Arts&Culture JG Graves Trust pledges £300k to support Harmony Works music hub Harmony Works has landed a transformational £300,000 boost from the JG Graves Charitable Trust – bringing its vision to transform Canada House into a vibrant music hub for Sheffield’s young people one step closer to reality. The JG Graves Charitable Trust, established by Sheffield philanthropist John George Graves in By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Bright new mural brings colour and creativity to Sheffield A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in Sheffield, injecting colour and creativity into the heart of the city. The large-scale artwork now adorns the car park of the former Cole Brothers building, owned by Sheffield City Council, and set to be redeveloped by award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash. Created By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire horse-racing trainer puts his mansion up for sale Tom Tate, one of Yorkshire’s most popular and successful horse-racing trainers, is saying farewell to the beloved house where he and his family have lived for the past 36 years, but he isn’t shedding too many tears. “It’s not because we haven’t loved living here, we By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Why the holiday park industry bad guys deserve a kicking The increasingly poor reputation of the UK’s holiday park industry must be addressed, according to a leading Yorkshire holiday park owner. Mark Goodson, who runs the award-winning Wayside Holiday Park at Wrelton, near Pickering, says he is very concerned by the cynical behaviour of some holiday park operators. Mark By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Echoes of Yorkshire: The Museum Illuminated Friday 24 October – Sunday 2 November 2025 Not long now until light, colour and music surround you at the extraordinary light and sound installation by Luxmuralis in the York Museum Gardens this autumn. From Friday 24 October to Sunday 2 November 2025, 6pm to 8.20pm, the internationally acclaimed Luxmuralis By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Best Yorkshire venues to watch sport live From World Cup watch parties to Six Nations Saturdays, Yorkshire is packed with top-tier venues for fans looking to catch live sport in the perfect setting. If you’re after a roaring crowd or a scenic pint with the match in the background, read on. Millennium Square Fan Zone, Leeds By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Rose masterclass at a Bradford Garden Centre raises funds for charity A rose masterclass hosted by Bradford garden centre has raised funds for a charity supporting children with life-limiting illnesses. In celebration of National Rose Month, Andy Rollings from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses visited Tong Garden Centre to share his advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and caring By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Sir Alan Ayckbourn joins line-up for inaugural Whitby Literature Festival Sir Alan Ayckbourn, one of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights, will feature at the inaugural Whitby Lit Fest. The award-winning playwright joins the festival’s headline authors already announced, the blockbuster thriller writer Lee Child and the broadcaster, barrister and author, Rob Rinder. Around 40 authors are expected to take By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture First Direct Bank arena announces The Prodigy The Prodigy Announce meteoric Leeds Tour Date with Carl Cox at first direct bank arena – April 22, 2026 Electronic music icons The Prodigy are set to ignite the first direct bank arena in Leeds on April 22, 2026, as part of their highly anticipated UK & Ireland tour. The show By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Bradford Bid launches two new creative city centre events Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) is launching two exciting events designed to inspire creativity, bring people together, and showcase the city centre in a fresh and engaging way. The first event, a Family Photo Walk, will take place on Thursday 1 August, starting from Waterstones at 11am. Participants will follow By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Lee Child to headline inaugural Whitby Literature Festival Lee Child, the author behind the global phenomenon, Jack Reacher, headlines the inaugural Whitby Lit Fest. Child’s books have been translated in multiple languages, had two Hollywood adaptations starring Tom Cruise, and a hit Amazon Prime series featuring Alan Ritchson, with millions of copies sold worldwide. The blockbuster author By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Making a racket! Padel and Pickleball arrive in Malton Padel and pickleball, the fastest growing sports in the world, have arrived in Malton. Two indoor padel courts and one indoor pickleball are opening at Malton Enterprise Park (MEP) in North Yorkshire. Casa Del Padel is being run by ex-York City star Andy McMillan and his family, together with Sean By The Editor • 2 min read
