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
Culture desk Nicola Peltz Beckham: Who is Brooklyn Beckham’s wife? Nicola Peltz Beckham is an actress and aspiring director who is the daughter of billionaires. January 20, 2026
Culture desk Luke Combs: US country megastar says British fans are very different The star looks forward to country music's famous Grand Ole Opry relocating from Nashville to London. January 20, 2026
Books & Fiction Sir Salman Rushdie ‘pleased’ with attacker’s maximum sentence Author Sir Salman Rushdie says he hopes the man who stabbed him "reflects upon his deeds" in jail. January 20, 2026
Books & Fiction Booker Prize: David Szalay’s Flesh wins 2025 fiction award Booker judges describe British-Hungarian author David Szalay's Flesh as "a very special book". January 20, 2026
Culture desk Search for 200 pianists for Sunderland record-breaking attempt Sunderland Music City is looking for musicians of all abilities to take part in an 11-hour concert. January 20, 2026