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Brits winner Adele left speechless
The organisers of the Brits have apologised to Adele after she was unceremoniously forced to cut short her acceptance speech for the top gong at this year’s awards.
Award winning musical
Broadway’s longest running show The Phantom of the Opera is heading to Leeds in August.
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Angus, Thongs and Even More Snogging
Ryan McBride’s production of Leeds born Louise Rennison’s witty tale of teenage dilemma makes its debut at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Angus, Thongs and even more Snogging is about typical young teenage girls who hang out with their mates, chatting about boys and trying to work out where they have got to on the snog-o-meter which ranges from holding hands to the full monty.
The beat on the street
EIGHT dancers brought together by a France-based Spaniard are bringing their first ever UK tour to the region.
Entertainment
Less ghostly than ghastly
WHETHER or not young Daniel Radcliffe has the longevity, talent or the chops to survive beyond Harry Potter remains to be seen.
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Arts collection remains open at Balne Lane Library
EXTRA cash has been found to keep a popular music and drama collection at Balne Lane Library open until a new home is found for it.
Phantom of the Opera ready to haunt Leeds
BROADWAY’S longest running show The Phantom of the Opera is heading for Leeds in August.
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Weather for Wakefield
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
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Temperature: 4 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
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