Arts&Culture Sir Michael Parkinson steals the show at the 33rd Yorkshire Awards Sir Michael Parkinson was on fine form when he attended the 33rd Yorkshire Awards to receive the Lifetime Achievement award. A five-minute standing ovation welcomed him to the stage where Harry Gration MBE, another former BBC legend, interviewed him on his life and career. “I am chuffed to be recognised By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Chow Down to tee off Easter 2022 Chow Down, Leeds’ premier outdoor drinking, dining and entertainment experience is back for 2022. The popular venue will return to Temple Arches, managed by property group CEG, after a successful 2021 programme which included a scorching summer takeover and the fabulously festive Winter Village. 2021 saw punters descend upon LS11 By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture Fundraising Scriba PR launches children’s creative writing competition Award-winning communications agency Scriba PR is encouraging youngsters to get their creative juices flowing, with the launch of a short story competition in conjunction with World Book Day (3rd March). Having named children’s literacy organisation Grimm & Co as its ‘charity of the year, PR specialist Scriba kickstarted the By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture ‘Marcelo Bielsa Way’ street to remain in the city to ‘honour’ former manager It has been confirmed that a Leeds street which was renamed ‘Marcelo Bielsa Way’ following the side’s promotion to the Premier League in 2020 will remain a permanent fixture in the city to honour the former Leeds United manager. The renamed street, which connects Trinity Leeds shopping centre to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Statement from Welcome to Yorkshire It was with deep regret that last night the Board of Welcome to Yorkshire (WtY) took the decision to place the organisation into administration. The past three years have been incredibly difficult for Board members and staff as we have endeavoured to deal with well-publicised legacy issues. These matters, coupled By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Innovative new art hostel opens in Yorkshire A unique art hostel which will help boost local tourism and create new jobs has opened its doors in Leeds following a six-figure funding package from Unity Trust Bank. East Street Arts, a contemporary arts charity which has supported hundreds of artists and creative projects for 29 years, has transformed By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Five year deal agreed with historic Yorkshire venue Promoters Cuffe and Taylor have secured an exclusive deal to programme live music events at The Piece Hall in Halifax. The North West-based promoters – who are part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company – have agreed a five-year deal to co-promote headline shows with The Piece By The Editor • 3 min read
Whats On EastEnders star comes to Holmfirth There are icons of silver screen, there are Oscar winners, Bafta winners and Golden Globe winners, but are there any of these global stars that you would rather sing with on stage than the coolest man of TV - Shaun Williamson. The star of EastEnders, Extras, Life’s Too Short By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Jessie Ware joins headline line-up for Live at The Piece Hall 2022 Live at The Piece Hall 2022 just gets bigger and better – and organisers are delighted to announce Jessie Ware is joining this summer’s sensational line-up of headliners. The singer-songwriter behind some of the most memorable hits of the last decade heads to the historic Halifax venue on Sunday June By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture 3M BIC 3D prints snow scenes for BBC Winter Olympics 3D printed snow scenes to depict winter sports created at the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) in Huddersfield have been used as part of the BBC’s promotional video for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which started on 4 February. The promotional animation features visualisations of winter Olympians, as well By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture UK first as new Sophie Ryder installation comes to The Piece Hall The Piece Hall’s stunning Georgian courtyard will host a UK first with a major exhibition by world renowned artist Sophie Ryder this February. A highlight includes the UK debut of Ryder’s monumental 4.5m high bronze installation ‘Dancing Hares’ which is over 7 metres wide. Sophie Ryder’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Words from poet laureate bring derelict alleyway back to life Words by the poet laureate have been immortalised in neon lights in a project to restore part of the centre of Barnsley. The Sunset Neon artwork features a line from a specially written poem by Simon Armitage. But, instead of being in a gallery, it is displayed on a wall By The Editor • 3 min read
