Books & Fiction New Manx bard to add to ‘rich tapestry’ of island’s culture Jordanne Kennaugh says it is a "privilege" to be chosen as the 10th person to promote Manx poetry. September 2, 2024
Books & Fiction The Gruffalo’s Child to go on commemorative Royal Mint 50p coin The main character of the sequel sharing her name will appear on several versions of the coin. August 30, 2024
Books & Fiction Wiltshire mother who lost two children writes books about grief Scarlett Black says she wrote two books to help her older children cope with bereavement. August 27, 2024
Books & Fiction William Barnes: Dorset dialect poet works to be accessible to all William Barnes bequeathed his works to Dorset's county museum, which he founded in the 19th Century. August 24, 2024
Books & Fiction Library membership at 10-year high Cornwall Council says library membership is growing faster than at any time in the past decade. August 21, 2024
Books & Fiction Mia Couto: The Mozambican author who turned his back on coloialism Mia Couto grew up in Mozambique during the colonial era, and joined its struggle for independence. August 18, 2024
Books & Fiction Norman Nicholson’s home to be turned into attraction Norman Nicholson lived on St George's Terrace in Millom, Cumbria, for all of his life. August 15, 2024
Books & Fiction Wolverhampton’s Meera Syal to read CBeebies bedtime story The actress will read Amma’s Sari by Sandhya Parappukaran for South Asian Heritage Month. August 12, 2024
Books & Fiction Zombies to sci-fi opera: Worldcon arrives in Glasgow The event will welcome around 9000 fans to the city, with more than 900 panels and talks scheduled. August 9, 2024