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CD Rose wins 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental novel
In a stunning literary upset, CD Rose's experimental novel 'The Blind Accordionist' has claimed the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize, celebrating innovation in British fiction and challenging conventional storytelling.
Helen Mirren receives Golden Globe lifetime honour
Legendary British actress Dame Helen Mirren is set to receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2025 Golden Globes, recognising her extraordinary six-decade career in film and television.
East London pizzeria named Britain's best for 2025
A revolutionary pizzeria in Hackney has beaten all competition to claim the coveted title of Britain's best pizza restaurant in the 2025 Top 50 Pizza guide, surprising food critics nationwide.
Hollinghurst wins David Cohen Lifetime Award
Celebrated British novelist Alan Hollinghurst receives the distinguished David Cohen Prize for Literature, recognising his exceptional lifetime contribution to writing.
Sara Pascoe wins Jilly Cooper Comedy Award for 'Weirdo'
Comedian and author Sara Pascoe wins the 2025 Jilly Cooper Comedy Women in Print Prize for her novel 'Weirdo', celebrating female comedic talent in literature.
Gusbourne Wins Supreme Champion at Sparkling Wine Awards
Kent's Gusbourne Estate has beaten international competition to win the Supreme Champion title at the world's largest sparkling wine competition, marking a historic victory for English wine.
Shonky Awards 2025: Australia's Worst Companies Exposed
Australia's most dubious consumer products and services have been exposed in the annual Shonky Awards, with banking giants, online marketplaces and health funds facing scrutiny for questionable practices.
Diane Ladd: Hollywood's Subtle Star Power
Celebrating the remarkable career of Diane Ladd, whose sharp and subtle supporting roles illuminated cinema for decades while championing authenticity in Hollywood.
2025 Game Of The Year Battle: Who Will Win?
The battle for 2025's ultimate gaming honour heats up as industry experts and passionate fans debate whether Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, Monster Hunter Wilds, or Assassin's Creed Shadows will triumph in this year's Game of the Year awards.
Silk song vs Hades II: Golden Joystick Game of the Year Battle
The gaming world holds its breath as two indie darlings, Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silk song and Supergiant's Hades II, lead the nominations for the prestigious Golden Joystick Awards Game of the Year.
BIFA 2025: My Father's Shadow Leads Nominations
The British Independent Film Awards 2025 nominations are in, with intimate dramas 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Pillion' dominating the field. Discover the full list of contenders and emerging talent shaping UK cinema.
Australia's Top Science Prizes Award COVID and Indigenous Researchers
In a landmark ceremony, Australian physicist Lidia Morawska receives the Prime Minister's Science Prize for proving COVID-19 spreads through airborne transmission, while Michael Wear is honoured for integrating Aboriginal knowledge into environmental scie
Eireann Lorsung's 'Simile': Poetry of Memory
Discover how Eireann Lorsung's latest poem 'Simile' masterfully weaves together themes of memory, relationship, and the natural world in this week's featured poetry analysis.
John Irving's Queen Esther Disappoints
Acclaimed author John Irving returns with Queen Esther, but this long-awaited companion novel to The Cider House Rules disappoints with convoluted plotting and uncharacteristic flaws.
Welsh village beats London for UK's best high street
A charming village high street in Crickhowell, Wales has been crowned the best in the UK, beating fierce competition from London neighbourhoods with its unique community spirit and independent shops.
Margaret Atwood's Life Story: The Book of Lives
Literary icon Margaret Atwood's long-awaited autobiography 'The Book of Lives' delivers a breathtaking journey through her extraordinary life and career, offering unprecedented insight into the mind behind The Handmaid's Tale.
Guardian Journalist Richard Gott Dies Aged 84
The Guardian mourns the loss of Richard Gott, its former literary editor and Latin America correspondent, who has died at 84, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking journalism and historical scholarship.
Tom Gauld's tribute to late author's desk
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld unveils a touching visual eulogy exploring the silent stories left behind on a late great author's desk in his latest Guardian cartoon.
Fiction's Most Evil Villains Revealed
A deep dive into literature's most terrifying antagonists reveals surprising insights about what makes a villain truly unforgettable and psychologically compelling.
The Psychology Behind Our Love For Literary Angst
Discover why readers are increasingly drawn to emotionally challenging literature and how 'sad girl books' became a cultural phenomenon that offers catharsis and connection in turbulent times.
Jennifer Lopez's Cinderella Oscar Moment Finally Happens
After decades of waiting, Jennifer Lopez finally claims her Oscar trophy in an emotional ceremony that felt like a real-life fairy tale for the superstar.
London Mist Photo Wins Best Mobile Photography Award
Discover how Guillaume Lavrut's spontaneous London snap, capturing a mysterious figure in the fog, became an award-winning mobile photography sensation and what it reveals about modern creativity.
W.H. Auden's secret affair with sex worker revealed
Newly unearthed letters expose the Nobel laureate's hidden relationship with a young sex worker, challenging our understanding of the literary giant's private world.
Islington Murders Inspire Powerful Literary Work
Discover how a series of tragic murders in Islington inspired a powerful new book exploring violence against women and societal responses to femicide.
Derek Owusu: From non-reader to literary star at 24
Award-winning author Derek Owusu reveals his remarkable journey from never reading a book until his mid-twenties to becoming one of Britain's most celebrated literary voices.
Anne Enright's 'Attention': Sparkling Literary Reflections
Nobel laureate Anne Enright returns with a dazzling collection of essays that dissect modern life, literature, and the art of noticing in our distracted age.
Lily King's Heart The Lover: A Triumphant Return
Discover why Lily King's latest masterpiece is being hailed as a triumphant return to form, exploring the complexities of love and human connection with exquisite prose.
Discover Paul Bailey: Essential Literary Guide
Explore the literary legacy of Paul Bailey, from his Booker-shortlisted novels to his poignant poetry. This comprehensive guide reveals where to begin with one of Britain's most celebrated authors.
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