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Hull Maritime Museum reopens following a £20.4m refurbishment
After a six-year closure, Hull Maritime Museum is reopening its doors following a £20.4m restoration project. The work modernises the facil…
Fort George to host the largest historic re-enactment event in Historic Environment Scotland's history
The 18th-century Highland fortress will host a two-day event covering two millennia of history, from Roman legions to the Napoleonic era. T…
St Helens to host the International Festival of Glass this August
The World of Glass in St Helens will host the International Festival of Glass from August 28 to 31, featuring live demonstrations from cont…
Hull Maritime Museum reopens to the public after four-year restoration
After closing in 2020 for extensive renovations, Hull Maritime Museum is reopening its doors to thousands of visitors this weekend. The pro…
Belfast expects economic boost from Fleadh Cheoil to exceed £53m
The world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture is currently taking place in Belfast for the first time. With visitor numbers si…
Belfast marching bands prepare for their All-Ireland Fleadh debut
Musicians from the Belfast Bands Forum are performing at the All-Ireland Fleadh at the Titanic Slipways, marking a significant first for ma…
Rare Battle of Trafalgar flag saved for display in Newcastle
A Union flag flown from HMS Royal Sovereign during the Battle of Trafalgar has been secured for the nation by North East Museums. The flag,…
Star Wars: A New Hope to be dubbed in Welsh for the first time
To mark the 50th anniversary of the franchise, S4C and Creative Wales are releasing a Welsh-language version of the original Star Wars film…
Hidden artworks by Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin sell for £400,000 at auction
After Peter Firmin’s daughters discovered a collection of his private illustrations in his former home, 534 lots were sold at the Canterbur…
Belfast hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time
The world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture has arrived in Belfast, with over 200 events scheduled across the city until 9 A…
Edinburgh's King's Theatre reopens after £41m refurbishment
The 120-year-old King's Theatre has reopened following a four-year, £41m project to modernise the venue and improve accessibility. The work…
Newcastle's NOVUM festival to host 2.5km city-wide domino run
To mark the end of the NOVUM festival this August, hundreds of volunteers will lay a 2.5km trail of breeze block dominoes through Newcastle…