The Big Issue4d
Poet laureate Simon Armitage on his years as a probation officer – and the redemptive power of poetry
Poet laureate and former probation officer Simon Armitage has published an ode to probation work – ‘A Life in the Day Of.’ ...
John Cooper Clarke: 'A national treasure? I hate that'
He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn't ready for national treasure status.
Black Mountain News1h
BMCA hosts an unforgettable evening of poetry
Mildred Barya is a Ugandan poet and fiction writer who has authored three poetry books: "Give Me Room to Move My Feet," "The ...
The Bookseller3d
Faber reveals new illustrated collection by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage
Faber has acquired a new illustrated collection by the Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage. Editor Lavinia Singer acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to Dwell from Kirsty McLachlan of M ...
New gothic fairy-tale film puts Newcastle's West End on cultural map
Co-directed by Game of Thrones actor Ben Crompton, the new film 'Snow White: The Sacrifice' is a dark and gothic twist on the ...
Worcester News on MSN6d
Cyber security expert to launch first poetry collection in Worcester
A TOP cyber security specialist is launching her debut poetry collection. Lisa Ventura MBE, who was awarded an MBE in 2023 for her contributions to cyber security, will launch her book, The Show Must ...
The Telegraph on MSN1d
Historic 'Apple Boat' Belle of Calhoun served Mississippi River for 35 years
The Belle of Calhoun, known as the "apple boat," transported Calhoun County's famous apples on the Mississippi and Illinois ...
The National Interest on MSN6d
Kharkiv: A Dispatch from Ukraine’s Bastion of Resistance
After Ukraine’s second-largest city showed no sign of caving and civilian casualties mounted, the White House relented after ...
Midland Express6d
Poets and storytellers on show
WORDSPOKEN is a local tradition in the making. The event series, which will return from a summer hiatus as part of the ...