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.
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Queen Camilla Hails Commonwealth Essay Competition Winners
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 Celebrates Commonwealth Essay Winners
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.
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.
Photo Booth Confessions: Writers Share Chaotic Snapshots
Discover the raw, unfiltered stories behind photo booth pictures as nine acclaimed writers share their most cherished and chaotic snapshots in this intimate collection.
Nigel Planer: The real Neil from The Young Ones
Exclusive interview with Nigel Planer unveils how his iconic character Neil from The Young Ones mirrored his own experiences in London's 1970s counterculture, and why he's now telling his real story.
Authors Boycott British Library Over Staff Dispute
Prominent writers including Joe Hill withdraw from British Library events as institution faces backlash over staff treatment and controversial restructuring plans.
Emma Thompson's stark AI warning to creative industries
Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson shares profound concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on acting and writing professions during revealing Late Show appearance.
Filter Writers Reveal Their Best 2025 Purchases
The Guardian's Filter writers reveal their most brilliant buys of 2025 - from tech innovations to everyday essentials that transformed their lives.
Joe Swash's Young Dads Documentary Disappoints
Channel 5's documentary on young fatherhood fails to deliver substance, offering shallow content instead of genuine insight into the challenges faced by Britain's young dads.
Essential Crime Thrillers: McDermid, James & Baragwanath
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.
Claude McKay: Radical Jamaican in 1920s London
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.
Youth unemployment crisis deepens in UK job market
New analysis reveals young Britons face the worst employment prospects in decades, with rising joblessness and stagnant wages creating a perfect storm for Generation Z.
Tom Gauld reveals where writers really get their ideas
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian brilliantly exposes the real sources of literary inspiration, from everyday distractions to desperate deadlines.
Ivan Klíma: Celebrated Czech author dies aged 92
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.
Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'
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.
Young Nature Writers Shine in Guardian's Country Diary
Discover how The Guardian's Young Country Diary competition is nurturing Britain's future nature writers and environmental champions through heartfelt wildlife observations
AI vs Human Writers: The Em Dash Battle
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 ratings plunge 46% after return
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.
The Bear Writer Reveals Financial Struggle Post-Emmy Win
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.
Marvel star slams Disney CEO on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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.
Hilary Mantel's Legacy: New Prize for Emerging Writers
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.
Rooney & Ernaux Lead Author Revolt Over Gaza Programme
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.
Colbert's Emmy Plea: Hollywood Must Rehire Staff
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.
Kathy Bates Slams Hollywood's 'Adolescent' Attitude
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.
Stars Gather for Sylvia Young's Funeral in London
The worlds of music, theatre, and television united in North London to celebrate the extraordinary life of Sylvia Young, the legendary theatre school founder who launched a thousand stars.
Literature as Resistance: Shafak & Ypi on Defying Demagogues
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.
Lynda La Plante's pie disaster with publisher
Bestselling crime writer Lynda La Plante shares the amusing tale of how a pie ended up in her publisher's handbag during a crucial meeting.
Sylvia Young: Theatre School Founder Dies
A tribute to Sylvia Young, the iconic founder of the Sylvia Young Theatre School, whose legacy lives on through generations of stars.
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