Geraldine Kendall Adams
Twelve men to appear in court next week over museum thefts
Rhino horn and Chinese artefacts stolen during spate of raids
Call for parliamentary scrutiny of proposed IWM library closure
Education centre in Duxford also under threat as IWM seeks £4m savings
Benefactor pledges to match all gifts to Ashmolean Fund
Museum says seven-figure sum will help secure its future
Brontë Society EGM fails to resolve dispute with members
Meeting airs allegations of bullying and concerns over governance
Highland museums say proposed 50% cut would lead to closures
Up to 19 museums could be affected by Highland Council cuts
Prospect calls on National Trust to pay living wage
Heritage body urged to make commitment ahead of AGM
How 20 years of the HLF has transformed museums
As other income streams disappear, it is hard to overstate the HLF's importance to the sector. But, as Geraldine Kendall discovers, museums face rising competition for funding
International opening: LWL Museum für Kunst und Kultur
A five-year redevelopment has opened up this museum in north-west Germany, writes Geraldine Kendall