UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Youth Literacy
With reading for pleasure at a 20-year low, a new UK-wide initiative for 2026 aims to distribute 72,000 books and reignite a love of stories, starting with art. Discover how.
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Best Mindfulness Reads for Your Best Life in 2026
Discover the top mindfulness and self-help books for 2026, curated by Metro. From Mel Robbins to Dr Julie Smith, find your guide to a calmer, clearer year ahead.
Schoolchildren hurt in icy Reading coach crash
Nine children were among 19 injured after a school coach and bus collided on an icy slip road near Reading. Two were hospitalised as emergency services dealt with the aftermath.
School bus crashes in Kent on black ice, children injured
A double-decker school bus crashed into a ditch in Kent after slipping on black ice. In a separate incident in Reading, nine children were injured in a coach and bus collision. Latest updates and safety warnings.
December's Top Reads: Hollinghurst, Harvey & Readers
Discover the books captivating writers and Guardian readers this December, from Iris Murdoch's 'The Green Knight' to Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These'. Join the literary conversation.
Gen Z Drives UK Romance Novel Boom via BookTok
Discover how a new generation of readers, connected online, is transforming the UK's literary scene with romance and 'romantasy' novels, creating vibrant communities and events.
Teens Reading Fewer Full Novels: A Crisis in Education
A worrying trend sees schools abandoning full novels for excerpts, risking students' academic and personal development. Discover the causes and why we must act to restore a love of reading.
Tom Gauld's 2026 cartoon on doomed reading resolutions
Cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly skewers our annual, overly ambitious reading goals in his latest Guardian comic. Discover why his witty take on 'reading resolutions' is so relatable.
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: January 5-11, 2026
Discover what the tarot cards reveal for your star sign this week. From cosy retreats to relationship resolutions, find your guidance for January 5 to 11, 2026.
Andrew Miller: The Books That Made Me a Writer
Award-winning novelist Andrew Miller reveals the books that changed him, from DH Lawrence's 'The Rainbow' to the strange genius of Penelope Fitzgerald. Discover his literary journey.
Booksellers Break Reading Slump with Personal Picks
Stuck in a cycle of binge-reading and slumps from online recommendations, a self-confessed book nerd turned to real-life booksellers for help. Discover the three transformative novels that broke the drought and sparked unexpected tears.
UK Launches National Year of Reading 2026 to Boost Child Literacy
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
25 Free School Holiday Activities for Australian Kids
Discover a fantastic range of free workshops, exhibitions, and performances for children across Australia this summer, from giant puppet whales to comic creation and reading challenges.
Creative Tactics to Get Kids Reading in 2025
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are using AI storytelling, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to reignite a love for books. Discover their innovative strategies.
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: Dec 29 - Jan 4
Discover your tarot card reading for the final week of 2025. From the Full Moon in Cancer to New Year's energy, find guidance for your star sign as we enter 2026.
Tom Gauld's 27 December cartoon dissects festive reading habits
Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers a witty, insightful look at the books we receive at Christmas and our subsequent reading intentions. Discover the humour in his latest Guardian comic strip.
End-of-Year Tarot Horoscope for 2026 Revealed
As 2025, a '9' year of enlightenment, ends, tarot reveals what each star sign should release and what energy to carry into 2026, a '1' year of magic and new beginnings. Discover your sign's guidance.
Systemic change needed to foster boys' love of reading
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
Your Christmas Day 2025 Horoscope: Star Sign Forecasts
Discover your personalised horoscope for Thursday 25th December 2025. With the Moon in Pisces aligning with Mars in Capricorn, find emotional awareness and practical strength. Read predictions for all 12 zodiac signs.
Why Christmas is Celebrated on December 24
Discover why countries across Europe and Latin America exchange presents on Christmas Eve, rooted in ancient Christian tradition. Explore the global festive customs.
Your Horoscope for December 24, 2025: Cosmic Guidance
Discover your personalised star sign forecast for Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Venus in Sagittarius angles towards Neptune, creating a dreamy, intuitive atmosphere for relationships and decisions. Read on for your full daily horoscope.
Horoscope 23 Dec 2025: Venus-Uranus Brings Surprises
Your daily horoscope for Tuesday 23 December 2025. Venus angles towards Uranus, creating unpredictable energy. See what the stars have in store for your zodiac sign and how to navigate the day's surprises.
December's City Diary: Growth, Vandalism & Networking
A roundup of December's key City events, from economic debates at The Ned to a vandalised chophouse and festive networking. Discover the month's pivotal moments.
Ursids Meteor Shower Peaks: Last Sky Show of 2025
The Ursids meteor shower, the final major astronomical event of 2025, peaks this weekend. Discover when and how to watch this celestial display from the UK.
Your Horoscope for Monday 22 December 2025
Discover your astrological forecast for Monday 22 December 2025. With the Moon angled with Pluto in Aquarius, expect transformative energy and fresh perspectives. Read your star sign's full prediction.
Tarot Horoscope Reading for December 22-28, 2025
Discover your festive tarot horoscope for the week of December 22-28, 2025. Kerry King reveals what each zodiac sign can expect during this magical, charged Christmas week. Find your sign's guidance now!
Your Horoscope for Sunday 21 December 2025
The Sun moves into Capricorn on December 21, 2025, bringing focus to goals and relationships. Read your star sign's full daily horoscope and get a free personalised reading.
Books for Hope in Difficult Times: Leaders' Picks
From Margaret Atwood to Dr Seuss, discover the books activists and writers turn to for wisdom, resistance, and restored faith in humanity during turbulent times.
Horoscope December 20, 2025: New Moon Predictions
Discover your star sign's forecast for Saturday, December 20, 2025. The New Moon in Sagittarius brings fresh energy for relationships, work, and goals. Read your personalised daily horoscope now.
Your Horoscope for Friday 19 December 2025
Patrick Arundell's astrological forecast for 19 December 2025 warns of a tense Sun-Uranus angle. Discover your star sign's guide to navigating sudden changes and finding opportunity in disruption.
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