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
Culture desk Sound of 2026: Reluctant rock stars Royel Otis kick off the music countdown The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off. January 5, 2026
Culture desk Prince William and Catherine win legal battle over ski holiday pictures The images of the royal couple and their children had appeared in a French magazine in April. January 4, 2026
Culture desk Artists awarded grants to in last 2025 funding round ArtHouse Jersey says 2025 saw £55,000 being allocated to local artists. January 3, 2026