In an unprecedented move, the prestigious Forward Prize for Poetry crowns two champions as Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie share the 2025 honour, marking a groundbreaking moment in literary awards history.
Folk music legend Joan Baez has published a powerful new poem targeting Donald Trump, using vivid biological imagery to condemn the former president in her latest artistic protest.
The X-Files legend discusses his surprising pivot to poetry, new Amazon Prime thriller 'Malice', and why he's embracing creative freedom in his latest projects.
A remarkable collection of previously unpublished poems by Iris Murdoch offers fresh insight into the Nobel Prize-winning novelist's creative evolution and private world.
Your complete guide to the 2025 daylight saving time change in the UK - including exact dates, why we change our clocks, and the ongoing debate about scrapping the practice.
Discover the poignant story behind Samuel Johnson's heartfelt elegy for his humble friend Dr Robert Levet, an 18th-century poem celebrating ordinary heroism that resonates today.
Discover how Frieda Hughes, daughter of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, has forged her own remarkable path as a celebrated painter and poet in her compelling new London exhibition.
Discover the remarkable story of Maurice Rutherford, the Hull poet who achieved literary acclaim in his 90s after decades of quiet dedication to his craft.
Award-winning poet Joelle Taylor reveals how Alan Garner's fantasy classic rescued her from childhood despair and shaped her literary destiny in this intimate Guardian interview.
A heartwarming moment at a UK Burger King drive-thru was captured on camera when a generous delivery driver paid for a complete stranger's order, creating a chain reaction of goodwill that's taking social media by storm.
Discover how poet Nikita Gill breathes new life into Greek mythology's most misunderstood goddess, transforming Hekate from spectral figure to feminist icon in this powerful new collection.
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The definitive collection of Seamus Heaney's poetry reveals the full scope of his colossal achievement, cementing his status as one of literature's most vital voices.
The prestigious National Book Award shortlist features acclaimed authors Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among twenty exceptional finalists across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's literature categories.
The ten-strong shortlist for the 2025 TS Eliot Prize features celebrated poets like Tom Paulin and Sarah Howe, showcasing the vibrant diversity of contemporary British poetry in one of literature's most anticipated competitions.
Tributes pour in for Brian Patten, the celebrated Liverpool poet and final member of the legendary Mersey Sound trio, who has died aged 79, leaving behind a profound literary legacy.
Richard Holmes's 'The Boundless Deep' uncovers Alfred Tennyson's rebellious student days at Cambridge, revealing the passionate poet behind the Victorian icon.
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
Millions of Australians in southeastern states will lose an hour of sleep this weekend as daylight saving time commences, creating new time zone divisions across the country.
Friends and fellow poets share heartfelt memories of Brian Patten, the celebrated Liverpool poet whose work captured hearts across generations and defined an era of British poetry.
Discover the inspiring story of how poet Tony Harrison's powerful words transformed one woman's life, giving her the confidence to embrace her working-class roots and find her literary voice.
Discover the most compelling poetry collections of the season, from haunting debut works to powerful established voices reshaping contemporary verse.
Daughter of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes shares powerful Christmas reflection on loss, solitude and finding light in darkness through exclusive seasonal poetry.
Taylor Swift's cryptic performance poem 'Life of a Showgirl' reveals profound insights about her relationship with fame and fans during The Eras Tour finale in Liverpool.
Tributes pour in for Brian Patten, the celebrated Liverpool poet and co-founder of the 1960s literary movement whose work captured hearts across generations.
Hollywood knights Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Kenneth Branagh collaborate on an emotional audiobook project, blending Hopkins' poetry with Branagh's narration in a unique creative partnership.
Discover how Payne Haas has transformed from a promising talent into rugby league's most dominant forward, driving the Brisbane Broncos toward NRL grand final glory with his extraordinary power and resilience.
The literary world mourns Brian Patten, celebrated Liverpool poet and co-founder of the 1960s poetry movement, who passed away peacefully at 79, leaving behind a profound legacy in British literature.
Thailand's Constitutional Court dissolves the opposition Move Forward Party for challenging royal insult laws, sparking protests and international concern about democracy in the kingdom.
The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.