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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Man Utd's 15-year-old star JJ Gabriel could make FA Cup debut
Manchester United could hand a historic debut to 15-year-old sensation JJ Gabriel against Brighton in the FA Cup. Discover why he's called 'special' and the plan to fast-track his career.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top 10 Australian Films to Watch in 2026
Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.
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.
10 Buzzing Debut Novels to Watch in 2026
Discover the most anticipated debut novels of 2026, featuring a Pulitzer finalist's first novel, a surreal prison tale, and a tradwife influencer sent to 1805. Pre-order these exciting new voices now.
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.
Planetarium Go UK Debuts at Battersea Power Station
An immersive mobile planetarium from Spain, Planetarium Go, will launch its UK debut at London's Battersea Power Station from January 30 to March 1, 2025. Tickets from £15.
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.
Andrew Tate loses 'hilariously bad' boxing debut to Chase DeMoor
Andrew Tate's much-hyped boxing debut ended in a majority decision loss to Chase DeMoor, with the fight branded 'hilariously bad' by UFC legend Michael Bisping. Read Tate's full reaction.
Kate Winslet directs son's screenplay in Goodbye June
Kate Winslet makes her directorial debut with Netflix's Goodbye June, a film penned by her son Joe Anders. The story, inspired by Winslet's own loss, stars Helen Mirren and Timothy Spall. Out 24 December.
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.
Why Brits are losing virginity later in life
From religious beliefs to parental ties, experts explain the six main reasons why a growing number of people in the UK are choosing to wait longer before having sex for the first time.
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?
Gtech Cordless Garden Tools Review: Worth the Splurge?
A hands-on review of Gtech's cordless lawnmower, hedge trimmer, and grass edger. We tested their power, battery life, and value for money to see if the premium price tag is justified for UK gardens.
Gary Wilmot's playwriting debut in London 2026
TV legend Gary Wilmot makes his playwrighting debut with 'While They Were Waiting', starring alongside Steve Furst at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in February 2026.
Singin' in the Rain Review: Royal Exchange's Splash Hit
Read our review of the dazzling new production of 'Singin' in the Rain' at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre, where classic Hollywood meets innovative stagecraft. Book your tickets now!
Young Frankenstein Review: Liverpool Stage Success
Mel Brooks' musical 'Young Frankenstein' electrifies Liverpool Playhouse. Read our full review of this monstrously funny and technically brilliant production.
Premier League Weekend: 10 Key Battles & Debuts
From Arsenal's title test at Villa to key debuts and manager returns, we preview the 10 major storylines to follow in this weekend's Premier League action.
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.
Fallen Angels Review: Noël Coward Revival in London
Noël Coward's 'Fallen Angels' receives a witty, champagne-fuelled revival at London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Read our review of the hilarious battle of wits.
Kate Winslet's son towers over her at film premiere
Kate Winslet beams with pride as her 21-year-old son Joe, who wrote the screenplay for her directorial debut 'Goodbye June', joins her on the red carpet. The Netflix film hits UK cinemas Dec 12.
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.
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