Beatrix Potter murals mark 160th anniversary in Carlisle
Murals featuring Beatrix Potter's characters are unveiled in Carlisle to celebrate 160 years since her birth, with events including an art trail and afternoon tea.
Category : Arts
Stirling Photography Festival returns with legends
The ninth Stirling Photography Festival features music photographer Jill Furmanovsky and fashion photographer Fabrizio Gianni in headline exhibitions from August.
Major Lee Miller Retrospective Coming to Tate Britain
Tate Britain hosts the UK's largest Lee Miller retrospective, featuring 250 prints spanning surrealism, fashion, and war photography.
United-themed menu may drop Bruno burger if he leaves
Shearer's bar in Newcastle offers Bruno Guimaraes burger for Restaurant Week, but speculation around his future could force a menu change.
Scientists extract possible Leonardo da Vinci DNA from Renaissance artworks
Scientists recover possible Leonardo da Vinci DNA from Renaissance artefacts using minimally invasive techniques, but conclusive proof remains elusive.
Aristotle's Ancient Wisdom Offers Alternative to Valentine's Day Grandeur
Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle's 2,000-year-old philosophy of love as steady care, not grand gestures, challenges modern Valentine's Day traditions.
Betye Saar, pioneering American artist, dies at 99
Betye Saar, the influential assemblage artist whose work challenged racism and reclaimed Black identity, has died at 99.
Esperanto dream alive: inside the 110th World Congress
A journalist attends the 110th World Esperanto Congress and discovers a vibrant community of young enthusiasts keeping the 135-year-old language alive through travel, friendship, and modest goals.
In Pictures: Teutonic Order monastery life in Italy
Roland Reinstadler gained access to the cloistered Lanegg monastery in South Tyrol, documenting the traditions, rituals and daily lives of its priests and nuns.
Error: Cannot Access External URL
The assistant cannot retrieve the article from the provided URL. Please paste the text directly.
Gunther von Hagens Turned Corpses into Gruesome Entertainment
Gunther von Hagens plastinated real corpses for Body Worlds, drawing millions and outdoing Damien Hirst, but he sidestepped the moral questions of true art.
Marianela Núñez: Messi of ballet on her new show Timeless
Royal Ballet star Marianela Núñez, called the Messi of ballet, discusses her upcoming show Timeless, her love for dance, and why she waited decades for her own programme.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo Hunt for Holiday Heroes
Only 24% of Brits are 'Holiday Heroes' doing most trip planning. GetYourGuide research reveals 15 million Brits plan group holidays, with many out of pocket.
Survey Reveals Britain's Top Unusual Attractions
A new survey reveals up to 12 million Brits are seeking magical and mysterious attractions this summer, with the Museum of Witchcraft & Magic as top choice.
Colmans Fish & Chips: Century of Fame and Exhibition
Colmans Fish & Chips in South Shields celebrates 100 years of its Ocean Road restaurant with a new museum exhibition, featuring royal visits and celebrity customers.
Liverpool pubs announce kitchen closure for two weeks
The Liverpool and Baby Temp'l pubs are closing their kitchens for two to three weeks for renovations, including a new kitchen and extended facilities to meet demand since the basement bar opened.
Holly Willoughby Launches YouTube Channel Together
Holly Willoughby has launched a new lifestyle YouTube channel called Together, with husband Dan Baldwin's production company and a first episode featuring Stanley Tucci.
Brainteaser: Find Three Hidden Red Darts in Seconds
The three red darts are hidden on a single dartboard in the bottom-right corner of this brainteaser. Can you spot them in 15 seconds?
Mary Berry's 1975 scrambled egg recipe adds sweetcorn
Mary Berry's 1975 scrambled egg recipe includes sweetcorn as a surprising ingredient, from her cookbook Beating The Cost Of Cooking.
Caitriona Balfe Stars in New Period Drama 'Tenzing'
Caitriona Balfe will star as expedition secretary Jill Henderson in the film 'Tenzing', about the first ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary.
Netflix Confirms '13 Going on 30' Reboot with Jennifer Garner
Netflix has confirmed a reboot of the beloved 2004 romcom '13 Going on 30', with Emily Bader and Logan Lerman starring and Jennifer Garner as executive producer.
BBC Readers Share Their Best 'In the Cold' Photographs
BBC readers share their best photographs on the theme 'in the cold', with the next theme 'wilderness' opening for entries until 23 Jan 2024.
Culture Secretary tells museums to extend reach beyond London as £1.5bn arts package announced
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces £1.5bn arts funding, urging London museums to engage nationally and repair cultural infrastructure.
Holly's daughter laughs at mum's new YouTube show Together
Holly Willoughby launches YouTube show Together, inspired by family. Her daughter laughed at early efforts. The show debuts this week.
David Bowie’s Personal Archive to Go on Tour Across UK
V&A announces national tour of David Bowie's archive, featuring over 100 items from his personal collection, starting in Dundee in 2026.
Glasgow mum creates lifelike reborn dolls for comfort
Glasgow mum Gayle Macdonald handcrafts realistic reborn dolls with veins, wrinkles and baby powder scent, bringing comfort to collectors, bereaved parents and empty nesters.
Protesters Rally at Royal Opera House Over Performance by 'Putin's Diva' Anna Netrebko
Protesters gather at Royal Opera House over performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko, criticised for ties to Putin despite condemning Ukraine war.
Abbey Road Photography Exhibition Explores Music History
A new Abbey Road photography exhibition, Abbey Road: Reframed, will showcase rare items and images from the iconic studio's 95-year history, including never-before-exhibited artifacts.
Leith in running for UK Town of Culture: resident's view
Leith, described as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods, is shortlisted for the first UK Town of Culture. A resident shares the pros and cons of living there.
Taylor Swift Channels Ophelia in New Album 'The Life of a Showgirl'
Taylor Swift opens her 12th album with a song referencing Shakespeare's Ophelia, exploring themes of madness and patriarchy.
Page 76 of 139