Arts & Culture
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Dawood Safi detained for killing Wayne Broadhurst in Uxbridge
Dawood Safi killed Wayne Broadhurst and injured two others in a knife attack in west London.
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Anti-migrant protesters clash with police as dinghy arrives
The dinghy was shadowed by French rescue vessels until it entered English waters, where it was met by RNLI boats
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Mr Bean legend from County Durham makes major comeback 40 years since last show
County Durham-born Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is returning to West End comedy with a new show featuring famous characters and sketches.
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Artist creates Bradford doodle map mural at primary school
Freelance illustrator Dave Draws has produced a unique mural at Green Lane Primary School, showcasing his renowned doodle maps.
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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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Family tribute to 'loving and proud' grandad who was found in North Yorkshire canal
Shaun Barton, 60, whose body was recovered from Ripon Canal, has been remembered as ‘the clown of the party’.
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‘I don’t feel safe in York’ – Former councillor set to quit the city
A former city councillor says she is preparing to leave York because she no longer feels safe travelling on its roads. Anna Semlyen, a road safety campaigner, says she has been injured twice while riding her bike around York. “I feel very...
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From hotel suites to virtual reality, museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise
Natural History Museum and British Museum among cultural institutions leveraging collections and exhibitions
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Man pinned woman to fence and strangled her with both hands in the street
A man who strangled a woman in the street has been jailed.
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Gillian Anderson responds to backlash after telling ‘distracting’ fans to stop sitting in front row
The actor, who is performing on the West End, was filmed telling theatre fans ‘you can’t come 20 times and sit in the front row, it’ll drive me mad’
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Photos show colorful teams building human towers in Spain’s Catalonia
Teams in matching colors compete to build the tallest and most complex human towers in Tarragona, Spain. Known as castells, the towers are an 18th-century Catalan tradition celebrating cultural pride and teamwork.
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Amanda and Clive Owen's life now as they return together in new TV series
Amanda and Clive Owen, from Our Yorkshire Farm, will return to screens together with their children in the fourth series of Our Farm Next Door.
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Andy Burnham risks repeating Liz Truss mini budget chaos, Shadow Chancellor warns
Andrew Griffith has maintained that the Tories would not make same mistakes again
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County Durham's hidden real-life sword in the stone and its unique backstory
A real-life sword in the stone near Seaham has become a quirky landmark with a fascinating local story.
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Anti-migrant protesters gather in seaside town as dinghy arrives in UK
The dinghy was shadowed by French rescue vessels until it entered English waters, where it was met by RNLI boats
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Children’s books with Black main characters down 8% in a year, study shows
Only 150 of 2,189 titles published in UK for young children last year focused on minority ethnic, disabled or neurodivergent characters
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Residents baffled as bizarre celebrity graffiti returns with even stranger messages
Wayne Rooney, Sharon Osbourne and Bonnie Langford are among the celebrities targeted in the latest bizarre graffiti.
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'Maybe we can attract new gamers into what people liked in 2007 when they first played Assassin's Creed' — Patrice Désilets breaks down the 15-year journey to make his ambitious new epic, 1666: Amsterdam
From bankruptcy to buyouts, Assassin’s Creed director Patrice Désilets details the 15-year journey to bring his dark new epic to life.
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54 pictures as Houghton Feast parade takes over the streets - can you spot yourself?
Costumes, floats, bands and characters fill the streets in our 54 pictures - can you spot yourself?
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Everything you need to know about new Our Farm Next Door series with Amanda Owen
Everything you need to know about Our Farm Next Door series four, including its start date, Anty John's, Ravenseat and the Owen children.
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Bradford's best kept secret? We visit superstore that sells a bit of everything
It offers free services to the area and beyond, alongside a well-stocked charity shop selling everything from women’s dresses and musical instruments to sofas.
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In pictures - Daleks, Doctors and dazzling costumes take over Darlington Comic Con
Fans in eye-catching costumes flocked to a Darlington's Hopetown for a Comic Con packed with sci-fi, comic-book and television characters.
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Castle Howard Arboretum: Cinnamon the squirrel joins red revival
While Cinnamon, a six-month-old red squirrel, quietly settles into her new home at Castle Howard, those behind an ambition which could see the much-loved threatened creatures released across the vast estate say her arrival heralds a key milestone.
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A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep's Aslan stirs gender debate over Gerwig's ‘Narnia’
Director Greta Gerwig's film adaptation from "The Chronicles of Narnia" is sparking controversy over casting of Meryl Streep to voice Aslan the divine lion in "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew."
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Historic County Durham pub named among the best places in England to enjoy a pint
The Dun Cow in Durham has been named among England's 30 best pubs for a pint, with the historic city centre venue praised for its character and beer selection.
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‘Don’t demolish it’ - museum director calls for National Glass Centre to be saved
A museum director has urged the University of Sunderland to abandon plans to demolish the National Glass Centre.
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2 people killed in Norway after shooter opens fire on hunting party
Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a shooter opened fire on a hunting party in southern Norway
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Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland
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Catherine Cookson festival to bring theatre, film and workshops to North East
Newcastle’s Catherine Cookson Festival runs April 29 to May 14, 2027, with theatre, films, talks and workshops celebrating the North East author.
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Young singers aged 9 to 19 invited to audition for prestigious national choir
Young singers aged 9-19 can audition for the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain in Leeds on November 7, with free UK auditions and bursaries available.
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Hidden yards, indie shops and a stunning library - the side of Darlington many miss
From hidden yards and independent shops to cultural gems, a recent video shines a light on the lesser-known side of Darlington.
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York community hub to champion queer arts and culture at new venue
A new space for queer creativity, community and culture is coming to York. The award-winning QueerArts UK CiC has acquired a new Arts space for the Community at 32 Walmgate, York – with the organisation working towards opening later this...
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Magical Harewood House Christmas 2026 festive fun announced
It looks like being an amazing festive family experience
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The haunted history behind Bradford building that used to be used as a prison
If you are looking for somewhere to visit for Halloween for some spooky activity, you might want to try Bradford City Hall.
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'I carry the responsibility of respecting both the story creator and especially those who enjoy the story' — Control Resonant composer says it's his duty to 'represent the story in the most beautiful light possible'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has said that it's his job to represent a game's story "in the most beautiful light possible."
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Bradford hairdresser wins 'Stylist of the Year' - this is her story
A Bradford born-and-bred salon owner is celebrating after being named Stylist of the Year 2026.
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Britain's oldest surviving stage set recreated for John Godber play in Richmond
John Godber’s The Highwayman returns to Richmond on October 30-31, 2026, featuring a recreation of Britain’s oldest surviving stage set, the Woodland Scene.
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Christmas circus spectacular bringing festive big top to Shiptonthorpe
Cirquoise will return to Langlands Garden Centre in Shiptonthorpe with its all-new Christmas Circus Spectacular.
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Carpet fitter turns his dreams into a reality with first North East showroom
A carpet fitter who learned the trade alongside his father has achieved a lifelong ambition by opening his first showroom in Loftus.
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New David Hockney exhibition - everything you need to know
Discover how David Hockney's artistic journey began as a revamped gallery exhibition opens in Bradford this autumn.
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'Excellent' Yorkshire fish and chip shop nominated for prestigious award
The Fish Bank in Sherburn-in-Elmet has been longlisted for a prestigious award - see why.
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North Yorkshire wildlife artist to appear on Channel 5 series
North Yorkshire wildlife artist and filmmaker, Robert E Fuller, will appear in the latest series of Channel 5's Our Great Yorkshire Life.
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Christmas circus spectacular bringing festive big top to Shiptonthorpe
Cirquoise will return to Langlands Garden Centre in Shiptonthorpe with its all-new Christmas Circus Spectacular.
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At Labour conference, Andy Burnham offered something different - Keir Mather
Selby MP and Aviation Minister Keir Mather reflects on the Labour Party Conference.
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North Yorkshire wildlife artist to appear on Channel 5 series
North Yorkshire wildlife artist and filmmaker, Robert E Fuller, will appear in the latest series of Channel 5's Our Great Yorkshire Life.
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Ex-City trader How to spot a psychopath at work
Geraint Anderson says some modern workplaces reward psychopathic traits.
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North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland: Two going on four, five or six on good night for new era
Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
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‘Less a Mass Effect spiritual successor and more a pale imitation’ — The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Isn’t the next Mass Effect; it’s sci-fi Gears of War
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn disappoints in my hour-and-a-half hands-on demo.
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First look at Amanda and Clive Owen's family Christmas at Ravenseat
Christmas at Ravenseat will feature as Amanda, Clive and their children return in the new series of Our Farm Next Door.
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Full list of big North East firework displays this Bonfire Night and where to watch
From free seaside displays to major ticketed events, here are the biggest North East firework display dates and locations to know this autumn.
