Culture desk Two Banksy artworks appear at Centre Point tower and Bayswater Banksy confirms a mural in Bayswater and is thought to be behind a second work in central London. December 22, 2025
Books & Fiction East Yorkshire festival calls for poetry contributions for book The High Wolds Poetry Festival in Kilham is asking for work on the theme of Connections. December 22, 2025
Books & Fiction David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after HarperCollins drops him Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million books. December 21, 2025
Books & Fiction The superstar tidying guru who transformed our homes: How Marie Kondo’s ‘Life-Changing Magic’ cast its spell Decluttering expert Marie Kondo's best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up was a global phenomenon, changing our thinking about material excess. December 21, 2025
Culture desk Katherine Jenkins gives KPop Demon Hunters’ Golden a makeover Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral song, and learnt a little Korean. December 20, 2025
Books & Fiction Meet the James Herriot superfans making pilgrimages to Thirsk Museum celebrating 25th anniversary draws visitors from US and Australia who love the country vet. December 20, 2025
Books & Fiction Words on a NE Street anthology helps North East homeless Profits from Words on a NE Street are handed to organisations in the north-east of England. December 19, 2025
Books & Fiction Kate Roberts – the little-known Nobel prize nominated author Kate Roberts’ writing captured the struggles of women in rural Wales in the early 20th Century. December 19, 2025
Culture desk The Glasgow singer following in the footsteps of Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini Shay O'Dowd won Breakthrough Artist at the Scottish Music Awards - the same prize won by his songwriting heroes. December 19, 2025