Arts & Culture
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REVIEW: Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, The Odyssey, Her Story, York Theatre Royal
THE Penelopiad is the heavyweight centrepiece of York Theatre Royal’s autumn programme – here is our review
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Our Farm Next Door - New pictures show what's next for Amanda Owen and family
New Channel 4 pictures show Amanda Owen's family back at Ravenseat, with Raven returning, Edith learning to drive and work continuing at Anty John's.
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Dragon's Den star who went from Bishop Auckland to global crafting empire
A County Durham entrepreneur became one of the region's best recognised success stories following a university idea that became a a global crafting empire, landing her a spot on Dragon's Den.
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Community leaders say foiled Illinois mass shooting was result of surge in anti-Hindu hate online
Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois
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REVIEW: Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, The Odyssey, Her Story, York Theatre Royal
THE Penelopiad is the heavyweight centrepiece of York Theatre Royal’s autumn programme – here is our review
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Review: Newly restored Hammer Horror classic at Pictureville, Bradford
OVER the seven decades since Hammer Films first baited the censors and appalled the critics, their gothic shockers have attained cult status.
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Thank Gen Z for the ‘Girls’ Revival
The HBO series served as a stand-in for everything wrong with white millennial women during its original run. Then Gen Z started watching.
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Bradford City stars create ‘special memories’ with hospice patients
BRADFORD City players have helped create 'special memories' during a visit to Marie Curie Hospice
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The aftermath of a school shooting in Oregon, in photos
Authorities say a 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. The suspect was found dead inside the school after being shot by a person at the scene.
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York theatre unveils artwork from local artist
York artist Beth Elsdon has unveiled three original paintings from her new collection, Interlude, inspired by Grand Opera House York. The three works of art are now on display in the theatre’s Box Office. Following the success of several...
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Inside the North Yorkshire farm with 175,000 pumpkins and giant autumn festival
Spilmans has launched its annual Pumpkin Festival, with more than 175,000 pumpkins ready for picking.
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Judi Dench joins calls by The Archers cast to keep show in Birmingham
The actor, who made a cameo in the Radio 4 drama in 1989, has signed a letter urging BBC not to move studio elsewhere
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The Independent: 40 years in 40 front pages
As The Independent celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at four decades of free thinking front pages
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We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham
The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell.
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New praying mantis species discovered hiding in plain sight
Species named in honour of renowned conservationist George Archibald
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Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i is a full-blown creative studio that fits in your bag
An absurdly powerful laptop designed for workstation-level performance in the creative space, while keeping Lenovo's stylish design. But is the cost worth it?
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Inside the North Yorkshire farm with 175,000 pumpkins and giant autumn festival
Spilmans has launched its annual Pumpkin Festival, with more than 175,000 pumpkins ready for picking.
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Blücherplatz in Kreuzberg has been renamed Eva-Mamlok-Platz
It is said that Eva Mamlok was already involved in the resistance at the age of 14. Now, a square named after her commemorates this Jewish woman from Kreuzberg.
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Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told
Woman says she ‘wrenched’ herself free from alleged assault that she says took place when she was working at MTV in 2001
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Sir Alex Ferguson would make 'effective' mayor of Aberdeen says PM
Andy Burnham invoked Sir Alex Ferguson's name during a Motherwell speech on deepening Scottish devolution, but stopped short of calling for elected mayors — as Glasgow's £7.3bn productivity gap sharpens the debate.
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GlasGLOW returns with 'Zombie Zoo' theme and eight-metre-tall dancing Zombie God
GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow Botanic Gardens from October 16 to November 1 with its new Zombie Zoo theme, immersive displays and street food.
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'Driving forces' in Harrogate community
“The Community Awards are a fantastic way of honouring the everyday heroes in North Yorkshire who improve the lives of residents in so many aspects”
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Gareth Gates returns to Bradford stage in 18+ rated Boyband in the Buff show
Gareth Gates was the main man in the 18+ rated Boyband in the Buff at St George’s Hall.
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North Yorkshire heritage railway launches ghostly Christmas train with folklore
North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Bloody Merry Christmas train brings ghost stories, folklore and festive frights to the moors
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Simon Cowell's job at threat on Britain's Got Talent as replacement steps in
Bradley Walsh wins praise as Britain’s Got Talent guest judge at Blackpool auditions, standing in for Simon Cowell after back surgery, alongside KSI.
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Look back: Workers at Silsden mill treated to tea to celebrate end of war
ON Saturday, April 5, 1856 Robert Heaton, a worsted spinner and manufacturer, of Becks Mill in Silsden, treated his employees to a tea and supper to celebrate the end of the Crimean War.
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New visitor centre planned for Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh
he National Trust for Scotland plans a new visitor centre at Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh as part of a £20m conservation project.
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York theatre to stage one of the ‘top three’ Agatha Christie stories
Miss Marple is brought to life for the first time on this York stage – can you solve the case before the final curtain? Agatha Christie’s classic mystery A Murder Is Announced brings murder, secrets and suspense to York’s Joseph Rowntree...
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'Striking' County Durham waterfall so beautiful it was turned into a stamp
A waterfall that can easily be reached from Darlington is so "spectacular" that it was added to a Royal Mail stamp.
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Simon Cowell's job at threat on Britain's Got Talent as replacement steps in
Bradley Walsh praised as Britain's Got Talent guest judge after replacing Simon Cowell at Blackpool auditions alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI.
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Museum releases historical photos of island where Amelia Earhart may have crashed
Images from New Zealand aerial survey of Nikumaroro in 1938 offer new clues over aviator’s disappearance
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Peter Molyneux drops tantalising teaser for Black & White fans
The father of the god game genre speaks
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Planting of oak is a 'fitting way' to mark day King Charles visited Harrogate school
“There was a tremendous sense of pride among the staff and pupils involved in the visit to the school by King Charles”
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‘We’re the Rat Pack of dance!’ Strictly legends assemble for Bradford show
THEY’RE no strangers to the Strictly dance floor - and a couple of them have even won the glitter ball trophy.
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Martin House named Hospice of the Year at national awards
Martin House has been named Hospice of the Year at the National Charity Today Awards.
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This Projector Is So Well-Engineered, It Even Makes Bad Movies Look Good
A top performer in both dark rooms and in bright sunshine, the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector gives movie theaters a run for their money.
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New book reveals the tragic story behind one of New Wave's greatest bands
York author Miles Salter explores the fame, tragedy and turmoil behind The Pretenders in a compelling new book.
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Harrogate charity helps children explore disability through art
Children at three Harrogate primary schools will work alongside disabled artists as part of a charity’s free mosaic-making programme.
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150 new Pickering homes could make river sewage pollution ‘inevitable’
More sewage pollution in Pickering’s rivers could become “inevitable” if plans for up to 150 new homes are approved, town councillors have claimed. North Yorkshire Council planning officers are recommending that housebuilder Persimmon Homes...
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First Thing: Three young children killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
Attacker, who also killed a teacher, was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliate
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park releases major update after man's death by tiger
A Yorkshire wildlife park is to reopen for the first time since a man was killed by a tiger in an enclosure at the attraction.
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Harrogate pupils to create mosaics alongside disabled artists
Primary school pupils in Harrogate will work alongside disabled artists to create mosaic artwork as part of a free educational programme funded by a £1,956
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Rare Star Wars collection to land at Darlington attraction for 50th anniversary
Star Wars exhibition May The Toys Be With You opens at Hopetown Darlington, featuring vintage toys, posters and memorabilia.
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Alexandra Mardell: Brenda Blethyn helped launch my acting career
Leeds-born Smoggie Queens and WAR actress Alexandra Mardell tells Laura Reid how Brenda Blethyn launched her career.
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‘Opening the lid of a horrible secret’: Jamaicans confront enslavement with taboo-busting stories on screen
As violent spirits are unleashed in Sky’s Possession, observers see confident creatives reclaiming the island’s narratives in a form of ‘cultural reparation’
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Istanbul's worst floods in 80 years leave 4 dead
Turkey’s interior minister says catastrophic flooding in Istanbul has been the worst in more than 80 years as the death toll rises
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TV presenter and author to uncover forgotten women's stories in public talk
Best-selling author Janina Ramirez will deliver a public lecture at York St John exploring how overlooked women in history could shape a fairer future.
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More sewage pollution in Pickering rivers 'inevitable' if new homes built
More sewage pollution in Pickering’s rivers could become “inevitable” if plans for up to 150 new homes are approved, town councillors have claimed.
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TV presenter and author to uncover forgotten women's stories in public talk
Best-selling author Janina Ramirez will deliver a public lecture at York St John exploring how overlooked women in history could shape a fairer future.
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Keighley charity backs calls for legal changes to protect vulnerable adults
A CHARITY has supported a national campaign through a creative art project.