Books & Fiction York: Mixed views over ‘largest independent bookshop’ arriving in city Topping and Company, which currently has four UK shops, is set to open in York in autumn 2025. January 9, 2026
Culture desk Cat Burns celebrates ‘start of new life’ after breast reduction surgery The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood. January 8, 2026
Books & Fiction Taylor Swift to Hamnet: The best culture to look forward to this autumn From returning pop superstars to Oscar-ready films and big-time celebrity memoirs, here are our recommendations for what to watch, listen to and read for... January 8, 2026
Books & Fiction TfL celebrates the 40th anniversary of Poems on the Underground In 1986 the first Poems on the Underground appeared as part of an "art for all'" project. January 7, 2026
Books & Fiction Amnesty bid to retrieve Cornwall’s overdue library books All fines will be waived for the duration of the book amnesty which is being held throughout November. January 7, 2026
Culture desk The Traitors: Does a Welsh accent help or is it a hindrance on the show? From hiding their jobs, to secret relationships and faking accents, many contestants have trialled strategies to gain people's trust. January 7, 2026
Culture desk Cake artists’ creations wow Birmingham NEC exhibition goers Skilled artists from across the world show off their work at this year's Cake International. January 6, 2026
Books & Fiction Marlow woman brings Frankenstein author Mary Shelley back to life Nicola Metcalfe wants more recognition of Mary Shelley in the town where finished her classic novel. January 5, 2026
Books & Fiction Newcastle’s national writing centre may open to public in 2028 The centre will support community writing and reading initiatives, according to New Writing North. January 5, 2026