Victoria Finan
Correspondent at The Yorkshire Post
Social affairs correspondent @yorkshirepost. Mum. Passionate about social equality, the North, dogs, and Doritos. Views all mine.
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1 day ago |
yorkshirepost.co.uk | Victoria Finan
For people across Yorkshire, a trip to the pantomime is as intrinsic to the festive season as turkey with all the trimmings. And the best of the nation’s shows have been recognised at The Pantomime Awards 2025, with winners including Sheffield Lyceum’s production of Snow White, which walked away with the prestigious best pantomime award.
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2 days ago |
yorkshirepost.co.uk | Victoria Finan
Dignitaries and global leaders are set to converge at the Vatican City on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis. The pontiff will be laid to rest in a cathedral in Rome after his death on Easter Monday aged 88. Vatican officials confirmed on Tuesday funeral plans for the Pope, who died following a stroke during his convalescence from double pneumonia.
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1 week ago |
yorkshirepost.co.uk | Victoria Finan
There are few activities more quintessentially “Yorkshire” than an afternoon tea at Bettys. But visitors to the famous tea rooms in York and Harrogate are now able to enjoy its treat after-hours, as it launches a new evening dining service. The cafes will open until 9pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May 2. It is the first time evening dining has been available since the pandemic.
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1 week ago |
yorkshirepost.co.uk | Victoria Finan
A South Yorkshire charity which supports hundreds of families living with dementia has warned of a funding crisis as it pleaded with the public to support it. Barnsley Independent Alzheimer's and Dementia Support (BIADS) runs both carer support and a daycare centre for those living with the disease. Some 200 families a month benefit from the charity, which has existed in different forms since the 1980s.
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3 weeks ago |
yorkshirepost.co.uk | Victoria Finan
Three of York's most popular museums are at a "critical juncture" according to the group which runs them as they warned of a funding crisis. York Museums Trust (YMT) oversee the running of York Castle Museum, the Yorkshire Museum and York Art Gallery.
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