Newsletter: Friday 4th July 2025

Welcome to Yorkshire

Inspiration • July 4th, 2025

As summer hits its stride, Yorkshire is bursting into life with a vibrant mix of events, local triumphs, and unforgettable experiences. This week’s newsletter is packed with inspiring stories—like Fiona Price’s powerful fundraising feat on the Yorkshire Three Peaks—and a full calendar of entertainment, from theatre and racing to big-name gigs across the region.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Summer Saver deal offers free park entry, a hotel stay, and breakfast—plus concerts, new attractions, and the chance to sleep near roaring lions.

Wakefield’s Syhiba has been named Curry Restaurant of the Year at the 2025 Yorkshire & North East Curry Awards, beating regional competition to become West Yorkshire’s new go-to spot for standout spice and warm, family-run service.

After a gruelling year of cancer treatment, Fiona Price has completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise £10,000 for a second cold cap machine at Pontefract Hospital—helping others preserve a sense of identity during chemotherapy, just as it did for her.

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice gets a lively, music-filled makeover at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre from 3–26 July, with a fresh and witty adaptation by Kate Hamill and direction by Lotte Wakeham.

Yorkshire’s Summer Racing Festival gets a competitive twist this July with the new £5,000 Trainers’ Challenge, rewarding the first trainer to score wins on five different days across eight thrilling fixtures.

Lewis Capaldi returns to the spotlight with a major UK & Ireland tour, stopping at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on 7th September for one of his first shows since his emotional Glastonbury comeback and new single release, Survive.

All aboard for a Halloween to remember as Mad Alice brings ghostly tales, live performances and eerie folklore to life on the moving Mad Alice’s Ghost Train, running select nights this October and November on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Yorkshire Sport News

Bradford City have strengthened their attack with the signing of versatile striker Will Swan from Crawley Town, as the former Mansfield promotion-winner arrives at Valley Parade on a two-year deal ahead of the new League Two season.

York City signal their promotion ambitions with the arrivals of seasoned midfielder Hiram Boateng and dynamic left-back Ben Brookes—two high-impact signings set to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

FC Halifax Town signal their ambitions for the season ahead with a raft of new summer signings, blending youthful promise and experience as manager Adam Lakeland reshapes the squad for a fresh campaign at The Shay.

What's on in Yorkshire this week?

Yorkshire is buzzing with an exciting line-up of events to suit all tastes. Whether you’re looking for live music, comedy, sports nostalgia, or family-friendly entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up in the next week:

Busted at The Piece Hall, Halifax July 4th, 2025 6:00pm
Day Fever + Sara Cox – Crossed Wires at Sheffield City Hall Ballroom on July 5th, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical at Hull New Theatre on July 6th, 2026 7:30pm
Evening Flat Horse Racing at Ripon Racecourse – Monday 07 July 2025
The Black Keys at Millennium Square Leeds on July 8th, 2025 6:30pm
Afternoon Flat Horse Racing at Catterick Bridge Racecourse – Wednesday 09 July 2025
Rag’n’Bone Man at The Piece Hall, Halifax on July 10th, 2025 6:00pm
Hilarity Bites presents Rob Mulholland: Allegations at Coliseum Centre, Whitby on July 11th, 2025 7:30pm
McFly at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough on July 12th, 2025 6:00pm
Hannah Juanita at Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds on July 13th, 2025 7:30pm