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Top Things To Do In Sheffield

Ah, Sheffield. Home of The Blades, Owls, and Sean Bean. But like every city, Sheffield has more to offer than people may initially think. What sort of things you may ask? Well, today I am going to tell you about some of the best things to do in the Steel City, to give both newcomers
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From Mines to Hits

The holiday season has begun. For many this time is where we look back on everything that has happened in our lives, good and bad, and celebrate where we are now. While looking forward to the future. I can imagine that is certainly the case for James Aspinall, whom I recently had the pleasure of

5 Autumn Activities in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is a place of outstanding natural beauty – we all know that. But as the seasons turn, the back end of the year brings out some of the best views of the year. While the weather can be unpredictable, it’s a great time to make the most of the outdoors before we head back

Do You Know Where Your Seafood Comes From?

Whitby is famous for a lot of things, most of all its unbeatable seafood. One of the nation’s favourites is Scampi, but it turns out that not that many people actually know what scampi is. A recent survey of 500 british shoppers revealed that about 80% of people were either incorrect or didn’t have a

York is becoming an ‘Age-Friendly’ City

York is a gorgeous city. It’s medieval streets and ornate churches and architecture are some of the best examples in the world. However, it’s not always an easy city to navigate – especially if you’re part of the older generation. With around 10% of York’s population aged over 65, a new campaign has been launched

The Staff at Sheffield’s Youth Justice Service are ‘Outstanding’

The Sheffield Youth Justice Service (YJS) is one of the most important parts of Sheffield Council. They work with 10-18 year olds, some of which have been given sentences and others that have received cautions or community resolutions. During a routine inspection, the HM Inspectorate of Probation assessed 12 aspects of Sheffield YJS. They received

300 Years of Fashion in Leeds

Historic Images that show how the high street in Leeds have changed over the last 150 years have been released as part of an upcoming exhibition about the retail industry and how it has shaped the city. It is hoped that the release of these photos will entice the people of Leeds and surrounding areas

Stephen Joseph Theatre’s Neons Restored

One of the classic sights of the city has been a little underwhelming over the last few years. In 1996, when the building was purchased from Odeon, the neons were restored. However in recent years it has been increasingly difficult to maintain neon lights. Fewer and fewer technicians and engineers are able to service them.

Hannah Hauxwell – Remembering a True Yorkshire Hero

Hannah Hauxwell was first brought to the attention of the public in 1970s. She had been running her family farm by herself since 1961, following the deaths of her parents and uncle. Hannah’s story resonated with so many from all over the UK. An exemplary figure of hard work, determination and true Yorkshire grit, Hannah

The History of Yorkshire Day

The first of August is a very special day for Yorkshire. Although we’re pretty good at expounding the glory of Yorkshire all year round, today is the day when we can really let loose, and celebrate all the wonderful things that make up God’s Own Country. But where did this day come from? How long