Winter Solstice 2025 draws huge crowd to Stonehenge
Thousands, including druids and Morris dancers, gathered at Stonehenge to mark the winter solstice sunrise. The event saw a surge in attendance, with visitors touching the ancient stones for free.
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Illustrator Wendy Hoile dies aged 77
Artist Wendy Hoile, whose vibrant work graced major publications and the cover of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka's memoir, has passed away. Discover her remarkable journey from music to illustration.
Artist and novelist Veronica Gosling dies aged 94
Veronica Gosling, the Exeter-based artist and writer whose debut novel was hailed as a 'tiny Wuthering Heights', has died at 94. Discover her life of creative curiosity.
Winter Solstice Celebrated at Stonehenge by Thousands
Thousands, including druids and pagans from across the globe, gathered at Stonehenge to mark the winter solstice and watch the sunrise on the shortest day. Experience the ancient tradition.
Police use riot shields to catch runaway Wiltshire goat
An escaped goat chased a woman and ate Christmas decorations in Upper Seagry. Read how Wiltshire Police used riot shields and a lasso to safely return it.
Police use riot shields to capture Christmas wreath-eating goat
Wiltshire Police deployed riot shields and a lasso to subdue an escaped goat that ate a Christmas wreath and chased a woman. The incident comes amid calls for new protections for wild goats in the UK. Read the full story.
Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
Brooke DiDonato's Intimate Self-Portrait in a Fireplace
Photographer Brooke DiDonato reveals the story behind her viral self-portrait, 'Learned a Lesson Then Forgot It', shot in an Austin fireplace with a stray kitten. Discover the emotion and process.
David Gentleman's 10 Lessons for a Creative Life at 95
Guardian journalist Amelia Gentleman shares invaluable advice from her father, artist David Gentleman, whose eight-decade career offers timeless wisdom for creatives. Discover his secrets to a fulfilling artistic life.
88-Year-Old's Viral Art Earns Four Exhibitions
Christine Hazell, 88, took up drawing six months ago. With progressive memory loss, her raw portraits have become an Instagram sensation, won praise from Tracey Emin, and secured four gallery shows. Discover her inspiring story.
Micro-artist breaks world record for smallest sculpture
David A Lindon from Dorset has set a new Guinness World Record for the smallest handmade sculpture, a piece smaller than a blood cell. Discover the incredible details.
Gillian Hopwood, pioneering textile artist, dies at 88
Gillian Hopwood, the influential British textile artist renowned for her vibrant public art installations, has died aged 88. Explore her life and legacy.
Dawn Sturgess Exonerated in Novichok Inquiry After 7 Years
The family of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess say they can finally lay her to rest after a public inquiry found her an innocent casualty of a Russian state attack. Read the full report.
Spotify's 'Listening Age' Stirs UK Reaction, Swift Tops Streams
Spotify's new 'listening age' feature in Wrapped has UK users amused and bemused, while Taylor Swift secures her third consecutive year as the most-streamed artist. Discover the data and the debate.
Artist Jane Birt, wife of ex-BBC head Lord Birt, dies aged 82
Anglo-American artist Jane Birt, known for her watercolours, book illustrations and vibrant social life, has died aged 82. Discover her journey from 1960s Oxford to rural Wales.
Uzbek artist's first UK solo show at Baltic is unforgettable
Experience the mesmerising and disorienting first UK solo exhibition by Uzbek film-maker Saodat Ismailova at Baltic, Gateshead. A journey through ritual, history and the subconscious.
Ibrahim Mahama leads ArtReview's 2024 Power List
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama becomes the first African artist to top the ArtReview Power 100 list, marking a significant shift in the global art landscape. Discover his journey and the list's new top 10.
Rapper Poorstacy dies aged 26 in Florida
Emo-rap artist Poorstacy, known for work with Blink-182's Travis Barker, has died at 26. Police responded to a hotel incident in Boca Raton. Read the latest details.
JR to wrap Paris's Pont Neuf in tribute to Christo
French artist JR will wrap Paris's Pont Neuf bridge in fabric for three weeks in June 2025, his most ambitious project yet, paying homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1985 installation.
Shard housekeeper's art inspires Christmas lights
Discover how Gustavo Zuluaga Villegas, a Shard housekeeper, inspired this year's spectacular Christmas light display. See London's tallest festive show lighting up the sky until January.
The Artist by Lucy Steeds Wins Waterstones Book of the Year
Debut novel The Artist by Lucy Steeds is named Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, a word-of-mouth sensation blending mystery and romance in 1920s Provence. Discover the winners.
Sarah Forrester named as victim in Swindon murder probe
Mental health counsellor Sarah Forrester, 55, pronounced dead at Swindon address. 13-year-old girl bailed after murder arrest. Police continue investigation.
13-year-old bailed in Swindon murder investigation
Tributes pour in for mental health charity worker Sarah Forrester, described as an incredible person, as a 13-year-old girl is bailed in the Swindon murder inquiry.
Tributes to Sarah Forrester as teen bailed in Swindon
Tributes are paid to mental health charity worker Sarah Forrester, a devoted mother described as 'kind'. A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed. Police continue enquiries.
Tributes for charity worker as teen bailed in Swindon
Mental health charity worker Sarah Forrester remembered as 'incredible person' after her death in Swindon. A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed.
Youngest female war artist's Taliban terror
Charlie Calder-Potts became the British Army's youngest female war artist at 26, documenting Afghanistan conflict while being stalked by a suicide bomber. Discover her incredible journey.
Girl, 13, arrested after woman dies in Swindon
A teenage girl has been detained on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found not breathing at a Swindon property. Police investigation ongoing.
Teen arrested after woman found dead in Swindon
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found deceased at a property in Swindon. Follow for live updates.
Girl, 13, arrested after woman found dead in Swindon
A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in Swindon. Police are investigating and have asked the public not to speculate online.
Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7m, sets new record
Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait 'El Sueño' sells for $54.7m at Sotheby's, setting a new world record for a female artist. Discover the story behind this iconic painting.
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