Belgrave Road: A Tender Tale of Love Beyond Borders
Manish Chauhan's poignant debut novel, 'Belgrave Road', offers a powerful portrait of immigrant life and forbidden love in Leicester. Discover this story of hope and destiny.
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11-year-old girl dies after Tooting Bec Road collision
An 11-year-old girl has died three weeks after being hit by a car in Streatham. Police appeal for witnesses as a 54-year-old man is bailed.
Woman jailed for fatal 85mph crash killing three friends
Jorja Colville sentenced to 3 years 10 months for causing deaths of three young men in high-speed Falkirk collision. Read the full court details and police statement.
Patrick Charnley's astonishing debut novel reviewed
Review of Patrick Charnley's moving debut novel 'This, My Second Life', drawing on his near-death experience. A tale of convalescence in Cornwall published by Hutchinson Heinemann (£16.99).
New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Cut in Deaths
The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Camden faces five weeks of road closures in January
Major disruption hits Camden as HS2 and utility works trigger multiple road closures throughout January 2026, with some streets shut for up to five weeks. Plan your journey.
Arborescence: Why Would People Turn Into Trees?
Rhett Davis's speculative novel 'Arborescence' explores mass human-to-tree transformation as a satirical solution to ecological and social crises. Read our review.
Islington Road Closures & Works Cause January Disruption
Essential works in Islington will close roads for up to 11 days in January. Plan your route around Finsbury Park, Highbury Corner & City Road closures.
Two teens die in Kent car crash near Iwade
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died after a blue Ford Fiesta left Old Ferry Road in Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Review: The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers
A review of Erin Somers's witty novel 'The Ten Year Affair', a piercing portrait of millennial anxiety, failed passion, and middle-age disillusionment in modern New York. Discover the adultery story a generation deserves.
Lambeth road closures Jan-Feb 2026: Tulse Hill shut
Key routes in Brixton, Clapham, and Streatham face closures for essential works. Plan ahead to avoid major travel disruption across Lambeth. Check the full list of dates.
Mother's tribute to 16-year-old son killed in Manchester
A mother pays heartbreaking tribute to her 16-year-old son, Alfie Moran, who died after being hit by a car in Burnage, Manchester. An 18-year-old man arrested and released on bail as police appeal for witnesses.
Lawyer's heart attack coma hallucinations inspire novel
After his heart stopped for 40 minutes, Patrick Charnley awoke blind with a brain injury. The vivid hallucinations he experienced led him to write a novel and forge a profoundly different, more contented life.
Award-Winning Author's 35 Years of Fiction Writing Advice
After 35 years teaching creative writing, a prize-winning author shares unconventional wisdom for aspiring novelists. Discover why you should embrace ambition, oddness, and forget the daily writing rule. Start your unique story today.
Sutton road closures: Full list for Jan-Feb 2026
Major roadworks and closures planned across Sutton borough in early 2026. Check our list for disruptions in Cheam, Carshalton, Wallington and Sutton town centre.
Kensington and Chelsea January roadworks and closures
Essential maintenance by TfL, Thames Water and others will cause road closures and traffic delays across Kensington and Chelsea throughout January. Plan your journey.
Officer injured setting up cordon after Ealing crash
A police officer was run over while establishing a cordon for a two-car collision on Uxbridge Road, Ealing. The road was closed for eight hours. No arrests have been made.
Croydon crash: Two in hospital, two arrested, road closed
A serious two-car collision on London Road, Thornton Heath, has left two men in hospital and two in police custody. The road remains closed for investigation. Read the latest updates.
Grace Murray's Superb Debut 'Blank Canvas' Reviewed
Grace Murray's witty and assured debut novel, 'Blank Canvas', explores a student's life-changing lie. Read our review of this energisingly original work from a remarkable young British author.
Hackney road closures: 18-month disruption from 2026
Major roadworks and closures will disrupt Hackney drivers from January 2026, with an 18-month project on Amhurst Road. Get the full list of dates and alternative routes here.
A23 London Road closed after Thornton Heath crash
A major collision has shut the A23 London Road in Thornton Heath, Croydon, causing significant disruption. Three London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic updates and details here.
Australia's 2025 road deaths rise by 8%
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.
Hillingdon road closures in January - full list
Drivers in Hillingdon face disruption as four roads close for utility works in January. One closure in Ickenham will last three months. See dates, diversion routes and details.
Man dies after lorry collision on North Circular
A man in his thirties was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a lorry on the A406 North Circular in East London. Police are investigating and supporting the family.
Novelist brings Ghana's Detty December to UK fiction
Author Nana Ama Addo-Brenyah's debut novel 'The Party Season' captures Ghana's vibrant Detty December, filling a gap in contemporary fiction. Discover how she translated the energy onto the page.
Mueenuddin's Epic Novel Set to Dominate 2026
Acclaimed author Daniyal Mueenuddin's debut novel, 'This Is Where the Serpent Lives', is a brutal, funny epic of power and class in Pakistan, tipped to be a major literary success in 2026.
TV bidding war erupts over 'Tupperware erotica' novel
A fierce auction for TV rights to 'Wet Ink', an unpublished novel about a 1960s housewife smuggling erotica in Tupperware, signals a major trend for female-authored stories. Discover the details.
Jacek Dukaj's Ice: A Review of the Polish Sci-Fi Epic
Explore Jacek Dukaj's award-winning novel 'Ice', a dazzling alternate history where the 1908 Tunguska event spawns a sentient freeze. Discover its complex world of frostoglaze, Tesla, and metaphysical intrigue. Read our full review.
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.
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.
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