The Indiependent • 27th December 2025

'The Artful Dodger' Season Two Trailer Released : The Indiependent

Disney+ has unveiled a brand-new trailer for the second season of hit historical drama The Artful Dodger ahead of its highly anticipated comeback in 2026. 


Created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor, the Victorian era comedy drama, loosely inspired by Charles Dickens’ world-famous 1838 novel Oliver Twist, imagines what happened to Dickens’ characters after Oliver found his happily ever after. The show follows pickpocket-turned-doctor Jack Dawkins, best known by his former alias T...

Sheffield Star • 13th December 2025

“Accessible fun for everyone”: The sensory bus helping bring smiles to children’s faces

Mr Goodison, bus driver and Inclusive Fun Assistant at Goodysphere, said: “I do this in memory of Anya and to help children like her.“Wind was one of her fears so a safe space that could have come to her would have been beneficial and that’s part of the reason why Goodysphere was founded.”Since their launch in October 2025, the couple has been travelling across South Yorkshire, offering a calming, inclusive experience for anyone who needs a “peaceful escape” to decompress and relax in overstimul...

Sheffield Wire • 12th December 2025

Emergency flood repairs enter next phase to fix River Sheaf wall damage - Sheffield Wire

Urgent repair works continue on a junction of the River Sheaf near Lowfield as temporary emergency flood defences have been installed following significant repeated flood damage to the river bank walls.


Demolition works have been completed on the former Antiques Emporium site at Clyde Road adjacent to the River Sheaf junction.


Demolition site on Clyde Road December 2025


The Environment Agency (EA) acquired the land and ordered the former thriving business’s demolition following a seve...

Sheffield Wire • 5th December 2025

"Compassion and community": Sheffield literary group hosts charity read-through - Sheffield Wire

A Sheffield literary appreciation society brought the festive mood into the heart of the city centre with their annual fundraising readthrough of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ for a seasonal homeless charity.


The Dickens Fellowship Sheffield Branch, a close-knit literary group dedicated to studying the life and works of Victorian author Charles Dickens, hosted their annual charity ‘A Christmas Carol’ readthrough on Thursday 4 December at Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street....

Sheffield Wire • 28th November 2025

Doncaster Sheffield Airport reopening explained: Is the airport ready to “fly and take off?”  - Sheffield Wire

“Quickest Reopening Ever?“


In 2022, flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport ground to a halt. South Yorkshire lost its only regional airport, thousands of jobs were affected and passengers have been forced to fly from airports such as Manchester, Leeds and London to reach their dream holiday destinations.  


Three years on, the region’s holidaymakers are one step closer to being able to jet off abroad from an airport on their doorstep.


City of Doncaster’s full council meeting on Thursda...

The Indiependent • 25th October 2025

'Bridgerton' Season Four Release Dates Revealed : The Indiependent

Netflix has announced the release dates of Bridgerton season four ahead of its 2026 launch. 


Period drama fans can expect the Regency-era romance series to debut in two parts. Part one is due to be released on 29 January and part two is expected to be on the 26 February. 


The smash hit show produced by Shondaland is based on author Julia Quinn’s book series of the same name. The books and the TV show follow the romantic adventures of the aristocratic Bridgerton family in Regency England....

The Indiependent • 25th August 2025

Book Review-The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden

15 August 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) in the UK. This anniversary commemorated the date in 1945 on which Imperial Japan surrendered to Allied forces and brought World War Two to an end. During this time of reflection, it is important to pay tribute to the lives lost during the Second World War. Historical wartime fiction ensures the atrocities of war are not forgotten. This includes the emotional and psychological trauma inflicted upon everyday citizens....

Substack • 16th August 2025

I Cried For Argentina- Evita at the London Palladium

2024 had Brat Summer. 2025 is Evita summer. The last couple of months have seen thousands gathered on Argyll Street outside the London Palladium. They are not going into the theatre, the theatre is coming to them. They are waiting for Rachel Zegler clad in a blonde wig and a Dior-inspired ballgown to sing ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ on the balcony. This innovative, magical moment which has captivated thousands of theatregoers has triggered a renewed interest in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s 1978 musical Evita. Evita is the West End show of the summer.

Substack • 9th August 2025

Untouched, XO- Addison by Addison Rae

Sometimes, I immediately connect with an album. Other times, it takes time before I can truly appreciate it.

I first encountered Addison Rae on the release of ‘Diet Pepsi’. I was unaware of TikTok personality Rae’s previous musical misfires. Her 2021 single ‘Obsessed’ and 2023 EP AR was critically panned. I was indifferent to ‘Diet Pepsi’. It was fine. Nothing special. I finished listening to the song and didn’t think much more of it.

Empoword Journalism • 30th June 2025

Benson Boone 'American Heart' — Album Review - Empoword Journalism

Eve Hutchinson
Benson Boone is the epitome of the rise of a Gen Z pop star.
The 23-year-old American singer-songwriter briefly competed in the 2021 edition of American Idol. He amassed over a million followers on TikTok before releasing his first single, and then shot to global fame with his hit single ‘Beautiful Things’, which has reached over 2 billion streams on Spotify. Boone is testing whether he can fill the gap left behind by the absence of pop boys like Harry Styles.
Since being catapul...

Empoword Journalism • 22nd June 2025

'Something Beautiful' by Miley Cyrus - Review - Empoword Journalism

Eve Hutchinson
Miley Cyrus released her ninth studio album Something Beautiful on 30th May 2025. Cyrus is a household name who has defined her two-decade career with musical experimentation, pushing the boundaries of her artistry, public image and chart domination.
Daughter of American singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus catapulted to fame after starring as the lead role in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana between 2006 and 2011, establishing herself as a teen icon.
Keen to move away from the poli...