Arts & Culture
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Dramatic pictures show devastating blaze at former North East library
Dramatic new pictures have revealed the scale of the devastating fire which tore through the former Billingham Library on Tuesday (October 6).
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Kagan and Soai
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.
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Poetry returns to Ripon as new group launches programme of events
Poetry lovers in Ripon have been given a boost after three successful events brought the city’s community of writers and performers together for National
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Sir Kevin Sinfield: Rob Burrow would ‘laugh but be really proud’ at knighthood
Sir Kevin Sinfield said his late friend Rob Burrow would be “laughing” but “enormously proud” to see him receive a knighthood.
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Tom Gordon MP welcomes appointment of chair for TEWV public inquiry
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has welcomed the appointment of Judge John Potter to chair the statutory public inquiry into mental health care at
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Free theatre fun for families at North Yorkshire libraries
Families across North Yorkshire will be able to enjoy a free live theatre show at their local library this October half-term.
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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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Marianne Faithfull sofa among many highlights of North Yorkshire antiques fair
Northern Antiques Fair returns to Leyburn, featuring a £70,000 1616 John Speed atlas, Marianne Faithfull’s sofa and rare antiques.
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All jobs lost as 'world first' Scotch whisky distillery goes into liquidation
ALL jobs have been lost after a Scotch whisky distillery, thought to be the first community-owned distillery in the world, was forced to call in administrators.
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Nobel prize in chemistry awarded for work on mirror molecules
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have been honoured for their work on making molecules form the correct mirror images
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What is the Plague? The deadly disease that killed up to 60% of Europe’s population
The Black Death struck vast swathes of Europe, Asia and Africa in the 14th century
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Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train between Darlington and York
A person has died after being hit by a train on the East Coast Mainline between York and Darlington
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Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified ‘Organic’
Amid a sea of AI writing slop, a new stamp for “organic literature” will help readers to pick out books authored by real, corn-fed, free-range humans.
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In Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO
Five rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs.
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REVIEW: Mean Girls in Bradford as Plastics put stamp on stage
MEAN Girls remains the cultural phenomenon it was when it was released over 20 years ago, based on the amount of teenage girls watching the show in Bradford.
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Plans to replace fire-damaged Knaresborough pub with new venue and seven flats
A fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub could be replaced with a new venue, apartments and commercial space under plans to redevelop the site.
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Jane McDonald announces final cruise - everything you need to know
Jane McDonald is inviting fans to join her for one last week of luxury at sea.
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The next phase of the AI era: why building R&D talent is now a make-or-break investment
AI development depends more on the talent, not the technology.
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Slovenia is officially home to the best wine region in Europe
Štajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.
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Tories delight as satirical tapestry pokes fun at ‘turncoat’ Robert Jenrick
Reminders of banished Reform UK defector were all around the Conservative party conference in Birmingham
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York film festival bringing producers, investors and industry leaders to city
The Aesthetica Film Festival is helping to transform York and North Yorkshire into a hub for new talent and enterprise.
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York film festival invites youngsters to try filmmaking, coding and animation
Youngsters in York are being invited to explore filmmaking, coding and animation at this year’s Aesthetica Film Festival.
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Tadcaster market selling second-hand craft supplies to help cut textile waste
A market in Tadcaster is offering second-hand and vintage fabric and craft supplies to help reduce waste.
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York city centre filled with colour and music for 50+ Festival parade
York city centre was transformed with colour, music, and laughter during a joyful celebration at the York 50+ Festival.
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York film festival bringing producers, investors and industry leaders to city
The Aesthetica Film Festival is helping to transform York and North Yorkshire into a hub for new talent and enterprise.
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York theatre to host moving new play championing learning-disabled artists
It’s a Wonderful Us, which features the work of learning-disabled artists, is coming to York.
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York city centre filled with colour and music for 50+ Festival parade
York city centre was transformed with colour, music, and laughter during a joyful celebration at the York 50+ Festival.
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Bradford church looks back on 150 years with special celebration weekend
St James Community Church marked 150 years since the laying of its foundation stone with an exhibition and open event.
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York film festival invites youngsters to try filmmaking, coding and animation
Youngsters in York are being invited to explore filmmaking, coding and animation at this year’s Aesthetica Film Festival.
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How a Brontë-inspired Dutch literary sensation was brought back to West Yorkshire
Award-winning translator David McKay will visit Haworth to discuss bringing a Brontë-inspired Dutch novel back to Yorkshire.
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Two artisan markets bringing seasonal crafts and regional flavours to York
Two Little Bird Made outdoor artisan markets will take place this weekend in Easingwold and Acomb.
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'We are daft as brushes and enjoy good laugh' - Couple's 50 years of marriage
The pair are both regular volunteers at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI).
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Two artisan markets bringing seasonal crafts and regional flavours to York
Two Little Bird Made outdoor artisan markets will take place this weekend in Easingwold and Acomb.
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'I tried not to re-do Inception' — Control Resonant composer says 'it was a great relief that we exited The Oldest House' and that 'accentuating Dylan’s starting point was an origin point for conceptualizing the music'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has shared how the game's new setting affected how he scored the soundtrack and how he represented Dylan.
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York theatre to host moving new play championing learning-disabled artists
It’s a Wonderful Us, which features the work of learning-disabled artists, is coming to York.
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Tadcaster market selling second-hand craft supplies to help cut textile waste
A market in Tadcaster is offering second-hand and vintage fabric and craft supplies to help reduce waste.
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Crown Ballet to bring festive classic The Nutcracker to North East venues
Crown Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to Consett and Middlesbrough on November 14-15, with festive music, dance and a cast of international dancers.
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Youth Violence in Berlin: One Group Worries Experts
More children in Berlin are being registered as suspects in violent offences. A new report shows which group is drawing particular concern.
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Berlin’s Wartime Pavement Damage: On the Trail with a Researcher
Researcher Hans Greiner reveals where traces of wartime damage can still be found in Berlin today. A search for clues.
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Dolly Parton's multifaceted legacy showcased at Nashville museum and hotel
A new Dolly Parton hotel and museum offers fans a look at the multifaceted singer, actor, entertainer and philanthropist, right in the heart of Nashville
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Scotland: Honeymoon over as Sebastien Pocognoli's side suffer domestic disharmony
Sebastien Pocognoli is left with questions to answer after an inert Scotland performance leaves him still searching for his first home win, writes Tom English.
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Proposed £12bn cut to disability benefits for children called ‘shockingly cruel’
The proposals have been labelled ‘shockingly cruel’
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Artists and market traders open first shop in County Durham
Two independent artists are celebrating the opening of their first permanent shop in Chester-le-Street today after years of selling their work at markets and events across the region.
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National Book Award finalists span continents and tackle identity, justice and war
The National Book Award finalists have been announced, with authors like Edwidge Danticat and Valeria Luiselli in the spotlight
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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102
Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life
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The enduring popularity of Elvis Presley's Graceland is a monument to his legacy
Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home, continues to captivate fans decades after his death
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Axe from 'The Shining' and other props from Stanley Kubrick's archive up for auction
Stanley Kubrick's personal archive is up for auction
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The North East landmark that was built by keelmen to care for their own 325 years ago
Today’s Object of the Week is a remarkable riverside building created more than three centuries ago by working men determined to look after their own.
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The 234-year-old North East pub that once welcomed major guests like Charles Dickens
The Bridge Hotel Vaults has links to Dickens, a Grade II listing and a fascinating past dating back to the 1790s.
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Everybody’s Favorite Art TV Is Nearly Half Off Right Now
Samsung’s The Frame is the leading art TV for a reason. The matte display makes paintings look like museum pieces, not a glossy screensaver.