Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
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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.
New Royal Opera House Curtains to Honour the King
The Royal Opera House commissions new mohair velour stage curtains featuring King Charles's cipher. A symbol of royal patronage, they will be unveiled in May 2025. Discover the artistry behind this renewal.
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.
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.
School lockdown after pupil shows staff concerning phone image
A secondary school in Bicester was placed on immediate lockdown when a student showed staff a deeply concerning image on their mobile phone, prompting a massive emergency service deployment.
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.
Muslim students suspended over controversial kidnapping skit
A group of Muslim students at a prestigious American performing arts school has been suspended following a controversial theatrical performance about kidnapping, igniting debates about artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity in education.
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.
Jodi Picoult slams Indiana school's musical ban
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult condemns an Indiana school district for removing her musical adaptation from production, highlighting growing concerns over artistic censorship in US schools.
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.
Daniel Day-Lewis: Theatre Has Become Elitist
Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis reignites conversation about theatre accessibility, cost barriers, and class divide in UK performing arts.
Broadway Hits Record £1.6bn in Spectacular Comeback
New York's Broadway theatre district celebrates historic comeback with unprecedented ticket sales and audience numbers during 2023-2024 season, signalling robust recovery for performing arts sector.
Sydney Islamic School evacuated after bomb threat hoax
Malek Fahd Islamic School in Sydney's Greenacre was thrust into chaos as students and staff were evacuated following a chilling bomb threat, now confirmed as a malicious hoax by NSW Police.
BGT star arrested and fined while busking in London
Former Britain's Got Talent finalist arrested by police while street performing in London, sparking outrage over civil liberties and artistic freedom.
Amber Davies defends Strictly dance training claims
Love Island winner and West End star Amber Davies defends her dance background ahead of Strictly Come Dancing debut, addressing claims of unfair advantage with raw honesty about her performing arts journey.
Royal Ballet School Abandons Centuries-Old Training Rules
The prestigious Royal Ballet School announces radical reforms to its training methods, abandoning rigid traditions to create more resilient and versatile dancers for the 21st century.
Pandemic-trained actors lack vocal power, says RSC
The Royal Shakespeare Company reveals actors trained during COVID lockdowns are struggling with vocal projection and emotional range due to disrupted training.
Mississippi High School Shooting: Student Opens Fire
Terrifying scenes unfolded at Leland High School in Mississippi when a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire in a school corridor, leaving one person injured and triggering mass panic among students and staff.
Royal Ballet School: Test Your Knowledge of Its 1926 Origins
Discover the fascinating history behind The Royal Ballet School's 1926 founding and challenge yourself with our cultural heritage quiz exploring Britain's premier dance institution.
Harrison Dickinson: From Street Urchin to Screen Star
Discover how Harrison Dickinson transformed from a London street performer to a rising Hollywood star, landing major roles in 'The Last of Us' and 'The Great' through sheer determination and talent.
Tilly Norwood: Actors Are Their Own Worst Enemies
In a shocking industry exposé, rising star Tilly Norwood reveals the brutal truth about acting careers and why performers often sabotage their own success through self-doubt and fear.
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.
Armed Police Lockdown at Moorebak High School
Moorebak High School in Manchester was plunged into a major security scare as police launched a frantic search for a potential armed individual. The school was placed on immediate lockdown, with pupils and staff sheltering in classrooms.
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.
Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage
A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.
Heroic Pupil, 11, Expelled After Disarming Armed Classmate
An 11-year-old middle school student in New Mexico faces expulsion after heroically disarming a classmate who brought a loaded handgun to school. The boy's brave actions, which potentially averted a tragedy, have been met with a controversial zero-toleran
School's 'dangerous' water bottle ban leaves mum furious
A UK mother is outraged after her son's school implemented a ban on students carrying their own water bottles between lessons, citing 'spillage risks' and demanding they use a single, fixed location for hydration instead.
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