Culture desk The Abyssinians: Ethiopian playwright Banna Desta releases audio drama set in the Aksumite Empire A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire. January 4, 2025
Books & Fiction Norman Nicholson museum in Millom home approved It is hoped the project will celebrate the poet's life and attract more visitors to Millom. January 4, 2025
Books & Fiction Great Yarmouth-born Black Beauty author honoured on horse model A life-size model of a horse is being painted with images of Anna Sewell as part of an art trail. January 3, 2025
Culture desk Stormzy: Driving ban for nine months for using phone in car An undercover officer caught the rapper using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls Royce. January 2, 2025
Books & Fiction Carbon emissions: Publishers try skinnier books to cut CO2 Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions. January 2, 2025
Books & Fiction ‘Love of horror made me a bestselling author at 24’ Bill Wood's debut novel is inspired by horror movies and thrillers he loved as a teen. January 2, 2025
Books & Fiction Dorset centre launches Thomas Hardy archive project Dorset History Centre has raised ยฃ68,000 to acquire thousands of items from the author's archives. January 1, 2025