Books & Fiction Britain’s Got Talent poet from Essex describes surreal experience Sonny Green, from Southend-on-Sea, says performing for the ITV judges was "surreal". August 22, 2026
Culture desk Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest. August 21, 2026
Culture desk Sir Ringo Starr announces new 10-track album Long Long Road The former Beatles drummer's new album features collaborations with Sheryl Crow and Billy Strings. August 20, 2026
Culture desk Brassic actor Steve Evets says playing Jim has been ‘dream job’ Actor Steve Evets says it is "the end of an era" as the final series of Brassic hits the small screen. August 19, 2026
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Books & Fiction Overdue Leeds Central Library books returned 50 years late The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop. August 18, 2026
Culture desk Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt ‘in last stages’ of his life Finnian Garbutt says on social media that scans have shown cancer has "progressed rapidly" in his body. August 17, 2026
Books & Fiction Six-year-old author to receive national honour Child author Jayce from Birmingham is set to be recognised for his work to inspire other children. August 17, 2026
Books & Fiction Manx poems are part of my identity, says former Isle of Man Bard Annie Kissack's new collection of about 70 poems includes some written in the Manx language. August 16, 2026