Police investigate alleged death threats against BBC director general Tony Hall, reportedly made after Jeremy Clarkson was dropped from Top Gear.

One Direction perform for the first time since Zayn Malik announced he was leaving the group, at a gig in South Africa.

The desk where Charles Dickens wrote Great Expectations is finally on public display thanks to a £780,000 grant.

A blue plaque is unveiled at the Spennymoor home of "Pitman painter" Norman Cornish.

Actor Sir Patrick Stewart announces he is to step down as chancellor of the University of Huddersfield after more than 10 years in the role.

A national centre dedicated to the art and culture of videogames opens to the public this weekend.

The theatre that premiered The Mousetrap - the world's longest running play - starts celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary.

A statue honouring the North Yorkshire author James Herriot is unveiled in North Yorkshire, heralding the start of a youth fund for vets.