Arts & Culture
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Free theatre show from award-winning company on offer across North Yorkshire
York theatre company Next Door But One will perform The Firework-Maker’s Daughter at six libraries across the county this October half-term.
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Traditional North Yorkshire furniture fetches exceptional price at auction
An exceptional price was achieved for a traditional piece of North Yorkshire furniture at auction.
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Few places that show off autumn quite like North Yorkshire - Carl Les
Hard to beat! Almost matching the title of the TV programme – Heartbeat – that as well as presenting amusing tales of the straight and not so straight folk of the Moors also showed off our wonderful scenery to millions of viewers. Many in their thousands still come to find those picturesque places today even though Heartbeat has been off prime time TV for many years.
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Dark Skies Fringe Festival returns to North Yorkshire with night-time events
The Dark Skies Fringe Festival will be held across the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserves.
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York restaurant praised for having the ‘best Sunday roast’ in the city
The Old Liquor Store found in the old Terry's chocolate factory in York has been praised for having the best Sunday roast in the city.
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Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and her children take centre stage
Photos of Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and Ukranian refugees in York have made the final of a photography competition.
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Free theatre show from award-winning company on offer across North Yorkshire
York theatre company Next Door But One will perform The Firework-Maker’s Daughter at six libraries across the county this October half-term.
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Nobel Prize in literature to be awarded in Stockholm
The Nobel Prize in literature will be awarded by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm
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Men jailed as teens trapped for two decades on indefinite jail terms finally freed
Luke Ings has served more than 20 years over a robbery and a fight in McDonald’s aged just 17
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Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75
Acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has died at his home in Goa
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Ripon artist's global draw-along raises £21,000 for animal rescue charity
An artist based near Ripon has raised more than £21,000 for The Yorkshire Rescue through an online draw-along.
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All Creatures Great and Small author honoured with blue plaque
A blue plaque is unveiled at the home where he wrote All Creatures Great and Small.
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Dark Skies Fringe Festival returns to North Yorkshire with night-time events
The Dark Skies Fringe Festival will be held across the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserves.
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Theatre presents Kay Mellor play exploring memories of a lost love
KEIGHLEY Playhouse offers “an emotional and unforgettable evening” with its production of Kay Mellor’s acclaimed play, A Passionate Woman.
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Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and her children take centre stage in York
Photos of Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and Ukranian refugees in York have made the final of a photography competition.
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Nana Patekar: Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar suddenly dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
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Balaclava-clad intruder caught on CCTV as community centre trashed in break-in
A much-loved community centre has appealed for help from residents after a break-in left parts of the building damaged and forced it to close.
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Few recipients more worthy of a knighthood than Sir Kevin Sinfield
In the past there has been a lot of debate about the honours system, especially around the worthiness of some of the recipients. But there is no such question over Sir Kevin Sinfield being awarded a knighthood.
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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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Violence-plagued horror home that left neighbours 'living in fear' shut down
A violence-plagued horror home that left terrified neighbours “living in persistent fear” has been shut down.
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Traditional North Yorkshire furniture fetches exceptional price at auction
An exceptional price was achieved for a traditional piece of North Yorkshire furniture at auction.
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Tayari Jones' novel 'Kin' wins the Kirkus Prize for fiction, earning a $50,000 award
Tayari Jones' novel “Kin” has won the Kirkus Prize for fiction
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María del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 87
Maricarmen’s eviction from Madrid apartment after over seven decades set off wave of protests against housing crisis
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Why I upgraded to a 4K OLED PC gaming monitor — and why you should or shouldn’t
True blacks and infinite contrast, incredible colors, and burn-in?
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Last Word: What forces act on fluid moving through a pipe to make it spiral?
This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say
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Knaresborough care home worker reaches final of national talent contest
Ayomide David Adegbite, a kitchen assistant at Bilton Hall Nursing Home, has made it to the last eight of Care Sector’s Got Talent.
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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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The Independent celebrates 40 years
The Independent is marking 40 years with an anniversary programme which declares ‘Independent then. Independent now. Celebrating 40 years of free thinking’
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Pope Leo XIV opens status check on Pope Francis' contentious opening to civilly remarried Catholics
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic leaders to courageously accompany families in their weaknesses and failures
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Plans to replace fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub with new venue and seven flats
A fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub could be replaced with a new venue, apartments and commercial space.
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Knaresborough exhibition tells the stories of refugees building new lives in North Yorkshire
A new photographic exhibition in Knaresborough will give visitors the chance to hear directly from refugees who have settled in North Yorkshire, sharing their
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York artist's tribute to much-loved Rowntree Park to go on display
A painting by Rebecca Cox, inspired by the beauty of Rowntree Park, has found a fitting new home in its café.
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Public invited to 'say a few words' at memorial to much-missed Harrogate figure
A memorial is to be held to a hugely respected figure in Harrogate life who was awarded the CBE.
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What to know about the London Film Festival 2026
The 70th London Film Festival kicks off with a star-studded lineup and a mix of award hopefuls and world premieres
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Video. Fantasy worlds come to life on nails at London nail art competition
Video. Nailympia London showcased fantasy nail art inspired by folklore, forests and steampunk, as global artists raced to create miniature worlds on nails.
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York artist's tribute to much-loved Rowntree Park to go on display
A painting by Rebecca Cox, inspired by the beauty of Rowntree Park, has found a fitting new home in its café.
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Neanderthal Europe was as much a wooden age as a stone age
When Neanderthals dominated Europe, it was likely that wood was at least as important to them as stone for working into tools
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'Incredible' Northumberland castle named spookiest in England attracts ghost hunters
Chillingham Castle’s dark history and ghost stories are drawing ghost hunters and Halloween thrill-seekers.
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Railway event promises 'live scares' and 'sinister characters' this Halloween
A HERITAGE railway is launching an adults-only Halloween experience packed with "live scares" and "sinister characters".
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Knaresborough care home worker reaches final of national talent contest
Ayomide David Adegbite, a kitchen assistant at Bilton Hall Nursing Home, has made it to the last eight of Care Sector’s Got Talent.
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Last Word: This week’s new questions
Why does music evoke emotion, and do people from other cultures feel the same way? Why do we scrunch our faces up when we taste something sour?
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Much-loved County Durham theatre lands £7,500 boost for major theatre upgrade
A County Durham arts venue has secured £7,500 to upgrade its main performance space as part of a nationwide funding programme supporting theatres.
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Emmerdale and Coronation Street star backs campaign to save theatre for the arts
A man with a long career in showbusiness with the National Theatre and shows such as Emmerdale and Coronation Street, Reece Dinsdale, is using his connections to save one of the gems of the arts in West Yorkshire.
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Harvey Nichols to leave Leeds as plans for city centre department store revealed
Many will be sad to see Harvey Nichols leave Leeds city centre
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Metal detectorist unearths two Bronze Age hoards in two years
The bronze and copper treasures date back about 3,000 years
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Family of North East dad with 'heart of gold' pay tribute after tragic road collision
David's family described him as one of the kindest, gentlest men, with a heart of gold and infectious laugh.
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Joshua Kerry accused of trying to break into Nigel Farage's home
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.
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Charming West Yorkshire town set to feature in the new Harry Potter series
Skipton is a market town with "incredible charm" and might see some new visitors after the release of the new Harry Potter series.
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Ed Sheeran breaks silence after facing fierce criticism from family member
The remarks were made during a concert in Atlanta.
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Historic North East warship to become haunted ghost ship attraction
HMS Trincomalee becomes a haunted attraction at Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool with ghost stories, performances and Halloween scares.