Arts

Bradford is going to be home to a new creative college. The Brit School will open in 2026, it is hoped.

Bradford Brit School is a welcome development - but let's not pretend it solves ...

Three 'curious idols' have been revealed at South Bank, London

Over 8 in 10 adults claim they’re still eager to learn new things

'At Leeds City College’s Quarry Hill campus, the arts are a vital part of what we do, with around 1,800 students pursuing creative subjects'. PIC: Simon Hulme

Politicians need to recognise the importance of arts next to STEM - Richard Lee

Incredible earth mural appears at a Jurassic Coast quarry

Orchestras from the UK and Canada will unite as the Coronation Orchestra for the coronation of King Charles III

All the new music and performers for King Charles’ coronation ceremony

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

Imitating the Dog’s Macbeth is on at Harrogate Theatre February 24 – 25

Column: Keep supporting the arts - David Bown, Harrogate Theatre

Romesh Ranganathan will perform at the 2023 Latitude Festival

Latitude Festival announces new music names and huge comedy bill

Alan Scully and Frances Noon making a lantern for the 2023 Moonraking festival. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Celebration of 19th century smuggling legend returns after six years

Bobby Geetha, chef at Fleur Cafe. (Pic credit: Steve Riding)

Wakefield Rhubarb Festival 2023: Bobby Geetha and Karen Wright to attend event

The theatre has become too expensive for many parents

Charity survey finds almost half of parents unable to afford theatre

Stand-up poet Kate Fox will return to her hometown with a performance of Where There’s Muck There’s Bras at Keighley Library as part of the festival. Photo supplied by Keighley Creative

Hopes Keighley Arts and Film Festival will bring community together

Ian McMillan

Why Ian McMillan wants to be buried with a flip chart

David Wilson Homes has carried out a study of Google search data to discover the sports and social clubs that have grown in interest over the past year. Picture: David Wilson Homes

The highest rated tennis clubs in York, according to study by David Wilson Homes

Charlie Harrison is pictured with Mark Howley (Remakable Arts). Photo submitted

Bridlington-based Hudson Contract’s Remarkable backing for school music-making s...

Jamie Hudson at the restored Yeadon Town Hall. Picture: Gerard Binks.

Meet the man behind Yeadon Town Hall's transformation who then got married there

Shanaz Gulzar, the chairwoman of Bradford's bid to become the UK City of Culture in 2025. (Picture: Tim Smith)

Arts and heritage in Bradford set to be at the forefront of cultural renaissance...

Leeds Playhouse

Yorkshire venues facing skills shortage after year-long shutdown

A dancer from the Northern Ballet wears a face covering during a training class at the Northern Ballet in Leeds.

Arts and culture’s value to North after pandemic – The Yorkshire Post says

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Today is World Teachers' Day - here's what that means and how the world is celeb...

Arts Council England chief executive Darren Henley, who has said that "an investment in culture is an investment in our high streets".

Arts sector's adjustment to new reality is 'inspiring' - Yvette Huddleston
At long last, some good news. This week Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax announced that it had been saved.

Arts have the power to 'revitalise' high streets, the report said. Picture: JPiMedia

Key role of arts' to in 'revitalising' Yorkshire's high streets

John Godber with his wife Jane and their daughters Elizabeth, (left) and Martha, at East Riding Theatre, Beverley, during rehearsals for The Empty Nester's Club in 2016. Picture James Hardisty.

Daughter of famed theatrical family sets up foundation to give others the opport...

The arts is a significant contirubtor to the UK economy.

Arts and culture is still a national priority – The Yorkshire Post says

Mother’s Day may be a little different this year, with the government urging people to implement social distancing and avoid bars and restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock)

12 indoor ideas for Mother’s Day 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak

Here are some ways to keep your kids happy and busy at home during school closur...

A hobby is a great way to learn new skills

Ad Feature New Year, new skills - five great hobbies to transform your life

A hobby is a great way to learn new skills

Ad Feature Five fantastic hobbies to try in Yorkshire

Sir Hugh Sykes

Northern voters will determine the General Election - here’s how the winning par...

Sir Hugh Sykes, Chairman of the One Powerhouse Consortium. Picture: Chris Etchells

Voters would cast aside party ties for real investment in the North, survey find...

Goddards House in York

The Yorkshire chocolate baron's mansion that you can visit

Theatrical spectacle ZARA, featuring a giant puppet baby, attracted thousands of people to Halifax.

Nick Ahad - why art and culture in the UK are worth billions to our economy
There’s a joke I do in my stand up set that goes: when you have an Asian father, there are four things you can be: a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist or a disappointment.

Marcella next to her Aga in the kitchen she made by combining two rooms.

Real Home: Arts and Crafts haven

Pressure rising on teachers, unions warn.

'˜With fewer staff, pressure on teachers rises', former Yorkshire headteacher wa...

The Marsden Jazz Festival

Arts groups share in Â£1m handout to encourage them to raise outside funds

Windrush: A Movement of People will be performed by Phoenix Dance in February.

The 2018 Yorkshire bucket list: The events not to miss in the next 12 months

Christmas lights in Leeds. Picture: Tony Johnson

Exclusive: Cash-strapped councils turn to sponsors to ensure Yorkshire is lit up...

Gill isn't your typical downsizer, or is she?

THEATRE OF SANCTUARY: Events will be taking place for Refugee week (June 19 -25) including at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Arts embrace Refugee Week

HUMANITY AND HARMONY: Yvette Huddleston with the Arts view.

Arts view

GENEROUS: Sculpture and works by Helen Marten who won The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture at The Hepworth Wakefield. Picture Tony Johnson

Arts View

Arts view: Yvette Huddleston

Arts view

York Gate: The small but perfectly-formed garden cared for by the charity Perennial.

A classic restored

George Costigan

My arts list: George Costigan

Brent Woods, chief executive of The Media Centre, Huddersfield (Picture: Matt Roberts)

‘Government must recognise business value of arts funding’

One of the guest bedrooms at Eighteen97

Major makeover for historic house in Heartbeat country

PoetryQuest helps pupils find a new creativity and life skill with words

Year 5 pupils at All Saints' Junior & Infant School, Halifax take to the stage.

School poetry project gets Halifax pupils well versed

Sheena Wrigley, outgoing chief executive of West Yorkshire Playhouse with artistic director James Brining.

Chief executive behind Playhouse success moves on

The Tour de France was a success but had a bumpy ride in Whitehall.

Our agenda for Arts, Sport, Culture and Tourism

Breaking Bard as Yorkshire stages arts revolution

Unsuitable Emmerdale

The Hon Simon Howard admires the new look. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Cousins in high places

John Lewis

Yorkshire council fears for reputation as axe falls on arts

BBC defends channel shift for arts flagship

Multi-million pound windfall announced for arts projects

Short film festival looks set to be here for the long term

Arts and Crafts table whets bidders’ appetite

Investors back plans for music venue in city centre

Art fit for a Queen

New £3m youth centre will be key part of cultural quarter