Arts & Culture
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Rare Star Wars collection coming to North East exhibition for 50th anniversary
A major new exhibition celebrating 50 years of Star Wars will bring rare memorabilia, costumes and artefacts to the North East.
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How the botched execution of Christa Pike unfolded, by someone in the room
Those in the room report an hour-plus of what sounded like snoring coming from Pike
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Wetherspoons to stage beer festivals at its pubs in York, Selby and nationally
Beer lovers are in for a treat at a special festival at Wetherspoons in York and across the country.
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Five golden roses again for award-winning North Yorkshire bloom group
Thirsk and Sowerby in Bloom wins five Golden Roses for second year running, while founding member Kathleen Reynard receives the Community Champion Award in Thirsk.
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Classic hits bring back memories for Boroughbridge care home residents
Musician Finlay Barrett provided an evening of music and nostalgia to residents and guests at Boroughbridge Manor care home.
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Artefacts and art treasures in York under threat as climate costs laid bare
Artefacts and art works are under threat locally, a report laying bare the effects of climate change in York and North Yorkshire has found.
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She makes the clothes, he paints them. Meet the artistic duo creating fashion art for a new exhibition
She creates beautiful clothes, he paints portraits of people wearing them. Joan Murray and Luke Thompson talk to Stephanie Smith about their art meets fashion exhibition which opens in Skipton next week.
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Traditional Aunt Bessie given a ‘glow up’ in Yorkshire pudding rebrand
The well-known image of an elderly woman with tied hair stirring a bowl of batter has been replaced
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York care service deemed ‘unsafe’ as watchdog puts in special measures
A York care service has been placed in special measures after a watchdog deemed it “unsafe”.
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Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including start date, lineup and new twists
There are 21 famous faces heading to Scotland's Ardross Castle for the new series of Celebrity Traitors.
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Major new nightclub and music venue opens in Leeds city centre
The venue enjoyed a huge launch
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How Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike unfolded, minute-by-minute
Christa Pike was scheduled to be executed
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Bill Nighy named best host at British Podcast Awards
The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".
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A plumber and a dentist are praised as heroes in FlyDubai near-disaster
A plumber, a dentist and others are being hailed as heroes after a dramatic incident on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv
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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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'Life blew up overnight' - Women share breast cancer experiences in photo project
Photographer Laura Slater has captured the experiences of women living with, through and beyond breast cancer for a powerful new exhibition. Laura Reid reports.
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Family of Renee Good files wrongful death lawsuit over ICE shooting
Mother and poet, 37, shot dead by federal immigration agent in Minneapolis in January, sparking wave of public protest
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Russia targets busy Pivdennyi bridge in central Kyiv
The Pivdennyi bridge came under fire as a metro train was travelling across - the first such attack on Kyiv's bridges.
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Photos shows the highlights at Moscow's Fashion Week
Models showcased collections at Moscow Fashion Week that brought runway shows from hundreds of Russian and international designers.
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Major global news moments of September, in AP photos
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world published by The Associated Press in September.
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José Sevilla resigns as Unicaja chair and declines to remain at the bank
José Sevilla will step down as Unicaja chairman in April 2027 after deciding not to seek a new term, but will retain his non-executive role at the Málaga-based bank until then. José Sevilla, chairman of Unicaja, has announced his decision...
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Earth’s geographic poles wander more than we had thought
A phenomenon known as true polar wander, different to the movement of the magnetic poles, may be more common and more dramatic than previously known
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Thousands gather in Skipton to celebrate 14th annual 'fantastic' Yarndale festival
Thousands of visitors from across the UK and around the world gathered in Skipton for two days of woolly creativity.
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Mayor says ‘dictator’ comparison by North Yorkshire councillor was ‘offensive’
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has hit back after a senior North Yorkshire councillor compared the growing powers of elected mayors to those of a dictator. The Labour mayor said he found the comments “offensive” and...
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Consultation on pedestrianisation of historic city street agreed
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets. Members of North Yorkshire Council’s Skipton and Ripon Area Committee today backed a proposal asking for a...
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The York Dungeon to open a tattoo studio for one night only
This October, The York Dungeon’s Torture Room will open as a tattoo studio for one night only. It is to celebrate the attraction‘s brand-new Halloween show Mother Shipton: The Great Prophetess. On Wednesday 21 October, those brave enough to...
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Crew called to flat fire in York
A crew was called after a fire alarm activated in York flats last night (Wednesday). Firefighters from Easingwold, on standby in the city. went to Percy’s Lane at7.13pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On...
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Legendary medieval monastery with ‘international importance’ found on Scottish island
Lios Mòr monastery was once ‘a thriving centre of worship, craftsmanship and learning’
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Video. Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools
A range of mountains in central China has become a top destination for students eager to learn Taoist martial arts. In this part of the Wudang range, young practitioners train in tai chi and kung fu at schools set among temples and forested...
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Christa Pike: What is pentobarbital and why did Biden ban the lethal injection drug?
Christa Pike, 50, remained alive and loudly snoring after the attempted lethal injection
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Fashion students turn donated clothes into catwalk creations for North East hospice
Northern College of Art students turned donated clothes into sustainable catwalk designs for Teesside Hospice at a September 26 charity fashion…
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Sarah Barry joins Your Harrogate as new Managing Director
Former Stray FM and Harrogate Town executive Sarah Barry has joined Your Harrogate as its new Managing Director.
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Doctor Who stars and Daleks to descend on Darlington for Comic Con in days
Doctor Who stars, Daleks and the TARDIS are set to arrive in Darlington as Hopetown Comic Con returns with cosplay, entertainment and special guests.
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Celebrity Traitors: What's your role in the castle?
Navigate the early stages of the series with our interactive
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New Tesco Express with Costa Coffee opens in County Durham today creating 18 jobs
A new Tesco Express has opened in Spennymoor, creating 18 jobs and bringing new services to the community.
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Amazon’s New Kindle Lineup Is Lighter, Thinner, and More Metal
Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.
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Person falls into the river in York after railings give way
A person fell into the river after the railings they were leaning on gave way early today (Thursday). Emergency services were mobilised to the incident at King’s Staith at 2.23am. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson...
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Dog left to starve to death in filthy cellar - 'Heartbreaking' image released
Scratch marks can be seen on the door of a filthy cellar where a dog was left to “suffer” and starve to death.
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York Gin launches new limited edition charity gin
York Gin has released a new limited edition gin, flavoured with herbs foraged in York. ForaGIN includes among its botanicals four plants foraged from York meadows and riverbanks by local foraging expert Carl Wain. Carl is also deputy chief...
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Amazon has moved the power button on all its new Kindles — and I feel vindicated
All-new Kindles — and the thing about buttons
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'This is absolutely an excuse to dress up and dance,' say organisers of brilliant vintage fashion extravaganza
The House of Foxy takes to the catwalk at Bankfield Museum in Halifax this Saturday with a fashion show celebrating 50 years of vintage style and exploring the evolution of fashion from 1926 to 1976.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen faces huge water supply issue
Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door's Amanda Owen and her family will tackle the major task across the moors to Anty John's.
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Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling' is a finalist for the nonfiction Baillie Gifford prize
Patrick Radden Keefe's “London Falling” is among six finalists for Britain's leading nonfiction book prize
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Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival to host event starring national treasure Dame Prue Leith
National treasure Dame Prue Leith is coming to Harrogate with an encouraging message – “growing older is something to be embraced”.
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England forward Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho nightclub assault
Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault after being accused of head-butting and punching a member of the public at a Soho nightclub
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen faces huge water supply issue
Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door's Amanda Owen and her family will tackle the major task across the moors to Anty John's.
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Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show
Designer showcases wool alternatives and ocean-inspired clothes and says ‘kindness requires real work’
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Premium Bonds prize checker: When is October’s NS&I draw and have I won?
This month’s prize draw is imminent
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The Witcher 3 lead writer says that to create a Witcher remake, you need to 'stay true to the spirit of the original game'
CD Projekt Red VP of narration and story director Marcin Blacha has revealed the secret to making a worthwhile Witcher remake.
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Teesside cancer crafting group celebrates 10 years of laughter and companionship
The University Hospital of North Tees craft and chat group marks a decade of helping people affected by cancer through support and friendship.