War of the Roses News

As well as archaelogical talks from historians and experts, members of the public were treated to medieval battle re-enactments and comedy jester performances.

Will Walkers, and even Gary Lineker, be hit by the potential boycott threatened by the fresh outbreak of hostilities in the War of the Roses? Photograph: Justin Slee/PA a Abusive comments, offensive cartoons: it sounds like the Wars of the Roses are breaking out again, at least on the Facebook page of the Richard III Society , and it's all over ... (more)

Carl Barat played an hour long solo set in Glasgow last night for the second NME Showcases brought to you by H&M 'Love Music'. The singer, accompanied by a backing band including two of his former Dirty Pretty Things bandmates - guitarist Anthony Rossomando and former Libertines drummer Gary Powell - performed a selection of songs from his back ... (more)

Westville House School Ilkley get ready for the British history-themed Ilkley Carnival parade with their War of the Roses effort.

They did battle on the fields of Bosworth and crossed bloody swords at Tewkesbury, but now Yorkshire and Lancashire are squaring up for a fresh onslaught - who can brew the best pint.