By Liz Coggins on February 9, 2026
Days Out

With February half term and Valentine’s Day on the horizon, there’s something for everyone at York Dungeon. For half term fun… toe-curling walking tours for all the family. – even those too scared to set foot in the Dungeon itself. For Valentine’s Day… exclusive Dungeon Lates for over 18+s, perfect for getting hearts racing! Embark on the Little Peasants […]
By Liz Coggins on February 9, 2026
Health & Beauty

Scents are surer than sounds to make your heart string crack” wrote Rudyard Kipling so its no wonder fragrance is one of the most popular Valentine gifts. Throughout time fragrance has been seduction’s most powerful weapon. Madame Pompadour spent the equivalent of more than a quarter of a million dollars on perfumes to impress her […]
By Liz Coggins on February 6, 2026
Theatre

The full cast is announced for the major new musical of The Ballad of Johnny & June coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Tuesday 30 June – Saturday 4 July 2026. John Carter Cash, son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, has co-created the musical and shaped the show based on his own […]
By Liz Coggins on February 4, 2026
Travel

Interest in the Brontë landscape around Haworth is set to reach wuthering new heights this February with the release of a new film adaptation of one of English literature’s most enduring and uncompromising love stories. For visitors heading to the village in the days around Valentine’s, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is offering a […]
By Liz Coggins on January 29, 2026
Theatre

Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, as it returns for a 22-venue UK Tour. The production will star John Mackay as Arthur Kipps and Daniel Burke as The Actor, and is coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from 17 – 21 March 2026. For 33 years THE WOMAN IN BLACK played a record-breaking run in […]
By Liz Coggins on January 28, 2026
News

No changes to overall bin policy as new trial service to begin in Wetherby and Collingham Leeds City Council has today issued an update on bin collections in the city as well as announcing details of a new food collection trial starting shortly. The council is aware of information circulating suggesting the introduction of a […]
By Liz Coggins on January 28, 2026
News

The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the North of England is returning to Leeds’s first direct arena on Wednesday 11 February. Showcasing opportunities from a wide range of employers in Leeds and across the region, the fair welcomed over 11,000 visitors last year. Running from 1pm-7pm, the event, which is organised by Leeds City Council, […]
By Liz Coggins on January 26, 2026
Days Out

For parents looking to turn February half term into something memorable, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is offering a week that combines heritage, exploration and the simple pleasure of slowing down together. From Saturday 14th February to Sunday 22nd February, the railway will run its Half Term Happiness services every day, with historic steam […]
By Liz Coggins on January 21, 2026
Events

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has announced it will begin its season early for the second year in a row – as part of a resort-wide commitment to extending the Blackpool season. The theme park will open Nickelodeon Land throughout February half term (Saturday February 14 until Sunday February 22) and at £25.00 when booked online, […]
By Liz Coggins on January 21, 2026
Health & Beauty

It’s Leeds best kept beauty therapy secret and has been for some time – The Lush Spa Nestling beneath the Lush boutique is a heaven on earth haven that is an oasis of calm in the city with immerseive spa experiences designed to transform revive. Here you can be pampered by Lush’s fresh handmade products, […]