Arts&Culture Gamekeepers on Guard Moorland managers are ‘eyes and ears’ against wildfires Gamekeepers and moorland manages are stepping up their efforts to help prevent wildfires putting extra strain on emergency services. The unseasonably warm weather conditions are already resulting in daily wildfires, placing even greater pressure on our fire and rescue services. Belmont in By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture National travel brand launches an initiative to support parents through the school closures Following a year of phenomenal growth, Yorkshire-based travel and lifestyle brand, Girl About, has launched a new initiative to help parents and kids across the UK through the school closures and stay at home advice over the coming weeks and months. To combat the challenges of being stuck in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Sculpture Park current status during the COVID-19 outbreak Yorkshire Sculpture Park continues to monitor the fast-changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak. Visitor safety, continuing to support our staff, and safeguarding the future of YSP are key priorities and we are updating this page regularly with information. The Government currently indicate that recreational exercise that takes place at a By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The show must go on With much of the country in lock down and self-isolation the Yorkshire Academy of Film and Television Acting (YAFTA) has quickly adapted its services to continue to operate for its students. After teaching face to face classes in five towns and cities across the region for over six years, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Sheridan Smith is Cilla at Leeds Grand Theatre Sheridan Smith will revisit her award-wining portrayal of the late Cilla Black in Bill Kenwright’s stage production, CILLA THE MUSICAL, written by BAFTA award-winning writer Jeff Pope, at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 9 to Saturday 21 November 2020. Sheridan wowed fans and critics alike with her portrayal of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Grand Theatre closes due to Coronavirus Following official government advice issued on Monday 16 March, which stipulates that people should avoid public buildings, including theatres, we regret to announce that Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House Ltd. will close from today to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Our three venues – Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties By The Editor • 1 min read
