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MacGyver Producer Stephen Downing Dies Aged 87

Stephen Downing, the Hollywood producer behind MacGyver and a former LAPD officer turned police reform activist, has died aged 87. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.

Soap Writer Reveals Secrets of the Trade

Scriptwriting teacher Julie Poll unveils the tricks that make soaps like Coronation Street endure and explains the brutal reason many writers get sacked. Discover the secrets behind the drama.

Val McDermid on winter as her creative season

Scottish crime writer Val McDermid reveals why winter is her 'chosen season of creativity' and shares her unique writing process. Discover how she crafts her bestselling thrillers.

BBC's Riot Women renewed for second series

The BBC confirms a second series for Sally Wainwright's hit drama Riot Women, following five menopausal women forming a punk band. Join the rollercoaster!

Fuchsia Dunlop: The British Voice of Chinese Cuisine

Discover how British writer Fuchsia Dunlop earned respect as a Chinese food authority, bridging culinary traditions while documenting disappearing foodways. Explore China's rich gastronomic history.

Author Marina Lewycka dies aged 79

Award-winning British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for her comic debut 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary star.

King Charles marks 2 years of food waste project

King Charles visited Fortnum & Mason to celebrate the second anniversary of his Coronation Food Project, which has redistributed millions of meals from surplus food to tackle UK hunger.

Irish Writers Portraits by Steve Pyke Exhibition

British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary greats in striking portraits. Featuring Edna O'Brien, Seamus Heaney and contemporary voices. Discover the stories behind the images.

Observer's Rachel Cooke dies aged 56

A tribute to Rachel Cooke, the Observer journalist and critic who brought curiosity and discernment to her work for 24 years. Discover her legacy in literature and food writing.

M&S Launches First-Ever Breakfast Party Food Range

Marks & Spencer taps into the brunch trend with its new breakfast party food range, perfect for festive gatherings. Discover elevated classics and mini treats just in time for Christmas.

AI-Generated Peas: Future Food or Culinary Heresy?

Stephen Collins' latest cartoon explores the controversial world of AI-designed vegetables, questioning whether we should 'give peas a chance' in the age of artificial intelligence and what it means for our relationship with food.

Full English Breakfast Prices Soar in Cost Crisis

Britain's beloved Full English breakfast faces unprecedented price hikes as key ingredient costs skyrocket, putting the traditional fry-up at risk of becoming unaffordable for many families.

Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis

Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.

Recreate British Pub Classics at Home

Discover how to master Britain's favourite pub classics in your own kitchen, from perfect fish and chips to irresistible sticky toffee pudding.

Mouldy Food: What's Safe To Eat?

Food safety experts reveal when mouldy food should be binned and when it's perfectly safe to consume, potentially saving households hundreds of pounds annually.

AI Cures Writer's Block Says Bloomsbury Chief

Leading publisher Bloomsbury reveals how artificial intelligence is transforming the creative process for authors, helping overcome creative hurdles while raising questions about literature's future.

Feminist writer Susan Griffin dies at 78

Celebrated feminist author and cultural historian Susan Griffin, whose groundbreaking work reshaped modern feminist thought, has passed away at 78, leaving behind a powerful literary legacy.

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