Galashiels book gifting project to encourage reading proves a hit
Hundreds of books have been wrapped and delivered to shops, cafes and bus stops in Galashiels.
Michael Laskey ‘astonished’ to receive King’s Gold Medal for Poetry
Michael Laskey says he is "still finding it hard to believe" after receiving the recognition.
DI Jimmy Perez moves to Orkney in new Ann Cleeves book
The Killing Stones will see Perez head south from his home in Shetland to a new location in Orkney.
Should Durham’s stolen Shakespeare folio be repaired?
The damage caused when Durham's First Folio was stolen remains - for now.
BBC Sound of 2026 shortlist: 10 acts you’ll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.
Plymouth Literary Festival return to be ‘major cultural moment’
A literary festival is returning to Devon for the first time in almost a decade this weekend.
King’s Lynn’s Shakespeare theatre gets €1m donation
St George's Guildhall is being redeveloped as an international arts attraction.
Dalek creator’s book raises funds for Kent charity
Rebecca's World – Journey to the Forbidden Planet is being republished with funds going to charity.
Ayaneo Next 2 Packs as Much Power as a Gaming Handheld Can Possibly Get Right Now
How powerful can a gaming handheld get? Pretty powerful. At least, it’s been that way ever since AMD announced its Radeon 8060S integrated GPU,...