Charlotte Powell, founder of The Saddle Lady in Penkridge, has been named as a finalist for the ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Best Small Business’ accolade at the UK Small Business Awards. Specialising in high-quality, handcrafted saddlery, Charlotte – or Lottie as she is known – has built her business from the ground up,
From humble beginnings in 2005, Art in the Pen has grown into one of the North’s leading art and craft events. What began as a small group of artists transforming livestock pens into pop-up galleries has evolved into a vibrant, large-scale event showcasing more than 200 handpicked exhibitors. The unique setting and informal atmosphere have
Christine Collister will visit The Beehive Theatre on Friday, September 5, bringing a unique blend of music and art inspired by the folklore of the Isle of Man. Her voice, described by The Times as “personally delivered by God”, will perform alongside her Children of the Sea project, which includes paintings and original songs from
Despite the current chaos of the UK’s revolving politics, our latest prime minister—Rishi Sunak—has kept Michelle Donelan on as culture secretary. There’s no escaping the fact that she has a heaving inbox mind. For a start, “culture” isn’t her only remit—her role includes a few other biggies: digital, media and sport. Within culture alone, her
In September, the Art Walk Porty Festival celebrates its tenth year. Since 2016, the annual programme has organised artistic events in Portobello and Joppa, offering up the opportunity to view work by some of Scotland’s finest artists who live in the area. The art exhibitions are coupled with a series of curated events involving local,
Last month, the Reviewing Committee for the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest published its 70th report, listing the applications it considered in 2024–25. The committee was created in 1952, following a report by John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley, on the export control of works of art from the UK. The
Elizabeth Meek couldn’t stop sketching. She worked as a nurse, but spent her spare time drawing her colleagues — until, one day, the urge became too strong and she quit her job to become an artist. Several decades later, she has not only gained an MBE for services to the Arts, but also painted two
Hayward Gallery Touring has tapped curator and writer Ekow Eshun to steer the British Art Show 10, opening September 2026 in Coventry before rolling out to Swansea, Bristol, Sheffield, and Newcastle Gateshead. Marking the exhibition’s most ambitious geographic reach since its 1979 inception, this edition will occupy multiple venues per city—from Coventry’s Herbert Art Gallery
The displays have been installed across Harrogate as part of a series of public realm improvements funded by Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID), aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and promoting Harrogate as a must-visit destination. The latest additions include artwork along Cheltenham Road by local artist Tom Tommings, who created a colourful mural celebrating
A huge cloud of foam has engulfed a Bradford square as part of a kaleidoscopic art installation. The multicoloured “Island of Foam” event filled Centenary Square as part of the UK City of Culture celebrations. The project, created by German artist Stephanie Lüning, has travelled the world over recent months. On its website, Bradford 2025