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Elmhurst Ballet School, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, has launched its summer run of shows under the umbrella title, Voices & Virtues. They are the highlight of the school calendar and a showcase of the extraordinary dedication and passion Elmhurst students apply to their training throughout the year. Read more

Milton Keynes Community Foundation is delighted to announce a generous £25,000 donation from SMC Corporation UK, marking a long-term commitment to local people and places. The funding will support local projects tackling poverty and disadvantage, improving health and wellbeing, and widening access to education, three vital areas of MK Community Foundation’s work. Read more

Pioneering open access operator Hull Trains recently joined forces with local Rugby Super League sides Hull FC and Hull KR, ahead of their Hull Derby, to deliver an inspiring Q&A session for local children onboard.    As a long-term partner of both sides, the Hull Trains team was keen to work with them to provide an unforgettable experience and give young people an opportunity to meet their rugby heroes. Read more

Europe’s most prestigious cultural heritage awards has given a major accolade to Rotherham country house Wentworth Woodhouse’s restored Grade II* listed Camellia House, which is home to some of the oldest surviving camellias in the Western world. Read more

Sheffield-based property law specialist, Mason Thomas Law has welcomed Mollie Lancaster to the all-female legal team as a full-time Residential Conveyancer. Her appointment marks another exciting step in the award-winning firm’s continued growth. Mollie brings more than 15 years of experience in property law, having built her career from the ground up. Read more

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has announced a pilot to allow all dogs on trams from Friday 21 March following a consultation that asked the public to ‘paws’ for thought on whether four-legged friends should be allowed to travel freely with their human passengers. Read more