Little Amal, a 3.5-metre puppet of a Syrian child refugee, is making an 8,000-kilometre journey across Europe, via Yorkshire. The puppet has been created by Handspring Puppet Company, the creators of the War Horse puppets, […]
Wakefield Council rejects plans for a ‘homeless hostel’, citing antisocial behaviour and crime fears
Wakefield Council has rejected plans for a homeless hostel, stating that the proposed plan would raise concerns of antisocial behaviour and crime in the area. Terry Smith, who first submitted plans for the accommodation in […]
The Glass Bell: “Anne Bronte’s life is very apt for this day and age”
Our wonderful In The Middle Associate Alex Gibbon interviews Leeds-based Gondal Theatre Company as they prepare for their upcoming performance of The Glass Bell!
Leeds after lockdown: How more cycle routes can reduce air pollution levels
Since the start of Lockdown seven weeks ago, UK air pollution levels have dropped and bicycle sales have soared as transport and industry have been grounded to a halt amidst growing public fears of contracting […]
Bang Bang Romeo Deliver An Explosive Set At Belgrave
Kate Wassell couldn’t wait until November 5th, so she made her way down to Belgrave to see Bang Bang Romeo provide their own set full of sonic fireworks. In their sold-out Belgrave show, Bang Bang […]
A New Dawn for UK Drug Policy? Leading Labour Voices Suggest a General Election Victory Could Spell the Beginning of the End for the War On Drugs
With governments around the world moving towards harm reduction policies, and organisations such as the British Medical Journal advocating drug policy reform in the UK, the Labour Party may finally be turning its back on […]
In The Middle with Molly Sarlé
After a decade in folk trio Mountain Man, Molly Sarlé has gone solo and is releasing her debut album later this month. Alex Gibbon caught up with her during her European tour for an introspective, thoughtful yet effortlessly charming chat about the joys of Yorkshire’s moors, going solo, and karaoke calamities.
A Northern Away Day: Swansea’s trip to Rotherham
Image Credit: [James Felton] Sports Editor James Felton gives us his perspective on the Swans visit to South Yorkshire, where Rotherham United stole a late win. After the summer spent looking forward to Championship away […]
Yorkshire Football: a new footballing force in God’s Own Country
Image Credit: [The Observer] Sports Editor Cian Fox had a chance to speak to the Yorkshire International Football Association, the YIFA, about the county’s new football team. Freshers at the University of Leeds will soon […]
Yorkshire to vote on Catalan style independence
Last week Leeds city council member Charles Duckworth called on the people of Yorkshire to get behind the movement to vote for an independent Yorkshire. In a city council discussion, Mr Duckworth stated that across […]
Moving Towards An Independent Yorkshire?
Following the election of ‘metro-mayors’ earlier this year for the regions of Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, Tees Valley and further afield in the West Midlands, West of England and Cambridgeshire, a majority of council leaders […]
God’s Own Country Review
Juliette Rowsell casts her thoughts on Francis Lee’s local masterpiece and why it we need it on our screens now, more than ever. It feels remarkable that Francis Lee’s directorial debut was written before the […]