Writing21 Mar 2025The 1800s poem written to prove rhyming is easyLongleat's archive has a handwritten copy of a poem written following a breakfast argument in the 1800s.21 Mar 2025Wiltshire4 Mar 2025Oscar winner 'still reeling from shock'Peter Straughan, from Gateshead, says everybody in LA congratulated him "all night long".4 Mar 2025Tyne3 Mar 2025Writer adds Oscar to Golden Globe and BAFTA winsPeter Straughan wins an Oscar for Conclave, prompting congratulations from his Tyneside hometown.3 Mar 2025Tyne18 Feb 2025Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick dies aged 59The former police officer is best known for his books starring DCI Jim Daley.18 Feb 2025Glasgow & West Scotland1 Feb 2025Thousands heading to city for literature festivalThe festival is running until Sunday evening, across several cultural venues.1 Feb 2025Wolverhampton25 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 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 Ireland21 Jan 2025'My whole world went to bits after ME diagnosis'The author has made adjustments to her life to help her live with the condition.21 Jan 2025Bristol3 Jan 2025'Masterful' novelist David Lodge dies aged 89Lodge was twice nominated for the Booker Prize in the 1980s for comic novels Small World and Nice Work.3 Jan 2025Culture...
