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Giorgio’s Ristorante Rodley – Another Delicious Meal

Business Reviews
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to review Giorgio’s Italian restaurant on the corner of Cottage Road, Headingley. That night, I was blown away by the quality of the food and the excellent service, and vowed I would return for another delicious meal – and I did.…

WALKING IN THE MONTH OF MAY

Special Features
Did you know that May is the National Walking Month? Spring is a lovely time of the year and there is often nothing better than getting out in beautiful surroundings and taking a walk. Everyone knows that walking is great for your health – it burns calories, boosts your metabolism,…

Mik Artistik Exhibition

Arts & Crafts, Lifestyle, Local News
A new exhibition by Leeds artist and performer Mik Artistik at Besbrode Pianos in Holbeck showcases a series of portraits of Leeds people. The portraits are of 15 strangers Mik has seen around Leeds on many occasions – at gigs, cinema queues and parties. He describes his subjects as “my…

CHARLOTTE BRONTË’S 200TH BIRTHDAY

Special Features
charlotte bronte
This month marks Charlotte Brontë’s 200th birthday, on the 21st April. Along with her two sisters, she is probably the most famous author to come from Yorkshire. This year, hosted by the Brontë Society in celebration of the bicentenary there are many special events and exhibits for visitors to enjoy…

Shakespeare Filmed At Towton

History, Local News
This month marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Famous for his writings including his Tragedies and Sonnets, perhaps amongst the most famous were his Histories. Shakespeare documented in his own unique style some of the history of England and particularly the Wars of the Roses. These…

Bid To Restore Ancient Road In Towton

History, Local News
Towton Parish Council are making a bid for funds from the Heritage Lottery Fund in order to resurface parts of the Old London Road. This ancient road now used as a public bridleway by many including dog walkers, local residents and visitors following the Battlefield Trail, becomes virtually impassable after…

Fort Paull

Features, History
Fort Paull, located just outside the city of Kingston Upon Hull has an interesting past. There has been a fort on this site protecting access to the River Humber for around 500 years with the first recorded one being built by Henry VIII in 1542. There is nothing left of…

Music Notes 01/04/2016

Features, Music Notes With Stuart Glossop
It is festival time again and Yorkshire have some of the best festivals around in the spring and summer. Celebrating 10 years of breaking the latest and greatest new acts, Live At Leeds 2016 have announced over 73 acts joining the already stellar line-up of current trendsetters and future stars.…
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