Arts & Culture
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Bill Maher Calls for abolition of frats amid Cornell 7 saga
‘Any place that’s all male, no girls allowed, just doesn’t function without depravity,’ Maher said
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Running with the times at celebrity-studded Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
This year's celebrity-studded Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is to explore the running boom through two very different runners
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Free children's theatre show coming to Ripon Library this half-term
Families will be able to enjoy a free theatre performance at Ripon Library this October half-term as part of a tour bringing professional children's theatre
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Chris Packham joins bereaved families to open Garden of Memories at Martin House
Wildlife presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has joined bereaved families at Martin House Children's Hospice to open a new garden dedicated to
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Man remains in custody after altercation near York museum saw two injured in hospital
A man remains in police custody after an altercation near the National Railway Museum in York saw two people taken to hospital with injuries.
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Man remains in custody after altercation near York museum saw two injured in hospital
A man remains in police custody after an altercation near the National Railway Museum in York saw two people taken to hospital with injuries.
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Fans resurface Celebrity Traitors star's relationship drama with Rowan Atkinson
Fans of Celebrity Traitors star James Acaster have revisited his unusual relationship history after clips resurfaced of him joking that he was “left for” County Durham-born actor Rowan Atkinson.
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One of York's best-loved attractions unveils dramatic new look in major revamp
A dramatic rebrand, revamped shop and new hot chocolate hub are set to transform York's Chocolate Story visitor attraction
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Man killed by tiger posed for photo with animal before climbing into pen - witnesses
The man was pronounced dead at the scene in Yorkshire on Saturday
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Diamond anniversary for Darlington couple who found love under theatre spotlight
A COUPLE, whose love first flickered under the spotlight at their local theatre, are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary today (Monday).
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Ex-Darlington councillor who lived 'lifetime of kindness' leaves £10k gift in will
A former Darlington councillor who would “quite literally give you the shirt off his back” has left a final gift of £10,000 to the town’s hospice.
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Chagall or Lenepveu or both? Row over Paris opera house dome enters legal arena
Descendant of 19-century artist demands removal of Marc Chagall’s 1960s canvases that cover original fresco
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York readers asked to nominate their favourite curry house for 2026 award
Who serves the best curry in York? It's time for readers of The Press to decide their favourite.
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Sink smashed and paint thrown over walls in vandalism spree at public toilets
Two public toilets in a North Yorkshire town have been vandalised. Facilities in the Castle Yard car park and on Fisher Street were targeted between Friday and Saturday, 9 and 10 October. They threw paint over the walls and pulled a sink...
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The undercover female agents working in the shadows of The Troubles
The objective of female covert surveillance officers was to disappear into the background. Liz* tells Sam Kiley how that required obsessive attention to detail: no Army-issue watch, no perfume, no brightly coloured clothes - and no false steps
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What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo XIV is to have an operation to remove a localized lung nodule detected early
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Amanda Owen and children visit County Durham attraction for filming of TV show
Amanda Owen and her children visit Beamish Museum in County Durham as they seek inspiration for their new home in the next episode of Our Farm Next Door.
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Review: 'Opera North cast are masters of their craft'
OPERA North brought Tchaikovsky’s powerful opera Eugene Onegin back to the Leeds Grand after 43 years and have served up a feast for the senses.
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Bradford primary praised as 'vibrant and successful' after strong Ofsted report
Bradford’s Co-op Academy Penny Oaks praised by Ofsted for its ambitious curriculum, inclusive culture, rapid pupil progress and support for SEND children.
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Leeds Light Night as art comes alive on landmarks - dates, times and buildings
Artists took inspiration from the ideas of Leeds primary school children
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Green light for new Darlington autism school as places double to 96
Darlington families are set to benefit after a new specialist autism school was given the green light to double its planned places and meet growing demand.
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This Control-inspired action game set in a 'planet-scale alien mind' has one of the most stunning art styles I've seen this year
Studio Lifeforms' Etre is shaping up to be a visual feast.
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Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires
The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.
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York theatre to bring iconic Christmas story to the stage in its first community production
The iconic festive story It’s a Wonderful Life is being brought to a York stage this Christmas. The show marks the first time Theatre@41 in York has produced its own community production. It will run at the independent theatre on Monkgate...
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Quentin Tarantino's first stage play will debut in London with Sacha Baron Cohen as star
Quentin Tarantino is bringing a swashbuckling stage comedy to London's West End
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Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s West End play The Popinjay Cavalier
The production marks the Hollywood director’s first play written for the stage, which he will also direct
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Pennsylvania shooter who killed 8 was family’s patriarch, slain toddler’s dad says
A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, says the gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary
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Egypt’s second-century artwork Tondo of the Two Brothers unveiled after restoration
Artwork ‘Tondo of the Two Brothers’ - a prized 2nd-century painting from the Fayoum portraits - has been restored
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Most watched female artist on Amazon Music record set by Shakira
The global broadcast of the Colombian singer's Madrid concert has become the most-watched live performance by a female artist on Amazon Music. The platform highlights the role of the Spanish capital as a bridge between Latin America and Europe.
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Andy Burnham condemns Sir Keir Starmer's government as 'too factional and negative'
Andy Burnham has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government as “too negative” and “too factional” in a wide-ranging interview.
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Darlington nail tech named finalist in Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards
A Darlington nail salon specialising in builder gel and intricate nail artistry has been named a finalist in the Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards.
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Photos show replica of 17th-century Spanish galleon taking center stage at Manila museum
A life-size replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon is the centerpiece of Museo del Galeón in Manila, Philippines. The museum offers visitors a glimpse of life aboard the ship and explores the country's maritime history.
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Excitement as 'elusive' and 'rare' bird spotted at North East nature reserve
Birdwatchers have been treated to sightings of an elusive bittern at RSPB Saltholme, with photographer Gareth Bowes capturing the bird on camera.
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Dramatic drone view of historic, but disused, railway bridge in beautiful Durham
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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Richard E Grant admits Traitors mistakes: ‘I never thought they would take me seriously’
Actor says he should have made a joke of his admission, he felt institutionalised there and he is not watching the series
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Search begins for North East city's most inspiring young people
Nominations now open for Sunderland’s 2027 Young Achievers’ Awards, celebrating inspiring young people aged 8-18 in the city; entries close December 18.
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Nepal: Buildings swept away as flash floods hit Budhi Gandaki river
A flash flood at the Budhi Gandaki River has swept away several buildings and bridges, two months after catastrophic floods hit the country.
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Man killed by tiger posed for photo with animal before climbing into pen - witnesses
The man was pronounced dead at the scene in Yorkshire on Saturday
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Pope Leo XIV to have surgery after nodule found on lung
The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".
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Blue plaque installed to mark home of All Creatures Great and Small author
A plaque has been unveiled to honour the man who created James Herriot.
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There’s more to our music than Oasis, says Manchester mayor
Bev Craig pledges £2m in funding to nurture local artists by improving access to rehearsal and production space
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What's on at the Milton Rooms in Malton this autumn
There’s something for everyone
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What's on at the Milton Rooms in Malton this autumn
There’s something for everyone
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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Majority of Christian nationalists in Britain rarely go to church, says new report
Far right groups in the UK have frequently used Christian symbolism and language
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Former Britain's Got Talent judge in talks to return to ITV show after 16 years
Piers Morgan could return to Britain's Got Talent as a guest judge for its 20th anniversary in 2027, while Bradley Walsh reportedly replaces Simon Cowell.
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Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung
"It was detected at a very early stage and is well localised," the pontiff said during an address in St. Peter's Square. #EuropeNews
