefront of thinking of the future of libraries: they are trying to store these items forever It is so interesting to work with a client who thinks long-term.” The idea of collaboration extends to a diversity of people within Buro Happold Christine has been at Buro Happold since 2001 and was made a partner in 2021 her views on the role of women within engineering and the built environment are noteworthy “I’ve never viewed myself as a ‘female engineer’: I’m an engineer I totally acknowledge the importance of having women in senior roles “This is something that Buro Happold takes seriously and is a challenge I think about often How do we keep colleagues moving through their careers and keep them motivated and contributing their great skills I can show that there is a path – and many people willing to help you walk it.” we have built an unrivalled reputation by delivering creative value-led solutions for the benefit of people The page you require is currently not available, please contact one of our specialists on this page for more information. Close Leeds based Boston Spa Hockey Club’s women division is folding ahead of the new season due to 3G issues The club’s pitch at Boston Spa Academy is being replaced by a 3G turf with the women’s division hopeful of relocating to Wetherby High School Negotiations with the school and council fell through this month and the club can’t use the pitch as required The women’s division is a single team playing in Yorks & North East Div 1 with players coming from all over Yorkshire and the North East very few being local to Boston Spa.   READ MORE: 3G pitch plight: The clubs affected in the UK Club member Helen Baron said: “The additional travel coupled with childcare constraints and some injuries mean the other pitch locations that were available added too much travel time that meant they weren’t sustainable for many players.” “The players that want to continue playing are looking for teams more convenient to their location The two men’s teams will continue and hopefully thrive Southwick HC and South Downs HC are losing their astro at Steyning Grammar School The school is being rebuilt and the current astro is being turned into temporary classrooms said: “We are in talks with England Hockey and interestingly have found out the DCMS has a target of installing 3G pitches countrywide a local hockey club has been able to return to its roots thanks to collaborative working and intervention from Mansfield District Council and its partners North Notts Hockey Club used the Manor Sport & Recreation Centre in Mansfield Woodhouse as its home training pitch for more than 30 years This was until the pandemic forced the closure of all community pitches The Kingsley Avenue complex was run by the Two Counties Trust which also operates the nearby Manor Academy school The facility never reopened once the lockdown was lifted An announcement was then made in 2021 that it would remain permanently closed leaving the club without a playing facility Bringing the club back to the sports complex was made possible thanks to collaboration and support from Two Counties Trust and Nottinghamshire County Council The county specifically worked with the district council to complete legal paperwork needed to lease directly with the hockey club The club has nine senior teams and a junior section which train and play at the complex three times per week The council has also helped to bring the facility back up to scratch and secure its future by providing support for new lighting and electrics as well as the specialist cleaning of the pitch we are extremely excited to be returning to play hockey at ‘home’ for the first time in four seasons Having been travelling to Worksop for all this time being back local again will aid the growth of the club and we look forward to bringing hockey back to the Mansfield region “The work that has gone in behind the scenes from all parties has been immense and as a club we cannot thank everyone involved enough for helping us get back to Manor Sports Centre.” Do you know of any 3G issues affecting your region or club Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Advertise with us Site by Show + Tell The giant blueberry and the apple crumble choux bunThis story is sponsored by Pudding Lab Two top chefs have joined forces to open their second spectacular pâtisserie, in Harrogate Ashley Close and Kian Lian opened their first Pudding Lab in Boston Spa three years ago and it has been so successful that they now want to bring their unique creations to Cold Bath Road Pudding Lab is a British version of a French pâtisserie We use French recipes that have been improved through the ages we made a sticky toffee pudding petit gâteau We’re both very creatively different with ideas and flavours you’ve got to be very methodical about it – the amounts and the timings – so we work a lot like scientists as they appeared on Bake Off - the Professionals Their creations are all hand-made by the chefs and their staff on the premises is made with gluten-free juniper and almond sponge with a mirror glaze and tempered white chocolate décor Their apple crumble choux bun is made of a choux pastry bun with green craquelin whose background is in fine dining restaurants in Yorkshire and Jersey It’s quite refined – more akin to the standard you’d find at a five-star restaurant We don’t cut corners – we use the best-quality butter Seasonality is key: getting things at their best The cherries and strawberries are over now Seasonal produce is helpful too because it helps us come up with new ideas and innovate Pudding Lab has seating for 32 customers and also serves breakfast, brunch, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, sweet treats and take-out cakes. The coffee is from Leeds-based North Star and both chefs are also trained baristas whose career has included years spent working as a chef on board private yachts all around the world who once appeared together on TV's Bake Off - the Professionals hoped Pudding Lab will become a much-loved fixture of Harrogate's food scene The croque monsieur is made with Pain de mie bread We want to replicate here what we’ve created in Boston Spa where we’ve developed a very loyal following It’s really important for us that Pudding Lab has a family feel to it Cold Bath Road is full of independent businesses and we want to add to that and help make the area even better Pudding Lab is located at 123 Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate, HG2 0NU. For more information, follow the Facebook page. • NOW HS2 has left a giant hole near Euston station and the folly of taking what is left of that white elephant to Euston is apparent to (almost) everyone we need joined-up thinking to make the best of this terrible job How about making the British Library work again Margaret Thatcher had sold off the land behind it (where the Crick Institute now is) that was meant to store the books much of the collection is at Boston Spa in Yorkshire The hack on the BL last October made the folly of this decision clear: even now hardly any of those books are available to readers Why not use the bombsites for underground storage for the Boston Spa collection which could be used to fetch them to and fro The land above ground could surely be used for other purposes Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who allegedly stole some $250,000 worth of jewelry from a locker room at a high-end spa in Back Bay The victim reported the theft around 2:30 p.m on Tuesday at the G20 Spa + Salon on Exeter Street She told police she had put a sapphire ring and diamond engagement ring inside the “zippered area of her purse and placed her bag in a locked locker” before her appointment she realized she had forgotten to put her diamond tennis bracelet away and went back to the locker room she opened her locker and found that her tennis bracelet She told police her tennis bracelet is worth approximately $100,000 her engagement ring and wedding band are each worth about $75,000 possibly in her twenties.” She is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 130 pounds with “blonde hair and dark roots,” police said Police provided images that show the woman wearing a black sweatshirt Another shows her with her hair down beyond her shoulders Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 617-343-5619 Those who wish to stay anonymous can contact the tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463) Sabrina Lam can be reached at sabrina.lam@globe.com. 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Boston a couple's getaway or perhaps a solo retreat at one of these New England spa resorts—all within a short drive from Boston Pro tip: Spa gift cards are a great idea for Mother's Day Photograph: Courtesy Miraval Berkshires Resort and SpaHow to get there: Drive 2–3 hours from Boston to Lenox and take advantage of complimentary valet parking Why you should visit: Escape the city and head west for the fresh air of the Berkshires. There, you’ll find the ever peaceful and idyllic Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa nourishing cuisine and world-class wellness specialists Their one-of-a-kind experiences offer something for everyone: Spend time outside with horses during an Equine Meditation embrace your spirituality with a Mysteries of the Tarot and Astrology Exploration or unwind in the spa with their exclusive Obsidian and Sage Detoxifying Ritual body treatment RecommendedCourtesy Rachel GianatasioHow to get there: Green Line to Copley Square Photograph: Courtesy Encore Boston HarborHow to get there: Check out free shuttles from points around the city, including buses from Orange Line stations (Chinatown and Wellington) and a seasonal water taxi from Long Wharf Why you should visit: One of the most relaxing spa experiences in New England is located mere steps from the bright lights and dinging bells of slot machines. Indeed, the Spa at Encore Boston Harbor is a Forbes Five-Star rated wonder with 19,000 square feet of treatment rooms a sumptuous lounge area with heated loungers and pools The signature Good Luck Ritual is a treatment meant to foster luck and happiness—give it a whirl before dealing in at the casino.  CourtesyHow to get there: Drive west on Route 2 from Boston and take I-91 North to Brattleboro Why you should visit: A family-owned Ayurvedic retreat center just two hours from Boston in southern Vermont, the Setu’s mission is to teach the traditions of Indian medicine yoga and meditation in support of greater wellbeing all within a luxe sanctuary setting that allows guests to unplug and focus on their inner and outer wellness How to get there: Orange Line to Back Bay or 39 bus to Ring Road @ Boylston Street  The award-winning spa at the Mandarin Oriental provides signature wellness experiences in a serene environment spa therapists will carve out time for a consultation with each guest to tailor their experience to the individual The result is an experience based on a guest’s needs Photograph: Courtesy Mirbeau PlymouthHow to get there: Drive south on Route 3 from Boston Why you should visit: Let your worries melt away at the Mirbeau Plymouth In addition to its award-winning spa services Mirbeau offers daily complimentary instructor-led fitness classes Guests are invited to spend ample time before and after their treatments enjoying the facility which includes an expansive relaxation area with a heated foot pool and an outdoor aqua terrace with a whirlpool Photograph: Courtesy Cliff House MaineHow to get there: Drive less than 2 hours north on I-95 from Boston to Cape Neddick (in a Volvo, if possible—the resort offers discounts for current Volvo owners!) Why you should visit: Located on the picturesque shores of coastal Maine, Cliff House boasts captivating ocean views and a spa showcasing the very best in wellness and beauty practices The spa is meant to channel a transformative interplay of water It serves as an oasis for guests to rejuvenate and recharge through a circuit of saunas Pro tip: Explore their signature journeys like Untamed Maine which begins with a holistic custom massage and finishes with a marine scrub and mud wrap Photograph: Shutterstock / JTTuckerHow to get there: Drive 2 hours south on I-95 from Boston to Westerly Why you should visit: Ocean & Harvest Spa at the Ocean House is the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Rhode Island—and it’s among only dozens of destination spas in the world to achieve the rating guests can immerse themselves in personalized spa experiences that nod to the best of each season in New England There are complimentary yoga and pilates classes available the spa team hosts a Wellness Wednesday seminar to help guests fine-tune their wellness journeys Photograph: Shutterstock / Lee Snider Photo ImagesHow to get there: Drive 3–4 hours west on Route 2 and I-91 North from Boston to Manchester Village Why you should visit: Relax and unwind in Vermont at the Equinox Golf Resort and Spa This luxury property features local bath products and incorporates elements of Vermont’s natural beauty to create a healing and saunas and steam rooms in the men’s and women’s locker rooms Opt for the Diamond Luminous facial to give your skin a youthful glow Photograph: Courtesy Villa HyggeHow to get there: Drive 3 hours north on I-95 and NH-16 from Boston to North Conway Why you should visit: Scandinavia, it seems, is just a three-hour drive from Boston. A luxurious Nordic spa, Villa Hygge was designed to embrace its natural surroundings with warm natural tones that evoke a peaceful atmosphere and the serenity of the Scandinavian lifestyle and guests can enjoy the benefits of a Himalayan salt lounge experience the magic of an traditional outdoor Finnish sauna schedule a personalized aromatherapy massage and sample European cuisine to appreciate the art of mindful eating How to get there: Drive 2 hours south on Route 24 and RI-114 from Boston to Newport Why you should visit: A beautiful mix of old and new, the Vanderbilt is located in a stunning Gilded Age mansion that’s been beautifully restored and updated with modern luxuries Designed for you to relax and restore your body and soul the spa features saunas and steam showers for all guests You can opt for a unique hot stone massage that uses stones washed in the waters of the Atlantic then linger in the Tranquility Room for some peace and quiet following your treatment.  Thanks for subscribing! 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