July 2026 – Reader

Harewood acquires Lela Harris’s portrait of Miss Lambe

Exactly a year after contemporary artist Lela Harris unveiled her portrait of Miss Lambe, Jane Austen's only character of African descent, Harewood House Trust has acquired the work into its permanent…

July 31, 2026

Featured Society South Yorkshire

PM’s Sheffield nursery visit came with a devolution announcement attached

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Chancellor John Healey MP and First Secretary of State Louise Haigh MP visited Sheffield Hallam University's nursery and early years research centre, The Meadows, today where they…

July 31, 2026Leeds

Comedy Featured West Yorkshire

Richard Ayoade heads to Leeds Grand Theatre this December, pistachios and all

Richard Ayoade is bringing his new book, and evidently some very strong feelings about stubborn pistachios, to Leeds Grand Theatre this December, as part of a fresh wave of shows announced through to summer 2027.

July 31, 2026Leeds

Food & Drink West Yorkshire

Turns out Euro summer doesn’t need a passport anymore

Long lunches in the sunshine, leisurely afternoons dining outdoors and sharing good food with friends and family have become the defining ingredients of a modern Euro summer, according to new research…

July 30, 2026Leeds

Featured Sport West Yorkshire

Leeds marks one year to go until it makes Tour de France history

Cycling took over Leeds on 30 July as the year-long countdown to the Grand Départ of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift got under way, with an eye-catching pop-up…

July 30, 2026Leeds

Shopping West Yorkshire

A giant Sir Kevin Sinfield now looks up from the floor at Trinity Leeds

A super-sized tribute to Sir Kevin Sinfield has been unveiled at Trinity Leeds as Yorkshire Day celebrations kick off at the shopping centre on 30 July. The eye-catching image of the…

July 30, 2026Leeds

Theatre West Yorkshire

Leeds Playhouse completes its first full season under Tom Wright

Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full programme for its Autumn–Winter 26/27 season, completing Artistic Director Tom Wright's first season with a wide-ranging visiting programme alongside its own new work — drama,…

July 30, 2026Leeds

Art North Yorkshire

Dozen new guardians take up their posts across York’s streets

12 new sculptures have taken up residence across York as part of a new trail called The Watchers of York, launched on 29 June by Make It York in collaboration with…

July 29, 2026York

Society West Yorkshire

Before the next big downpour, Leeds wants your verdict

Leeds has spent well over a decade, and hundreds of millions of pounds, learning to live with water it doesn't want. Now the council is consulting on its latest Local Flood…

July 29, 2026Leeds

Wellbeing West Yorkshire

Turned 40? Your GP has been trying to reach you

Nearly 20,000 people across Leeds had a free NHS Health Check last year, and the results were worth having: 572 people flagged as at high risk of cardiovascular disease, 901 diagnosed…

July 28, 2026Leeds