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Telegraph & Argus
What happens when Mozart meets Yorkshire, Urdu and Punjabi? - Creatives reveal all (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
Mozart’s Figaro gets a 1970s Bradford makeover, blending Yorkshire, Urdu and Punjabi with Indian classical music in Bradford Opera Festival’s production.
Telegraph & Argus
Free cinema parking? Here's the small print Bradford and Leeds film fans should know (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
Many cinema-goers factor parking into the cost of a trip to the pictures, particularly when venues advertise free or discounted stays for customers.
Telegraph & Argus
Bradford cinema listings for this Saturday (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
FILM fans in Bradford have plenty to choose from this Saturday, with a packed programme across The Light Bradford and ODEON Bradford.
Doing Good Leeds
SheCanShine Programme (opens Doing Good Leeds in a new tab)
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…
Telegraph & Argus
Review: Moving play is tribute to a troubled rock icon (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
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.
Voluntary Action Leeds
Right to work check changes: What you need to know to stay compliant and avoid a penalty (opens Voluntary Action Leeds in a new tab)
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…
Telegraph & Argus
Madness to headline Music Showcase in Yorkshire with tickets from £15 (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
Madness will headline Music Showcase Friday at York Racecourse.
Telegraph & Argus
Pop legend Ronan Keating to bring his world tour to West Yorkshire and the East Coast (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
Pop legend Ronan Keating is set to light up the stage at two venues in Yorkshire, it has been revealed tonight.
Telegraph & Argus
Northern premiere of restored 1958 Dracula with missing footage (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
A NEWLY restored horror classic will be screened in Bradford as part of a Halloween season of cinema.
Telegraph & Argus
Much-loved films screened in Bradford as Widescreen Weekend celebrates milestone (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
BRADFORD’S Widescreen Weekend celebrates its 30th anniversary this month in a packed festival - with highlights including a spotlight on Steven Spielberg and a new Cinerama print of a Western classic.
NME
Noisia reunite after seven years for new music and live show: “Combining our forces again feels incredibly exciting” (opens NME in a new tab)
The band will play their first new show in four years next December
Telegraph & Argus
Eighties favourites announced as second headline act for The Piece Hall next summer (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
Another headline act has been announced for The Piece Hall next summer.
YouTube Music in 2026: How to Get More From Your Listening
What YouTube Music offers in 2026: the free version, what Premium adds, better recommendations, offline listening and uploading your own tracks.
Google Consent Mode: Is Your Business Ready?
Where Google Consent Mode and UK cookie rules stand in September 2026: consent types, basic vs advanced set-up, the new analytics exception and a checklist.
The Origins of House Music: From Chicago's Warehouse to Leeds
How house music was born at Chicago's Warehouse with Frankie Knuckles, reached vinyl with "On and On" in 1984, and fuelled UK acid house and Leeds club culture.
Telegraph & Argus
Hundreds sign petition urging Cineworld to reverse 'awful' ticket booking changes (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
Cineworld's Unlimited members have complained about a change made to the ticket booking system and now a petition has been started and calls for it to be reversed.
Telegraph & Argus
Hundreds sign petition urging Cineworld to reverse 'awful' ticket booking changes (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
Cineworld's Unlimited members have complained about a change made to the ticket booking system and now a petition has been started and calls for it to be reversed.
Telegraph & Argus
Bradford Live to host first ever Bongo’s Bingo night - here's when (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
BONGO'S Bingo is set to make its Bradford debut this autumn
Telegraph & Argus
Award-winning Palestinian documentary to be screened in West Yorkshire this month (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
Raindance Spirit Award-winning documentary following Palestinian comedians will be shown in West Yorkshire on September 22
Telegraph & Argus
Review: Musical about two of America's greatest country stars is a joy (opens Telegraph & Argus in a new tab)
THE challenge of any musical biopic is to allow the story to shine through whilst avoiding any temptation to introduce audience-pleasing cheap tricks - aka the finale mega mix!
Leeds City Council
Great result for grassroots sport in Leeds as £9.6m multi-pitch hub welcomes first players (opens Leeds City Council in a new tab)
Grassroots sport in Leeds has been given a champion boost with the opening of a multi-million pound community football facility.
Leeds Inspired
Finding Belonging in Leeds (opens Leeds Inspired in a new tab)
Finding Belonging in Leeds Sarah Howells Wed, 16/09/2026 - 16:12 Blog Finding Belonging in Leeds Written by Rob Wilson Angels of Freedom Image Rob Wilson outside the new home for Angels of Freedom at Woodhouse Community Centre You may also like A…
Leeds Inspired
Cardboard, Paint, and Punk (opens Leeds Inspired in a new tab)
Cardboard, Paint, and Punk Sarah Howells Wed, 16/09/2026 - 15:55 Blog Cardboard, Paint, and Punk Written by Leeds Arts Centre Image She Kills Monsters is being performed at the Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, on 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th…
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