Arts & Culture
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Zack Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.
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Please, sir, can I have a walk? Dickens biographer finds likely inspiration for Oliver Twist
Exclusive: Theresa Musgrove unearths newspaper archives showing one Alice Shepherd was severely punished in 1836 for similarly innocent request
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Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski
Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen: out and about with the Yorkshire Shepherdess
Discover Amanda Owen's Yorkshire life, from Our Yorkshire Farm and Ravenseat to Our Farm Next Door - in our photo gallery over the years
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Hit Midsomer Murders stage adaptation heading to York on 2027 theatre tour
A stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is coming to the Grand Opera House York as part of its 2027 tour.
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Award-winning aviation artist to showcase work at Yorkshire Air Museum
Aviation illustrator and comic artist Keith Burns will display his work at the Yorkshire Air Museum next weekend.
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Welsh singer-songwriter returns to Pocklington for church concert
Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph is set to perform at All Saints Church in Pocklington next month.
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'I worked on Doctor Who and brought the tardis to Yorkshire'
Author and screenwriter Chris Chibnall, known for his work on Broadchurch and Doctor Who, is back in Sheffield, the city where his career began. Laura Reid reports.
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Award-winning aviation artist to showcase work at Yorkshire Air Museum
Aviation illustrator and comic artist Keith Burns will display his work at the Yorkshire Air Museum next weekend.
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Look back at popular theatre - 70 years after curtain came down for good
OCTOBER marks seventy years since the magnificent Hippodrome Theatre in Keighley closed its doors for good.
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Family faces a bleak Christmas as last minute ‘no fault’ eviction just weeks away
The landlord behind a last minute decision to issue a family in Ripon with a no fault eviction notice, days before they became unlawful, has has had the order confirmed by a court. Linsey Reeves and her husband were served a Section 21...
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Spooky stories and crafts planned for Halloween at Bradford's Bolling Hall
Bolling Hall Museum in Bradford hosts free Halloween Hyacinths on October 31, with spooky stories, crafts, face painting and family activities for all ages
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A former SSPX priest embraces life as a gay man and tattoo artist
In March 2024, Francis Palmquist bent over his right calf and carefully tattooed the tear rolling down Mary’s cheek as depicted in the famous image
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Donated Birmingham accent gives man confidence 'to voice his opinion'
Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who".
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Everything we know as 'horrific' blaze tears through derelict County Durham pub
A dramatic fire tore through former Catchgate pub The Crown and Thistle on Thursday, destroying much of the roof and prompting a major 999 response.
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Polls close in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as Labour hopes to retain seat
Contest seen as test of Andy Burnham’s ability to unite Labour voters amid threat from Green party’s Zack Polanski
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JD Vance roasted over his response to what he thinks socialism means
‘They cry socialism, but have no clue what it is,’ one critic said
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New Banksy artwork set to be unveiled as part of major exhibition
Two concrete walls with the original Banksy pieces will be installed into The Minories Gallery garden in Colchester on Friday
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Oct. 2 - 8, 2026
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Amanda Owen says 'punishing' -14C conditions were 'challenging' in Ravenseat filming
Amanda Owen has revealed temperatures plunged as low as -14C at Ravenseat as her family filmed the new series of Our Farm Next Door.
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Magical Leeds family attraction loved by celebs has lots of Halloween fun coming
We have paid a visit to the Leeds city centre attraction
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Can Kemi Badenoch save the Tories with Thatcherism 2.0?
Kemi Badenoch’s homage to Margaret Thatcher may have impressed her party – but can nostalgia bring in voters? Report by Maja Anushka
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In ‘Always Lalisa,’ K-pop superstar Lisa comes of age and embarks on a new career in acting
The documentary “Always Lalisa” captures a pivotal year in the life of Lisa, following the K-pop superstar as she takes a break from Blackpink to record and launch her first solo album, 2025’s “Alter Ego.”
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New inclusive play space to open in North Yorkshire town centre
A new inclusive space aimed at supporting families is set to open its doors with a special event in the centre of a busy North Yorkshire town.
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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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Much-loved Darlington steampunk festival cancelled for 2027 in 'sad' announcement
A much-loved steampunk festival bringing colourful costumes, traders and Victorian-inspired entertainment to a historic Darlington attraction has been cancelled for 2027.
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The horrors in Ukraine seem to be fading from our front pages
ALL war is horrific. Perhaps in our love of war stories, of our brave men who fought in the first and second world wars, we glorify it, but the sheer horror of it is being felt on a daily basis by the civilians of Ukraine.
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Blizzard says its 'philosophy' for creating a 'classic' WoW: Forever experience consists of four core design pillars that build on top of the 'vanilla' game, but 'the goal here is not to create assets that look like they were made in 2004'
The World of Warcraft: Forever team at Blizzard Entertainment has shared its design philosophy for creating an authentic "Classic Plus" experience.
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LIVE - 'Smoke across sky' as fire erupts at old County Durham pub
Emergency services are at a scene in Catchgate, County Durham, following a fire at an old pub.
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Blogger to stand trial for sending text of Shrek’s green cartoon penis to Republican
D.J. Byrnes allegedly referred to Sen. Jerry Cirino as ‘young Mussolini’ and sent him an image of the cartoon Shrek with his penis exposed
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New inclusive play space to open in North Yorkshire town centre
A new inclusive space aimed at supporting families is set to open its doors with a special event in the centre of a busy North Yorkshire town.
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Everything you need to know as Durham Book Festival returns with three days of events
Book lovers are set to descend on Durham this weekend as the Durham Book Festival returns with three days of events celebrating literature, creativity and debate.
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'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
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North East care home resident, 77, publishes first book of tongue twisters
A 77-year-old North East care home resident has published his first book after a tongue-twister project revived his passion for writing.
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Tales of the unexpected at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
Hemingway performed in a sauna is set to be an unusual highlight of the forthcoming Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
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Queensland literary awards: ‘stunning’ debut inspired by segregated shantytown wins top prize
Lenora Thaker wins $30,000 prize for ‘a work of state significance’ for The Pearl of Tagai Town, which draws on her ancestors’ stories in Cairns-Malay Town
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Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.
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Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen to return to Grassington for new book signing
THE Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen is due to make a popular return visit to Grassington to sign copies of her new books.
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Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026
Most prestigious literature prize goes to Canadian known for genre-crossing works such as Autobiography of Red
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Amanda Owen tells Lorraine Kelly TV fame has been 'lifeline' for saving her farm
Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen reveals why TV and book deals have been a financial lifeline for her family as Our Farm Next Door returns.
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Raffle helps York pupils visit Japanese art exhibition at city gallery
A raffle by Claredon Fine Art in York has helped give pupils an inspiring introduction to global art and culture.
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A partial building collapse in Istanbul kills 1 and traps at least 3 people
A seven-story building in Istanbul has partially collapsed, killing one person and trapping at least three people
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Raffle helps York pupils visit Japanese art exhibition at city gallery
A raffle by Claredon Fine Art in York has helped give pupils an inspiring introduction to global art and culture.
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Fire-hit pub in North Yorkshire village could be reborn as bar and flats
A fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub could be replaced with a new venue, apartments and commercial space under plans to redevelop the site. The Cricketers, in Calcutt, near Knaresborough, has been vacant since suffering severe damage in a...
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Free live theatre coming to six North Yorkshire libraries this half-term
An interactive show by York theatre company, Next Door But One, will be performed at six libraries across North Yorkshire this half-term.
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At least five arrested over Renoir museum theft
The two paintings by the French artist stolen in last month's heist have yet to be recovered.
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Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".
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Museum announces major new exhibition and events for 30th anniversary
A season of events and a major new exhibition will launch in 2027 at the Thackray Museum in Leeds.
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Ripon Library to host free family theatre show this half-term
A free family theatre show is coming to Ripon Library this October half-term.
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York theatre to stage iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in new 'intimate' production
York Theatre Royal are set to co-produce a new actor-musician production of Sunset Boulevard in 2027. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical will be reimagined in an intimate new production, opening at York Theatre Royal on Wednesday 9 June...
