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Woodland wedding for Great Yorkshire Show

A couple who hit the headlines with a successful marriage proposal at last year’s Great Yorkshire Show will be closing the circle at this year’s event when they say their wedding vows in the Forestry section. Last year Peri Dunford waited until boyfriend Mark Jones had scaled the full height of one of the competition poles before getting down on one knee – in front of a cheering audience – and popping the big question on the final day of the Show. The couple, who live in Garstang near Presto

Northern Ballet appoints cohort of new trustees

Northern Ballet has appointed five new trustees, including Sir Gregory Doran and Steven McRae, as the company seeks to strengthen the representation of artists on its board. To broaden the skills and expertise represented, also joining are Emma Burrows, Imogen Knight and Jessye Parke, as Northern Ballet continues to fulfil its purpose of bringing the joy of dance to as many people as possible. Emma Burrows is a partner and employment law specialist at international law firm Trowers & Hamlins.

Loose Woman star announces new UK tour

Judi Love, comedy queen, star of Prime Video’s Last One Laughing, and beloved panellist on ITV’s BAFTA-nominated Loose Women, has announced her brand new live tour for 2026! Titled Judi Love: All About The Love, the tour will kick off in January 2026 and wrap up with a spectacular finale at London’s iconic Eventim Apollo in June. From 26th June, presale tickets will be available via Judi’s mailing list, Off the Kerb and there’s a limited number available via Ticketmaster. General on sale takes

K2CO presents A Thing of Beauty

Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre 2 & 3 July 2025 Award-winning choreographer and dancer Rosie Kay and her company K2CO present a double bill of groundbreaking works celebrating the female dancer. A Thing of Beauty, which will be performed at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Theatre in Leeds on 2 & 3 July, features two of her most iconic works — the autobiographical Adult Female Dancer, which she performs solo, and Fantasia, which brings together three female performers to celebrate beauty. Crea

East Yorkshire village's annual Produce Show is now open to all

Preparations are underway for the annual produce show in a Yorkshire Wolds village. The 78th Londesborough Annual Produce Show takes place in the Concert Hall in the village on Saturday, 12th July. Organised by a committee chaired by farmer Graeme Stephenson, the show boasts 99 classes and is open to everyone for the first time this year. In previous years, entries were only invited from villages close to Londesborough. "It's a popular show and is an important event in the village calendar

Honey Thief makes York a little bit sweeter

Get ready to be naughty by nature, York - the bear is loose and the booze is golden! York’s about to get seriously buzzed as Honey Thief, a bold new Yorkshire hard honey drinks brand, swings into town for an exclusive VIP Launch Party on Friday night. From 5-8pm Friday 27th June, York’s legendary Hooting Owl Distillery will transform into a honey-drenched hideaway to toast the launch of new naughty by nature drinks brand, Honey Thief. SPOT ARTHUR THE BEAR AROUND YORK ON FRIDAY 27TH JUNE TO

Family music festival FocusFest4 comes to Brighouse

Saturday 5 July Jeremys at the Boathouse, Brighouse, HD6 1PP A family music festival raising funds for Focus4Hope Tickets £12 (advance) £15 (on the gate) Under 12’s Free A full day of live music across 2 stages: Main Stage: 21.00-22.00 - Hullabaloo 19.20-20.00 - Bellaruse 17.40-18.20 - Roger Davies & His band 16.00-16.40 - Lady Gaskell Band 14.20-15.00 - The Leodensians 12.40-13.20 - Vinyl Friday Acoustic Stage: 22.30-23.30 - Jimbo Lynch 21.10-20.50 - The Cadavers 18.30-19.10

Bradford Garden Centre to host first masterclass with leading rose grower

In celebration of National Rose Month, an expert from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses will be in The Mezzanine at Tong Garden Centre on Wednesday, 2nd July to share advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and caring for roses. "Whether you're new to rose growing or a rose aficionado, this masterclass is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and pick up hints, tips and advice that will help your roses to thrive," said Yorkshire Garden Centres' commercial plan

Charity tea party supporting Family Burns Club

Shobna Gulati & Reece Dinsdale rehearse for the world premiere of Through It All Together

Leeds Playhouse has released rehearsal images of Shobna Gulati and Reece Dinsdale as they prepare to star in the world premiere of Through It All Together, a new play by writer and life-long Leeds United supporter Chris O’Connor. The production is a love letter to former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa and captures the emotional 'ups and downs' of the beautiful game and the bond that unites families and fans. The production runs in the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 23 June to 19 July.

Holmfirth Arts Festival’s big free weekend fills the town centre with art, music, theatre

Holmfirth Arts Festival’s Big Free Weekend takes place across Holmfirth town centre on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June. Families and people of all ages can enjoy live music, outdoor theatre, walks, talks, crafting sessions for children, and so much more. Every event is free of charge, and accessible for all. This year's Festival is inspired by the beautiful Holme Valley landscape, its heritage, and a need to care for our environment. It will be a vibrant multi-arts weekend that celebrates the c

Ashberry Homes says Beverley is the place buyers want to be

The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Ashberry Homes says a recent flurry of sales at its Pilgrims’ Way development in Beverley show the Minster town is still very much the place East Riding buyers want to call home. Being constructed just off Long Lane, and with direct access to Beverley town centre, 50 per cent of the 114 homes on Pilgrims’ Way have now been sold. Melanie Smith, Ashberry Yorkshire’s sales director, said: “With its array of great local amenities, excellent schools