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Fans call Sarah Lancashire the ‘best actress in the world’ after latest Happy Valley episode

“Sarah Lancashire is the absolute GOAT”

The Hoot The Hoot - 16th January 2023

Fans are showering Sarah Lancashire with praise after last night’s episode of Happy Valley, with some even calling her “the best actress in the world”.

The latest episode of the popular BBC drama Happy Valley hit our screens last night, and once again, Sarah Lancashire has seen thousands of fans taking to social media to shower her with praise as the show’s lead character, Sergeant Catherine Cawood.

The Oldham-born actress has consistently received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the strong-willed police Sergeant in the drama – but this latest series of the show has arguably seen her win over more fans than ever before, reports The Manc.

The 58-year-old has impressed throughout her career by starring in long-running soap Coronation Street as Raquel Wolstenhulme, as well as appearing in Where The Heart Is, Clocking Off, Lark Rise to Candleford, and Last Tango in Halifax.

A screen grab from Happy Valley with Sarah Lancashire.
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But the Happy Valley role has earned Lancashire a BAFTA, a National Television Award (NTA), and two TV Choice Awards over the years, so you know she must be good in it.

In case you aren’t caught up on this series, and missed last night’s episode, (here’s your spoiler alert warning…) Lancashire’s character Catherine confronted her sister Clare – who is played by Siobhan Finneran – for taking her grandson Rhys to visit his evil dad Tommy Lee Royce in prison without her consent.

Fans were gripped with tension and left in utter shock after the episode’s dramatic cliffhanger – in which Catherine saw a vision of her late daughter Becky, before silently sobbing as she left the cafe where she’d had the row with Clare in.

After the episode was over, both viewers and famous names took to social media in their thousands to praise Lancashire and her co-star Finneran for producing some of “the best TV ever”.

Many are also calling for Lancashire to take home this year’s best actress BAFTA nod.

One fan said: “The cafe scene was as good as seen in any movie. The tension was unbearable.”

Another fan on Twitter added: Just when you think Sarah Lancashire can’t get any better she goes up another gear. Brilliant performance”, while a third added: “Good God, Sarah Lancashire is absolutely phenomenal in this, it’s like a superpower.”

“Sarah Lancashire is the absolute GOAT,” another fan added on Twitter.

“The magnitude of command and power and emotion that she distills into every moment, whilst maintaining absolute truth and subtly is something to behold.”

Another impressed fan said on Twitter: “I know everyone has been saying it all week but I’ve caught up with Happy Valley and I’m drained.

“Just give Sarah Lancashire the BAFTA now, it’s done.”

“Sarah Lancashire is the best actress in the world and I’m not being hyperbolic. We need her to have an Olivia Colman Hollywood ascension,” yet another enthusiastic fan claimed.

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Even MORE padel courts are coming to a former film studio in Leeds city centre

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It's looking like the whole of Leeds might turn into padel courts before we know it.

The padel craze is well and truly thriving, because over the past few months we've had not one, not two, but THREE new padel courts being announced in the city.

We're not quite sure why, but something about that little racket and ball is really getting the people going - and we love to see it.

So, the next lot of padel courts is set to move into the part of a former film studio on Whitehall Road.

If granted permission by Leeds City Council, eight padel courts will be created at the Versa Studios site in Holbeck, along with an onsite cafe and bar.

Council planners have said the new development would boost access to sports facilities and create jobs in the local area.

The report said: “The development will generate around 15 new jobs, contribute to the local economy and create wider spin-off benefits for the city centre fringe.

“It will also deliver important social and health benefits, encouraging more people to participate in sport and promoting an active lifestyle within an inclusive and accessible setting.”

A design report by Quantam Padel said new courts were needed to meet the ongoing growing demand for the sport, and we can believe that.

It said: "The proposal aims to deliver a high quality padel tennis centre.

“Padel tennis is more accessible to those whose level of fitness, agility or skill make conventional tennis or squash overly challenging and difficult to play.”

So, what do you make of this? Can there be one padel court too many?

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Sheffield’s Peddler Market to relaunch as FREE monthly mini music festival

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Peddler’s 13th year marks a bold new direction for the free monthly event.

Peddler Market began its life 12 years ago as a street food night market with a sprinkling of live music and DJs.

Now that they're synonymous with bringing some of the best street food the UK has to offer to Sheffield, the organisers are now heading in a new direction.

Peddler will now offer a five-stage monthly music festival, spread across their Kelham Island footprint - maintaining its ‘free entry’ ethos for customers.

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But don't worry, food will still be a key component all whilst increasing their to platform some of the best
local promoters, record shops, DJs and bands across Sheffield.

But now, they're bringing five stages to Peddler, working with some of the best up and coming and well established promoters in and across the city.

“Twelve years ago, we filled a gap that Sheffield really needed,” Jordan Roberts - owner, says. “Since then, it’s nourished this huge gastronomic change within the city. Now there’s food halls and street food everywhere, which is great because people have choice – at peddler amazing street food is a given but now you can expect much more”

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"I wanted to create a labyrinth of exploration like that you find at a proper festival, tread the zones, sample the delights and find your vibe. It’s like a little mini festival,” Jordan says.

“With Tramlines and We Out Here being huge inspiration for the next gen development. There’s a car park stage, the inside main stage, a courtyard stage, the factory floor and activities happening in the basement underneath too,” Jordan explains. “Bands, DJs, the whole thing.”

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“We’ve always been a street food event with two music stages,” he explains. “Now we’re excited to bring five stages, working with some of the best up and coming and well established promoters in and across the city. After more than 100 Peddler Markets where we’ve always hosted a free entry gig.

"We’ll still host our street food partners, who love seeing all the Sheffield foodies. However, the changing music line up will help you ‘save the date’ making each month even more unmissable”

The first edition of the reformatted Peddler lands on the usual first Friday and Saturday of the month on 5-6 June and promises a sprawling, multi-space experience inspired as much by classic city festivals as warehouse parties and independent culture.

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