Books & Fiction Chapal Rani: The man who became one of India’s greatest stage queens Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on. April 6, 2026
Books & Fiction 12 books you need to read in 2026 Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between. April 4, 2026
Books & Fiction John Cooper Clarke: Poet premieres new poem on North West Tonight The poet, dubbed the bard of Salford, gives the BBC a preview of his newly penned poem. April 3, 2026
Books & Fiction Cornwall libraries remove Humphrey books over phishing web links Librarians take Humphrey books off shelves after a link inside them lead to phishing websites. March 31, 2026
Books & Fiction Grandma’s books helps autistic children to express emotions A grandmother who has a granddaughter living with autism has created 10 books to help children to express their emotions by using colour March 30, 2026
Books & Fiction East Yorkshire festival calls for poetry contributions for book The High Wolds Poetry Festival in Kilham is asking for work on the theme of Connections. March 28, 2026
Books & Fiction David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after HarperCollins drops him Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million books. March 27, 2026
Books & Fiction The superstar tidying guru who transformed our homes: How Marie Kondo’s ‘Life-Changing Magic’ cast its spell Decluttering expert Marie Kondo's best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up was a global phenomenon, changing our thinking about material excess. March 26, 2026
Books & Fiction Meet the James Herriot superfans making pilgrimages to Thirsk Museum celebrating 25th anniversary draws visitors from US and Australia who love the country vet. March 24, 2026