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Benjamin is a reporter for the Yorkshire Evening Post, specialising in what's on and culture news

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Whitby has been crowned Yorkshire's top coastal destination for independent shops, cafés, and pubs in a comprehensive national study

Yorkshire's most independent seaside town crowned

Take our Yorkshire Day quiz and discover the weird and wonderful history of our neck of the woods

Yorkshire Day 2026: How well do you know God's Own Country?

From black-tie affairs above Leeds to family-friendly fun elsewhere - here's our picks of the NYE celebrations set to feature a cavalcade of fireworks to see in 2026.

13 amazing firework displays confirmed in Yorkshire on New Year's Eve

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

What if Midge Ure had joined Queen, or Courtney Love hadn't been fired from Faith No More? Here are six near hits/near misses in music history that could have changed the fate of your favourite band.

The near misses who could have changed your favourite band's history

AEW look to continue their momentum to close out 2025, with their next PPV event, Full Gear, this weekend.

How to watch AEW Full Gear 2025 in the UK this weekend

Finn Balor v Penta is one of two first-round matches set to take place in 'The Last Time is Now' tournament on this evening's episode of Friday Night SmackDown

What time is Friday Night SmackDown starting in the UK tonight?

Debuting State Fayre festival announces first set of names for 2026

Kate Nash, Garbage and CMAT are among the new names announced for Bearded Theory 2026, taking place at Catton Park once again in May.

Garbage, CMAT, Kate Nash and more announced for Bearded Theory 2026

Blenheim Palace Festival continue their impressive debut line-up of acts for the 2026 event with the announcement of Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts as a headline act.

Neil Young set to perform at inaugural Blenheim Palace Festival 2026

Jarvis Cocker and Pulp are set to entertain fans at Larmer Tree Gardens next year as one of the first acts announced for End Of The Road 2026.

Pulp to perform as part of End Of The Road 2026
The festival is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary next September
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Remembering Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, as he dies aged 63

De La Soul's first new work since the death of Trugoy the Dove stands out as one of not only this week's biggest releases, but perhaps one of 2025's biggest releases.

What new albums are being released on New Music Friday this week?

What have been some of the biggest sales through Discogs in November - and do you happen to own any?

15 of the most valuable vinyl records right now

Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille are the first set of names confirmed for Alex James' The Big Feastival 2026.

Basement Jaxx & The Streets among The Big Feastival 2026's headliners

We take a look back at 30 films that are set to turn 30 in 2026, including the sci-fi action classic, Independence Day.

30 cinematic classics turning 30 in 2026

Mel C has commented on a potential 30th anniversary Spice Girls tour, suggesting they are to explore what opportunities present themselves.

Mel C "optimistic" about 30th anniversary Spice Girls reunion

Creamfields have announced they're launching a new record label to champion a new generation of electronic artists.

Creamfields launches new record label, Creamfields Recordings

Deep Purple announce UK tour for late 2026

Will 'The Bo$$' add to her glittering collection of championships as she looks to claim the RoH Television Championship on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite?

What time is AEW Dynamite on TV this week?

As Gustav Klimt becomes the holder of the second most expensive artwork sold at auction, who are the other 12 he joins from the art world?

What are the 13 most expensive artworks sold at auction?

Could Olivia Dean's appearance on SNL earlier this week translate into a surge in streams midweek - ahead of this weekend's UK Top 40 chart countdown?

Who's leading the midweek charge on streaming services and radio play?
A look at the big movers and shakers on streaming platforms and stereos midweek - including Olivia Dean.
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Looking for that additional Christmas ornament or wreath for the festive season? Take a look at our nine picks of garden centres for your Christmas sundries in 2025.

9 of the best festive garden centres to visit in Leeds this Christmas

The Maccabees have announced several outdoor shows to take place in the UK next summer.

The Maccabees announce UK outdoor shows for 2026

Early reviews around Wicked: For Good have been positive, but not quite at the same level as the first film received.

What are reviews like ahead of Wicked: For Good opening in the UK?

Slipknot have reportedly sold a majority stake of there music catalogue to a global investment firm.

Slipknot sell music catalogue for an estimated $120 million

Take a look at some of 2026's big cinematic outings scheduled to arrive in UK cinemas - from live-action retellings to franchise favourites.

A sneak peek at some of 2026's biggest movies set for release

A look back at some of the big concerts that have taken place at Millennium Square over the years.

The biggest shows at Millennium Square over the years

Gary Numan has revealed his Telekon tour will continue, acting as a tribute to his late brother.

Gary Numan breaks down during show after 'the worst news ever'

Marillion have announced they're going back on the road with a series of UK tour dates in late 2026.

Marillion announce 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

What other huge albums of 1996 did Spice Girls' immortal debut album, Spice, keep off the top of the charts - and which one knocked them off the top briefly?

What albums did Spice Girls' debut keep off the album top spot in 1996

John Cena makes his emotional final appearance on WWE Monday Night Raw this evening, taking place at the hallowed Madison Square Garden.

What time is WWE Monday Night Raw starting in the UK this week?

The 15 best Christmas markets in the North of England for 2025
Our pick of the best Christmas Markets and fairs coming to the North of England this festive season
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All Points East have announced that Lorde will be headlining at Victoria Park in 2026, with an impressive array of support acts set to join the New Zealand singer.

Lorde the latest headliner announced for All Points East 2026

Celebrate Nirvana's legendary MTV Unplugged set as it turned 32 earlier this month.

19 stunning photos from Nirvana's MTV Unplugged session, 32 years ago

A recent study by Fanatix has revealed which cities in the UK are the most concert-obsessed in 2025.

The 10 most concert-obsessed places in the UK named

One of the WWE's most brutal match types is upon us - and in the immortal words of William Regal, here's everything you need to know about "WARGAMES!"

Explainer What is the WWE's WarGames match - and when is the next one?

House superstar Armand Van Helden is the latest name announced for next year's huge summer dance party, Creamfields.

Armand Van Helden the latest addition for Creamfields 2026

Cody Rhodes is set to appear on this evening's episode of SmackDown, as The American Nightmare prepares himself for his upcoming WarGames encounter at the end of the month.

What time is WWE Friday Night SmackDown starting in the UK tongiht?

Don’t miss out on the range of markets and events currently underway in Yorkshire, with Christmas just around the corner.

14 Christmas markets and events taking place in Yorkshire in 2025

30 albums that are set to turn 30 in 2026 - proving that 1996 was a huge year of music.

30 legendary albums turning 30 in 2026 - do you still listen to any?

Forbidden Forest returns in 2026 with a sensational first wave of acts already announced - alongside the impressive Arcadia Spider.

Forbidden Forest announces their first wave of acts for 2026 festival

FKA Twigs is one of the few new album releases set to take place this week - but who else is joining her?

What albums are dropping on New Music Friday this week?

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

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