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Could AI really kill all humans? Most scenarios require physical access, making AI armageddon unlikely

Rogue AI can't pipette a virus or walk a USB stick into a power station. It can, however, get 32 students to write about Madagascar for no reason. Sheffield professor Alessandro Di Nuovo and senior lecturer Samuele Vinanzi on the danger nobody's selling.

September 27, 2026Sheffield

Featured Life West Yorkshire

Grand Theft Auto: players are voting, debating, protesting and making political decisions

Car theft, gunfights and a surprisingly well-run democracy. As GTA VI heads for release in November, a Leeds researcher explains why players keep inventing politics the game never asked for.

September 24, 2026Leeds

Featured Life West Yorkshire

St Gemma’s Hospice Sunset Walk returns to Roundhay Park this Saturday

St Gemma's Hospice holds its annual Sunset Walk at Roundhay Park this Saturday, 19 September, with participant Katie Eshelby walking in memory of her grandmother Margaret, who was cared for at the hospice.

September 16, 2026Leeds

Featured Life West Yorkshire

Harewood reveals Christmas plans including first-ever outdoor Elf Village

Harewood House has revealed details of its 2026 Christmas offering, including immersive experience Magic at the Mansion and a brand-new outdoor Elf Village, running from 6 November to 3 January.

September 16, 2026Leeds

Featured Life West Yorkshire

Lotherton unveils new Spellbound Halloween trail for half term

Lotherton launches 'Spellbound', a new Halloween trail where families help ten witches mend a broken spell across the estate, running from 24 October to 1 November alongside the return of Once Upon a Nightmare.

September 15, 2026

A festive tipi is coming to The Glass Works Square

Featured Life South Yorkshire

Festive tipi returns to Barnsley’s Glass Works Square this December

A festive tipi run by True North Brew Co returns to The Glass Works Square from 4 December to New Year's Eve, as part of Barnsley's Christmas on The Square programme alongside the Artisan Street Fayre and Young Trader Market.

September 11, 2026Barnsley

Featured Life West Yorkshire

Watch the skies: could Leeds get to see the Northern Lights again?

Aurora specialist José Jiménez gives a free talk on the science of the Northern Lights at The Attic in Leeds this Friday, exploring the rare conditions under which the aurora can be seen as far south as the city.

September 11, 2026Leeds

Featured Life West Yorkshire

James Martin’s DogFest schedule revealed ahead of Harewood House return

DogFest on the Farm returns to Harewood House on 12 and 13 September, with celebrity chef James Martin's full weekend schedule now confirmed, from cookery demonstrations to leading the Big Dog Walk.

September 10, 2026Leeds

Life North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire urges chimney checks as Chimney Fire Safety Week begins

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to get chimneys swept and appliances checked ahead of winter, as Chimney Fire Safety Week runs from 7 to 13 September, following 62 chimney fires attended in the past year.

September 8, 2026

Featured Life West Yorkshire

Light Night Leeds moves to half term for landmark Leeds 400 edition

Leeds' free citywide light festival returns on 28 and 29 October with more than 40 artworks, this year marking 400 years since the city's first Royal Charter.

August 17, 2026Leeds