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Simply Red have added a second Piece Hall show in Halifax after a rush for pre-sale tickets for their 2027 Summer Funk tour.
Wetherby Festival 2026 Sarah Howells Tue, 22/09/2026 - 14:26 Image Wetherby Festival / Various Locations / 2 - 11 Oct 2026 Wetherby Festival is now in its 49th year, held across Wetherby from 2nd to 11th October. Started in 1977, almost fifty years…
'Leeds is an incredibly exciting next step'
Ethical shopping is almost impossible… Lately me and my friends were discussing at length what washing powder we use (our 30s have hit us hard!!) and there were just so many factors to consider. Is it in recyclable packaging? Does it come in a pod…
KAISER Chiefs are set to headline a major show next summer.
A cancer survivor who learned to walk again after 50 operations supports Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Since the start of 2026 Isaiah Turner – better known as Thatkidzay, or just Zay – has been diving head-first into a field of musical rabbit holes, and filming the process. In doing so, he stirs up pure delight across a variety of subcultures…
Eskuche lands on Issues with the two-track ‘BUSY EP’, dropping 25th September 2026, teaming up with Aaron Pfeiffer on the title cut before taking control solo with ‘OUTRAGE’. He’s hardly short on club mileage. Releases across Hot Creations…
The Indiigo Child lands on Waveform Entertainment on 25th September with his new ‘Memories’ EP, and today we’re premiering the excellent ‘East Bay’. Since launching the project in 2018, San Francisco-based Daniel Knott has built a sound around soul…
ALFIE Boe is set to headline a major outdoor concert next summer.
A new year-long programme is putting trusted community voices at the centre of efforts to improve awareness, understanding and uptake of important vaccinations across West Yorkshire. Funded by NHS England, the programme launches this month with the…
As Harvest Festival approaches, we’re inviting local businesses to team up with us to tackle local hunger. During last year’s Harvest period alone, we supported 1,311 local people, including 512 children. Behind every single one of those numbers is…
Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) is delighted to announce the launch of our new website: www.val.org.uk. Designed to make it easier than ever to access support, services and information, the new website brings together everything you need to connect…
Advonet in Leeds are offering free one to one support in digital skills to help those people who are digitally excluded. Trained volunteer ‘Digital Champions’ offer the support, at our office in Leeds. Our volunteers are vetted and trained to…
The number of empty retail units in Leeds city centre has hit a record low ahead of this year’s Christmas rush, impressive new figures have revealed. As Leeds heads into what is expected to be its busiest shopping period of the year, the vacancy…
The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society makes grants, usually of between £100 and £1,000, to individuals and organisations in support of cultural and scientific activities which increase innovation, outreach and diversity in Leeds and its…
A NEWLY restored horror classic is returning to the big screen in 4K.
Tropical World in Leeds has been open for almost 40 years
Mozart’s Figaro gets a 1970s Bradford makeover, blending Yorkshire, Urdu and Punjabi with Indian classical music in Bradford Opera Festival’s production.
Many cinema-goers factor parking into the cost of a trip to the pictures, particularly when venues advertise free or discounted stays for customers.
FILM fans in Bradford have plenty to choose from this Saturday, with a packed programme across The Light Bradford and ODEON Bradford.
Shine have been running a programme for 6 years, supporting over 300 women to start businesses or move into self-employment. Unlike traditional business programmes, we focus on the entire woman, helping her increase confidence and build a realistic…
A PLAY play about Ian Curtis, troubled frontman of Joy Division, was always going to be bleak. What I wasn’t expecting was the humour, essentially of the northern variety, that drove much of this compelling production.
In line with its ongoing focus on preventing illegal working, the Home Office is fundamentally changing the way the right to work check regime works in the UK from 1st October 2026. Under the new code of practice, businesses must carry out right to…
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