Star Trek actor accepts Freedom of the Borough of Kirklees, where he is originally from.

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage says creating the centre in Leeds was his "highest ambition".

Simon Armitage says poets can convey climate change in a way that scientists and journalists can't.

The festival will take place across Greater Manchester's 133 libraries in June.

Simon Armitage's latest work marks the 100th anniversary of the famous locomotive.

A stadium concert launches Leeds 2023, which is making up for not being European Capital of Culture.

Simon Armitage’s poem Transmission Report celebrates 100 years of the BBC.

Money cannot buy tickets for the opening ceremony for Leeds's year of culture - but creativity can.