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Stockport Council says culture will play a central role in the town’s regeneration as major transformation projects continue across the borough.

A new exhibition showcasing contemporary South Asian artists is opening at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford.

A new programme aimed at improving men’s mental health and wellbeing has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.

A former teacher has been charged with a number of alleged child sexual offences dating back to the 1990s in the Wakefield district.

Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling for tougher penalties for fly-tipping after court fines were found to be lower than the council’s own enforcement penalties.

A man who sexually exploited a vulnerable teenage girl in Stockport has been jailed after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Milton Keynes’ popular free Midsummer Festival will return this summer, bringing live music, entertainment and family activities to Campbell Park.

Leeds City Council has outlined plans for a major year of investment and development, with several large regeneration, transport and housing projects expected to move into delivery.

Detectives investigating the murder of Suhail Choudry in Keighley have made further arrests as enquiries continue into the fatal assault in February.

Calderdale Council is considering new enforcement powers to tackle poor housing standards and improve animal welfare, with proposals due to be discussed by Cabinet next week.

Plans to convert Blackburn’s former St John’s Church into a digital and cyber business hub have taken a major step forward after councillors approved the appointment of a contractor.

Tributes are being paid to one of the country’s oldest hospital radio broadcasters, Patrick Murphy, who has died in Bradford at the age of 95 after more than a decade on air.

A new digital radio multiplex has launched in Halifax, expanding listening choice across Calderdale with a range of local and culturally diverse stations.

Ofcom has awarded the small-scale DAB multiplex licence for Derby to Derby DAB Limited, with Sunrise Radio and Sunrise Radio Gold set to broadcast on the new digital platform.

The first song from the upcoming film O’Romeo has been unveiled, offering a deeply emotional glimpse into the film’s intense and unrequited love story starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri.

St Martin-in-the-Fields has announced the return of The Conversation for 2026, bringing leading writers and thinkers together to explore major social, political and environmental issues, opening with Ian McEwan.

Scottish stand-up comedian Connor Burns has cemented his status as one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars, following sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and growing international acclaim.

At the WorldDAB Summit in Antwerp on 20 November 2025, Usha Parmar and Raj Parmar delivered a high-impact presentation showcasing their leadership in DAB+ innovation and their pivotal involvement in securing Small-Scale DAB (SSDAB) multiplex licences across multiple UK regions.

Shah Rukh Khan reflected on his 2011 superhero film Ra.One, calling it ahead of its time and hinting at the possibility of a sequel if director Anubhav Sinha decides.

Actress Shehnaaz Gill called out the celebrity wellness trend of expensive black alkaline water, saying drinking it did “nothing” — and joked she’d rather use it for her hair.

Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard has been killed in a motorbike crash in Dublin.

Pavel Durov, the founder and chief executive of the encrypted messaging app Telegram, has been charged with aiding terrorism by Russia's security agency.

French DJ Kavinsky has died aged 50, the Paris prosecutor's office said in ​a statement.

A Brazilian footballer has been handed an unusual punishment for seriously injuring another player.

European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News can reveal.

Bradford City midfielder Alex Pattison has completed a permanent transfer to League Two side Walsall after two and a half seasons at Valley Parade.

Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard has been killed in a motorbike crash in Dublin.

Actor Tom Chadbon, known for his roles in major series such as Doctor Who and Game Of Thrones, has died aged 80.

French DJ Kavinsky has died aged 50, the Paris prosecutor's office said in ​a statement.

US singer D4vd is set to stand trial over the death of a 14-year-old girl after a judge ruled prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence.

Singer Carly Simon has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and cancer.