A new music strategy for Bradford aims to help local musicians reach their potential, with access to venues, equipment and industry expertise. Bradford-born artist Nia Archives, who grew up in the city before moving to Leeds, has written the foreword and praised the talent and creative spirit of the area.
A medieval gatehouse at Worksop Priory has been restored and returned to community use, so it has been removed from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register. Restoration was helped by a £263,540 grant, and the building is now used as flexible community space. A church in Teversal has been added to the register because of roof problems.
Paul Elliott, known as Paul Chuckle, is preparing for his first ever play, taking a role in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the National Theatre in London. He says the change from comedy to straight acting is a challenge he is enjoying, after more than six decades in entertainment.
Textile artist Kate Jenkins has turned a Soho gallery into an Italian deli and restaurant where all the food is knitted, crocheted or embroidered. The free exhibition, which runs until 5 December, lets visitors sit down, look around and pick their own woolly pizza toppings.
