Month: August 2009

A new study says the Austrian maestro died of complications from a simple sore throat caused by a bacterial infection. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/europe/8206785.stm

The Scottish Government promises to give money towards building a branch of the Victoria and Albert museum in Dundee. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/8204903.stm

Campaigners who object to plans to convert a mansion that inspired Peter Pan into housing prepare a bid to buy the property. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/8204942.stm

Almost a quarter-of-a-million people file through Banksy’s homecoming exhibition at Bristol museum since it opened in June. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8205301.stm

More than a third of events at this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival have sold out, but organisers call on visitors to try something new. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8201601.stm

“Cloud” sculptures and crochet lions are among ideas in the running for an art project to celebrate the London Olympics. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8200210.stm

Three Welsh paintings by landscape artist JMWTurner are going on show with the works which inspired them at Tate Britain. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/8200382.stm

Soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is to retire from opera, after a career spanning four decades. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8198046.stm