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The National Theatre Production Of War Horse

Entertainment, What's On
War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgoʼs beloved novel, gallops back into Bradford from 14 February – 10 March 2018 at the Alhambra Theatre, following a sell-out run at the theatre in 2014.  The 34-strong cast includes Yorkshire born, lifelong Bradford City Fan William Ilkley as (Arthur…

ADELAIDE NEILSON, SHAKESPEAREAN ACTRESS

Features, In Bygone Years
I’m sure that some of our readers will know and remember some of the thirteen ‘houses’ that comprised of the late Quarry Hill Flats in Leeds. One, ‘Neilson’ house was named not after a politician or other public figure, but after Adelaide Neilson said to have been the greatest Shakespearean…

Top Honour For WWII Hero Dog

Features, Wagging Tales
A US Army dog who protected the lives of his platoon during the invasion of Sicily in 1943, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal – widely known as the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Chips, a German Shepherd-Husky-cross, has been recognised for his key role during the…

Bark In The Park

Charity, Features, Wagging Tales
The St. Gemma’s Hospice annual sponsored dog walking event Bark in the Park will be back on Sunday 25th February 2018 and promises to be bigger and better than ever! Bark in the Park will be taking place at Temple Newsam Park, there will be a choice of 1, 3…

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Joins Harvey’s Gang

Health, Science
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) recently became a member of a very elite club – Harvey’s Gang. Established in 2014, Harvey’s Gang aims to involve patients, particularly children and parents, in the laboratory aspects of their transfusion treatment. LTHT is the first Trust in the Yorkshire and Humber region…

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Wins National Award

Health, Healthcare
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is flying high after a major national category win at the prestigious Health Business Awards. The rapid response emergency service won the 2017 Air Ambulance Service Award at a glittering event at the Grange Hotel, London. The Health Business Awards recognise and celebrate the significant contributions made…

Specialist Hospital Leads Nationwide Survey Of Prosthetic Eyes

Health, Science
The Queen Victoria Hospital is leading a new national study looking into comfort and outcomes for people using an artificial eye. It’s an exciting opportunity for the hospital which is a specialist centre for reconstructive surgery, oculoplastics and prosthetic rehabilitation. And it’s partnered with hospitals across the UK including St…
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