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Life is so short and fragile - and that’s the theme of my art, says Haverhill mum
Claire and her two sons have a life-limiting genetic condition but are determined to make every day count
Arts
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Maidstone revellers to enjoy summer carnival 'spectacle' with 'beautiful' costumes
The 'Wild about Maidstone' arts carnival will see more than 350 participants descend on the town centre
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World-class acts lined up for Tameside arts hub with new live music programme
The team is appealing to local music-lovers to come and 'try something different in their own backyard'
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Shropshire thumbprints collected for Horatio’s Garden at Chelsea Flower Show
Ceramic prints made at spinal injury centres nationwide will be part of the charity's show garden in London
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Former soldier harnesses 'black dog' to start creative business supporting other veterans
Clare turned to art therapy after years of depression and now her work is benefitting serving personnel and veterans
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Midlands author heads to Hollywood after winning sci-fi contest
The future looks bright for the Leicestershire careers advisor who also writes fantasy fiction
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Sheppey prisoners craft wooden benches and planters to mark coronation
HMP Swaleside is one of just 12 prisons nationwide chosen to create the high quality handmade items
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Budding Kent artists invited to submit work for Pilgrims Hospices auction
The 100 Pieces of Art charity auction will be held at the studio of Anthony Giles
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Leicester explores 70s subculture in Punk: Rage and Revolution
A multi-sensory exhibition showcasing punk's fashion, music, art and legacy
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West Kent Mind awarded funds for 3-year creative arts project
Creative Minds kicks off this May with six-month programmes in printmaking and knitting
National
Fashion icon Dame Mary Quant dies peacefully at home aged 93
Dame Mary was arguably best known for popularising the mini skirt, hot pants and mod style
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Ellesmere Port theatre's unloved loft to host local groups, thanks to revamp
Theatre Porto's new community space was achieved through 'collaboration and community spirit'