Camilla & Geri Halliwell Celebrate Teen Writers
Queen Camilla and Geri Halliwell-Horner honoured global teen writing talent at the Commonwealth Essay Competition. Discover the inspiring winners and their journeys.
Queen Camilla and Geri Halliwell-Horner honoured global teen writing talent at the Commonwealth Essay Competition. Discover the inspiring winners and their journeys.
Queen Camilla praised young writers for their 'incurable itch for writing' at the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition awards. Discover the inspiring winners from India, Singapore, and Nigeria.
Queen Camilla praised young writers at St James's Palace for the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, which saw over 53,000 entries from 54 nations this year.
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.
Discover the raw, unfiltered stories behind photo booth pictures as nine acclaimed writers share their most cherished and chaotic snapshots in this intimate collection.
Prominent writers including Joe Hill withdraw from British Library events as institution faces backlash over staff treatment and controversial restructuring plans.
A teenager's seemingly harmless hiccups turned out to be a warning sign of a rare adrenal gland cancer, leading to emergency surgery and a life-changing diagnosis.
Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson shares profound concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on acting and writing professions during revealing Late Show appearance.
The Guardian's Filter writers reveal their most brilliant buys of 2025 - from tech innovations to everyday essentials that transformed their lives.
Discover this month's must-read crime novels featuring Val McDermid's chilling cold case, Peter James's tense Brighton investigation, and Tom Baragwanath's compelling New Zealand debut.
Discover the untold story of Claude McKay, the Jamaican writer whose radical journalism challenged colonialism and racism in 1920s London, paving the way for future civil rights movements.
A 17-year-old boy is battling for survival in hospital after a horrific motorbike collision in South Shields that his family say 'changed everything in a split second'.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian brilliantly exposes the real sources of literary inspiration, from everyday distractions to desperate deadlines.
Celebrated Czech author Ivan Klíma, whose powerful dissident writings challenged communist oppression, has died aged 92. Explore the extraordinary life of the writer who turned political persecution into literary triumph.
Exclusive details emerge about the haunting text message sent by a teenage suspect moments before a mass shooting injured six young people in a British city centre, as police continue their investigation into the shocking incident.
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.
Professional writers face an existential threat as AI increasingly mimics their distinctive stylistic choices, including the beloved em dash, raising questions about creativity and livelihood in the digital age.
Jimmy Kimmel's highly anticipated return to television has delivered disappointing ratings, with viewership dropping by nearly half compared to his pre-strike numbers, raising questions about the future of late-night television.
Emmy-winning The Bear writer Alex O'Keefe reveals his financial struggles despite the show's success, highlighting systemic payment issues in the streaming industry.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law star Tatiana Maslany didn't hold back in her critique of Disney CEO Bob Iger during a candid interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, criticising his handling of the recent writers' strike.
A powerful new literary prize, established in memory of the late, great Hilary Mantel, will offer unpublished writers a life-changing opportunity to secure a book deal and follow in her footsteps.
Over 200 leading authors, including Nobel laureates, condemn France's 'censorship' after it suspends a cultural programme for Gazan writers. A fierce defence of artistic freedom and solidarity.
Late-night host Stephen Colbert issues a stark warning to Hollywood studios at the 2024 Emmys, demanding they rehire striking production staff before next year's ceremony or face a potential boycott from industry stars.
Academy Award winner Kathy Bates delivers a scathing critique of Hollywood's treatment of writers, comparing studio executives to 'adolescents' and voicing strong support for the WGA strike in an exclusive interview.
The heartbreaking final moments of a 14-year-old girl, who tragically drowned in the River Tyne after being swept away by a strong current, have been detailed in a new report. The incident has sparked urgent safety warnings.
Acclaimed authors Elif Shafak and Lea Ypi explore the vital role of storytelling, empathy, and free speech as acts of political defiance in an era of rising authoritarianism and nationalism.
A 15-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after plunging into the River Thames to save a 54-year-old man from drowning in a daring midday rescue. The dramatic incident unfolded near Westminster, sparking a major emergency response.
Three men from South London have been formally charged in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Surbiton's Fishponds Park. The Metropolitan Police confirm the suspects remain in custody ahead of their court appearance.
Exclusive: Arsenal secure teenage prodigy Max Dowman in major coup after Chelsea contract dispute. Arteta's youth revolution continues with promising attacking midfielder.
Three men have been formally charged in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Westminster. The Metropolitan Police confirm the charges following a thorough investigation into the serious sexual assault.