Leicester
Sugar rush embroils Leicester City Gallery in treacle art by Philomena Francis
Jamaican artist Philomena Francis uses molasses to explore the slave trade and black female identity in contemporary society in her show at The City Gallery in Leicester.
Last Surviving 'Wilderspin School' Saved And Restored
After 25 years of campaigning and £1.9m in funds a Victorian schoolhouse marking the beginnings of modern schooling has been restored to its original state.
Archaeologist Uncovers Evidence Of Ancient Chemical Warfare
A University of Leicester archaeologist has discovered what could be the oldest evidence of chemical warfare - in the ruined city of Dura Europos on the Euphrates river.
Leicester's role in Russian satellite programme revealed as UK's largest telescope goes to Science Museum
A vast telescope built by scientists in Leicester for a scuppered Soviet satellite which informed current NASA surveillance will go on display at the Science Museum in London.
Kodak donates photography archives to British Library and De Montfort University
Photography giant Kodak has donated a "treasure trove" archive dating as far back as 1885 to the British Library and De Montfort University in Leicester.
Erwin James On Prison Life At Nottingham's Galleries Of Justice
Erwin James, who chronicled his life sentence in the Guardian until his release four years ago, speaks as part of The Impossible Prison exhibition in Nottingham.
Shakespeare's Globe Costumes Go On Show In Nottingham
Dressing Shakespeare at Nottingham Trent University features costumes crafted by the former Director of Theatre Design at Shakespeare's Globe.
The Hub's Guitars, Made In Britain, Played All Over The World
Guitar lovers will get a chance to celebrate the craftsmanship, design and music of their beloved instrument at a new interactive exhibition at The Hub, Sleaford.
New Walk Museum Hosts Ernest Gimson & The Arts And Craft Movement
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery in Leicester hosts Craft and Design: Ernest Gimson & the Arts and Crafts Movement from November 8 to March 1 2009.
T-Rex Cast Moves Into Geology Department At University Of Leicester
A 21-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur cast, nicknamed Jane, is now on permanent display at the Department of Geology at the University of Leicester.
Climate Change Is The Focus For Annual Heritage Counts 2008 Report
English Heritage has published the annual Heritage Counts report for 2008, with a focus on how the historic environment can play a vital role in tackling climate change.
Walking House Continues Its Stroll Around Wysing Arts
An eco-friendly Walking House designed by Danish artists N55 is currently wandering in and around the grounds of Wysing Arts Centre in rural Cambridge.
National Trust Wades Into Waters Of Flood Management Debate
The National Trust has called on the government, water industry and land managers in Wales and the East Midlands for urgent help in tackling pollution, flooding and drought.
Holograms Could Solve Museum Conservation Problems Say Experts
Holograms could offer the solution to museum conservation and access problems and offer new ways of displaying collections according to new findings.
Jane And Louise Wilson To Provide First Art Installation For QUAD
A major art installation by Jane and Louise Wilson exploring the industrial heritage of Derby is to be the first exhibition at Derby's new £11.2 million arts centre, QUAD.
