Elizabeth McCracken's radical new guide to writing fiction
Novelist Elizabeth McCracken's new book, 'A Long Game', delivers a bracing antidote to clichéd creative writing advice. Discover why she says 'nobody knows how to write a book'.
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Community wildlife project draws thousands of finches in Cairngorms
In the icy heart of Abernethy Forest, a community-led field provides vital winter food for linnets, bramblings, and finches, creating a mesmerising spectacle of nature's resilience. Discover how local collaboration supports UK wildlife.
Guardian Seeks Children's Winter Nature Diary Entries
The Guardian invites UK children aged 8-14 to submit their winter nature observations for the Young Country Diary series. Selected writers will be published and paid. Deadline: 2 February.
Artist and writer Molly Parkin dies aged 93
Molly Parkin, the celebrated Welsh artist, writer and fashion editor known for her bohemian lifestyle, has died at 93. Discover her remarkable journey from the valleys to Chelsea.
Simple CV change to beat fierce UK job competition
Experts reveal a small CV change that makes you stand out. With 2.5 applicants per vacancy, learn how to tailor your CV and showcase outcomes to land your next job.
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.
Hiker killed in suspected Colorado mountain lion attack
A woman has been found dead on a remote Colorado trail in what authorities suspect is a mountain lion attack, the first fatal incident of its kind in the area since 1999. Read the full investigation details.
Free prescriptions for care leavers, but reforms fall short
New support for young adults leaving care in England includes free prescriptions and eye tests. However, experts warn deep-rooted problems in children's social care persist. Read the full analysis.
Fatal Mountain Lion Attack Suspected in Colorado
A woman has been found dead on a Colorado trail in a suspected mountain lion attack. Authorities have euthanised two animals as the investigation continues. Read the latest.
Wildlife Week: Otters, Songbirds & Global Snapshots
This week's global wildlife highlights include UK otters using donated Christmas trees for play, a boom in British songbirds, and stunning images from Turkey to Florida. Discover the stories behind the photos.
Three-Legged Hedgehog Houdini's Winter Sanctuary
Meet Houdini, a resilient three-legged hedgehog in Hove, East Sussex. Rescued and named for his escapes, he now has a safe garden 'halfway house' for winter. Discover his remarkable story of survival.
Reporter's journey to Japan's bear hotspot town
As Japan faces a record year of bear encounters, our reporter visits the hotspot town of Osaki, armed with bells and whistles for safety. Explore the growing human-wildlife conflict in Asia Pacific.
Escape Christmas: UK's Loneliest Job on Scottish Island
Fed up of festive family? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring for a six-month ranger role on uninhabited Handa Island. Salary £26,112. Apply for solitude and seabirds.
Remote Scottish island ranger job seeks applicants
Tired of festive family gatherings? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring a ranger for six months on the uninhabited Handa Island. A unique role for those seeking solitude and wildlife.
Japan's record bear encounters spark urban crisis
A Japanese town reels from a year of unprecedented bear attacks as hungry animals invade urban areas. Discover the causes, the human toll, and the desperate search for a solution.
Final Letters: Readers' Last Postal Messages
As Denmark's postal service ends letter deliveries, Guardian readers reveal the heartfelt messages they would send in their last envelope. Discover moving stories of love, legacy, and connection.
Most Overused CV Words Stopping You Getting Hired
New research reveals the cliché words and common spelling mistakes that make CVs blend in. Experts advise using concrete examples to stand out to UK employers.
Photographer's mission to save misunderstood flying foxes
Photojournalist Doug Gimesy spent 160 days capturing the lovable side of Australia's flying foxes. His 50,000 images aim to combat vilification and drive conservation for these vital pollinators.
Debra Oswald: How Childhood Curiosity Shapes a Life
Writer Debra Oswald reveals how her father's lesson to 'follow your curious nose' became a lifelong tool for creativity, connection, and even coping with a cancer diagnosis.
The AI Reporter Hoax: A Global Journalism Scandal
A City AM editor's investigation into a suspicious pitch uncovers a global network of AI-generated journalism, fake identities, and the human cost of automation. Discover the shocking truth behind the bylines.
2025 UK Wildlife Review: A Year in Pictures
From urban foxes to soaring eagles, explore the defining moments of 2025 for UK wildlife. A visual journey revealing nature's resilience and the challenges it faces.
Rare Florida Squirrels Released After Wildlife Hospital Bond
Two rare Big Cypress fox squirrels, a threatened species, have been successfully released back into the wild in Florida after bonding during rehabilitation. Discover their heartwarming story of recovery.
Zurich's Beaver Hotline Tackles Winter Damage
As beaver numbers soar in Switzerland, a dedicated hotline helps residents cope with flooding and felled trees, offering a model for human-wildlife coexistence. Discover how Zurich manages the chaos.
Denmark ends letter deliveries after 400 years
Denmark's state postal service stops all letter deliveries from 30 December, cutting 1,500 jobs. As letter volumes plummet globally, is the UK's Royal Mail on a similar path? Read our analysis.
Close Encounter with a Seal in Norfolk Marshes
A breathtaking close encounter with a grey seal in Norfolk's coastal marshes reveals the intimate details of British wildlife. Discover the magic of winter wildlife watching.
1925 Country Diary: A Wagtail's Unusual Winter Stay
A century-old nature diary entry from December 1925 captures the remarkable sight of a pied wagtail overwintering in Britain, defying its usual migratory instincts. Discover this snapshot of historical wildlife observation.
London's oldest children's hospice shuts before Christmas
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.
Rare Polar Bear Adoption Recorded in Hudson Bay
Scientists confirm an extremely rare polar bear adoption in Canada's Hudson Bay, only the 13th in 45+ years of study. Discover how this act gives a vulnerable cub a second chance.
Police investigate disappearance of three white-tailed eagles
Police forces across the UK are investigating the suspicious disappearance of three rare white-tailed eagles, a major blow to the species' reintroduction. Conservationists appeal for public help.
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