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
Books & Fiction Monster or victim?: The fascination of Hedda Gabler, the ‘female Hamlet’ who divides opinion An unhappy bride plotting others' downfalls, 19th-Century anti-heroine Hedda Gabler is one of the great roles for women – and as new film Hedda... January 3, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘I took up poetry to help deal with anxiety’ Steven Beattie, who works at the Royal Stoke Hospital, is to be Stoke-on-Trent's next poet laureate. January 3, 2026
Culture desk Actor Timothy West ‘died peacefully’ after hospital stay The Bradford-born actor had been receiving palliative care after suffering a head injury in a fall. January 2, 2026
Culture desk The Traitors returns with new ‘secret traitor’ in major shake-up Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor". January 1, 2026