Arts & Culture
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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.
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Mackenzie Thorpe donates original Transporter Bridge painting to help families
Artist Mackenzie Thorpe has donated an original painting inspired by the North East town where he grew up to raise funds for families facing hardship.
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Harrogate pupils win 'Best Young Cast' award at Edinburgh Fringe
Current and former pupils at Harrogate’s Ashville have won a ‘Best Young Cast’ award following their debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Young Harrogate stars scoop prestigious award at Edinburgh Fringe debut
A cast of young performers from Ashville, Harrogate, has been named the Best Young Cast at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Young Harrogate stars scoop prestigious award at Edinburgh Fringe debut
A cast of young performers from Ashville, Harrogate, has been named the Best Young Cast at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Bend Oregon school shooting: Everything we know about the suspected teen gunman
Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed in the shooting
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How Amanda Owen's son Reuben turned childhood passion into his own business
manda Owen's son Reuben turned his childhood love of diggers into a machinery business and television career after finding fame on Our Yorkshire Farm.
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24-hour gambling venue greenlit at abandoned Leeds city centre cafe
The plans have been approved despite residents' fears
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The Kindle Paperwhite has got a new look for 2026 — here's everything that's changed, and whether it's still a smart buy
This 7-inch, black-and-white Kindle is a level up from the base model
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A look inside the £4million Omaze house near Harrogate
A £4million house near Harrogate, complete with its own lake, library and tennis court, is up for grabs in an Omaze prize draw.
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific history
On the eve of New Scientist’s 70th anniversary, newsroom legend Andy Coghlan reveals four of the most dramatic and surprising moments from his storied career
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Buchanan Galleries welcomes six new and returning brands ahead of Christmas
Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow is adding six new and returning retail brands, offering more choice in fashion, beauty, accessories and festive gifts.
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Wensleydale Railway unveils rare Northern Spirit livery for returning train
Wensleydale Railway unveils Class 142 142060 in nostalgic Northern Spirit livery.
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The Shogun 2 remaster is so bad, Sega is removing it from sale and bringing back the original
Sega admits Shogun 2 - Complete Edition "has fallen short of both your expectations and our own standards," so it's going back to the drawing board.
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Video. UK: Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality
Video. Visitors to Frieze London in the UK are becoming part of the artworks themselves, climbing a giant interactive spider, entering virtual worlds and taking part in installations that turn spectators into participants.
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Harrogate school's students win Best Young Cast award at Edinburgh Fringe
“Taking the school’s production to the Fringe was always going to be a never-to-be-forgotten experience for our budding theatre and rock stars”
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Poundland drafts in new directors as sale talks intensify
Poundland has appointed Andrew Kirkpatrick, Stephen Welch and Dominic Young as directors.
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Fairmont St Andrews unveils a season of festive magic on Scotland's coast
As the festive season approaches, few places capture the magic of Christmas and New Year quite like Fairmont St Andrews.
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Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
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Councillor’s fears over City of Culture legacy after funding cut
A councillor has voiced concerns that Bradford's City of Culture legacy may be impacted - after Bradford Council withdrew cultural funding in order to reopen a recycling centre.
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Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40
Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge
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24-hour gambling venue greenlit at abandoned Leeds city centre cafe
The plans have been approved despite residents' fears