Arts broadcasting legend Sir Humphrey Burton dies at 94
Sir Humphrey Burton, the visionary BBC and LWT broadcaster who shaped arts TV and created Young Musician, has died. Read his remarkable story.
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Arts broadcaster Sir Humphrey Burton dies aged 94
Sir Humphrey Burton, the former BBC head of music who revolutionised classical music broadcasting, has died at 94. Discover the legacy of the man who brought classical music to millions.
Margaret Hodge's damning report calls for Arts Council shake-up
Labour peer Margaret Hodge's review urges Arts Council England to slash red tape, scrap its 'Let's Create' strategy, and revive regional boards. A critical look at the future of arts funding.
Hodge Report: Arts Funding Must Be Protected from Politics
A landmark review by Labour peer Margaret Hodge calls for Arts Council England to be shielded from political meddling, scrap its 'straitjacket' strategy, and slash bureaucracy to restore trust. Read the key findings.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, reshapes arts institution
President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors for the first time, celebrating artists like Stallone and Kiss while overseeing major changes to the prestigious arts centre. Explore the political and cultural implications.
Nick Cave documentary explores faith and grief on Sky Arts
A new Sky Arts documentary, 'Nick Cave's Veiled World', delves into the musician's Christian faith, artistic evolution, and the profound impact of personal tragedy. Features interviews from Flea to Rowan Williams.
Barbican Centre gets £451m overhaul for accessibility
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor signage, and maze-like layout to create a fully accessible cultural hub by 2032.
Royal Shakespeare Company cuts 11% of jobs
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
Australian Eco-Village Bans Pets to Save Native Wildlife
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
Tonight's TV: Muppets, Murder, and Munro's Last Stand
Tonight's TV guide features a deep dive into festive classics The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life, plus the finale of The Ridge and Nick Cave's Bunny Munro. Discover what to watch.
Pop-up theatre planned for Marble Arch Mound site
A temporary 500-seat theatre made from recycled fabric and timber could open on Marble Arch island in 2026. Westminster Council is set to decide on the plan.
Glenn Tilbrook gig supports Charlton pub community buyout
Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook will perform an exclusive VIP show for donors to a campaign aiming to buy and revive The White Swan pub in Charlton as a community arts hub.
Glenn Tilbrook crowdfunds to save derelict London pub
Squeeze legend Glenn Tilbrook is spearheading a grassroots bid to buy and restore The White Swan in Charlton, launching a crowdfunder with a VIP gig as a key reward. Help save this vital community hub.
Critical Thinking to Become Mandatory for UK University Students
A landmark report mandates critical thinking and liberal arts modules for all UK university students from 2026, aiming to combat misinformation. Discover the new skills framework.
Women Photographers 1900-1975: Hidden Legacy
Discover the groundbreaking work of women photographers from 1900-1975 in this powerful visual exhibition. Explore their forgotten contributions to photographic history.
Susan Loppert's arts revolution in hospitals
Discover how Susan Loppert pioneered arts in healthcare, transforming Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with 2000 artworks and performances. Learn about her remarkable legacy.
£15k Fiction Prize for Refugee Writers Launches
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
Liberal Arts Education Needs Market-Oriented Reform
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market demands and abandon claims of exclusive critical thinking cultivation. Discover why reform is essential for survival.
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota: Fightback begins
Minnesota officials and Somali community organisers vow to fight Trump's order ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. Legal experts question legality of state-specific immigration policy.
Teen fights for life after Sheffield shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on London Road, Sheffield. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues. Share any information.
Bondi Inquest: Fixable Mental Health Crisis Revealed
Coronial inquest into Bondi Junction stabbings concludes significant mental health investment is needed to prevent future tragedies. Read the urgent call for reform.
LA's First Bakery Half-Marathon Walk Succeeds
Los Angeles' inaugural bakery half-marathon walk brought together 50 participants for a 7-hour pastry crawl through Pasadena and Highland Park, combating loneliness through community.
Pub owner attacked, then faces licence removal
Amber Knight was brutally attacked after refusing a man a pint at closing time. The Met Police then tried to revoke her pub's licence despite community support. Read the shocking full story.
Manchester synagogue feels unsafe weeks after attack
Members of Manchester's Heaton Park Synagogue speak out on their lack of safety and the 'moral failing' seven weeks after a deadly attack. Read their powerful story and plea for change.
Thinktank: Shrink Hospitals to Solve NHS Permacrisis
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
Oakland Football Coach John Beam Under Political Fire
Oakland football coach John Beam faces political pressure over his coaching career and community impact. Discover how local politics is challenging sports leadership.
Controversial South London Festival Plans Two Weekends
Peckham's GALA Festival could expand to two weekends in 2025, featuring Afrobeats and Mahrajan events, despite local opposition over noise and park damage.
US grassroots activism surges under Trump
Across red and blue states, ordinary Americans are organising protests, boycotts and mutual aid networks to protect fundamental rights. Discover how communities are fighting back.
Guardian seeks US activism and organising stories
The Guardian is inviting people across the US to share their experiences with community organising, activism, and protest in 2024. Tell your story anonymously.
Indian community transforms stink bugs into nutritious food
Discover how India's Mizo community harvests stink bugs during bamboo flowering seasons, creating protein-rich food and sustainable livelihoods while preserving traditional ecological knowledge.
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