Filipino Photographer Captures Spearfishers Battling Storm at Laiya Beach
Easelyn Pineda captures spearfishers in storm at Laiya Beach; image shortlisted in Sony World Photography Awards.
Category : Arts
Edinburgh Festival Stars Pay Tribute to Robin Williams
Edinburgh festival performers pay tribute to Robin Williams, recalling his spontaneity, loneliness, and influence on comedy.
Art UK Hits 1 Million Artworks in Digital Public Archive
Art UK reaches one million digitised public artworks; Ben Terrett appointed new chair as charity celebrates 10 years.
Barbican arts director Devyani Saltzman to leave amid leadership shake-up
Devyani Saltzman leaves Barbican months after revealing creative vision, as new CEO oversees major refurbishment.
Turner Prize Shortlist Announced for 2025
Four artists shortlisted for Turner Prize, including painters, a sculptor, and a photographer. Exhibition to be held in Bradford.
'The Man Who Knew Infinity' Netflix Drama Wows Audiences
Netflix's period drama 'The Man Who Knew Infinity' mesmerizes viewers, who compare it to 'Oppenheimer' and 'A Beautiful Mind.' The biopic follows mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
Sally Rooney Declines UK Literary Award Over Arrest Concerns Linked to Palestine Action Support
Irish author Sally Rooney unable to collect Sky Arts award due to fears of arrest for supporting Palestine Action, a banned UK group.
Marlow Moss: The British Artist Who Influenced Mondrian
Marlow Moss, a British cross-dressing lesbian artist, influenced Piet Mondrian's double-line technique. Now enjoying a revival, her work is reassessed and exhibited globally.
Women ditch straighteners after using £65 Merwave kit
Women are binning hair straighteners after using Merwave's £65 Wavy Hair Starter Kit, which has been featured in the Love Island villa and helped users discover their natural waves.
Risks Revealed for Bayeux Tapestry's Secret Journey to UK
French officials reveal extensive precautions for Bayeux Tapestry's secret transport to UK, despite conservators' fears of damage to the fragile 11th-century embroidery.
Drama School That Spotted Owen Cooper Inspires Northern Talent
How Drama MOB in Manchester, which trained Owen Cooper (star of Netflix's Adolescence), has grown from a small class to a northern talent powerhouse.
Bosko the Flying Cat: How a Black Kitten Healed an Artist's Grief
Artist Gary Baseman's grief over his cat Blackie was healed by Bosko, a black kitten who could jump 7ft and inspired his art. Bosko died suddenly in 2024.
Regional Galleries Join Forces to Showcase Women Artists
Three UK galleries collaborate on Making Her Mark, a touring exhibition highlighting female artists including Tracey Emin and Barbara Hepworth.
Frank Bowling’s Journey from Social Conscience to Abstract Freedom
Fitzwilliam Museum exhibition traces Frank Bowling's shift from social art to abstract freedom, highlighting key works and his move to New York.
1887 Painting 'Mors Imperator' Returns to Berlin After Scandal
Hermione von Preuschen's 1887 painting 'Mors Imperator', rejected for fear it mocked the German emperor, is displayed at Berlin's Alte Nationalgalerie.
Rolling Stones bandmates wish Mick Jagger happy 83rd birthday
Sir Mick Jagger's Rolling Stones bandmates past and present have wished him a happy 83rd birthday, just weeks after the band released their latest studio album Foreign Tongues.
Manchester Day 2026: Catalan Giants and Community Parade
Thousands celebrated Manchester Day 2026 with a parade featuring 600 performers from 25 community groups, Catalan gegants from Barcelona, and a book-themed finale on Albert Square.
UK government considers charging international tourists for museum entry
UK ministers consider charging international tourists for museum entry to boost arts funding, with a hotel levy also proposed as an alternative.
Shakespeare North Playhouse Impact on Prescot Celebrated
Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot attracts 100,000 visitors yearly, generates £12.4m, and locals praise its community role as it marks four years.
Glassworks: Sunderland plans revealed as NGC closes
New artist images show what Glassworks: Sunderland could look like if plans for a glassmaking hub in a historic building are approved, as the National Glass Centre prepares to close.
Osamu Dazai's Dark Novels See Unlikely Revival
Sales of Osamu Dazai's dark novels have surged, with 'No Longer Human' selling over 75,000 copies in the UK alone, driven by a new generation of readers and an anime series.
Sinfonia of London: Technicolor Masterpieces at Albert Hall
John Wilson led the Sinfonia of London in Verdi, Walton, and Respighi, earning a standing ovation in a five-star Prom concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
How to Make the Perfect Homemade Viennetta
Recreate the classic 1980s ice-cream dessert at home with a superior taste and texture, using egg whites, dark chocolate shards, and whipped cream.
Llandudno's 'sunken palace' reservoir to become tourist attraction
An abandoned Victorian reservoir known as the 'sunken palace' beneath Happy Valley in Llandudno is set to reopen as a visitor attraction called Llandudno Vaults.
Lazy Sunday Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with 10 Questions
Test your knowledge with 10 questions in the Lazy Sunday Quiz on science, literature, movies, history, celebrities and local news. Can you get full marks?
'Best BBC Series' Call the Midwife Hailed a Masterpiece
Call the Midwife has been called the 'best BBC series' and a 'masterpiece' by fans, with the period drama running for 15 series since 2012 on BBC.
£540 30-Course Meal at Top Welsh Restaurant Reviewed
Food critic Gary Hanna gave a 10-star review to Ynyshir restaurant in Wales, spending £540 per person on a 30-course meal that lasted over five hours.
Jewelled Golden Hare from 1979 Treasure Hunt Set for Auction
Golden hare from 1979 Masquerade treasure hunt to be auctioned at Sotheby's, estimated £15,000-£20,000.
Strike The Running Grave Returns with Burke and Grainger
The BBC's top-rated crime drama returns for its seventh series as Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger reprise their roles in 'Strike: The Running Grave'.
Remnant of Liverpool Overhead Railway towers over street
The tunnel entrance on Riverside Drive is one of the last remaining pieces of the Liverpool Overhead Railway, once a vital transport link known as the Dockers' Umbrella.
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