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Queen By Candlelight returns to Wakefield Cathedral for spectacular 2027 celebration

Queen, ABBA, Coldplay and Bowie heading to Wakefield Cathedral for shows

Here's what's on at the Theatre Royal this spring.

Here's what's on at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this spring

I travelled from Sussex to see ABBA Voyage

Proms at the Castle returns.

Musical weekend in Pontefract with Proms at the Castle and ABBA tribute band

Is there a 'recipe' to create a certified Eurovision Song Contest contender?

What is the recipe for a winning Eurovision Song Contest entry?

Silent disco at Butlin's

Revealed: The song lyrics people are most likely to get wrong

ABBA Voyage is set for a refreshed setlist as it celebrates it’s third anniversary in 2025.

ABBA Voyage set to ‘revamp’ concert for third anniversary

Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan are this year's Polar Music Prize recipients.

Explainer What is the Polar Music Prize, as Queen earn the prize in 2025?

Jasper Carrott is heading to Wakefield.

Comedy king Jasper Carrott to bring new tour to Wakefield

The final events and performances for Tileyard North's upcoming '12 Dates of Christmas' have been announced.

Tileyard North announces full line-up for 12 Dates of Christmas programme

Members of Wakefield Hospice Sandal Fundraising Group had a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA event, marking 50 years of the pop sensations whilst also raising funds for local hospice care.

Money, Money, Money: ABBA celebration raises vital funds for Wakefield Hospice

Enchanted Life is ahead of the pack on the way to victory at Pontefract. Picture: Alan Wright

Abba mania hits Pontefract for first of racecourse's popular evening meetings

Olly Alexander will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

Eurovision 2024: Olly Alexander reveals snippet of UK entry

Kevin carried his friend Rob over the Leeds Marathon finish line saying: "If we can all try to be a better friend from time to time, we'll have a better place to live in."

Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield inspire Pontefract Friendship Day event

Abba band members Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson

Benny Andersson shuts down Abba reunion rumours

Breaking Sophie Ellis-Bextor eyed for Eurovision 2024
BBC bosses are reportedly lining up Theaudience singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor to represent the UK at Eurovision 2024 after country’s poor performance at this year’s song contest.
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Residents and team members take inspiration from Abba.

From Abba to Bucks Fizz - Eurovision fever comes to Kinsley care home

The guitarist passed away following a short battle with cancer (Photo: Facebook/Lasse Wellander)

Abba pay tribute to guitarist Lasse Wellander in emotional post

Mamma Mia! stars Sarah Earnshaw as Tanya, Sara Poyzer as Donna and Nicky Swift as Rosie

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Mamma Mia! is on the road again and heading to Leeds Grand Theatre

Harry Styles performed at Grammys Awards 2023 along with Lizzo, Sam Smith, Steve Lacy and more

Grammys 2023: Full list of UK winners at Los Angeles awards ceremony

Dame Judi Dench

Judi Dench and Sharleen Spiteri stun hotel guests with performance

Mamma Mia 3 is in the works - as director reveals plans are in place

Cast and makers of movie Bridesmaids were winners of Best Comedy Movie Award at Critics' Choice Movie Awards (photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Fantastic five flashback big screen retro classics

The celebrity and professional dancers who will dance in Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Picture: BBC/ PA

BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Saturday’s ’s songs and routines

Abba Voyage at the Abba Arena near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London. Picture: Johan Persson/Abba Voyage/PA Wire

Gig review: ABBA Voyage at the ABBA Arena, London

The key to a long life in music business - Song Sommelier Keith Jopling takes ti...

Grease is the one that we want - it's official Sally Burton

ABBA found themselves skyrocketed into fame after they won the Eurovision Song Content (Photo: PA)

What reviews are saying about ABBA Voyage - and how to get tickets to the 2022 c...

Abba have announced their comeback

Abba are back: Swedish legends confirm new album and virtual concert

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From ABBA and Adele to Nirvana and Queen: These are the top 30 misheard song lyr...

Fans of ABBA can rejoice as the movie sequel to Mamma Mia is finally coming to streaming site Netflix this month (Photo: Universal Pictures)

You can watch Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again on Netflix this month - here’s when

Mamma Mia! Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the worlds sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

10 of the best things to do in West Yorkshire

Abba, racing, family day, beer festival AND lookalikes Kylie, Olly Murs and Take That will all be hosted by Pontefract Races this month.

Abba, beer festival and lookalikes Take That, Olly Murs and Kylie set to enterta...

Eurovision quiz: will you score better than 'nul points' with these 20 questions...

Mamma Mia here we go again

Mamma Mia! Abba Reunion Christmas Show is coming to Wakefield

IN PICTURES: Flag flies high for this year's Wakefield Pride

Wakefield Pride 2018: Road closures for this weekend's events

Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' voted number one song of all time

Amanda Seyfried reprises her role as Sophie Sheridan in the Mamma Mia sequel

New trailer for Mamma Mia! follow up film released

Max is thrilled with his cedar-clad garden room, which the family have named the Max Cave

Ultimate man cave inspired by Abba

Brotherhood of Man at Wakefield Theatre Royal.

A supermarket sweep of Abba, The Brotherhood of Man, Bucks Fizz and other Eurovi...

Super Troupin’ tributes

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