Poetry5 days agoPoetry centre and old Ikea get share of £67m culture fundTen major projects get government funding, but another £30m is withdrawn from six more areas.5 days agoCulture14 Feb 2025Storytelling festival launches in LeedsLeeds Storytelling Festival is described as "a city-wide celebration of storytelling".14 Feb 2025England1 Feb 2025Thousands heading to city for literature festivalThe festival is running until Sunday evening, across several cultural venues.1 Feb 2025Wolverhampton31 Jan 2025Poet grateful mum turned him over to police at 16Connor Allen says his mum had courage to report him after he attacked her as a teenager.31 Jan 2025Wales25 Jan 2025City literature festival build-up gets under wayA discussion and the annual poetry slam are among the pre-festival events taking place in the city.25 Jan 2025Wolverhampton23 Jan 2025Tributes after poet Michael Longley dies aged 85Belfast-born poet Michael Longley dies aged 85, his family says. 23 Jan 2025Northern Ireland23 Jan 2025Versatile poet's work ranged from nature to civil strifeOne of Northern Ireland’s best known poets, Michael Longley has died at the age of 85.23 Jan 2025Northern Ireland19 Jan 2025Young poets sought to represent countyPeople aged 10-18 are invited to enter a competition to become Worcestershire's Young Poet Laureate.19 Jan 2025Hereford & Worcester3 Jan 2025Plans to turn poet's home into museum approvedIt is hoped the project will celebrate the poet's life and attract more visitors to Millom. 3 Jan 2025Cumbria
