Review: Bryan Washington's 'Palaver' Novel
A review of Bryan Washington's third novel, 'Palaver', exploring a mother-son reunion in Tokyo. Discover the themes of exile, family, and queer identity in this stylish new release.
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New Epstein Files Leak Reveals Disturbing Photos
A fresh trove of 68 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate reveals disturbing details, including passages from 'Lolita' on a woman's body, crossbows, and drug references. Read the latest.
Review: Anna North's Bog Queen - A Tale of a Bog Body
A review of Anna North's novel 'Bog Queen', which weaves together a modern forensic pathologist and an Iron Age druid discovered in a peat bog. Does the story live up to its intriguing premise?
Four dead after minivan hits tree in Victoria
A tragic crash in Muckatah, Victoria, has left four people dead and five injured, including three children. Police are investigating the Monday evening incident.
Review: Madeleine Gray's Chosen Family Explores Queer Friendship
Madeleine Gray's second novel, Chosen Family, masterfully explores the lifelong bond between two women. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and queer identity set across 18 years. Read our review.
Erotica Novel's Child Reference Leads to Court Case
A Sydney author's erotic novel is at the centre of a police investigation after a passage referencing a child was read in court. Discover the details of the controversial case.
London's Square Mile to Miss 2030 Road Death Target
The City of London Corporation is off track to meet its 2030 Vision Zero goal after 57 serious injuries in 2024. Read the latest data and community concerns.
Brent road closures and reopenings for December
A mix of road closures and reopenings will affect Brent this December. See the full list of disruptions and key dates for Willesden, Dollis Hill, and Park Royal.
Best Translated Fiction of 2025: Essential Reads
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Per-Mile EV Tax: First Step in Road Tax Reform
The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.
London's Vision Zero road safety target at risk
New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.
Adam Kay's Murder Mystery Audiobook Review
Andy Serkis narrates Adam Kay's debut murder mystery 'A Particularly Nasty Case', featuring a troubled doctor turned detective. Discover this darkly humorous NHS thriller.
The Artist by Lucy Steeds Wins Waterstones Book of the Year
Debut novel The Artist by Lucy Steeds is named Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, a word-of-mouth sensation blending mystery and romance in 1920s Provence. Discover the winners.
John Tottenham's Service: Grumpy Bookseller's Tale
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
A23 Brixton Road closed after crash, police on scene
Major delays on A23 Brixton Road after a collision. Road closed near Crown & Anchor pub. Police on scene, bus routes diverted. Follow for live updates.
Motorcyclist dies after Sidcup crash, woman arrested
A man in his 20s has died following a serious collision on Main Road, Sidcup. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Call 101 with information.
Driver, 68, arrested after fatal cyclist crash in London
A 68-year-old motorist was arrested after a collision killed a cyclist, 34, on Old Kent Road. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. Call 101 with information.
Knausgård's New Novel Explores Ambition's Dark Side
Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgård discusses his new London-set novel The School of Night, the Faustian cost of artistic ambition, and living with literary fallout. Discover his latest work.
Serious crash shuts Old Kent Road in Bermondsey
A serious collision has closed a section of Old Kent Road in Bermondsey, causing major traffic disruption. Police and forensics are on the scene. Get the latest updates.
The Hiding Place: Kate Mildenhall's New Thriller
Discover Kate Mildenhall's edge-of-your-seat thriller The Hiding Place, where a group of friends' rural dream turns deadly. A must-read for crime fiction fans.
13 crashes at dangerous junction in 6 weeks
A Staffordshire crossroads dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous recorded 13 accidents in just six weeks, prompting £25,000 safety improvements after residents feared fatalities.
The Dinner Party: A Formidable Debut Novel Review
Explore our review of Viola van de Sandt's visceral debut, The Dinner Party, where a tense soirée spirals into horror. A must-read for literary fiction fans.
Joe Sacco's Visual Reportage on Indian Riots
Explore Joe Sacco's masterful graphic novel on the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, examining sectarian violence and colonial legacies in modern India. A vital work of visual journalism.
Olga Ravn's The Wax Child: Witchcraft in Denmark
Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.
Campaign for Graduated Driving Licences Launched
A new cross-party campaign urges the government to introduce Graduated Driving Licences to reduce young driver fatalities. Could this be the change that saves lives?
Derek Owusu's Brave New Novel on BPD
Derek Owusu's powerful new novel Borderline Fiction offers an unflinching look at living with borderline personality disorder through the eyes of a young British-Ghanaian student.
Booker Winner 'Flesh' Ignites Masculinity Debate
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel 'Flesh' sparks crucial debate about modern masculinity, toxic male behaviour, and its reflection in contemporary UK literature.
Five young adults die in Co Louth car crash
Tragedy strikes as five people in their early twenties die in a two-vehicle collision in County Louth. Three others injured in what police describe as 'shocking and devastating' crash.
Five killed in County Louth road collision
Tragic car crash near Dundalk claims five young lives, leaving three injured. Gardaí appeal for witnesses as nation mourns devastating road traffic incident.
Flesh Wins Booker: Masculinity Returns to Literary Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, exploring masculinity through a Hungarian immigrant's journey. Discover how it challenges contemporary fiction norms.
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