After studying at Haydon Bridge high school, Daniel Graham moved to Carlisle to complete an NVQ in his chosen profession and has since been employed by a number of hotels and food establishments in and around the area of Northumberland. His rise to fame on Masterchef has not surprised those who were aware of his talents from an early age but it is yet another feather in the cap of the Haltwhistle region and brings more focus upon the area.

All eyes will be glued to the BBC programme this week where slowly but surely the winner will emerge with everybody in Haltwhistle keeping their fingers crossed that Daniel Graham can take the title!

Haltwhistle is situated in the north of England and recently hit the headlines after a battle for the title of the “Centre of Britain”. It is a town which has grown over the last few years and one which had for many years depended upon the mining industry but has now moved into tourism and the related services. Situated just a few miles from the Roman Wall, Haltwhistle has proved to be a perfect stopping off point for many tourists with a number of accommodation facilities available in and around the area.

While life may have changed in the Haltwhistle region over the years, the town still retains its beauty and welcoming nature which has become very evident in recent times. Whether you are looking for entertainment, food, accommodation, shopping or other services, there are many different elements of life in Haltwhistle which will appeal to many different people.

The tourist services in and around the region have been very active over the last few years and the town is now well-established as a tourist destination with visitors from all around the world.