Arts & Culture
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Uzeyir Hajibeyli festival celebrates a lasting musical legacy
Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s musical legacy continues to bring different traditions together, inspiring an international festival spanning concerts, culture and musical exchange. #Cult
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Council warns of major challenge to plan where thousands of new homes will be built
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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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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Amazing new 'flagship' Leeds city centre opening
A major new ‘flagship’ opening has launched in Leeds city centre.
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York music festival raises over £5k for local charity
York music festival Live for St Leonard’s has raised more than £5000 this year. Nine evenings of live music brought crowds to Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square as Live For St Leonard’s returned for its sixth year. Organised by York...
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North Yorkshire stately hall to celebrate autumn harvest with Thanksgiving exhibition
Kiplin Hall’s autumn Thanksgiving exhibition explores food, farming and Maryland links, with Three Sisters crops, seasonal events and gratitude…
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway steam gala attracts more than 5,500 passengers
North Yorkshire Moors Railway welcomed 5,500 passengers to its September 24-27 Annual Steam Gala, featuring Sir Nigel Gresley and Pendennis Castle.
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Grand Voyager
Berlin is a city filled with history, creativity and energy, from street art on the Berlin Wall to cycling through its leafy streets. In this episode, Lilly Douse discovers what brings Germany’s capital to life.
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What we know about the Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.
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Thug jailed for breaking woman's arm in York city centre street - 4 years ago
York magistrates have jailed a domestic abuser four years after he broke his partner's arm in a city centre street.
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Inside new award-winning studio as it opens new home at Salts Mill
An award-winning Pilates studio has opened in Salts Mill.
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Grammy nominated artist to headline North Yorkshire venue next summer
Grammy award-nominated and chart-topping multi-platinum artist Alex Warren will head to the North Yorkshire coast next summer as part of his 2027 world tour. Warren is playing seven dates in the UK and Ireland as part of the Finding (More)...
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Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson to headline North East comic convention
Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson headlines Teesside Unleashed Comic-Con in Middlesbrough, with cosplay, gaming and celebrity guests.
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New Hartlepool festival to celebrate writers, readers and poetry
Hartlepool Headland Literature Festival launches on October 3, bringing authors, poets and readers together for talks, workshops, signings and…
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Beer and gin festival is historic building's 'highlight on the calendar' - Here's why
A popular beer and gin festival is set to return for another weekend of drinks, music and community spirit.
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Artisan markets return to Harrogate and Knaresborough for autumn weekend
Little Bird Made will bring its artisan markets to Knaresborough and Harrogate this October.
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Right Livelihood Award honors women taking on autocrats, discrimination and unchecked AI
The Right Livelihood Award has been given to two women and two women-led organizations to recognize work against authoritarianism, violence and AI-related harms
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Bradford’s giant flower carpet inspires mini masterpiece by Holme Wood children
A giant flower display has inspired a burst of creativity among young people in Bradford.
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North East care home residents stitch quilt celebrating life stories
Hazelgrove Court residents in Saltburn, stitch a memory quilt for Arts in Care Homes, celebrating stories, friendships and community links.
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From Teesside to Hogwarts - The town that shaped 'clever and funny' Harry Potter star
From Thornaby to Hogwarts, discover the life and career of Richard Griffiths, the acclaimed actor behind Harry Potter's Uncle Vernon Dursley.
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York Museum Gardens named among Yorkshire's best for third year running
York Museum Gardens managed by York Museums Trust, won a Platinum Award and Best in Category at Yorkshire in Bloom.
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'Welcome to the world of PM Baldrick Burnham', says York letter writer
York Press readers criticise the PM, praise children’s activities at the York Food Festival and clarify the status of Scarborough’s cliff lift.
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Bradford charity gives more than 124,000 free books to children
A LITERACY charity is helping to inspire a lifelong love of reading
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North Yorkshire steam gala hailed as best in years
A railway's annual steam gala has been hailed as its best in years.
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'In decline' area of Bradford city centre set to get new takeaway
Plans that could breathe new life into an “in decline” area of Bradford city centre have been approved.
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York Pride celebrates biggest-ever festival as more than 30,000 attend
York Pride has celebrated its biggest-ever event in May, drawing more than 30,000 attendees to the Knavesmire.
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Sold-out stars and inspiring stories make Brontë Women’s Writing Festival a hit
The Brontë Women’s Writing Festival has concluded after five days of talks, workshops and performances celebrating women writers and inspiring…
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York Pride celebrates biggest-ever festival as more than 30,000 attend
York Pride has celebrated its biggest-ever event in May, drawing more than 30,000 attendees to the Knavesmire.
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What next for listed mansion house covered in graffiti? New twist emerges
The long-standing saga of a derelict listed building in a Bradford nature reserve has taken a new twist.
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Artisan markets return to Harrogate and Knaresborough for autumn weekend
Little Bird Made will bring its artisan markets to Knaresborough and Harrogate this October.
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Winter Open Studios to showcase Harrogate and North Yorkshire's top creative talent
Taking place across the county on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026 (11am – 4pm), the weekend gives visitors a rare chance to explore the hidden spaces
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Ripon head boy appears on Channel 4's The Piano
Ripon Grammar School's head boy has described a once-in-a-lifetime experience after appearing on Channel 4's The Piano.
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Darlington singer who swapped gigs for beauty therapy shortlisted for award
A professional singer who swapped a life of late-night gigs for massages and mindfulness has been named a finalist in The Northern Echo's Best…
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York author to launch new book telling the 'shocking' story behind iconic UK band
York author and musician Miles Salter is set to launch his new book at Toppings bookshop this autumn – that tells the compelling true story of The Pretenders. In his first narrative non-fiction book, Miles will delve into the history of the...
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SENDiVERSE returns with packed programme of activities for Bradford youngsters
AN inclusive festival is set to return, promising a packed week of activities and creative fun.
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Blue plaque to honour All Creatures Great and Small author at Thirsk home
A blue plaque will be unveiled in tribute to the author behind All Creatures Great and Small, known as James Herriot.
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York Museum Gardens named among Yorkshire's best for third year running
York Museum Gardens managed by York Museums Trust, won a Platinum Award and Best in Category at Yorkshire in Bloom.
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Bradford city centre venue set to reopen announces packed programme
A Bradford city centre arts venue is reopening with a packed programme of events
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North Yorkshire steam gala hailed as best in years
A railway's annual steam gala has been hailed as its best in years.
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Blaze Entertainment says 'we want to do more work with Rare' and has also spoken with Sega, Bandai Namco, and EA about collaborating, but 'it's about when they're ready'
Blaze has revealed that it has a four-year-long roadmap prepared for the Evercade and has even spoken to several industry giants about collaborating.
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'Appalling abuse' - Rapist jailed for 12 years after assaulting young girl
The man who subjected a young girl to what police have described as “appalling abuse over a prolonged period” has been jailed.
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'Monster' Darlington rapist who led girl to isolated spot branded 'risk to children'
A man who raped one girl and sexually abused another years ago has been jailed for 17 years.
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Thug jailed for breaking woman's arm in York city centre street - 4 years ago
York magistrates have jailed a domestic abuser four years after he broke his partner's arm in a city centre street.
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Blue plaque to honour All Creatures Great and Small author at Thirsk home
A blue plaque will be unveiled in tribute to the author behind All Creatures Great and Small, known as James Herriot.
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Proud Teesside nursery earns national praise for outstanding workplace culture
A Teesside nursery group has earned national recognition after being shortlisted for the Investors in People Employer of the Year Award.
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Darlington hospital marks 25th anniversary with £25,000 donation to hospice
Darlington-based Woodlands Hospital has presented the cheque to St Teresa’s Hospice, which is celebrating an anniversary of its own in 2026,…
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'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.
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Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson observe wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales in Channel 5 show
All Creatures Great and Small actor Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson observe wild birds in the Yorkshire Dales in a new episode of Sam and Ade Go Birding.
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China grants a singer a rare exemption over censorship after an unapproved tribute song
Authorities in Chengdu, China, have granted a rare exemption to singer Na Ying after she performed an unapproved song at a weekend concert
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Have you noticed AI slop everywhere lately? I asked artists and designers why it’s taking over the real world
From event posters to cafe menus, AI slop is suddenly everywhere — I asked artists and designers what’s going on