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The York Mystery Plays are a collection of individual plays that tell the story of the Bible, from the Creation to the Last Judgement.

Behind the scenes of the York Mystery Plays
Freddie Amy reflects on the teamwork, tradition, and community spirit behind one of York’s oldest and most cherished events – the Mystery Plays.

Yvette Cooper, Labour MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, and Foreign Secretary greeting one of the street entertainers Victoria Sponge, AKA Rachel Hyde. Picture: James Hardisty.

Best pictures from this weekend's Pontefract Liquorice Festival

The York Mystery Plays in 2018. Credit: Flickr: Mike Bean

The medieval Yorkshire custom which only happens once every four years

The unique guitar made from the dancefloor of The Leadmill signed by some Sheffield music legends

The Leadmill auctioning off signed guitar created from dancefloor

Imitating the dog's latest production of War of the Worlds opens at Cast, Doncaster next month before going on tour.

Theatre company's latest production is a timely adaptation of War of the Worlds

Record Junkee in Earl Street, Sheffield

Indepedent record shop and music venue in Yorkshire announces closure

The BRIT School has turned out a whole generation of big names in the creative and performing arts

Inside the UK school where former pupils have sold 280 million albums

Chris Walton and 'Little Josh' from Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park

Yorkshire Scare Grounds: I auditioned to be an actor at a scream park

Kat Eaton

Ad Feature PREVIEW: What Happens Now for Sheffield Kat Eaton is a hometown gig

Lewis Capaldi performing at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield. Picture: Scott Antcliffe

Lewis Capaldi to headline huge show at Rounday Park

Ahead of the main parade on Monday, there is the matter of crowning a King and Queen to lead the procession - enter, the Carnival Royalty Show.

What is the Leeds West Indian Carnival Royalty Show?

Christopher Glynn is artistic director of the Ryedale Festival. PIC: Benjamin Ealovega

Ryedale Festival is part of a proud tradition - Christopher Glynn

The legendary Landlubbers return to Craggfest this year.

The famous West-Yorkshire Craggfest music festival is back again Fri 8th to Sun ...

Adele is included in the top 10 list!

Over 7 MILLION Brits think they’re better singers than world's best

Considered a trailblazer for female musicians who followed in her footsteps, celebrate the life of Tina Turner with a look back at some of her memorable photos.

Tina Turner: 43 photos remembering the dynamo of the music world

Karol Wyszynski

Ad Feature Celebrate stunning choral sounds at Bradford Cathedral

Eurovision 2025 is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland throughout May 2025 - here's your guide to everything you need to know before the huge European celebration.

Explainer A starters guide to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Meadowhall's Big Kid Circus set to welcome jaw dropping 30ft King Kong for the first time in the UK.

Big Kid Circus returns to Meadowhall

Limp Bizkit have been announced as part of this year’s Leeds and Reading Festivals, as organisers reveal their second wave of acts.

Leeds and Reading announce 28 new acts for 2025 - full list

Sam Fender has been announced as one of two final performers to play live at this year’s BRITs in London.

BRIT Awards 2025: final list of performers at this year’s ceremony

Adrien Brody is just one of 222 confirmed guests set to attend this year’s BAFTAs on February 16 2025.

Who’s gracing the red carpet at this year's BAFTAs ceremony?
The BAFTAs have revealed who is set to grace the red carpet at the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards 🎞📷🏆
Benjamin Jackson

Ormesby Hall festival will make its debut in 2025. (Pic credit: Ormesby Hall)

Ormesby Hall: Yorkshire food event to be held for first time in 2025

Temple Newsam Food Festival.

Temple Newsam: Yorkshire house to host first food festival in 2025

Loz Samuels pictured outside the world's smallest theatre - a former public loo in Malvern, UK.

We're revamping the world’s smallest theatre...a former public loo

Redcoat auditions: Butlin's search for UK's best talent to join team

Yorkshire Busker and TikTok Star Liv Harland to Launch New Initiative

Local Musicians to Take Centre Stage at Xscape with the Launch of a ‘Busk Stop’

Paul Heaton with special guests Shed Seven and Lightning Seeds to play 'homecoming' at his beloved Bramall Lane

Ad Feature EXCLUSIVE: Paul Heaton reveals 'homecoming' Bramall Lane gig details

Chris Martin and Coldplay to rock Hull in 2025

Ad Feature Coldplay to rock Hull Craven Park Stadium - here's how to get tickets

The ATN Choir ready to perform

A sparkling summer celebration concert

Kat Eaton

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Kat Eaton's Honestly album Tour heads this way

Will Young has a big 2024 planned (Photo: Jamie Noise 2024)

Will Young on new album and missing his dogs as he announces huge tour

Jools Holland will return to BBC Two for his Annual Hootenanny 2023.

How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2023 and full line-up
Jools Holland’s annual New Year’s Eve show will return to our screens for another yearly celebration.
Holly Allton

Final shortlist for Inside Soap Awards 2023 announced

A child has died after attending Camp Bestival

Child dies after falling ill at ‘UK’s favourite family festival’

Britain’s Got Talent golden buzzer. Picture: ITV

When the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals and final is on TV

Austria's Teya & Salena sing Who The Hell Is Edgar?

Who is the inspiration behind Austria’s Eurovision 2023 entry

Kate Middleton and family appeared on the right of the balcony (Pic:Getty)

Kate and William's Coronation Concert after party with Lionel Richie

Howard Donald and Gary Barlow of Take That, perform with Callum Scott (right) on stage during the Coronation Concert

Why Take That star was missing from reunion at Coronation Concert

English singer-songwriter and musician Kate Bush at her family's home in East Wickham, London, 26th September 1978. (Photo by Chris Moorhouse/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Breaking Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees revealed

Presenter Zoe Ball was born in Blackpool and, as we all know, has gone on to have an incredibly successful TV and radio career

Breaking Zoe Ball confirmed as host of new ITV talent show

Hugh Bonneville

Breaking Hugh Bonneville announced as host of King Charles’ coronation concert

Katy Perry will perform at the King Charles III Coronation concert in May.

Katy Perry, Take That & Lionel Richie to perform at Coronation concert

Windsor Castle

BBC confirm Coronation Concert details - when is it and how to watch

Thousands queue online as Lapland UK 2023 tickets go on sale

You’s Penn Badgley hints at roles he wishes to pursue in the future

Crowds watch as Snow White and her prince ride past on a carriage during the Main Street Parade at Disneyland Paris.

Disneyland Paris hiring UK performers - how to apply

The National partners with New Order for limited edition t-shirt drop coinciding with new song release

The National partners with New Order for limited edition t-shirt drop

The Brits 2022: Best bits, winners and performances from last year’s ITV Brit Awards

The Brits 2022: ITV Brit Awards’ best bits and winners

The Grammy Awards 2023 take place in February.

How to watch the Grammys 2023

Jaafar Jackson (left) and Michael Jackson (right) - Getty Images

Michael Jackson biopic cast singer’s nephew Jaafar in lead role

Harry Styles will perform at Grammys Awards 2023 along with Lizzo, Sam Smith, Steve Lacy and more

Harry Styles confirmed to perform at Grammy Awards ceremony 2023

FIFA World Cup: Blue criticised for performance at Qatar fan festival

Leeds Festival at Bramham Park. (Pic credit: Mark Bickerdike)

Leeds Festival 2022: Festival organisers announce music line-up so far

Theatre of Sanctuary Open Mic Night.

Opera North to host special music event for Refugee Week

Circus Cortex is in Sheffield. Picture: Scott Merrylees

From warzone to circus ring, the Ukrainian performers in Sheffield

Queen Elizabeth II arrives for the state banquet in her honour at Schloss Bellevue palace during a four-day visit to Germany in 2015 (Photo: Getty Images)

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee plans unveiled - including four-day Bank Holiday weeken...

Louis Mahoney starred in many beloved British shows like Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who (Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who actor Louis Mahoney has died aged 81

You could be joining the ranks of the cast that brought Frozen to life at the 2018 Tony Awards (Photo: Getty Images)

Frozen the Musical is looking for UK actors to audition - here’s how to apply

League of Gentlemen tickets in Sheffield are being offered for sale online at four times their face value.

Revealed: The worst rip-off prices being charged online for gigs in Yorkshire

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT: The cast of Mother Goose at Sheffield Lyceum.

The endearing appeal of pantos in Yorkshire

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