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What The Dickens – Scrooge In Malton?

Special Features
It’s that most wonderful time of the year again! For many of us, Christmas means a time of joy and happiness, all entwined in tradition. The tree goes up with twinkling lights, sparkly baubles and tinsel, gifts are bought and lovingly wrapped, and the cupboards are stocked up with treats…

Saxon Gold

History
After the Roman Empire collapsed, different groups of people started taking over large territories in Britain. Yorkshire was heavily populated by Saxon tribes who had arrived from the North Sea and were of Germanic origin. The Saxons settled and the Anglo-Saxon period or the dark ages as it was known…

Stuart Glossop – Music Notes – December – 2015

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So tales of two Dragons this month. One who can fill Leeds Arena, the other as yet unsigned. One from Las Vegas, the other from our very own Leeds! However, both bringing tight rock music where the comparison between them is negligible. First, Imagine Dragons. American rock band from Las…

Police And Crime Commissioner Praises Leeds Gym

Sport
A gym in Leeds 9 are hoping to benefit from funding following a visit by the Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson. Precise Accurate Training, situated on Macaulay Street is owned and run by Nick Manners and was brought to the attention of Mr Burns-Williamson by the Prevent team of…

Music Notes – November – 2015

Entertainment, Music Reviews
You may not have heard of Elle King. However, guarantee that this time next year she’ll be a name on everybody’s lips. Already surging into the Top 20 of the Billboard charts in America with the single “Ex’s And Ho’s” it will not be long before people in the UK…

Conisbrough Castle

History
Conisbrough Castle, in Doncaster was built mostly in the 12th century as we see it today. Upon approach, the central tower is striking, rising up above the tree-covered hill and the ruins of the inner bailey wall. In the 11th Century, the land on which Conisbrough stands was given to…

Star Wars : ‘May The Force Be With You’

Special Features
In a galaxy far far away, the force is awakening in the latest instalment in the Star Wars saga to hit our screens. Star Wars fever however is not in a galaxy far away, but everywhere we turn at the moment! The trailer is out, the posters up, toys on…

Party Season – Let Your Hair Shine!

Selina our junior reporter
Hello readers and welcome to my monthly article. November sees the Leeds city centre Christmas lights switch on and many community switch on events kicking off our favourite season. The party season is upon us! We go to so much trouble to choose the right outfit for a party, but…
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