Updated 11:21am 26 May 2012

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“The only thing I was high on was life. I’m high on adrenaline. Honestly, you don’t need anything else in life” - Baroness (Floella) Benjamin, when asked if she had been tempted to take illegal substances during her Play School presenting days.Read

Artist Farthing’s ski spectacular wins gallery visitors vote in Batley

VISITORS who voted for their favourite pictures in an open exhibition in Batley will see more of the same next year.Read

Simon Armitage to read from latest book at Mytholmroyd

POET Simon Armitage will be reading from his latest book, Walking Home, at The Ted Hughes Theatre in Mytholmroyd – revealing the physical and emotional challenges he faced while tackling the 256 miles of the Pennine Way.Read

American choir flies in to sing in Huddersfield

WHEN a talented young American choir was looking for concert partners in the UK, one Huddersfield group was quick to respond.Read

Beating the drum to Aida’s tune in Honley

BROADWAY classic Aida is coming to Honley.Read

Photography, food and an idea for an exhibition at Huddersfield’s Coffeevolution

IF YOU’VE got a taste for art, music and coffee then an event which launches in Huddersfield tomorrow (May 26) may be for you.Read

Skelmanthorpe choir wants new recruits

IT IS a winning choir and one that continues to grow and grow.Read

Opera North orchestra’s Diamond Jubilee tribute

WHAT better way, musically speaking, to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee than with a concert featuring work by the country’s most celebrated composers.Read

Wilshaw’s Valley Flutes in fine festival win

THE Valley Flutes are celebrating after picking up a host of awards at the Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts.Read

Power of Pennine peaks and pathways on show in Brighouse exhibition

WORK by a dozen artists on the theme of Pennines, Peaks and Pathways opens in Brighouse tomorrow (May 26).Read

Danish band joins Hade Edge band in jubilee celebrations

LISTEN out for celebrations, diamond jubilee style, in Hade Edge next weekend.Read

New book by Huddersfield-based Chocolat author Joanne Harris

Author Joanne Harris tackles clashes of culture and religion in her latest novel. But, as she tells Hannah Stephenson, she’s not holding her breath for another movie starring Johnny DeppRead

James Acaster, one-night stand-up

JAMES ACASTER is one of the hotly-tipped comedy acts of 2012.Read

Quotes of the week - they said

“New York men just use women who make themselves too easily available on first dates. I find it disgusting that men expect sex on a first date and they often get it” - Actress Shirley Leigh-Wood Oakes.Read

Get a wiggle on

If you've got a young child, chances are you've heard of The Wiggles – particularly if your little one likes singing and dancing.Read

Close the Coalhouse Door, will you pet? Plater classic at Lawrence Batley Theatre

THE Alan Plater masterpiece Close the Coalhouse Door was written in Sixties but remains as punchy and relevant today as it was when it was premiered.Read

Simon Armitage introduces The Great White Silence as part of the Holmfirth Film Festival

IT IS an evening that promises utter magic.Read

Theatre: Actors slug it out on the allotment

HAVE you ever asked yourself those key horticultural questions?Read

Theatre: Wanted - Guys who can sing

IF YOU like the idea of singing your heart out on the stage of the West Yorkshire Playhouse, this could be your chance.Read

Music: Top band back at Birchencliffe by popular demand

THEY are back by popular demand.Read