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University of Bradford algorithm says most of Madonna della Rosa was by Raphael – but not the face of Joseph
£235m funding for capital’s roads is possible only because of investment that comes from scrapping northern leg of HS2
Fans of steak bakes and sausage rolls enjoy ‘posh Greggs’ experience at Parisian-inspired pop-up
People in Teesside town say comment attributed to James Cleverly was rude, wrong and revealing of Tory attitudes
L Robson & Sons is the only surviving fish curing business in the village of Craster, where the herring industry once thrived
Supermarket chain to remove self-checkouts from all but two of its stores, saying ‘we’re not great fans’
As National Trust draws line under criminal act, members of public suggest future uses for timber
Team behind festival want to make opera relevant to people of the city as well as find and train talent of the future
Exhibits in Bishop Auckland range from immersive work featuring burning iris, to Binchester ring and Bodleian bowl
Return of items to Anindilyakwa community hailed as landmark example of cultural repatriation
Advisory body to Unesco says plans by owners of quarry in Langdale valley will ‘contribute to disruption’
Tracy Dixon and Nicola Bradley put oven cleaner and paint on friend’s bird and threw it in tumble dryer
‘Travellers’ rest’ stones were idea of Warrington doctor and part of wider scheme to help migrant workers
Project inspired by John Smeaton, a keen astronomer who is seen as the father of civil engineering, is touring Leeds for four months
Catherine Tyldesley spoke out after Yorkshire baker’s response to ‘Cake Gate’ request from event agency
Midwives at Royal Preston hospital failed to accurately monitor Jayden Astley’s heart rate and fabricated notes after birth in 2012
Gym chain pleaded guilty to breach of health and safety law five years after incident
Mike Veale resigned from the force in January 2019 and did not attend disciplinary hearing
Four businesses in market town of Richmond announce closure in past week as cost of living crisis bites
Research shows our imaginations grow richer with age so the charity is giving grownups a chance to have fun