Arts & Culture
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Stuart Cosgrove: BBC Scotland channel was an opportunity 'needlessly squandered'
BBC Scotland presenter Stuart Cosgrove has suggested its axed TV channel was 'a fantastic opportunity for Scotland that has been needlessly squandered'.
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Edinburgh tapestry studio takes centre stage at major London exhibition
Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios features more than 20 contemporary tapestries in Beyond Bayeux: Tapestry Now, an exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery running until March 21, 2027.
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Adults may be more creative than children – but less confident about it
We often associate children with creativity, but adults actually performed better on inventive tasks, despite being less sure of themselves
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As Final Fantasy 14's doors remain closed, surviving players are stepping in to keep everyone's crops alive
No onion famine today, please.
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Car demolishes monument in Yorkshire market town crash
A town has been rocked by a collision that has demolished its historic market cross.
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'Special moment' between Amanda Owen and Clive in Our Farm Next Door
Amanda Owen and her former husband Clive are set to share a special family moment in the next episode of Our Farm Next Door.
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New study traces van Gogh's famed 'Starry Night' to an actual night sky from 1889
Scientists have traced Vincent van Gogh's “The Starry Night” to a celestial scene that suggests a new date for one of the world's most famous paintings
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Giant 3D poppy to arrive at Darlington pub for special veterans fundraising event
A giant 3D poppy will visit The Springfield Hotel this Friday as part of a Marston's charity tour, with fundraising activities, live entertainment and a special guest lined up to welcome it to Darlington.
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13-minute musical short starring Alan Cumming qualifies for Oscar consideration
A 13-minute musical short written and directed by Scottish composer and filmmaker Michael Bruce, has officially qualified for consideration for the 99th Academy Awards.
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I've been waiting to see a pixel bounce into a perfect corner since childhood and finally this Next Fest Demo delivered it
I saw it hit the corner, I swear I did.
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'Far too early' - Darlington residents react as Christmas lights go up in October
Christmas has come early to Darlington as festive lights begin appearing across the town centre, but not everyone is ready to embrace the celebrations just yet.
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Amanda Owen's farmhouse transformed using decorating trick involving gallons of tea
Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse gets an unusual makeover as gallons of tea are used to give freshly plastered walls an aged appearance.
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Tributes left and school in mourning after beloved Yorkshire headteacher dies
Tributes have been left outside a school following the tragic death of its headteacher.
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That one iconic fish screensaver was inspired by a dentist's office
Top ten screensaver?
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North Yorkshire artists are inviting the public into their studios
Fifteen talented artists from the York area are inviting the public into their working spaces next month for North Yorkshire Open Studios’ winter event. Taking place from Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, across North Yorkshire, Winter...
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Broadcaster Sophie Raworth coming to Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
“Harrogate International Festival has always had a slightly rebellious streak when it comes to where and how we present great art”
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Weather warning for parts of North Yorkshire as Storm Boelo rolls in
Parts of North Yorkshire are under a weather warning as a storm rolls in. Over the weekend, Storm Boelo will hit parts of northern England with what the Met Office described as “impactful winds”. Yellow weather warnings have been issued for...
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St Cecilia Orchestra delivers a stunning concert of American classics at Ripon Cathedral
A packed audience at Ripon Cathedral was enthralled by a magnificent concert of 20th-century American music performed by the St Cecilia Orchestra on Saturday,
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Emmerdale and Star Wars actor Tony Pitts to appear at first Staithes International Film Festival
The North Yorkshire coastal village of Staithes is no stranger to the big and small screen, featuring in the likes of psychological period drama film Phantom Thread, Countryfile, children’s TV series Old Jack’s Boat and Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing. Now, it’s hosting its first film festival, featuring an appearance from Sheffield-born former Star Wars and Emmerdale actor Tony Pitts.
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New North East cultural venue attracts almost 80,000 visitors in first month
Culture House Sunderland welcomed 79,685 visitors in its first month after opening on September 12, with 3,800 joining its library, including 1,000 children.
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MP's disappointment as North East misses out on City of Culture shortlist
A North East MP has expressed his disappointment after Middlesbrough missed out on a place on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029.
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New interim chief executive of West Yorkshire Combined Authority named
He will take on the role from November 2, following a handover with outgoing chief executive Ben Still.
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The simple way to ward off cognitive decline and keep brain young in old age
Social activities seem particularly effective at keeping mind sharp
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York-born screen icon reveals she 'never saw final cut' of contentious film
A York-born internationally recognised icon of stage and screen has described the 2019 film adaptation of Cats as a 'waste of goodwill'
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Amanda Owen's farmhouse transformed using decorating trick involving gallons of tea
Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse gets an unusual makeover as gallons of tea are used to give freshly plastered walls an aged appearance.
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York theatre to celebrate free membership scheme launch with a pre-show treat
York Theatre Royal have the perfect accompaniment to a cosy night at the theatre this Autumn. To celebrate the launch of new discount membership scheme for those aged 16-30, York Theatre Royal have partnered up with Ringtons for a special...
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Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan in hit theatre show based on Bradford film
Helen Flanagan is best known for her role as Rosie Webster on Coronation Street.
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Edinburgh Zoo celebrates birth of two endangered Asiatic lion cubs in seven years
Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed two Asiatic lion cubs born to 10-year-old lioness Bindee on Oct. 11. The cubs will remain out of public view for several months.
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Coroner moved to tears by death of child denied insulin as family prayed
Elizabeth Struhs’ parents are members of a religious group that rejects modern medicine
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Comedy stars bring Comic Strip and Trigger Happy TV to Barnard Castle
Peter Richardson, Phil Cornwell and Dom Joly bring The Comic Strip and Trigger Happy TV live events to The Witham, Barnard Castle, on November 25 and 28.
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York theatre offers discounts on tickets and free treats - here's how to get yours
A York theatre is offering special discounts on a cozy night at the theatre this month.
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Sheffield shortlisted in the final four for UK City of Culture 2029
Sheffield has been shortlisted as the next UK City of Culture for 2029 as bids are whittled down to the final four.
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End of an era as NYC finally moves to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years are set to be banished soon from New York City, winding down a tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists
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Further arrests made after police officer injured in shooting
A weapon that appeared to be a sawn off double-barrelled shotgun was pictured at the scene
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Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as Edith faces new challenge
Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as sister Edith balances exams, farming duties and preparations for the family tea van.
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10 gigs to see in Scotland next month: Stevie Wonder to Phoebe Bridgers and Cat Power
Everyone from Van Morrison to Cat Power is playing in Scotland in November, but, in truth, there’s one gig that stands head and shoulders above everything else this month. An appearance by the Motown legend and all-round musical genius, Stevland Hardaway Judkins.
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Darlington cheese and wine shop thriving more than 25 years after opening
A long-standing cheese and wine shop is still drawing crowds after more than 25 years in business.
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Tributes to North Yorkshire's 'force of nature', 88, who who championed Croatia
A much-loved North Yorkshire woman who dedicated decades of her life to preserving Croatia’s cultural heritage has been remembered as a “force of nature” who left a mark on everyone around her.
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240 contraband cigarettes found in shop were for staff member's 'personal use'
The raid uncovered 334 litres of mixed beer and spirits, 246 mixed-brand cigarettes and 0.2kg of hand rolling tobacco that were “illicit and non-duty paid.”
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Canadian publisher Boréal ends relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged use of AI
Author withdrawn from France’s Prix Goncourt last month has repeatedly denied using artificial intelligence to write novel
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Meet couple who met when they were 8 and ran bakeries, pubs and hotel together
The couple have led an "interesting and busy" life.
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Bukayo Saka's injury 'does not look good at all' - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta says the quadriceps injury Arsenal's Bukayo Saka picked up in the Champions League draw with Bayern Munich "does not look good at all".
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UK City of Culture: Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham shortlisted for 2029
The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.
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Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds
A new study finds Rosalind Franklin is the only woman named in Key Stage 4 science specifications.
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JK Rowling says she has faced ‘death, rape and torture threats’ over trans views
The Harry Potter author argued that current ‘trans activism’ is ‘elitist to its core’ and affects mainly women who are not in positions of privilege
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Why police released photos of these 4 men linked to alleged incidents in the city
Here's why police in Bradford have released pictures of these four men.
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Tartan Noir: New online course examines Scotland’s crime-writing tradition
Murder, mystery and some of Scotland’s best-known crime writers take centre stage in a new online course from the University of Glasgow
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'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy
Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".
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Flooding picture brandished at meeting - but new homes near village pub get go-ahead
AT LEAST seven new homes have been approved next to a West Yorkshire village pub despite flooding fears from residents – as long as drainage is improved by the developer.
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These Are the Best Deals on Our Favorite Art TVs
Samsung’s Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.