Arts & Culture
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Scottish social historian to launch new history of British working class in Edinburgh
An Injury to All, described as “the definitive history of British post war working-class life”, will be released at an event run by Argonaut Books.
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Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving
Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope.
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Inside Durham's 'most haunted' pub where ghostly footsteps echo through the night
Step inside Durham's most haunted pub as we explore the chilling history, ghost stories and centuries-old secrets of The Shakespeare Tavern.
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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I am slowing down and the ideas don't come as quickly now, admits Ian Rankin
The bestselling crime writer talks about his first standalone novel in 20 years and his plans for the fictional detective’s 40th anniversary.
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PHOTOS: 'Deliberate' skip fire next to listed building in North Yorkshire town
A skip fire believed to be deliberate broke out near a commercial building in a North Yorkshire town last night (Wednesday).
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UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels are withdrawn because she supports Palestine Action
Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books are no longer sold in the U.K. because she supports Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization
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Photo exhibition in Edinburgh tells story of fierce Ukraine war battle
A photo exhibition telling the story of the defence of a town in Ukraine has been installed in Edinburgh
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PHOTOS: 'Deliberate' skip fire next to listed building in North Yorkshire town
A skip fire believed to be deliberate broke out near a commercial building in a North Yorkshire town last night (Wednesday).
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Shortlist announced for Scottish Album of the Year - here's who made the cut
The shortlist has been announced for the Scottish Album of the Year Award, including the comeback album by Boards of Canada
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Harry and Meghan return to the UK spotlight, in photos
Prince Harry and Meghan make their first joint public appearances in England in six years since stepping back from royal duties. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Old school could become 84-bedroom care home - here's the latest
Kirklees Council has granted permission for the demolition of two buildings.
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Performing arts principal shaping the stars of tomorrow
A PERFORMING arts academy principal is helping to shape the next generation of talent.
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'Byker Grove meets Scream' horror film set for regional premiere in County Durham
North East-made horror film The Brook, dubbed “Byker Grove meets Scream”, premieres at Gala Durham, County Durham, followed by a Q&A.
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Delight as Skipton Woolly Sheep trail named a finalist in national BID awards
A town centre trail has earned national recognition.
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Vue Darlington screens Halloween line-up with classics, new horrors and thrillers
Vue Darlington’s October Halloween line-up includes Hocus Pocus, The Craft, Scream, Verity, Clayface, Ghosts and anniversary screenings of classic films.
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Charles and Camilla to attend opening of Senedd for first time in five years
It will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King
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Emerging artists to present musical showcase at major York festival
Aesthetica Film Festival’s New Music Stage returns to York Theatre Royal on November 7, featuring 10 emerging British and Irish artists, panels and masterclasses.
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Critically endangered frogs bred for first time at London Zoo
The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest.
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North East museum wins national award for accessibility at family attraction
Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland wins Best Accessible Museum at the 2026 Family Friendly Museum Awards, praised for inclusive facilities and family access.
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Haworth bookshop announces packed programme of autumn author events
A BOOKSHOP is inviting readers to enjoy a season of stories, from eerie horrors to heartwarming tales
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North Yorkshire Passion Play with 70 performers to end in crucifixion scene
Richmond, North Yorkshire, will stage Something Extraordinary, a Good Friday Passion Play with 70 actors, historic streets and casting from October 18.
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Centuries-old Chinese artefacts damaged by mysterious fall in empty British Museum
The 300-year-old Chinese porcelain bowl fell from its display shelf and shattered
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White supremacist’s attempted mass shooting at Hindu temple thwarted after gun jams
Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons
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Yorkshire artist to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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North Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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Globally-acclaimed artist brings woodland-inspired exhibition to North East doorstep
North East land artist James Brunt unveils Home exhibition at Kirkleatham Walled Garden, inspired by local woodland, from October 17 to mid-December.
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Two fire engines called to 'deliberate' fire next to building in North Yorkshire town
A ‘deliberate’ fire has been set close to a building in a busy North Yorkshire town this morning.
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What sort of homes and communities do we want to leave to the next generation? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: David Ingham, Ripon.
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Leithers bid for £3m Town of Culture prize as residents invited to shape plans
Leithers of all ages have been invited to Leith Imaginarium on Sunday, October 25 from 12 pm to 4 pm to contribute to the bid, which will net £3m if successful.
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Yorkshire charities urged to sign up for Aldi's free Christmas food donations
Yorkshire charities are being encouraged to sign up for Aldi’s surplus food programme that could help them support more people in need.
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Iconic British actor to visit North Yorkshire next year - here's how to get tickets
One of the UK's most iconic actors is set to visit to the North Yorkshire coast for a special evening of stories and laughter in 2027.
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Rare banknotes donated to charity shop sell for more than £85,000
An anonymous donation of 160 banknotes was made to a charity shop in Edinburgh
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Deadly flooding hits Europe as deaths reported in Greece and Turkey
Travel has been limited on Greek islands
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Yorkshire Christmas Tree Growers Win National Awards Ahead of Festive Season
Yorkshire Christmas tree growers have won national recognition, with York Christmas Trees crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2026 and a North
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Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened
An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday (Oct 15).
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Iconic British actor to visit North Yorkshire next year - here's how to get tickets
One of the UK's most iconic actors is set to visit to the North Yorkshire coast for a special evening of stories and laughter in 2027.
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Emerging artists to present musical showcase at major York festival
Aesthetica Film Festival’s New Music Stage returns to York Theatre Royal on November 7, featuring 10 emerging British and Irish artists, panels and masterclasses.
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Yorkshire artist to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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Changing seasons inspire young artists on our children's art page
AFTER only one-and-a-half hours' sleep, I found myself wide awake.
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‘York in Broom’: Call for award to tackle litter and weeds in 'muck hole' city
There is a call for a ‘York in Broom’ award to recognise clean, weed-free shop fronts and encourage businesses to tackle city-centre litter
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Verse from the waste land: Rotterdam’s poetic bin lorries granted cultural status
Lyrical lines printed on side of city’s fleet of rubbish trucks now recognised as one of Netherlands’ proud traditions
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Yorkshire charities urged to sign up for Aldi's free Christmas food donations
Yorkshire charities are being encouraged to sign up for Aldi’s surplus food programme that could help them support more people in need.
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King and Queen to attend ceremonial opening of Welsh Parliament
It will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King
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Legendary composer Frank Klepacki says the RTS genre isn't dead, but he would like to see devs get a little more creative with it
Klepacki shared his thoughts on the state of the real-time strategy genre in the latest issue of Edge.
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Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
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I want to love the new Castlevania, but it just feels a little off
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has the right pieces for a grand revival, but it hasn't quite nailed the assembly.
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Darlington Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett 25 years on - from Big Brother to Take That
More than two decades after wowing audiences on the first series of Pop Idol, Consett's Zoe Birkett has built a successful career on the West End stage and remains a familiar face in British entertainment.
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Waltzers, wagons, and big wheel take over Yarm as fair rolls into town for 2026
Wagons, waltzers, and a big wheel have taken over Yarm as the fair rolls into town for 2026 - take a look at some pictures here.
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PM: We need The Independent more than ever
Marking the milestone in a letter celebrating four decades of The Independent, Andy Burnham praised how it always seeks ‘different points of view’
