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New adaption of George Orwell’s 1984 to premiere in Glasgow this autumn
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (353+ words) A new adaptation of George Orwell's 1984 is set to receive its world premiere in Glasgow this autumn. Directed by Dominic Hill, artistic director of the Citizens Theatre, the production will premiere in Glasgow on September 3, following previews from August 29. The…...
Award-winning County Durham photographer to launch first solo exhibition
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (322+ words) The exhibition, which runs from Monday (February 16) to May 15, brings together two bodies of work exploring identity, inclusion and belonging. Debbie Todd (Image: Debbie Todd) Ms Todd said: "The work shown at Bishop Auckland is rooted in proverbs and idioms…...
Photo exhibition tells love stories and reflections from people over 60
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (250+ words) Marking Valentine's Day, the exhibition explores love stories and reflections from people over the age of 60. "I remain incredibly grateful to the kind people who volunteered to take part in the project." 'I helped my autistic son through school - now…...
Awesome animal shots from the South Wales Argus Camera Club
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (193+ words) Here are some amazing shots of animals around the area as members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club have been delighting us with their pictures. Whether its pets, birds, horses, sheep and more, they are snapping away to show…...
Lucian Freud’s otherworldly drawings are impossible to resist
1+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) Same old? A lot about this hit-and-miss new show at the National Portrait Gallery will feel familiar; the focus is the centrality in Lucian Freud's work of drawing "in all its forms" (including etching). Really, though, as it canters through…...
Ten photos that might jog your memories of people and places in York in 1990
1+ week, 3+ day ago (162+ words) From Piccadilly to Goodramgate, the pictures recall long'gone businesses, changing skylines and a city on the brink of major development - from the rise of the Barbican to the demolition of Naburn Hospital. Another standout development was the construction of the…...
'World's fastest animal' that travels over 200mph spotted in Darlington
1+ week, 4+ day ago (504+ words) One of the world's fastest animals that can travel at speeds of up to 200mph has been spotted around Darlington. A peregrine falcon was seen taking a break in the town by Northern Echo Camera Club member Barry Raper. It's not…...
Nine great photos of unusual perspectives taken by camera club members
1+ week, 4+ day ago (66+ words) A big thank-you to everyone who submitted pictures on the club's Facebook group this week. The featured selection of images were taken by: 'The Gherkin seemingly dwarfed by those giant structures' 'Standing still, looking up, and letting the trees tell…...
Best South Wales Argus Camera Club pics of the day
1+ week, 4+ day ago (92+ words) Lots of our members have been out enjoying the last of the autumn colours before the days turn colder and we welcome winter. Here are six of our recent favourites. Geese causing chaos at Llanyrafon Boating Lake (Image: Lawrence Skuse)…...
Altered image of immigration protest misrepresented as largest ever in the US
1+ week, 5+ day ago (492+ words) Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have met stiff resistance in cities across the United States. However, an image circulating on Facebook in Ethiopia does not show a demonstration unrivalled in size. AFP Fact Check found the original…...