Libraries5 hrs agoTown's art gallery set to welcome back visitorsThe Alfred East Art Gallery has been closed to the public for more than five years.5 hrs ago5 days agoStarmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street libraryThe former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931. 5 days ago16 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizBabies, birds and Sir Bobby. Try your hand at our quiz of this week's North East and Cumbria news.16 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Babies offered first library card at birthThe scheme will help create a lifelong love of reading, Westmorland and Furness Council hopes.13 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Library to close while Raac is removed from roofPoole Library will be closed for a month between Wednesday 26 August and Friday 25 September.8 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Book hidden in fireplace returned to Australian library 150 years overdueIt is thought an apprentice stonemason who worked on the Houses of Parliament in London borrowed it.7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026New learning centre inspires more people to readThe number of books issued by the library has doubled in four years, Kent County Council says. 7 Aug 20265 Aug 2026New chapter for £3.3m revamped libraryCarlisle Library reopens with a series of events following months of refurbishment work.5 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Never too late to return what you took, says universityThe university has a long history of overdue books, forgotten keys and stolen clock hands returned late.1 Aug 2026...
