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“Britain’s favourite artform”: Yorkshire’s theatres saved by pantomime

“Britain’s favourite artform”: Yorkshire’s theatres saved by pantomime

by Maisie Ellis | Dec 12, 2025 2:50PM | News

A BBC report released this morning shows that Yorkshire and Lincolnshire theatres gained between 9% and 45% of their annual income from pantomimes last year. James Harrison, 32, has been Musical Director at Sheffield Theatre’s pantomime for the past six years....
Meet the Sheffield brothers spreading joy to families in need this Christmas

Meet the Sheffield brothers spreading joy to families in need this Christmas

by Evie Wynne | Dec 12, 2025 2:42PM | News

Having undergone a life-saving bone marrow transplant four years ago, a 12-year-old boy has raised almost £2,000 for the children and families who will be forced to celebrate their Christmas in hospital wards. The idea was born when Gabriel Brooks and his younger...
“Accessible fun for everyone”: The sensory bus helping bring smiles to children’s faces

“Accessible fun for everyone”: The sensory bus helping bring smiles to children’s faces

by Eve Hutchinson | Dec 12, 2025 1:30PM | News

A husband and wife duo’s sensory bus service has been embraced by families across South Yorkshire, as young people and adults have found “sanctuary” during busy events this Christmas. Caleb and Tabitha Goodison, co-founders and owners of...
Breweries unite to launch exclusive trans-Pennine pint in Sheffield pub

Breweries unite to launch exclusive trans-Pennine pint in Sheffield pub

by Tom Church | Dec 12, 2025 1:25PM | News

A Sheffield pub has launched a pint made as a collaboration between two independent breweries from Sheffield and Manchester. ‘The Beautiful North’ ale was unveiled at The Hallamshire House on 9 December, in partnership with Kelham Island Brewery and Manchester-based...
Sheffield family let down by ‘horror show’ mascot made for disabled son

Sheffield family let down by ‘horror show’ mascot made for disabled son

by Milly Bell | Dec 12, 2025 1:15PM | News, Top Story

A Sheffield mum is appealing for help with a mascot outfit that she had commissioned to cheer up her disabled son this Christmas. Alison Orbell, 47, ordered a Paddington Bear mascot to be made for her 16-year-old son, Max, but after weeks of waiting, the result was...
Hosepipe ban affecting more than five million lifted across Yorkshire 

Hosepipe ban affecting more than five million lifted across Yorkshire 

by Jessica Hughes | Dec 12, 2025 12:52PM | News

A temporary hosepipe ban was lifted across Yorkshire this week, after the region endured the hottest summer on record. The restrictions were introduced on 11 July, following the driest spring in 132 years, and removed on Wednesday.  During the summer months, reservoir...
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