Culture desk Young actors revealed for Harry Potter TV series An open casting call for the roles was announced last year and more than 30,000 children auditioned. January 25, 2026
Books & Fiction Whitby bookstore Holman’s celebrates 105th birthday Bookshop has a long and eclectic history and occupies one of the town's oldest buildings. January 24, 2026
Books & Fiction Norwich street poet brings his punters tears of joy Nathan Rodney-Jones uses a vintage typewriter to craft bespoke verses on the street. January 24, 2026
Culture desk The Traitors UK series 4 best moments: Bust-ups, secrets and extreme reactions As another series ends, we look back at the most memorable moments from Stephen's facial expressions to Matt's proposition. January 24, 2026
Culture desk Jesy Nelson: Former Little Mix singer pregnant The singer, 33, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "She's eating for 3 now". January 23, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘Reading has shaped who I am,’ says Norwich author Sangu Mandanna says making reading and writing accessible for all is "absolutely vital". January 22, 2026
Culture desk Singing Postman’s Norfolk ‘nicotine gal’ muse dies aged 92 Molly Bayfield was immortalised in Hev Yew Gotta Loight Boy, which her son says she found "fun". January 22, 2026
Books & Fiction Could visiting book lovers boost tourism in Dumfries and Galloway? BBC Scotland speaks to people involved in the book community in south west Scotland. January 22, 2026
Books & Fiction Book exhibition hails Bedford’s ‘unsung hero’ of publishing Publisher Noel Carrington is credited with creating some of Britain's best-loved children's books. January 21, 2026