Books & Fiction Scotland’s Makar: New writing needs protection from AI Scotland's national poet says new literature faces huge challenges from computer-generated work. February 11, 2025
Books & Fiction Gaelic manuscripts lost from Edinburgh for 50 years are found The items that vanished from the National Library of Scotland in the 1960s included poems and songs. February 8, 2025
Books & Fiction Salman Rushdie knife attack suspect goes on trial Hadi Matar denies charges of attempted murder and assault for the August 2022 attack. February 5, 2025
Books & Fiction Thousands heading to city for Wolverhampton Literature Festival The festival is running until Sunday evening, across several cultural venues. February 2, 2025
Books & Fiction Wolverhampton Literary Festival build-up gets under way A discussion and the annual poetry slam are among the pre-festival events taking place in the city. January 30, 2025
Books & Fiction Neil Gaiman’s publisher cancels future works after sexual misconduct allegations Dark Horse Comics was set to publish more works in the Anansi Boys series, a spin-off of the British author's novel American Gods. January 27, 2025
Books & Fiction Michael Longley: The poet whose work ranged from nature to civil strife One of Northern Ireland’s best known poets, Michael Longley has died at the age of 85. January 24, 2025
Books & Fiction Overdue George Orwell novel returned to Hull library after 50 years The copy of George Orwell's novel has a signature "musty" smell, according to the library. January 21, 2025
Books & Fiction Wolverhampton Literature Festival set to host authors, comedians and a former drummer The festival will run from 31 January to 2 February at venues across Wolverhampton. January 18, 2025