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....

True Cadence CIC • 10th October 2025

Technology and Music Education: A Dynamic Partnership Explored

Music and technology have always had a close, collaborative relationship. From Thomas Edison’s invention of the phonograph to synthesizers to today’s vast library of music learning software, the rapid advancement of technology has changed how music is created and taught, pushing music production and education into new, innovative, exciting territories. 
In 2024, the rise of online music learning platforms, upcoming AR and VR technologies and AI software are providing musicians and music educato...

True Cadence CIC • 23rd September 2025

Songwriting, Sunflowers and Sunshine: An Interview with Sacha T

Born and raised in South London, Sacha T, ‘The British Sunflower’, is an up and coming singer-songwriter who is passionate about using her music to spread joy and positivity. Music has long been Sacha’s creative and emotional outlet, guiding her through difficult times and out of negative headspaces. She wishes for her music to provide her listeners with small pieces of sunshine and hope. 



Blending indie pop and soul with an acoustic sound, Sacha has released a series of inspiring, uplift...

Empoword Journalism • 5th September 2025

Album Review- Man's Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenter - Empoword Journalism

U.S. pop sensation, Sabrina Carpenter, has once again rocked the music industry with her latest album, Man’s Best Friend, further cementing herself as a household name. 
Last summer, a new pop star was born: Sabrina Carpenter. The 26-year-old American singer, songwriter and actress shot to global success with her smash hit single ‘Espresso’. Since then, she has catapulted into fame with her Grammy Award-winning sixth studio album Short n’ Sweet (2024).
After sweeping global charts...

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.

Redbrick • 27th July 2025

Single Review: Reneé Rapp - Leave Me Alone | Redbrick Slider (Music)

Content warning: strong language and mild sexual references
The 21st of May marked a new musical era for Reneé Rapp (an up-and-coming 25-year-old American singer and actress), who released the bold, playful first single, ‘Leave Me Alone’ for her highly anticipated upcoming second album, Bite Me. Rapp, best known for playing Regina George in the 2024 Mean Girls: The Musical remake, firmly establishes herself in the pop-rock sphere with this new single, shifting away from soprano, vulnerable balla...

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...

Redbrick • 21st June 2025

That Just Happened: Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2025 | Redbrick Slider (News)

News Contributor Eve Hutchinson reports on the Eurovision final, exploring the impacts of global tensions on the competitionContent warning: brief mention of conflict
Saturday 17th May 2025 marked the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final hosted in Basel, Switzerland.  This followed Swiss non-binary musician Nemo’s victory with the Code at Malmö, Sweden, in 2024, and marked the third time Switzerland has hosted the musical competition, having won the first edition of the contes...

Redbrick • 26th May 2025

Poisoned Apple: Why Disney Should Have Left Snow White Alone | Redbrick Slider (Film&TV)

Disney’s announcement of the release of a new live action version of the 1937 animated feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarves received a polarising response. There was criticism around the casting of Rachel Zegler as Snow White, the inclusion of CGI dwarves and fatigue at the news of yet another Disney live-action remake. Many critics have already condemned this new adaptation; The Guardian labelled it as an ‘exhaustingly awful reboot’ and ‘toe-curlingly terrible.’
I am going to form my...

Redbrick • 12th March 2025

Review: Missing You | Redbrick

Netflix marked the beginning of 2025 by releasing an adaptation of American writer Harlan Coben’s crime thriller novel –Missing You. After indulging in a series of sentimental, familiar festive classics over the Christmas period, I was keen to dive into a new crime drama. Harlan Coben’s novels have become a staple of Netflix’s crime genre selection, following Coben’s 2018 multi-million dollar contract, stipulating they will turn 14 of Coben’s novels into original TV series and films. This was my...

Redbrick • 13th December 2024

Live Review: Wasia Project | Redbrick Slider (Music)

On the final stop of their North American and European Isotope tour, brother and sister musical duo Wasia Project performed at the O2 Academy on the 20th of November 2024.
Made up of siblings Olivia Hardy and William Gao, Wasia Project is already making waves in the music industry with its fusion of alt-pop, jazz and classical music. First formed in 2019, Wasia Project has received increased attention and followership since pianist and vocalist William Gao rose to fame starring in Netflix teen d...

Redbrick • 26th November 2024

EP Review: Omar Rudberg - Every Night Fantasy | Redbrick Slider (Music)

On 18th October 2024, Venezuelan-Swedish singer and actor Omar Rudberg released his long-awaited debut EP Every Night Fantasy under the American record label Atlantic Records. Best known internationally for playing Simon in the popular Netflix queer coming-of-age drama Young Royals, Rudberg builds on his LGBTQ+ icon status and returns to his musical roots with an EP which fluctuates between playful and vulnerable explorations of love, desire and heartbreak. 
Every Night Fantasy begins with ‘Talk...

Redbrick • 6th November 2024

Single Review: Mabel - Stupid Dumb | Redbrick Slider (Music)

On 11th October 2024, Mabel released her latest single ‘Stupid Dumb’ featuring American singer and record producer Ty Dolla $ign.‘Stupid Dumb’ is the British singer’s fourth single from her upcoming studio album.
2024 has been a busy year for Mabel musically. This year, she has released stand-alone singles ‘Vitamins’ and ‘Zero’ with Black Sherif and album singles ‘Look At My Body Pt II’ featuring Shygirl and ‘Female Intuition’.
Mabel, best known for pop hits such as ‘Don’t Call Me Up’ and ‘Mad L...

True Cadence CIC • 25th October 2024

Return of Records: Why Vinyl is on the Rise

When browsing the music section of HMV, I used to spend a long time admiring CDs. Nowadays, I rarely buy them. What is the point? I have my phone and my Spotify Premium account with endless catalogues of music at my disposal. When I go into HMV now, something else grabs my attention. Shelves and shelves of bright, bold vinyl records from Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon to Dua Lipa’s 2024 album Radical Optimism. I experience an impulse I have never felt before: I want to buy a vinyl. 



M...

Redbrick • 8th October 2024

Album Review: Sabrina Carpenter - Short n' Sweet | Redbrick Music

This summer has been the making of Sabrina Carpenter; the release of the fun, flirty, innuendo-laced single ‘Espresso’ launched Carpenter into the dizzying realm of pop stardom, reaching number one in the UK official charts. The catchy lyric featured in Espresso’s chorus, ‘That’s that me espresso’ is an irresistible hook and a long-lasting earworm. Carpenter’s more vulnerable, country pop follow-up single ‘Please Please Please’ explored Car...

The Shire • 29th June 2024

Eve reviews 'Open Sky and Harp' performed by Joe Carrick-Varty and Olivia Jageurs | The Shire

On Saturday 29th of June 2024, the Ledbury Poetry Festival welcomed poet Joe Carrick-Varty and harpist Olivia Jageurs to perform a unique, hour long piece fusing music and poetry curated by Stephanie Sy-Quia. This piece was based on Carrick- Varty’s poetic sequence sky doc from his 2023 debut poetry collection More Sky. The collection was shortlisted for the 2023 T.S. Eliot Poetry Prize and awarded The Irish Times Book of the Year. Sky doc is a long sequence of over 60 interrelated poems which e...