Bookselling

Catherine Gale and Claire Dawes celebrate after picking up an award for Independent Bookshop of the Year.

The founders of 1in200 want to help local authors get their books into independent bookshops.

Vicki Shenkin Kerr says her independent bookshop is becoming a community space for events.

While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.

One fibreglass puffin has stood outside The Book House in Thame for more than 50 years.

The plans will "contribute to the local economy", the applicant says.

A typed copy of children's story The Little Prince, hand-annotated by the author, will go on sale in November.

Despite competition from online retailers and e-books, London's bookshops are still pulling in readers.