The Big Issue11d
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.’ ...
Cambs Times4d
2025 Fenland Poet Laureate winner and runners-up announced
2025 Young Fenland Poet Laureate, Isla Jackson (Image: Tim Chapman) The runner-up in the Fenland Poet Laureate Awards was Toni Fell with her poem, "Starter Home," while Paul Dance took third place ...
Fenland Citizen7d
Felix Dawson crowned 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate with Isla Jackson named Young Fenland Poet Laureate
It was a night of celebration and literary excellence as the 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate Awards honoured the district’s finest ...
Inside 'lovable' market town packed with 'heritage charm and modern style'
LEDBURY is synonymous with poetry, art, and black and white timber framed buildings, and has a "wealth" of independent shops ...
The Bookseller11d
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 ...
StamfordAdvocate13d
Norwalk woman is named as the city's new poet laureate: ‘Amplify diverse voices’
NORWALK – Katherine E. Schneider, who has been appointed as Norwalk's new poet laureate, said she looks "forward to celebrating the power of poetry as a tool for expression, connection and ...