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.
Norman Nicholson museum in Millom home approved
It is hoped the project will celebrate the poet's life and attract more visitors to Millom.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Dorset centre launches Thomas Hardy archive project
Dorset History Centre has raised ยฃ68,000 to acquire thousands of items from the author's archives.
Johnnie Walker: Radio’s rock and roll pirate
Johnnie Walker was one of radio's 60s rebels. More than 50 years later, after many ups and downs he was still broadcasting as the...
Gladiator II, Sally Rooney, The Diplomat: The best culture this autumn
From imagined futures to midlife stories and the return of the erotic โ here are our recommendations for the best offerings of the season...