Arts & Culture
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‘We live in one of the world’s most beautiful villages – but we can’t wait to leave’
Brian and Jill Skarda, who live on Arlington Row in Bibury, have accused irresponsible tourists of ruining the beautiful village made famous by Bridget Jones’s Diary
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Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver
A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York.
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Reel outrage: how Bradford X-rated films row split the city in 1979
FILM censorship is a tricky subject. One person's horror classic is another's violent garbage - but who decides what the public can see?
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39 pictures of Houghton Feast fireworks as dazzling display lights up the sky
The Feast Fireworks Musical Spectacular lit up the sky as Houghton Feast celebrations continued on Monday night.
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Who is standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?
The contest in the north London constituency is a major test for both Zack Polanski and new Labour leader Andy Burnham
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Oprah Winfrey taps a 'riveting' debut novel for her book club
Oprah Winfrey has chosen Amanda Rizkalla's debut novel, “Hungered,” as her new book club pick
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York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid 'significant pressure'
A York venue opened by the King could be set to host more events under new plans.
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Alleged Jalisco cartel leader “El Tanque” arrested in Mexico
The US sanctioned El Tanque in 2024, identifying him as Ivan Cazarin Molina
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The Blow Monkeys bring Birdsong tour to Gateshead's Glasshouse
The Blow Monkeys bring their Birdsong tour to The Glasshouse, Gateshead, on October 7, as frontman Dr Robert discusses new music and the band's future.
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Shop granted alcohol licence despite fears for market
A city centre shop has been allowed alcohol sales despite fears over the impact of street drinking.
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Actor, 'restaurant kid' Ming-Na Wen reflects on the Asian American experience in 70 recipes
Ming-Na Wen's acting breakthrough was in the 1993 film adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel “The Joy Luck Club.”
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Book weighing over 200kg illustrated by Dalí and Cocteau stolen in Auvergne
On the night of 4 to 5 October, the "Book of the Apocalypse", a 210‑kilo volume with works by Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau and Bernard Buffet, was stolen from an art centre in Issoire, Puy‑de‑Dôme.
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'Dream come true' as Coronation Street and Brassic stars in Teesside for theatre show
Sue Cleaver, Karen Henthorn and Les Dennis star in Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies stage adaptation at Stockton Globe in March 2027.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate coerced women into porn, court documents allege
Andrew and Tristan Tate have not appeared in a British court to formally answer to the charges they face, but have denied wrongdoing
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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The human infrastructure behind AI-ready manufacturing
Building multidisciplinary talent for AI-ready manufacturing operations
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York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid ‘significant pressure’
A York venue opened by the King could be set to host more events under new plans. Plans submitted to City of York Council would see the Minster Refectory restaurant, in Deangate, allowed to host weddings. The restaurant’s application stated...
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Greens’ ‘Zionism is racism’ worse than anything under Corbyn, antisemitism tsar warns
Exclusive: Lord Mann claimed the way some of the party’s members were being treated was ‘unprecedented in Westminster since the Second World War’
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Kevin Roose Didn’t Use AI to Write His Book About AI
The author of “The AGI Chronicles” says his book “was written by a very tired, overworked, under-slept human being.”
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Amanda Owen admits Anty John's may 'never be complete' three years into rebuild
Amanda Owen has admitted Anty John's may never be fully finished after revealing the farmhouse rebuild was originally meant to take just 18 months.
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County Durham hotel shortlisted for one of Europe's top luxury travel awards
Headlam Hall Hotel near Darlington is celebrating after being shortlisted for one of the hospitality industry's most prestigious awards.
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Shop granted alcohol licence despite fears for market
A city centre shop has been allowed alcohol sales despite fears over the impact of street drinking.
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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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Queen Camilla remembers late Jeffrey Archer as 'irrepressible life force'
The novelist and MP was ‘an exception to the end’, Camilla wrote
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Amanda Owen admits Anty John's may 'never be complete' three years into rebuild
Amanda Owen has admitted Anty John's may never be fully finished after revealing the farmhouse rebuild was originally meant to take just 18 months.
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Gothic and ghostly art exhibition to open in York for Halloween
Stephenson's Gallery is preparing to launch its Gothic & Ghostly: Art of the Macabre exhibition in time for the Halloween season.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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New North East play marks 90 years since historic Jarrow Crusade march
Tom Kelly’s Jarrow Marches: A Play & Songs, directed by Andrew Dawson, will be staged at The Alberta Social Club in Jarrow on October 10 to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic Jarrow Crusade
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Former Scottish First Minister to appear at Bradford Literature Festival
Former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf will appear at this year’s Bradford Literature Festival.
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Anglo-Saxon expert to reveal Pocklington’s past after the Romans left
Alex Harvey, a York-based Anglo-Saxon expert, is set to give a talk at Burnby Hall in Pocklington.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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Railway volunteers brew special pale ale for Keighley beer festival
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway volunteers brew 4 KWVR Standard 4 Pale with Amity Brew Co for the Yorkshire Beer and Music Festival, October 15-18.
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Yorkshire Museum wins national award for Melsonby Hoard exhibition
Yorkshire Museum’s Melsonby Hoard exhibition was named the winner in the Society for Museum Archaeology Awards for Excellence.
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York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid 'significant pressure'
A York venue opened by the King could be set to host more events under new plans.
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More than 4,500 tickets sold for Darlington production of We Will Rock You
Darlington Operatic Society’s We Will Rock You brings 24 Queen hits to Darlington Hippodrome from October 28. More than 4,500 tickets sold; book now.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver
A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York.
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I visited the Castle Howard Arboretum and met a red squirrel named David Attenborough
Yorkshire is erupting in autumn leaves, so last weekend, I visited Castle Howard Arboretum: a 120-acre botanical garden dedicated to trees.
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PHOTO ESSAY: Flamenco's heart-wrenching wail captured in images
It was almost midnight and much of Seville was heading to bed. Yet a crowd had gathered in front of a stage on the bank of the Guadalquivir River, beside the bridge connecting the Spanish city's center with a neighborhood famous for its flamenco music.
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Durham Christmas Festival seeks musicians to busk for thousands of shoppers
Durham Christmas Festival seeks musicians, singers and bands to busk for shoppers from December 4 to December 6, with carols, live music and donations.
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County Durham tenants invited to help shape community projects
Believe housing invites residents in Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row to join Our Place, Our Voice and shape community decisions in County Durham.
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Anglo-Saxon expert to reveal Pocklington’s past after the Romans left
Alex Harvey, a York-based Anglo-Saxon expert, is set to give a talk at Burnby Hall in Pocklington.
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Gothic and ghostly art exhibition to open in York for Halloween
Stephenson's Gallery is preparing to launch its Gothic & Ghostly: Art of the Macabre exhibition in time for the Halloween season.
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North East garden marks 20 years after 'remarkable' community revival
Whickham Hermitage Community Garden marks 20 years as an award-winning attraction, revived from dereliction by volunteers and the late Dave Peacock MBE.
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North East author showcase to bring together 31 writers at community hub
Hartlepool Author Showcase brings 31 writers to Community Hub Central on October 24, featuring panels, book signings, workshops and family activities.
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Meet Sparky the barn owl and North East author at special family event
North East author Tracey Iceton brings barn owl Sparky to Preston Park Museum, Stockton-on-Tees, on October 24 for a talk, book signing and flying display.
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Yorkshire Museum wins national award for Melsonby Hoard exhibition
Yorkshire Museum’s Melsonby Hoard exhibition was named the winner in the Society for Museum Archaeology Awards for Excellence.
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Jeffrey Archer: Gifted, ambitious but dogged by scandal
His talents often brought him close to where he wanted to go, but always short of the target he set himself – which was the top
