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After breaking his neck in a rugby league match at 18, David Cawthorne turned to painting as a form of occupational therapy. His piece, Wishing Well, has now been selected for the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists' 2026 C…
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To mark the centenary of sculptor Betty Miller, the National Coal Mining Museum is exhibiting her collection of 32 bronze sculptures depict…
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After spending his career in the steel industry, Huddersfield-based Jason Heppenstall now uses his skills to forge intricate metal sculptur…
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York BID and York Museums Trust have expanded their Ghosts After Dark trail to include 70 sculptures hidden throughout the city's historic …
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The Yorkshire Museum has been awarded £2 million to fix a leaking roof that has frequently forced gallery closures and threatened its colle…
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The York Glaziers Trust has been flooded with 600 applications for a single three-year traineeship, highlighting a strong interest among yo…
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What began as a weekly pub session has grown into a community that helps local musicians secure festival slots and professional bookings. T…
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A blue plaque has been installed at Rowardennan, the Thirsk house where Alf Wight wrote his famous James Herriot books for 25 years. The pr…
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The Thackray Museum of Medicine has been awarded over £420,000 in funding, including a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to su…
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Artists across North Yorkshire are opening their workspaces to visitors on 7 and 8 November for the annual Winter Open Studios. The event a…
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A new mural honouring the history of the King Mojo club will be unveiled in Attercliffe next month by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield. The artw…
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Former and current choristers are gathering at Ripon Cathedral to celebrate three decades since the girls' choir was first established in 1…
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More than 100 artists have contributed original postcard-sized works to a secret auction in Ilkley, with all proceeds supporting breast can…
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