Susan Loppert's Legacy: Art in Hospitals
Discover how Susan Loppert revolutionised healthcare environments by integrating art into London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, creating a healing space beyond the clinical.
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Why Conservatives Don't Get Credit for Arts Funding
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investment - including the £2bn Culture Recovery Fund - remains unacknowledged by sector.
Manchester Crowned World's Top Restaurant City
Manchester's culinary scene has achieved what many thought impossible - beating Paris and Tokyo to become the world's undisputed restaurant champion with an unprecedented concentration of Michelin-starred dining.
Arts education gets major boost in English schools
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Bob Vylan Manchester gig cancelled after Jewish group complaint
Punk duo Bob Vylan's Manchester performance was abruptly cancelled after concerns raised by the Jewish Representative Council, sparking debate about free speech and antisemitism in music.
Arts funding crisis deepens as portal collapse paralyses sector
Major arts organisations across England are struggling to survive as a critical funding portal collapse leaves millions in grants hanging in the balance, threatening the future of cultural institutions.
Trump axes arts board, cancels ARC Ballroom project
Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.
Manchester Event Firm Collapse Leaves Performers Unpaid
Manchester's arts community faces financial devastation as Price Event Management enters administration, leaving performers and suppliers with unpaid invoices totalling over £100,000.
Chris Evans' revealing jock strap scene shocks fans
Marvel superstar Chris Evans leaves little to imagination in daring new film role, with intimate jock strap scene becoming instant internet sensation among devoted followers.
Cleaner discovers murder scene during routine Chelmsford job
A Chelmsford cleaning contractor describes the horrifying moment he realised a routine cleaning job was actually a murder scene cleanup, leading to a crucial breakthrough in a murder investigation.
Bob Vylan Manchester gig cancelled after political pressure
A Manchester concert by punk band Bob Vylan has been abruptly cancelled following intervention from Conservative MPs and Jewish community leaders who raised safety concerns.
80s Housewife Superstar of Manchester's Gay Scene
The remarkable story of Avril A, the 80s housewife turned disco sensation who became an icon of Manchester's vibrant gay nightlife scene against all odds.
Manchester Synagogue Stabbing: Police Hunt Attacker
Greater Manchester Police have released a crucial CCTV image following a shocking stabbing incident outside a Manchester synagogue that left a man with serious injuries.
Sky Arts delivers 'most erotic' television says critic
Renowned art critic Waldemar Januszczak makes waves with his provocative review praising Sky Arts for creating television's most sensual and artistically daring content.
Labour's cultural power shift: Ending London's arts dominance
New Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces radical devolution of arts funding and decision-making, promising to end London's cultural dominance and empower local communities across Britain.
Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea faces funding crisis
The future of Sydney's beloved 'Sculpture by the Sea' exhibition at Bondi Beach is under threat as organisers announce a critical funding shortfall, putting the 2024 event in serious doubt.
Manchester club's BYOB success saves nightlife
Discover how Manchester's XLR nightclub defied industry norms by allowing punters to bring their own alcohol, creating an affordable clubbing phenomenon that's packing dance floors during the cost of living crisis.
Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
Music Theatre Wales thrives despite 100% funding cuts
Despite devastating 100% arts council funding cuts, Music Theatre Wales continues to thrive through artistic innovation and digital adaptation. Discover how this pioneering opera company is rewriting the rules of survival in UK's challenging cultural land
RSC Offers Voluntary Redundancy to All Staff Amid Funding Crisis
The Royal Shakespeare Company faces severe financial pressure as it invites voluntary redundancies following government arts funding reductions and rising operational costs.
Yungblud Fans Apologise After On-Stage Drink Throwing Incident
Yungblud's devoted fanbase, the 'Black Hearts Club', rallies to apologise after a concertgoer's shocking act of throwing a drink at the singer during his electrifying Manchester performance. The incident, captured on video, sparks widespread outrage and a
WNO Directors on Reinventing Opera for a New Generation
An exclusive interview with Welsh National Opera's visionary directors Adele Thomas and Sarah Crabtree as they unveil ambitious plans to revitalise opera, champion new talent, and connect with diverse communities across the UK.
Soprano's Stage Fright Revelation Shakes Classical Music World
Renowned British soprano Louise Alder opens up about her severe performance anxiety ahead of Last Night of the Proms, linking the crisis in arts funding to mental health struggles among musicians.
Noni Hazlehurst Stuns in Gritty 'The Lark' Revival
Veteran Australian actress Noni Hazlehurst delivers a powerhouse performance in Jean Anouilh's 'The Lark', a poignant and timely exploration of faith, resistance, and integrity in a new Melbourne production.
Brian Oosthuysen: Visionary Drama Teacher Dies at 87
A tribute to the life and legacy of Brian Oosthuysen, the revolutionary drama teacher and author whose methods reshaped creative education in the UK and beyond.
Emmerdale's Violent Death Scene Sparks Ofcom Investigation
ITV's Emmerdale is under fire after a controversial and violent death scene, prompting a flood of Ofcom complaints from distressed viewers who branded it 'too graphic' and 'insensitive'.
Arts Funding Fury: Ex-Minister Slams 'Free Speech Gag'
Exclusive: Former Culture Minister Lord Parkinson accuses Arts Council England of stifling free speech by tying funding to 'controversial' diversity pledges. Major institutions face defunding in row over artistic freedom.
Arts venues face defunding calls over censorship
UK arts institutions face backlash for pushing ideological agendas while relying on taxpayer money. Should controversial venues be defunded?
SAULT stuns at All Points East festival
The enigmatic collective SAULT delivered a mesmerising show at All Points East in Victoria Park, blending soul, funk, and gospel into a transcendent live experience.
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