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Bradford photography project invites residents to share the stories behind treasured objects

Photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn is launching Still Lives, Living Stories: The Heart of Bradford, a new project pairing portraits and recorded memories with everyday objects that matter to local people, inspired by the historic Belle Vue Studio archive.

August 19, 2026Bradford

Featured Society Yorkshire

Yorkshire’s wetlands prove vital wildlife refuge as heatwave takes its toll

As Yorkshire endures its fifth heatwave of 2026 after the driest July on record, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust says well-managed wetland reserves are proving a lifeline for struggling wildlife — even as record bittern breeding success is recorded at Potteric Carr.

August 19, 2026

Comedy Featured West Yorkshire

Comedy in the Kitchen set to return to Darley Street Market in November

A second Comedy in the Kitchen night is coming to Darley Street Market on Thursday 26 November, with tickets on sale now and the full comedy line-up to be revealed soon.

August 19, 2026Bradford

Featured Society South Yorkshire

Jason Arday’s death: Black academics need to feel they belong in higher education

Sheffield Hallam University's Dr Ifedapo Francis Awolowo says discussions following the death of Professor Jason Arday should not lead universities to become less committed to EDI. It should, in fact, make us all more intentional about it.

August 18, 2026Sheffield

Featured Society Yorkshire

Six arrested in Leeds as police target organised cargo theft gang

Six people have been arrested after a series of early-morning raids across Belle Isle and Kirkstall, as part of a regional investigation into the organised theft of cargo from lorries.

August 18, 2026Leeds

Featured Music West Yorkshire

TESTBED reveals major relaunch with new stage, sound and space this September

Leeds venue TESTBED is reopening this September with a doubled floor space, a custom sound system, and new backing from AMAAD, the promoters behind Junction 2 Festival and Ironworks.

August 18, 2026Leeds

Featured History West Yorkshire

New owners plan to bring historic Thwaite Mills back to life as museum, pub and café

Four new owners have taken on the Grade II-listed Thwaite Mills at Stourton, launching a 12-month community restoration and appealing for millwrights, engineers and anyone who knows the mill's machinery to come forward.

August 18, 2026Leeds

Motors North Yorkshire

Sutton Bank closure extended for annual maintenance next month

Sutton Bank will close for three weeks from 13 September as this year's annual maintenance programme is extended to cover extra drainage and repair work.

August 18, 2026

Comedy Featured West Yorkshire

Lucy Porter: ‘I’m actually a simmering cauldron of rage’

As comedian Lucy Porter gets behind the wheel of her Ford Fusion and heads out on her 18th solo tour (reaching Leeds in September), she tells Mark Wareham how an online insult inspired her new show Let Yourself Go, and how her addiction to comedy means she’ll be performing stand-up until the day she dies

August 18, 2026Leeds

TV chef Ainsley Harriott visited Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Featured Wellbeing West Yorkshire

Ainsley Harriott cooks up a treat for Martin House hospice families

TV chef Ainsley Harriott returned to Martin House Children's Hospice in Boston Spa to tour its newly completed Teenage Wing and help the catering team prepare dinner for young patients and staff.

August 18, 2026Boston Spa, Wetherby

Leeds Festival has published its First Timers Guide. We’ve read every word

Wakefield’s Heritage Open Days return with castles, dungeons and a climb up the Cathedral tower

Leeds Festival traffic restrictions to be enforced around Bramham Park from 26 to 31 August

Mayor launches Little Big Book Club with 4,000 free books for South Yorkshire children

Barnsley grower’s new dahlia variety blooms in honour of Rob Burrow

Scarborough’s historic Spa Cliff Lift closed with immediate effect after engineers’ report

Second body found at Batley fire site as investigation continues

Wakefield’s historic Old Crown Court to reopen as The Court House

Barnsley to hold its first Gathering of Remembrance for people bereaved by suicide

Overnight roadworks to start on Leeds Inner Ring Road next month

Leeds Festival has published its First Timers Guide. We’ve read every word

Wakefield’s Heritage Open Days return with castles, dungeons and a climb up the Cathedral tower

Leeds Festival traffic restrictions to be enforced around Bramham Park from 26 to 31 August

Barnsley grower’s new dahlia variety blooms in honour of Rob Burrow

Scarborough’s historic Spa Cliff Lift closed with immediate effect after engineers’ report

Wakefield’s historic Old Crown Court to reopen as The Court House

Bradford photography project invites residents to share the stories behind treasured objects

Yorkshire’s wetlands prove vital wildlife refuge as heatwave takes its toll

Comedy in the Kitchen set to return to Darley Street Market in November

Jason Arday’s death: Black academics need to feel they belong in higher education

Six arrested in Leeds as police target organised cargo theft gang

TESTBED reveals major relaunch with new stage, sound and space this September

New owners plan to bring historic Thwaite Mills back to life as museum, pub and café

Sutton Bank closure extended for annual maintenance next month

Lucy Porter: ‘I’m actually a simmering cauldron of rage’

Ainsley Harriott cooks up a treat for Martin House hospice families

Leeds Festival has published its First Timers Guide. We’ve read every word

Wakefield’s Heritage Open Days return with castles, dungeons and a climb up the Cathedral tower

Leeds Festival traffic restrictions to be enforced around Bramham Park from 26 to 31 August

Mayor launches Little Big Book Club with 4,000 free books for South Yorkshire children

Barnsley grower’s new dahlia variety blooms in honour of Rob Burrow

Scarborough’s historic Spa Cliff Lift closed with immediate effect after engineers’ report