Arts & Culture
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Swiss rock singer to perform in Bradford this autumn
SWISS singer-songwriter Seraina Telli will perform in Bradford this autumn as part of her UK tour
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North East fashion talent takes centre stage at market catwalk show
Newcastle fashion talent took over Grainger Market on September 26 as Lamin Gibba headlined Fashion Britain, showcasing Future Heritage designs by…
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North Yorkshire artists open studio doors for special winter weekend
Art lovers are being invited to step inside the creative spaces of North Yorkshire’s artists with Winter Open Studios.
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Yorkshire distillery marks decade of whisky with limited edition release
Spirit of Yorkshire distillery has revealed details of its Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #7.
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Chaos in Tennessee as Christa Pike survives two doses of lethal injection
Christa Pike’s attempted execution fails as she is rushed to hospital after surviving two doses of lethal injection Chaos in Tennessee as Christa Pike survives two doses of lethal injection Christa Pike, 50, survived an attempted execution...
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In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson
Martial arts schools in China’s Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners
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Choir concert brings Broadway and West End favourites to Yorkshire
A CHOIR brought the magic of the West End to a Yorkshire stage
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'Over the moon' Bishop Auckland salon owner celebrates beauty award finalist spot
A Bishop Auckland salon owner is "over the moon" after her business became a finalist in The Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards.
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'Spectacular' North Yorkshire garden named one of the best to visit in autumn
The Castle Howard Arboretum has been named one of the best gardens to visit for autumnal colour - here's why.
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Helmsley theatre company to stage Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
The 1812 Theatre Company will present the play, Death of a Salesman, at the Helmsley Arts Centre this October.
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Helmsley theatre company to stage Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
The 1812 Theatre Company will present the play, Death of a Salesman, at the Helmsley Arts Centre this October.
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North Yorkshire artists open studio doors for special winter weekend
Art lovers are being invited to step inside the creative spaces of North Yorkshire’s artists with Winter Open Studios.
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Yorkshire distillery marks decade of whisky with limited edition release
Spirit of Yorkshire distillery has revealed details of its Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #7.
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Tributes pour in after death of beloved Meadowhall McDonald's worker
The family of a beloved Sheffield McDonald’s worker have paid tribute following his recent death.
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Shakira begins Madrid residency with strong 'she-wolf' pack support
The Colombian pop star returns to Spain after eight years with a 12-show residency in Madrid, celebrating Latin culture and turning a chapter of her life into a spectacle of music, freedom and empowerment.
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North Yorkshire artists open studios to visitors for a winter weekend event
Winter Open Studios returns across North Yorkshire, with artists’ studios, makers and Christmas gifts open to visitors
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Live music, dance and workshops planned for Bradford Black culture event
A ONE-DAY festival celebrating Black arts and culture is set to take place this October
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'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world.
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Esther Rantzen: The story behind Nicholas Winton on That's Life!
Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.
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‘Hugely exciting’ finds on tiny Scottish island shed light on spread of Christianity
Community-funded archaeological excavations of ‘really important’ sixth-century monastery also rewrite story of Lismore
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Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.
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Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen was known for her role presenting the BBC's That's Life! as well as her charity work.
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Man fatally shoots 2 co-workers at a Virginia business before killing himself, police say
A shooting at a northern Virginia business has left two workers dead
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Right Livelihood Award goes to women challenging power
Four winners from 200 nominees are honoured for standing up to authoritarian rule, patriarchal violence and unchecked AI development. #EuropeNews
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The County Durham actress who went from The Bill to House of the Dragon
Rebecca Calder was born in Consett and has gone on to star in House of the Dragon, The Conjuring and a string of major film and TV productions.
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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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The Durham girl from a 'cursed' family who became the greatest love poet
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
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Somali pirates kill five crew on board hijacked oil tanker, officials say
The deaths aboard the Palau-flagged ship appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in over a decade
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First look as Amanda Owen reaches huge milestone at Anty John's after three years
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen and her family are set to reach a major milestone at Anty John's in the new series of Our Farm Next Door.
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North Yorkshire faces major challenge to prepare for thousands of new homes
North Yorkshire Council has warned it faces a major challenge to draw up a blueprint that will determine where thousands of new homes are built.
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Halloween: Where to find ghost walks, scares and spooky fun in the North East
From ghost walks and haunted castles to scream parks and spooky trails, here are 15 North East Halloween events to add to your 2026 bucket list.
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The New Scientist Book Club's verdict on The Edge of Space-Time by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein: a wild ride
The September read for the New Scientist Book Club was a challenging trip to the edges of space-time with Chanda Prescod-Weinstein – but one which most book club members thoroughly enjoyed
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Why do we have hair – on our heads and elsewhere? A new book explores
Anxious and Hairy: Why do we have hair – on our heads and elsewhere? A new book explores
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Young person rescued from roof of 20-foot building in York
A young person has been rescued from the roof of a 20-foot-tall building in York.
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A 'unique opportunity': is this the weirdest RightMove listing ever?
Feedback is a little saddened to discover that a historic scientific building is up for sale, and wonders if any readers fancy opening a museum
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Unsettling images reveal stark impact of humans on the environment
These aerial shots from photographer and environmental activist J. Henry Fair, drawn from a new exhibition, show the impact of human activity on the landscape
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Young person rescued from roof of 20-foot building in York
A young person has been rescued from the roof of a 20-foot-tall building in York.
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Fears town is being left behind with 'Temu version' after series of delays
A local councillor says he does not want to see Batley left with the “Temu version” of its original Blueprint plan following a series of delays.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen first look reveals big changes ahead of new series
A first look at Amanda Owen's new Our Farm Next Door series reveals changes for the family, Ravenseat and their new home Anty John's.
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One-off Peter Rabbit artwork to raise funds for North East hospice
One-off Emma Bridgewater Peter Rabbit sculpture to be auctioned in Newcastle, raising funds for St Oswald’s Hospice after Tales on the Tyne.
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Bayeux Tapestry: Blind man threatens British Museum with legal action
The British Museum will offer an audio-described Bayeux Tapestry tour after a blind man's legal threat.
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Senator reveals the moment she knew viral Jack Smith gotcha was a slow-mo train wreck
Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells The Independent: ‘Don't ask a question unless you know the answer’
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Moonfish, a haunting animation, captures a tragedy in space
Daniel Zvereff’s animation, Moonfish, exposes the grief-filled and strange reality of space miner Cassius’s life working on an asteroid after things go tragically wrong. Drawn in black and white, it’s a tiny budget wonder
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‘Sad day’ for Scottish workers as Greggs plans to shut factory
Four sites have been earmarked for closure, including Pettigrews in Kelso in the Borders.
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Harry and Meghan: Photographer spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school as Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion'
One of two men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.
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Massive Leeds city centre furniture and home goods store shuts
We have seen a number of closures in Leeds city centre of late
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Six decades of music, fashion and youth culture in Yorkshire inspire Harrogate artist's latest collection
An award-winning artist says she has had a “fantastic response” to her latest nostalgic collection of paintings which bring the sights and sounds of the Harrogate area of the 1970s and 80s wonderfully back to life.
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Blind man sues British Museum in Bayeux Tapestry discrimination row
Dr Yusuf Ali Osman says he wants to experience the 1,000-year-old tapestry for himself
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A Perfect Autumn Day Out: Little Bird Made Brings Artisan Markets to Knaresborough and Harrogate This Weekend
As October arrives to transform North Yorkshire’s landscape into a backdrop of vibrant golds and deep ambers, residents and visitors are being invited to
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North Yorkshire faces major challenge to prepare for thousands of new homes
North Yorkshire Council has warned it faces a major challenge to draw up a blueprint that will determine where thousands of new homes are built.
