Literature

Smith's book series was adapted for a hit teen TV show, which ran for eight years until 2017.

An MP and a palliative care doctor are also on the shortlist for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction.

Abaka Debrah's novel Where Geezers Call Home has won the New Writers' Prize on Stormzy's #Merky Books label.

The award of £20,000 is given to writers aged 39 and younger with "exceptional" talent.

It will be transferred to another service on the island, the charity behind it says.

Three women who do not know any of the author's work become writers-in-residence in her former home.

The broadcaster and writer is president of Hay Festival, which takes place in May and June.

Colin Smythe reflects on the near five decades he worked with author Sir Terry Pratchett.