Arts & Culture
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Kew Gardens turns to public to save historic Palm House
The 1840s glasshouse is showing serious signs of deterioration
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Amanda Owen's farming show returns to More4 tonight
Our Farm Next Door returns to More4 on October 5 for series four, following Amanda and Clive Owen as they restore Anty John's farmhouse and revisit Ravenseat.
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Jeffrey Archer, novelist and former Conservative MP, dies aged 86
Archer died peacefully at his home, his publisher said in a statement
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Sainsbury’s for Tories, Waitrose for Labour: Does where you shop reveal how you vote?
One supermarket may be Britain’s most divided, new research shows
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British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues
Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.
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Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86
Lord Archer died peacefully at home between writing sessions, his publisher said
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Tories are united behind Badenoch, but MPs want focus on economy over culture wars to win back voters
Party has common enemy in defectors, while Nigel Farage’s woes have given some insiders reason to hope
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'much-loved' mum tragically killed in A69 crash
The heartbroken family of a “much-loved mam” who was tragically killed in a crash in Northumberland last month have paid tribute to her.
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'Wonderful soloist' will boost autumn concerts by talented Harrogate chamber orchestra
Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra is to launch its autumn season this weekend with two very different works full of drama and character.
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Inside the derelict church where a globally famous comedian was baptised twice
Amid the upturned tables and the boxes covered in bird poo, surrounded by scorched mattresses, burned tyres, blackened pews and melted children’s plastic toys, there is a font.
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Durham Cathedral 90s silent disco plans branded ‘sacrilegious’ by residents
Durham Cathedral has been branded “sacrilegious” by Northern Echo readers over plans to turn the historic building into a 90s silent disco.
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Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston
A tragic air ambulance crash off Massachusetts has left two Bermudian nationals and four crew members presumed dead
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The Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.
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Invitation to a very special afternoon with jewellery specialist Susan Rumfitt at Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough
An expert from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow is to talk about the spectacular world of tiaras in a charity event at Henshaws Arts & Craft Centre in Knaresborough this week.
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Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public places
Camera-enabled Meta spectacles are already restricted in UK and US because of fears about unauthorised covert recording
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Gemma Simpson's killer to stay in prison after parole rejected
Gemma was killed by Martin Bell, who buried her body at beauty spot Brimham Rocks.
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Young red squirrel arrives at Castle Howard Arboretum
Cinnamon, a young female, has been welcomed as part of a red squirrel breeding programme.
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Woman fears 'monster' who hid sister's body for 14 years will strike again if released
A 'monster' who stabbed a woman to death and dismembered her body before hiding it for 14 years will 'kill again' if released from jail, the victim's sister has warned.
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Artist hits out at Tories after party ‘uses his illustration without permission’
Illustrator Stanley Chow claimed the Conservatives ‘haven’t done their due diligence’
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Iconic 80s band to play York Museum Gardens next year - here's how to get tickets
A legendary 80s band are set to headline a major outdoor concert next summer.
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Iconic 80s band to play York Museum Gardens next year - here's how to get tickets
A legendary 80s band are set to headline a major outdoor concert next summer.
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Central London hit by mass power cut with 32 postcodes affected
Buildings in central London lost power this morning in a widespread outage
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Mass shooting at party in Georgia leaves dozens injured and two dead
A crowd of more than 1,000 people had gathered in Vienna when upwards of 50 shots were fired
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Artist 'taking legal advice' over Tories' use of Andy Burnham portrait
Manchester illustrator Stan Chow says he was not asked permission for use of his cartoon.
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Ex-Channel 4 News anchor turns love of A Hard Day's Night into a fantastic BFI Film Classics book
When Johnny Marr says he loves your new book you know you are onto a winner.
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Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel win Nobel Prize in medicine
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel win Nobel Prize in medicine
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Amanda Owen reflects on family changes and 'wrinkles' since Our Yorkshire Farm
Amanda Owen, from Our Yorkshire Farm, has told of her pride at watching her children grow up on screen as she reflects on her family's TV journey.
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Omega Has New Bond Watches Even if There Isn’t a New James Bond
With no new 007 actor named and no film in the near future, Omega has had to get creative to keep its lucrative spy-watch train running.
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Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
Vivien Lichtenstein says she believes motion is unhelpful as anger grows over Zack Polanski’s absence for vote
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Rail lines blocked between York and Selby
There’s disruption on trains in our area this afternoon (Monday). LNER is reporting a points failure between York and Selby / Doncaster. It means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised....
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Realitea owner reflects on 12 years in Ripon
The owner of Ripon tearoom and Indian bistro Realitea has reflected on 12 years in business.
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Century-old parade of shops and flats set to be demolished
The demolition of a century-old parade of shops and flats has been approved.
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Rapist left woman fearing she'd die as he strangled her in 'inhumane' attack
A man who strangled and raped a woman has been jailed after she described how the attack ‘changed her life forever’.
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The Human League to play York Museum Gardens – Here’s how to get tickets
Global superstars The Human League are to play York next summer. The Sheffield new wave pioneers will headline the Live at York Museum Gardens concert on Saturday 3 July 2027. Synonymous with English electronic music since forming in 1977,...
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Thousands expected as mythical beasts return for eerie winter festival - details
Magical beasts are set to roam the streets of Whitby once again as plans take place to stage the Whitby Krampus Run this December.
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House demolition dad breaks silence with four-word stance after ditching UK
Chris Rhodes has defended demolishing his half of a semi-detached house in Pudsey
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North Yorkshire wildlife artist to feature on popular TV programme
A North Yorkshire wildlife artist is to appear on a popular television show this week.
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Thousands expected as mythical beasts return for eerie winter festival - details
Magical beasts are set to roam the streets of Whitby once again as plans take place to stage the Whitby Krampus Run this December.
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Family who lived at Anty John's before Amanda Owen as new history uncovered
Amanda Owen will uncover more about Anthony Clarkson, his wife Mally and their children in the new Our Farm Next Door series.
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Conservation work reveals Ripon Town Hall was once painted green
Evidence that Ripon Town Hall was once painted green has been uncovered during conservation work.
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The private Scottish island that could be yours for just £350k
The island covers 267 acres and has two freshwater lochs and a traditional bothy
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Music icon visits Islamic spiritual site in Bradford - here's why
He is best known for songs 'Wild World' and 'The First Cut Is The Deepest'.
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Amanda Owen's farming show returns to More4 tonight
Amanda Owen, her former husband Clive and their children are returning for a fourth series of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids.
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Amanda Owen's farming show returns to More4 tonight
Amanda Owen, her former husband Clive and their children are returning for a fourth series of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids.
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Michael Douglas on 'immortality,' Kirk Douglas and the memories he once avoided
Michael Douglas, the award-winning actor and producer, recently turned 82 and has released a memoir titled “One Helluva Ride.”
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Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31
Thai authorities have warned of more rain and flash flooding as the death toll from floods since mid-September has risen to 31
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Chart-topping 80s pop legends to bring huge nostalgia show to Scarborough
The most successful British female band of the 1980s is set to perform in North Yorkshire for a night of 80s nostalgia, joined by Australian icon Jason Donovan.
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Chart-topping 80s pop legends to bring huge nostalgia show to Scarborough
The most successful British female band of the 1980s is set to perform in North Yorkshire for a night of 80s nostalgia, joined by Australian icon Jason Donovan.
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Warner Bros, Film 4 and the BBC come to York for major film festival
With 300 short films, 15 competitive categories and £5,000 in prizes, Aesthetica Film Festival will return to York next month. The 16th edition of the festival will take place from the 4-8 November, with hundreds of independent short films...
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Family who lived at Anty John's before Amanda Owen as new history uncovered
Amanda Owen will uncover more about Anthony Clarkson, his wife Mally and their children in the new Our Farm Next Door series.