Arts & Culture
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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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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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West Yorkshire comedian turns autism and ADHD journey into stand-up success
A COMEDIAN is using her experiences of autism and ADHD to inspire laughter and promote understanding through stand-up comedy
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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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Cuba’s cherished ballet tradition endures through daily blackouts and shortages
Cuba is facing severe challenges, with blackouts and shortages affecting daily life
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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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Top ten Bradford beauty businesses revealed as finalists in T&A competition
The Telegraph & Argus is once again on the hunt for the district’s best beauty salon – and today we can reveal our list of finalists.
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BBC Jane Eyre adaptation promises to be the most faithful version yet, writer reveals
The writer behind the BBC's new Jane Eyre series says it will be the most faithful adaptation yet, featuring more of Charlotte Brontë's…
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Old school in Bradford city centre set to be brought back into use
A long-empty Victorian building in Bradford city centre will soon be brought back into use after new plans were approved.
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York man faces deportation after being jailed for drugs operation directed from Albania
Three men have been jailed for a total of 11 years after police smashed a major North Yorkshire drug dealing operation which was run directly from Albania. Ervin Shehu, 29, from York, Jah Kastrati, 31, and Azem Lekica, 28, ran the...
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Inside new village wine bar as owner looks to 'create more turnover'
A new wine bar has opened in a Bradford district village.
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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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Restored 100-year-old County Durham pavilion opens as a brand new heritage centre
A much-loved County Durham colliery pavilion has been saved from the threat of permanent closure and transformed into a new heritage museum.
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Plastic Is Melting Onto Corals
Scientists have found a new form of pollution, one where plastic and pieces of coral become irreversibly intertwined.
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Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened
Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made public
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Photos of the Jewish harvest festival Sukkot in Jerusalem’s Old City
Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish harvest festival marked by meals in temporary shelters and prayers recalling the Israelites’ time in the desert.
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15 children rescued after being found in ‘deplorable’ two-bedroom apartment
A warrant said mold was found in the apartment, and noted that there was no sign of toilet paper present
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Alan Carr to bring new show to intimate venue near York
Award-winning comedian Alan Carr is heading to our neck of the woods for a special show next month. Best known for hosting hit chat showChatty Man, as well as appearances on * 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown*, * RuPaul’s Drag Race UK*, and...
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Sir Kevin Sinfield's 7 in 7: Princess Royal joins supporters for charity run in York
Sir Kevin Sinfield was greeted by the Princess Royal and hundreds of supporters in York as he continued his final 7 in 7 challenge to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
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Poets in the Limelight as Ripon Celebrates National Poetry Day Across Three Iconic Venues
Poets are set to take centre stage in Ripon this Thursday as the city marks National Poetry Day with a series of live pop-up performances at three prime local
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Town centre works were ‘absolute disaster’ - says new council leader
Phase one of major works aimed at regenerating Halifax town centre have been blasted as "an absolute disaster" by the council's new…
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Celebrating 20th anniversary of classic album Back to Black album at Harrogate's Starling independent bar
The forthcoming instalment of one of Harrogate’s longest running rock music nights is timed perfectly for a series of national events celebrating a true legend’s biggest-selling album.
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Poets in the limelight as Ripon gets ready to mark National Poetry Day along the right lines
Ripon is putting poets in the spotlight at three locations as the city does National Poetry Day proud.
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Teesside 'can't wait' as Miriam Margolyes to bring uncensored Q&A December show
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes returns to Stockton Globe on December 1 for candid stories, laughter and an unfiltered audience Q&A on her UK…
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Ukraine's city of Oleshky faces starvation as Russia blocks all aid
Russia is shooting down food deliveries, confiscating supplies that reach the ground and blocking evacuation of some 2,000 residents still trapped in the occupied Kherson town, where the Council of Europe warns civilians face "a high...
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Hopetown Darlington earns national museum status in major milestone for attraction
Hopetown Darlington gains full Museum Accreditation from Arts Council England, recognising its railway heritage collection and strengthening its…
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Pix and video: Princess Anne supports Sir Kevin Sinfield on his fundraising challenge in York
YorkMix reporting team: Saskia Clark, Tianie Cummings and Lauren Allen Hundreds of people gathered in York today to cheer on Sir Kevin Sinfield as he arrived for day two of his massive fundraising challenge. The Princess Royal also joined...
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Delia Smith’s husband Michael Wynn Jones dies aged 85
Mr Wynn Jones was an editor and publisher, as well as the honorary life president of Norwich City Football Club
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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, as chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Rare Hockney painting of beloved dachshund expected to fetch £2.5m at auction
Rare David Hockney painting of dachshund Stanley, first from his Dog Series at auction, could fetch £1.5m-£2.5m at Christie’s London sale on…
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'What a pity': What has gone wrong with York's modern buildings?
Are York’s modern buildings doing justice to the city’s remarkable heritage?
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North Yorkshire town wins top prize for floral displays
A NORTH Yorkshire town has won a top prize for its floral displays.
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6 stunning photos reveal York’s historic walls through the seasons
William Thackray shares his love of York through photobooks of its landmarks – here he shares photos of York's historic walls across the…
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North Yorkshire abbey to host antiques and valuation event
A Yorkshire abbey is set to host a day celebrating antiques and the legacy of a famed furniture maker.
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First headline act announced for York Museum Gardens summer series 2027
The first headline act has been announced for the extended Live at York Museum Gardens concert series in 2027.
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Bradley Walsh to replace Simon Cowell as judge on Britain's Got Talent
Bradley Walsh is set to fill in for Simon Cowell during upcoming Britain’s Got Talent auditions while he has a back operation.
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Bradley Walsh to replace Simon Cowell as judge on Britain's Got Talent
Bradford fans of Bradley Walsh are set for a treat as the TV favourite fills in for Simon Cowell during upcoming Britain's Got Talent auditions…
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North Yorkshire town wins top prize for floral displays
A NORTH Yorkshire town has won a top prize for its floral displays.
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People with Down syndrome and other disabilities find their rhythm in Indiana dance program
There's a program in Indiana for people with physical or intellectual disabilities to learn how to dance
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Video. Pope joins pilgrims in Lourdes candlelit rosary as 150,000 attend mass
Video. Thousands of pilgrims filled Lourdes on Sunday evening for a candlelit procession with Pope Leo XIV, as he brought his four-day visit to France to a close.
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Yorkshire funeral director criticises plans for mortuary which can hold 700 bodies
Yorkshire funeral director and Conservative councillor Martin Rowley has criticised plans for a large mortuary which could hold up to 700 bodies in Nether Poppleton.
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'Smiling' asylum seeker set fire to Bradford city centre hotel with 160 people inside
A smiling Sudanese asylum seeker who set fire to his Bradford city centre hotel room after being evicted has been jailed for two years and seven…
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Bradford City fans 'devastated' as Graham Alexander unveiled by Preston
Bradford City fans are expressing their sadness as much-loved manager Graham Alexander is set to be unveiled by Preston today.
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First headline act announced for York Museum Gardens summer series 2027
The first headline act has been announced for the extended Live at York Museum Gardens concert series in 2027.
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Valley Gardens among top winners at Yorkshire in Bloom awards
Parks and gardens across the Harrogate district have been recognised at this year's Yorkshire in Bloom awards.
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From the first feather boa to the final curtain, Burlesque dazzled me
Burlesque The Musical review: Faye Brookes and Gracie O’Brien shine in Steven Antin’s glittering stage adaptation of the 2010 film, with…
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Solving Math’s Greatest Problems Was an Art Form. Then Came AI
Mathematics has been one of humanity’s most creative endeavors, akin to painting and poetry. Now, mathematicians are trying to save it from the brute force of AI.
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York theatre company to stage 'timeless story of ambition and damnation' with a twist
A deal with the devil is coming to York this October… Pop Yer Clogs Theatre will return to Theatre@41 in York this October with its latest production,Doctor Faustus, running fromThursday 1 to Saturday 3 October. Over the last couple of...
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Bradley Walsh to replace Simon Cowell as judge on Britain's Got Talent
Bradley Walsh is set to fill in for Simon Cowell during upcoming Britain’s Got Talent auditions while he has a back operation.
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Literary icon Sir Ben Okri to talk in Harrogate about the 'importance of storytelling in challenging times'
It’s 35 years since Sir Ben Okri made a splash in the literary world when he won the Booker Prize for Fiction with his acclaimed novel The Famished Road but Harrogate audiences will shortly get the chance to hear the literary icon tell all about his new book
