Arts&Culture

The former Red House Museum in Gomersal, a building that dates back to 1660 and has literary and religious connections, is to go up for auction next month, with a £650,000 guide price, as part of Kirklees Council’s efforts to address a £47m budget shortfall. The landmark, grade

Leaders in conservation gathered at a ‘Harvesting Balance’ conference at Heritage Quay, the University of Huddersfield, to celebrate the development and agreement of key upland recovery milestones and share future conservation strategies. Hosted by Honley-based charity River Holme Connections, the conference brought together experts from across England to discuss practical

The magical Christmas Shop at Newburgh Priory in Coxwold, which has been comprehensively rebranded, will open to the public from Saturday November 23 until Christmas this year. The shop, described by Newburgh’s Alice Wombwell as the “brightest, best-stocked and prettiest it’s ever been” is central to Newburgh’s

Leeds isn’t lacking when it comes to great cinemas, from the multiplexes to the award-winning Hyde Park Picture House and Cottage Road in Headingley. But now, a new independent cinema that can only be used for private screenings has emerged and should go right to the top of your

After 12 highly successful years as artistic director, James Brining is leaving Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 to become artistic director and joint CEO of The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh. Leeds Playhouse executive director Shawab Iqbal has been appointed joint CEO, co-leading the theatre through its next chapter. James said: “Leeds

Busted and Mcfly will be going head to head on one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025. The Busted vs McFly Tour will see the two groups visit some of the UK’s biggest and best venues including first direct arena, Leeds on 27 September 2025. Speaking of

New masterclasses for creative freelancers and microbusinesses to “unleash their full potential” have been announced by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. The “WYCreate” platform will offer a bespoke programme of skills masterclasses and business support sessions, all tailored for those working in the creative industries. Delivered by leading creative industries