Starmer faces leadership test on arts funding crisis
As Britain's first musical PM since Heath, Keir Starmer must move beyond talk to rescue the arts from funding cuts and inequality. The Hodge report offers a blueprint for change.
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Damning Review Slams Arts Council England's Funding Strategy
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
Margaret Hodge's radical plan to reform Arts Council England
Labour peer Margaret Hodge calls for a bonfire of red tape at Arts Council England and a revival of regional arts boards in a major new report. Discover the key recommendations.
Arts funding protected from politics, says Hodge report
A landmark review calls for an independent body to oversee arts funding in England, aiming to remove political influence. Discover the key recommendations and what they mean for UK culture.
Community raises thousands for hospice supporting girl with cancer
A Welsh community that united to fund a child's cancer treatment has now raised over £10,000 for Ty Hafan hospice, which supports her family. Discover their inspiring story.
Unseen Letters Reveal Tom Stoppard's Hidden Friendships
Readers' letters uncover Tom Stoppard's profound influence on theatre and community arts, his Czech roots, and the personal connections that shaped his monumental career. Explore the playwright's legacy.
Liverpool community trust faces governance inquiry
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance inquiry after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to save their dream.
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.
Boy's emotional reaction to £17k hospice fundraising
Seven-year-old Noah Playforth breaks down in tears after discovering his daily running challenge raised over £17,000 for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. His heartwarming story went viral on TikTok.
Abu Zafar: Community Champion's Legacy Remembered
Tower Hamlets mourns Abu Zafar, the Bangladeshi-British community leader who transformed lives through decades of activism. Discover his remarkable journey.
Nottingham's Plough Inn closes, community fights back
The historic Plough Inn in Radford has closed after unsustainable losses. Locals are campaigning for Asset of Community Value status to protect the beloved pub from redevelopment.
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.
Jaywick's Resilient Community Defies Deprivation Label
Discover how Jaywick, officially Britain's most deprived area, thrives with community spirit, food banks, and karaoke nights. See the real story behind the media stereotypes.
New California Community Requires Residents Sign Kindness Pledge
Silverwood, a $7 billion master-planned community in California, requires residents to sign a kindness pledge before moving in. Discover how this innovative approach aims to foster community spirit.
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.
Southport's Year of Cultural Healing After Attack
Southport launches 'Sefton Year of Culture 2026' - a 12-month cultural programme designed to unite and heal the community following the devastating June attack, featuring major events and local talent showcases.
Nottingham's Community Art Gallery Triumphs Against Odds
Discover how Nottingham's pioneering community-run art gallery is thriving against the odds, championing diverse artists and becoming a blueprint for cultural resilience across the UK.
Guardian readers showcase stunning photography from Kerala to UK
Discover the breathtaking diversity of Guardian readers' photography, capturing everything from traditional Indian martial arts to charming British countryside moments in this exclusive visual showcase.
Welsh Communities Forge Resilience Through Mutual Aid Networks
New research reveals how Welsh communities in Monmouthshire are banding together through mutual aid and local support networks to overcome economic challenges.
UK Launches Search for Town of Culture 2027
The government launches a nationwide search for England's next Town of Culture, focusing on communities that feel excluded from Britain's cultural narrative. Winning locations will receive funding and recognition to boost local arts and regeneration.
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.
Inglewood Marching Band: LA's Musical Heartbeat
Discover how Inglewood High School's marching band is transforming lives and creating community harmony through music, despite facing unprecedented challenges.
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.
Bristol's Grand Iftar Unites Thousands in Park
Thousands gathered in Bristol's Eastville Park for one of Britain's largest community Iftars, breaking Ramadan fast together in a powerful display of unity and diversity.
Scottish Islamophobia surges 42% after Gaza conflict
New research reveals a troubling 42% increase in Islamophobic incidents across Scotland since October 7th, with experts warning of deepening community divisions.
Met Police data sharing with Home Office sparks Muslim community fears
Exclusive investigation reveals controversial data sharing practices between Metropolitan Police and Immigration Enforcement, raising serious concerns about community trust and racial profiling.
Thousands Mourn as Britain Declared 'Not Safe' After Terror Attack
Thousands of British Jews gathered in a powerful display of unity and grief following the tragic deaths of two men in a suspected terror attack, with community leaders questioning national security.
Melon mishap leads to pensioner rescue mission
A heartwarming tale of community spirit unfolded on a Manchester street when elderly ladies sprang into action after a supermarket mishap sent melons flying across the pavement.
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