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New arts council chair pledges to grow investment in diverse-led organisations
In her first public speech, Dawn Airey has warned that racial inequalities and discrimination persist in the cultural sector
London’s oldest restaurant served up to National Trust
Rules restaurant in Covent Garden has been gifted to the charity to preserve its ‘living history’
Dorset’s courthouse museum closes as financial pressures hit home
Site of historic Tolpuddle Martyrs trial shuts after eight years as a museum
England’s cultural organisations unprepared to deal with extreme heat, survey finds
Staff and visitor wellbeing, income and footfall suffered as indoor temperatures hit over 41°C in some venues this summer
Tullie opens new community and venue hire centre
The Dye Works provides spaces for community, commercial and cultural activities
Dylan Thomas Centre becomes first Welsh overall winner of Family Friendly Museum Award
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Kelvingrove, Woodhorn and Charleston were also recognised this year
Van Gogh Museum secures future after resolving dispute with Dutch government
Settlement will clear the way for major renovation of Amsterdam venue
Jane Ellis appointed V&A’s deputy director and chief operating officer
Ellis succeeds Tim Reeve, who is leaving to become chief executive of English Heritage
William Morris Gallery rehangs collection to explore overlooked stories
‘Reimagined’ galleries place greater emphasis on influence of South Asian and Islamic art
Search begins for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2027
UK museums and galleries have until 7 January to apply for the £120,000 prize
