Arts & Culture
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Popular Glusburn Beer & Gin Festival returns for weekend of live music
A POPULAR beer and gin festival is returning for a weekend of drinks, live music, and community fun.
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Cuba’s ballerinas find light amid power cuts while remaining nation’s pride
Classical ballet remains a celebrated part of national culture and remains nearly as popular on the island as baseball
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This year's MacArthur 'geniuses' include a musician, painter and economist all confronting history
The MacArthur Foundation announced the 20 members of its 2026 fellowship class on Tuesday
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Man left with broken jaw after assault in York city centre
A man has been left with a broken jaw after an assault next to Bootham Bar in York city centre.
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York jazz festival to bring four days of live music across city venues – all the info
A new four-day jazz festival will bring live music to a range of venues across York.
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Man left with broken jaw after assault in York city centre
A man has been left with a broken jaw after an assault next to Bootham Bar in York city centre.
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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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The mission goes on after incredible whirlwind of Harrogate orchestra's debut season
A new Harrogate orchestra which has already established itself as a leading cultural pioneer for classical music has launched its annual appeal to push its groundbreaking vision forward.
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Inside the workshops keeping Uzbekistan’s traditional crafts alive
Traditional workshops in Uzbekistan are teaching younger generations the skills behind woodcarving, embroidery and ceramics, while adapting their work to contemporary tastes and new opportunities.
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Blackmail, ‘mafia boys’ and rants from a Beirut bedroom – after 10 weeks of theatre what might Icac deliver?
You could be forgiven for thinking the inquiry has been a bit of a damp squib. But high-profile resignations are not the only measure of Icac’s success
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Turner painting of Rome returns to the capital ahead of auction
Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.
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Stallone at 80 reflects on 'Rocky' 50 years later: 'I am a lucky dog'
Sylvester Stallone, known for his iconic role in "Rocky," reflects on his journey from underdog to Hollywood legend
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Burnham's passionate debut and enticing view of the future – but what about today?
ANDY BURNHAM made a powerful, passionate and emotional debut speech as Labour leader at the party conference.
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Castle Howard have welcomed another rare red squirrel
Castle Howard Arboretum has welcomed a young female Red Squirrel just in time for autumn. Cinnamon the red squirrel has arrived! Named by the Red Squirrel Volunteers at the Arboretum, Cinnamon joins two-year-old David Attenborough, who was...
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York jazz festival to bring four days of live music across city venues – all the info
A new four-day jazz festival will bring live music to a range of venues across York.
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Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism as concerns linger over his criticism of Israel
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has debuted a sweeping plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage lingering concerns from critics who view his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic
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Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence and a Paris runway full of bras: Dior comes undone in mist
Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence, Rosalía, and Cynthia Erivo watch from the front row as Dior's Jonathan Anderson presents 65 spring looks in Paris
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I tried the new Polaroid Mod's wild picture modes that can turn instant photography into a fantastical dreamscape — it's way more fun than AI
The new Polaroid Mod boasts modes such as split image, double-exposure and light painting that can turn instant photography into a fantastical dreamscape
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'This is a space for everyone' - new arts hub to open in the heart of York
A new arts space is set to open in the heart of York city centre.
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Sunderland’s new Culture House opens its doors with spectacular VR show
Sunderland pupils experience HOME, an immersive dance show celebrating the opening of the city’s new Culture House.
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North Yorkshire parks and gardens win top Yorkshire in Bloom awards
Parks and gardens across North Yorkshire have received top honours in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards.
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Ludwig series 2 'extraordinary' viewing figures are revealed
The second series of BBC detective drama Ludwig, starring David Mitchell, has once again captivated audiences, attracting 9.1 million viewers for…
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Actor Reece Dinsdale galvanising support to save Halifax arts centre
Award-winning actor, writer and director Reece Dinsdale says he is bringing together a group of supporters and potential partners to explore how…
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North Yorkshire museum talk to reveal 'overlooked role' of Indian troops at Gallipoli
Green Howards Museum talk on October 16 explores the overlooked role of Indian soldiers, including the 14th Sikhs, in the 1915 Gallipoli campaign in…
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Sir Kevin Sinfield’s 7 in 7: Warm welcome at Bishopthorpe Palace
Sir Kevin Sinfield was greeted by schoolchildren, a community choir and supporters at Bishopthorpe Palace near York as he prepared for the next stage of his final 7 in 7 challenge.
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Death row inmate says she feels ‘kinship’ with Lindsay Clancy on eve of execution
Christa Pike, scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday, says she and Clancy ‘are both females who got into trouble because of uniquely female issues‘
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Ludwig series 2 'extraordinary' viewing figures are revealed
The second series of BBC detective drama Ludwig, starring David Mitchell, has once again captivated audiences, attracting 9.1 million viewers for…
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Full cast revealed for Rapunzel Christmas pantomime at Storyhouse Chester
Storyhouse Chester has announced the full cast for its Christmas pantomime, Rapunzel.
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Anthropic warns of AI ‘existential risk’ as concerns emerge over Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s model
Anthropic’s prospectus makes chilling claim as new revelations emerge about Muse and Astra models
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York Gin launches limited-edition spirit made with foraged botanicals
ForaGIN, a new limited-edition gin, is crafted by York Gin using ingredients gathered from meadows and riverbanks around York.
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Folk band to perform free concerts at two Bradford District museums next month
A LONG established Bradford folk band will perform at two of the District’s museums next month.
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‘I fear I will never see Ranulph Fiennes again’
Anton Bowring told The Independent he felt sad he probably won’t see his friend of five decades again – as famous friends such as Bear Grylls and Joanna Lumley rally to express concern for the explorer
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‘Jaw-dropping’ play based on Pelicot rape trial comes to London for one night
Four-hour production featuring star-studded cast will be performed at London County Hall
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2,200-capacity venue plan set to be axed from Huddersfield’s Our Cultural Heart
Plans for a 2,200-capacity entertainment venue are set to be axed from Huddersfield’s Our Cultural Heart.
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Self-taught Harrogate saxophonist reaches national talent final
Harrogate carer and self taught saxophonist reaches finals of talent contest
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Harrogate's heritage 'being allowed to crumble away' by local authority warns respected civic group
The chair of one of Harrogate’s most respected organisations has raised fears that some of the town’s greatest public assets are being allowed to “rot before our very eyes”.
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Darlington pub reopens and cordon lifted following mum's 'murder'
The cordon outside The Greyhound pub in Darlington where mum Leanne Park was found dead in the flat above has been removed.
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Poets take centre stage in Ripon for National Poetry Day
Poets will take centre stage across Ripon on Thursday (1st October) as the city celebrates National Poetry Day.
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I’m putting Dyson’s stunning new Plum and Copper hair stylers straight on my Christmas wishlist before this limited edition sells out
A special edition inspired by "a gemstone of near-mythical rarity" according to Dyson's designers.
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Grammy nominated singer to visit York as one of four UK tour dates
A Grammy nominated singer-songwriter is set to perform in York as part of her 2027 UK tour.
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New 95ft mural transforms North East charity shop wall into landmark
A 95ft Dan Kitchener mural has transformed Gateshead’s St Oswald’s Hospice wall, as the Off the Walls project brings public art and regeneration…
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String of Golden Rose awards wins for Knaresborough as community goes 'above and beyond'
A famous Knaresborough pub has been hailed for “going above and beyond” after the town’s remarkable haul of top awards in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom competition.
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Stars to film Christmas movie in York – and you can be part of it
A new Christmas movie is set to be filmed in York. Santa Express The Movie is written by York filmmaker Dave Thorp and stars actor and formerBlue Peter presenter Peter Purves as the man in the red suit. It is described as “a new British...
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered, 007 First Light, God of War: Laufey and more are nominated for a Golden Joystick Award — here's how you can vote for this year's awards
The nominees for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards have been officially announced across 21 categories.
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Wetherby collects major awards at Yorkshire in Bloom
Wetherby collects major awards at Yorkshire in Bloom
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Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI
One of AI’s fiercest critics believes the doom talk is about founders making money, not saving humanity.
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Popular Yorkshire literature festival returning with huge line-up
BIG literary names are heading to Yorkshire this autumn
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Bradford’s Alhambra adds more stars to its Christmas pantomime
FURTHER casting has been announced for this year’s pantomime at Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre