English sculptor and educator known for monumental abstract works
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.
Big changes to England and Wales’ criminal justice system are moving forward as overcrowding drives policy decisions. Government plans to accelerate prison construction 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.
The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London has opened to sold-out crowds, with a one-way viewing flow and a ban on photography to maintain visitor experience. The loan from France highlights cross-channel ties post-Brexit, and tickets run through December with more on sale in October.