53 minutes ago Unseen Barbara Hepworth letters reveal ‘recipes’ for sculptures – and her high standards

A cache of notes that will be auctioned this week include the artist’s instructions to her bronze foundry and show how deeply involved she was with the casting process Barbara Hepworth’s stone and bronze sculptures are recognised around the world for their distinct, curved forms. The oval alabasters and gleaming bronzes, punctured with holes and lozenge-like gaps, were all made in contrasting tones and surfaces, creating a new aesthetic.Now, Hepworth’s unseen letters to the London foundry owner who made many of her bronze pieces offer a revelatory new guide to her work. The bundle of letters and draft sketches, which cover a decade of work and will be sold for the first time this week, also reveal the exacting standards of this pioneering woman, hailed as one of Britain’s most important...

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54 minutes ago I'm A Celeb star will 'never' do Strictly as BBC set 'riddled' with ghosts

EXCLUSIVE: Most Haunted star Yvette Fielding revealed the Strictly Come Dancing set is "riddled" with ghosts and spirits and that's not the only reason why she won't do the show

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54 minutes ago Omaze reveals how much it will cost to run £3m 'Hollywood Hills' mansion in Wirral

EXCLUSIVE: One lucky winner is about to snag the plush property in Caldy, Wirral along with £250k to help them settle in - now Omaze has revealed how much it will cost to live there

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62 minutes ago Laos government ‘saddened’ by suspected poisoning deaths and is investigating

Simone White is one of six people who have died after the incident in Laos last week.

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65 minutes ago Adele planning 'full recovery' as she reveals Las Vegas residency has 'battered' her

Global mega star Adele is looking forward to taking some well deserved time off after her mammoth Las Vegas residency which has raked in almost £80 million

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83 minutes ago Ask Ottolenghi: what’s the secret to a perfect poached egg? | Ask Ottolenghi

Four steps to poached perfectionPlease give foolproof advice on how to cook a soft poached egg.Anne Marie, County Donegal I’m here for you, Anne Marie, so let’s do this thing!Step 1 Don’t be afraid. Remember: it’s just an egg cooked in water. Continue reading...

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96 minutes ago Katie Price to have another BBL as she shares ‘bubble butt’ excitement

Katie Price has never been one to shy away from surgery and has revealed plans for her next session under the knife with ambitious plans to 'get my bum as big as my lips'

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1 hour ago 'Secret paradise' close to Benidorm has 'breathtaking' coast and 'crystal clear' sea

Javea has been described as a 'secret paradise' and it lies just 45 minutes away from Benidorm - with sun almost all year round, it would make for the perfect autumn getaway

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1 hour ago Garden ivy dies 'permanently' and 'quickly' with foolproof hack that takes minutes

Gardeners have been sharing how to get rid of English ivy permanently after a man asked for advice on the weed which he said was slowly 'taking over his garden shed'

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1 hour ago ‘Immediate security action’ taken after prison maps leaked on dark web

The Ministry of Justice said it was aware of a data breach after reports that detailed layouts had been shared online in the past two weeks.

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