Culture desk Hambling painting raffle for Woodbridge church heating hits £13k St Mary's Church is raffling a Maggi Hambling artwork to raise funds for a low-carbon heating system. January 17, 2026
Culture desk The Lottery Winners band to headline big homecoming show in Leigh The Lottery Winners will headline the Leigh Sports Village Stadium in May. January 16, 2026
Books & Fiction Julian Barnes: Author discusses his ‘final’ novel Departure(s), living with cancer, and the future of fiction The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction. January 15, 2026
Culture desk Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4’s Today programme to launch his own company The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC. January 15, 2026
Books & Fiction Doctor Who and Wednesday star at Rushden library comic convention Evangeline Maddams says the event is a good way of attracting people to the library. January 15, 2026
Books & Fiction Fans mark Austen’s 250th birthday in Regency style People from across the world donned period costumes during the 10-day Jane Austen Festival in Bath. January 14, 2026
Books & Fiction Dumfries and Galloway hosts literary residency for the first time Applications are open for the Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship, being hosted in Dumfries and Galloway. January 13, 2026
Culture desk Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide. January 13, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘The most desolate place in the world’: The sea of ice that inspired Frankenstein This French glacier has given rise to countless works of art in the past 200 years. Paintings, photos and satellites reveal how the site... January 13, 2026