A bid to win the first British Capital of Culture competition is to be submitted by Durham County Council.

Facts, figures and dates on the organisation committed to representing the political, economic and cultural interests of the developing world.

Dance inspired by the movements of a conductor and a new staging of Dante's writings will form part of a major Franco-British performing arts season, Paris Calling.

Some women are deterred from becoming judges by a culture of "male self-confidence and intellectual posturing", says a report.

Gregory Campbell demands an immediate retraction after a Sinn Féin website shows him in Nazi uniform.

A debate on the effects Liverpool's year as Capital of Culture has had on the city is being held, led by Andy Burnham.

The government is considering whether high profile cultural events should be held outside London on a regular basis.

The controversial idea that space impacts wiped out mammoths and early humans in North America receives new impetus.

The new year is ushering in a decade which will see Britain play a leading role in world sport, according to Culture Secretary Andy Burnham.

Community volunteers and people in Devon who work to promote different cultures are recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Lead singer of The Farm, Peter Hooton, considers his city's performance as European Capital of Culture.

An 80-year-old melodeon player who took up Morris dancing in 1928 is appointed MBE for his work in folk culture.

Kate Moss sculpted in gold, a £50m price tag for a painting and a dead pianist makes his Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) debut - what happened in the arts world in 2008.

The Bishop of Manchester attacks society's "buy now, pay later" culture during his Christmas Day sermon.

Insurers halt their support for a dam project in Turkey amid concern about its environmental and cultural impact.

A pan-European digital cultural library which crashed just hours after its launch last month is back online.

Liverpool is to host its biggest free event as part of its year as Capital of Culture at its famous waterfront.

Young people are to be given the chance widen their cultural horizons with free trips to the theatre.

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to develop projects which promote cultural activities for young people.

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