English sculptor and visual artist renowned for semi-abstract, monumental bronzes and earthbound, human-centered forms.
Prison overcrowding is driving a major policy rethink. Government plans to accelerate prison-building and expand early release schemes have been revised after public backlash and safety concerns. Officials are also deporting foreign prisoners and reviewing IPP sentences to free up space, with new measures to monitor released prisoners.
Northern leaders are steering a push for investment and culture to rejuvenate the region, with Andy Burnham’s influence and a revived civic approach guiding new projects like local food festivals and arts hubs. The pieces highlight Todmorden and Ouseburn as exemplars of a broader northern renaissance in outdoor spaces, culture and community cohesion.
The Guardian reports that Ray Exworth’s six-decade body of sculpture has been hidden in seven sheds on a Cornish smallholding. A new book, Ray’s Sheds, documents the unseen works and raises questions about public access to art.
A glacier collapse in Tibet has triggered flash floods along the Bhote Koshi river, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities warn of further flooding and travel advisories remain in place. Foreign nationals are among those unaccounted for, prompting international aid and consular assistance.