Arts & Culture
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Review: Singer/songwriter legend has Bradford audience on their feet
THERE is something blissfully nostalgic about the songs of Gilbert O’Sullivan. They take me back to childhood car journeys on long summer days.
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Prem talking points: Santi Carreras' try and Henry Pollock's hair
Old names, new looks and some stunning scores marked the return of the Prem for another season.
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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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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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Video. London’s Southwark Bridge turns into woolly parade at annual Sheep Drive charity event
The charity event pays tribute to the historic privileges of the Freemen of the City of London, who once had the right to drive livestock across the Thames without paying a toll. The modern version was revived in 2013. For Gloria Hunniford,...
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10 best beauty salons in County Durham and Darlington as nominated by YOU revealed
The Northern Echo is once again on the hunt for the region’s best beauty salon – and today we can reveal our list of finalists.
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Circus Mondao returns to Silsden with brand new show
CIRCUS Mondao is returning to Silsden with a brand new show.
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Photos of Taylor Swift making history and other highlights at the MTV awards
Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in VMA history and won video of the year. Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award and Snoop Dogg hosted in Los Angeles.
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What to Stream: Quavo album, 'East of Eden' series and 'Minecraft Dungeons II'
A limited series adaptation of “East of Eden” and a new album from Quavo are among streaming releases coming in October
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‘The same struggles as 100 years ago’: exhibition highlights lives of Sami people in Sweden
Show at Kin Museum in Kiruna marks handover of long-awaited report on abuses committed by the state against the Indigenous people
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125-year lease signed to transform historic building near York
An historic Yorkshire building is set for a new lease of life as a community centre and museum
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Leeds teen orphaned at 14 with 'do it myself' attitude launches her own business
Her dad died when she was four and her mum died in 2021
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Two giant pandas arrive in Atlanta on the ‘FedEx Panda Express’
The pandas, named Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, took off from China on Sunday aboard the ‘FedEx Panda Express’
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Kevin Sinfield returns to York tomorrow and is joined by a royal – Here’s where and when
Sports star and legendary fundraiser Kevin Sinfield is back in York tomorrow (Monday, 28 September) as part of another huge challenge. Today he was joined by former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate along the first stage of his final...
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Photos show Baghdad Ballet Academy students taking the stage at Baghdad's Al-Sinbad Theater
Students from Baghdad’s Ballet Academy performed a production titled “Mermaid” before an audience at Al-Sinbad Theater on Friday.
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Explore the highlights of Milan Fashion Week in photos
Milan Fashion Week balanced legacy and reinvention as Italy’s leading fashion houses used expressive silhouettes, refined craftsmanship and evolving creative leadership to chart a path forward toward spring and summer 2027. The week opened on Tuesday with Prada’s show and ran through to Sunday with presentations from Bottega Veneta and Giorgio Armani.
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Pictures as crowds flock to Langdon Sheep Show as sunshine shines on annual event
Dozens of people turned out for one of the region's best-loved agricultural events as the Langdon Sheep Show returned under glorious sunshine.
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Armani's business and creative evolution on show in Milan a year after founder's death
Giorgio Armani’s empire is taking shape a year after the designer’s death
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Two arrested after ‘sudden and unexplained’ death of man in York
Police are investigating the ‘sudden and unexplained’ death of a man in York. The 28-year-old man was found collapsed by paramedics at an address on Wood Steet in the Heworth area at around 11pm on Friday (25 September). The man died in...
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German town sparks outrage as far-right and conservatives rally against Holocaust memorial plaques
A city council in eastern Germany has halted the installation of memorial plaques honoring Holocaust victims, sparking outrage
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Big Brother housemate fans backed as 'the winner' quits show in 'shocking' twist
Charlotte has become the first housemate in eight years, and the first in the ITV era, to quit Big Brother.
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Inside the Northumberland village with a secret chapel reached only by boat
Inside Warkworth, the Northumberland village with a huge castle, beautiful beach and medieval chapel reached only by boat.
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I tried the 'Mega Offer' at a Bradford fish and chip shop under new management
As I strolled across Centenary Square, my eye was drawn to a poster in the window of the chippy advertising a 'Mega Offer'.
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Big Brother housemate fans backed as 'the winner' quits show in 'shocking' twist
Charlotte has become the first housemate in eight years, and the first in the ITV era, to quit Big Brother.
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Camo’s back: noughties pop’s military style is on the march again
A look evoking memories of All Saints and Destiny’s Child has fashion editors, Brad Pitt and the high street all blending in
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Monet masterpieces among 60 French artworks on display in County Durham
Works by France’s most celebrated artists, including Claude Monet, have gone on display in County Durham, many in the UK for the first time.
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Andy Burnham pledges to 'listen carefully' to RAF Linton asylum concerns
Andy Burnham addresses "legitimate concerns" over plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Linton.
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Big Brother housemate fans backed as 'the winner' quits show in 'shocking' twist
Charlotte has become the first housemate in eight years, and the first in the ITV era, to quit Big Brother.
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Christmas classic to be performed at Bradford city centre venue this December
ONE of the most famous festive tales around will be performed at a Bradford city centre venue this December.
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Big Brother housemate fans backed as 'the winner' quits show in 'shocking' twist
Charlotte has become the first housemate in eight years, and the first in the ITV era, to quit Big Brother.
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge Heritage Society's 1066 festival: Best Saturday photos
The Battle of Stamford Bridge Heritage Society's 1066 festival was held on Saturday.
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Pope brings message to protect life to French shrine at Lourdes known for miraculous cures
Pope Leo XIV is taking his opposition to euthanasia and medically assisted dying to Lourdes
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Theatre company to stage cult musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors
A musical is set to bring horror, humour, and one very hungry plant to the stage.
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Chester-le-Street artist's mining sculpture to raise money for charity at auction
A Chester-le-Street artist hopes her much-loved Tales on the Tyne sculpture will raise as much money as possible for charity when it goes under the…
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County Durham town honours volunteers and residents at annual awards evening
A County Durham town has celebrated the achievements of its residents, community groups and volunteers at an annual awards evening recognising…
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Velma’s new homes for drag diva delight
York vocal drag act deluxe and international multi-award winning cabaret superstar Velma Cell is on the move to a new location for her camp.
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'Irony' of viaduct picture being used before landmark collapsed
North Yorkshire Council faces criticism over Knaresborough Viaduct Terrace collapse as a 2,000-signature petition demands repairs, with work…
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Ghostly walking tour set to uncover Bradford’s spooky secrets this Halloween
A GHOSTLY adventure is set to bring spine-tingling stories to life in the heart of the city, Bradford.
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County Durham theatre to stage Little Mermaid panto after Snow White success
The Roxy Theatre in Leadgate, is staging The Little Mermaid, after the 'phenomenal success' of its first Christmas pantomime, Snow White,…
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New Orleans celebrates Dolly Parton Day, in photos
Fans in New Orleans celebrated Dolly Parton Day, declared in honor of the late country music icon, on Sept. 25. There was music, colorful tributes and plenty of Dolly-inspired style, as they joined communities around the country in honoring the widely beloved Parton.
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Video. Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 faithful to Paris before emotional Lourdes pilgrimage
Video. Pope Leo XIV celebrated a huge outdoor Mass in Paris, then travelled to Lourdes to pray at the grotto, greet pilgrims and continue his French pilgrimage.
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Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit
The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains what Pope Leo's visit means for France.
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Family tribute to mum 'loved by everyone' who was 'murdered' above Darlington pub
The heartbroken family of a woman found dead in a flat above a pub in Darlington have paid tribute to her saying “she was loved by everyone.”
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Pope Leo XIV's outdoor Mass in Paris: the eye-popping numbers
Pope Leo XIV’s outdoor Mass on Saturday was a massive event
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How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?
The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.
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Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return
Pope Leo XIV is a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan but also knows better than to wade too deep into sporting rivalries
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Cheers! New book celebrates urban pub walks in Bradford and beyond
THINK of a pub walk and you might think of a country lane, bathed in sunlight, and a fireside pint in an ancient inn.
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Four Turner Prize finalists unveil work in major exhibition at North East gallery
Turner Prize 2026: four shortlisted artists unveil work at MIMA in Middlesbrough
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Stunning photos from Pickering Steam Gala 2026 celebrating heritage steam locomotives
The Steam Gala returned to Pickering this week celebrating the sights and sounds of heritage steam locomotives - here are some of the best photos from the Yorkshire event.
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Yorkshire’s screen success should come as no surprise
It is no surprise that Yorkshire has established itself as a major UK production centre in recent years. The region is in a unique position in that it not only has great filming locations that few other places in the world can offer but it also has the skills and expertise to be able to facilitate major film and TV productions.
