By Harry McMullen Local campaign group, Bradford Live have won the council bid to develop the Bradford Odeon. The Odeon, which has been derelict since 2000, will undergo and £23million pound refurbishment turning the site into a state of the art performance space. The project is expected to be completed by Autumn of 2020, 150 years on from the completion […]
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Horsforth Walk of Art festival looking for new artists and venues
by Abbey Maclure A community arts festival in Horsforth is looking for artists and venue holders to sign up for this year’s event. Horsforth Walk of Art will be held on 6-7 July and will showcase art, activities and workshops in different locations across the town. The event is free and organisers are looking for a variety of artists, from […]
VIDEO: Canadian rockers Dilly Dally hit Leeds
By Tom Reyer Canadian rockers Dilly Dally travelled to Leeds on January 24 to play the first leg of their current UK tour. The quartet were here three years ago at Brudenell Social Club and have returned this month to tour their new album ‘Heaven’. They played a rousing set at Headrow House and I caught up with them to […]
Stitching the Cathedral
‘Stitching the Cathedral’ is approaching its completion at Bradford Cathedral. Designed by artist Polly Meynell, the project to stitch kneelers for the main altar has aided in providing Bradford with a community project, open to everyone. Filming and editing: Polly Robinson
LUFC manager baffles press and fans at emergency press conference.
By Maisie Andrews Garth Marcelo Beisla, who has been managing Leeds United Football Club for under a year, is under fire for sending ‘spies’ to watch opponents train. On 11th February 2019, Leeds played the Derby ‘Rams’ at home and won 2-0. In a pre-match interview Beisla admitted he had send employees of the club to watch other Championship teams […]
Harrogate charity sleepout organiser “humbled” by response from businesses
By Daniel Swales On Thursday December 6, Harrogate’s business community took part in a planned night of sleeping rough at Ashville College in order to raise money for local charities such as Harrogate Homeless Project and Changing Lives. Over 30 of Harrogate’s business leaders swapped their bedrooms for the great outdoors as they donned their sleeping bags and braved the […]
Tour de Yorkshire pioneering the world cycling scene as women’s race to be fully televised
By Tom Clayton The 2019 Tour de Yorkshire will be among the first cycling events in the world to have equal length stages for male and female riders, it was announced today. The event from Thursday May 2 to Sunday May 5 2019 will also see the women’s race televised alongside the men’s as they compete on the Friday and […]
Could this be Christmas number one? Listen to the Leeds United charity single making the headlines
By Abbey Maclure A Leeds United re-make of Bohemian Rhapsody, which honours manager Marcelo Bielsa, will be released as a charity single on 13th December. Bielsa Rhapsody, a take on the iconic song by Queen, was produced by the team behind the Phat Chants podcast. Stand-up comedian Micky P Kerr, comedy duo Scouse Corner and Matt Bowman, The Pigeon Detectives […]
Guiseley pubs and restaurants benefit from picky revellers
By Tom Clayton It may be doom and gloom for pubs across the UK – but one West Yorkshire town is bucking the trend. Guiseley’s booming social scene has seen four bars and restaurants either opening or been refurbished, showing there is a demand for local eateries and bars. Tony McCaul, manager of The Station in Guiseley, says business is […]
Leeds: New 550-space Park and Ride extension near Elland Road approved
By Matty Ramage A Leeds Council planning meeting on Thursday ended with a unanimous vote in favour of the development of the Park and Ride site next to Elland Road stadium. The development does not involve any new buildings but will see the addition of 550 new car parking spaces. The planned expansion also involves a signal junction on Bobby […]
