Man hospitalised with flesh-eating disease after cut
A British man faces life-changing surgery after contracting a rare flesh-eating disease from a minor cut, highlighting the dangers of necrotising fasciitis.
A British man faces life-changing surgery after contracting a rare flesh-eating disease from a minor cut, highlighting the dangers of necrotising fasciitis.
Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza opens up about her desire for children, writing a novel with her grandmother, and her unexpected creative partnership that's taking the literary world by storm.
Leon Craig's much-anticipated queer haunted house novel 'The Decadence' disappoints with lacklustre scares and underdeveloped characters in this detailed Guardian review.
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes shares emotional tribute to his late mother, revealing she served as muse for Jilly Cooper's famous novels in touching revelation.
Beloved British author Jilly Cooper, 87, has been forced to publicly confirm she is alive and well after a cruel death hoax spread rapidly across social media platforms, causing widespread concern among her devoted readers.
Discover the fascinating aristocratic figures from British high society, including Queen Camilla's former husband Andrew Parker Bowles, who served as muses for Jilly Cooper's legendary literary character Rupert Campbell-Black.
The iconic 1980s bonkbuster novel Riders by Jilly Cooper is being adapted into an eight-part television series, bringing the scandalous world of Rutshire to screens worldwide.
Celebrated author Jilly Cooper reveals her charming blunder of sending her new novel 'Rivals' to the wrong royal residence in a delightful mix-up that's captured public attention.
Beloved British author Jilly Cooper, 87, reveals details of her serious fall that left her hospitalised while discussing her upcoming novel 'Tackle!' and career reflections.
The legendary filmmaker's first work of fiction divides critics while new translations of Olga Tokarczuk and Souvankham Thammavongsa's poignant short stories captivate readers.
Acclaimed Australian author Trent Dalton's latest novel, 'Gravity Let Me Go,' struggles under the weight of its own ambitions. Our review examines why this much-anticipated crime caper has disappointed critics with its crude humour and narrative flaws.
Elizabeth Day's explosive new novel 'One of Us' pulls back the curtain on the private lives, ambitions and moral compromises of Conservative politicians in Westminster's corridors of power.
Texas faces a nightmarish outbreak of New World screwworms, flesh-eating parasites decimating wildlife populations. Emergency measures deployed to contain biological crisis.
The prestigious Booker Prize shortlist for 2024 has been announced, featuring six exceptional novels that explore themes of identity, history, and the human condition, with authors from the UK, US, and Ireland vying for the £50,000 award.
The filmmaker's debut novel, a philosophical tale of a man's search for meaning, receives a mixed reception from critics who question its literary merits.
A Virginia Beach family is in mourning after a husband's quick demise from a Vibrio infection, contracted from seawater, prompting urgent health warnings.
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
The iconic author confesses the deeply personal and relatable anxieties that sparked the creation of the beloved literary and cinematic heroine, Bridget Jones.
Renowned filmmaker Woody Allen ventures into literature with his debut novel, 'Apropos of Nothing', sparking fresh debate and offering an unfiltered glimpse into his controversial life and career.
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Nigerian author Abi Daré secures the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for her upcoming novel, 'The Girl Who Fought The Wind', a powerful sequel exploring climate justice in Lagos.
Health authorities in Louisiana have confirmed the presence of the deadly Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in local waters, linked to five fatalities. Experts warn of severe risks from consuming raw shellfish and exposing wounds to warm seawater.
Health officials in Louisiana confirm a third fatality from a rare flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. Discover the risks, symptoms, and essential safety advice.
A deadly Vibrio vulnificus infection has resulted in a fatality in Louisiana, prompting urgent health warnings about the risks of saltwater and seafood exposure.
Our in-depth review of the Herschel Novel Duffle Tech Weekender bag. Discover its innovative tech compartments, durable design, and whether it's the perfect travel solution for British commuters and weekend adventurers.
Discover why Tom Cox's folk-horror masterpiece, 'Everything Will Swallow You', is being hailed as the most perceptive and unsettling state of the nation novel of our times. A review of the cosy catastrophe that holds a dark mirror to modern Britain.
The gripping novel 'The Holiday' by T.M. Logan is being adapted into a major four-part thriller series for Channel 5, promising sun-drenched tension and family secrets.
Ian McEwan's provocative new novel, 'What We Can Know', delivers a powerful critique of contemporary liberal thought, exploring its intellectual fragility and moral failings through a gripping narrative of a family in crisis.
Discover the haunting and beautifully crafted debut novel, The Names by Florence Knapp. A profound exploration of memory, identity, and the unbreakable bonds of family, set against a backdrop of simmering suspense.
Mona Awad returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Bunny'. 'We Love You, Bunny' is a wickedly funny and surreal descent into the dark heart of academia, friendship, and the monstrous nature of creativity. Discover why this is a must-read for 2025