As the end of the stamp duty holiday looms, national housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is reminding first time buyers to take advantage of the saving before March 24.

THE sound of the West End will thrill audiences on March 3 when Beyond the Barricade returns to Hull New Theatre with a brand new 2012 production.

SELBY TOWN Hall is to host a controversial Edinburgh Festival hit show, called An Instinct for Kindness.

LOCAL lovers of Shakespeare are in for a treat next month when Selby Town Hall screens a live broadcast from London’s National Theatre of The Comedy of Errors.

After a hugely successful 14 date UK and European tour in 2011, and having just returned from playing at the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi, The Straits will be heading out on an 18 date European tour during March 2012.

DONCASTER born pop sensation Louis Tomlinson is set to follow up his Brit Awards win with band One Direction with a massive UK arena tour - including a South Yorkshire homecoming.

Keepmoat Homes’ green credentials continue to grow with the addition of prestigious awards, accolades and accreditations.

Essex soul band The Milk will be playing the Leopard in Doncaster on March 13.

Selby band Route 19 have been chosen to play at the Crooked Ways festival, with headliners, Razorlight.

Much loved London trio Saint Etienne are back this spring with their first album in seven years and will embark on a full UK tour in May.

Azealia Banks is to release her debut ‘212’ EP on Polydor Records, on March 25. The EP will feature the title track plus previously unreleased track ‘Liquorice’ and a selection of brand new remixes.

MOVING house can be one of life’s most exciting, but in some cases, daunting experiences – particularly if you haven’t done it for a while.

Homeowners faced with collective bill of almost £1.2 billion because of neglected homes. Less than one in four had cover in place to cover the cost.

During all the last minute arrangements you have to make when moving house it is just possible that your cat’s welfare might not be top of your priority list.

IF Shrove Tuesday has a habit of catching you unawares (it’s today by the way) then don’t miss these terrifically easy recipes.

The recent Con Club session by Sheffield based band The Djangonauts fell foul of severe wintry conditions, resulting in a disappointingly poor attendance, despite stunning performances by Chris Walker lead guitar, Phil Johnson rhythm guitar, Piero Tucci accordion & tenor sax, and Kevin Walker double bass.

Irish/Australian super-star Jimeoin presents his hilarious show of world-class stand-up.

STEVE HUGHES

CLAIMS that home sellers are slashing asking prices by up to £13,000 in South Yorkshire to achieve sales have met with a mixed reaction by agents in and around Mexborough.

The Wanted

No 1 boyband, The Wanted have announced their first ever UK Arena Tour for spring 2012.

The five piece group that became one of the biggest breakthrough acts of 2010 will be playing 11 arenas across the country, with a show at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield.

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