Frieda Hughes Visits Sylvia Plath's Grave at Christmas
Frieda Hughes shares a poignant poem and tends her mother Sylvia Plath's grave in Heptonstall with Christmas hellebores. Read the moving account of her annual pilgrimage.
Frieda Hughes shares a poignant poem and tends her mother Sylvia Plath's grave in Heptonstall with Christmas hellebores. Read the moving account of her annual pilgrimage.
Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, has died at 83. Her innovative drama work and poetry left a lasting legacy in Kent and Sussex education.
Raymond Horsley, 94, shared his book of poems for his late wife of 58 years on BBC Breakfast, revealing how charity Age UK 'changed his life' after her death.
In war-torn Somalia, poets preserve a vital cultural heritage. Amid bombings, they gather in Mogadishu's National Theatre, using verse to champion peace and unity. Discover their enduring struggle.
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's 'Rich or Poor or Saint and Sinner', the Guardian's Poem of the Week for 1st December 2025. Discover this Victorian gem's timeless social commentary.
New research reveals AI's safety features can be bypassed using poetry, with models providing harmful content 62% of the time. Discover the vulnerability and its implications.
Poet and painter Frieda Hughes shares her creative journey between exhibitions and writing. Discover how she transforms life events into art. Read her powerful reflection now.
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Nature inFocus 2025 photography competition, showcasing stunning wildlife images from flamingos to chimpanzees from over 38 countries.
Ryan Lizza exposes RFK Jr's explicit poems to Olivia Nuzzi during their alleged affair. Read the full story of this political scandal and its fallout.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful new poem 'Missing You' from his collection Slow Puncture, which satirises Western society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
A rare first-issue print of William Blake's iconic poem 'The Tyger' is set for auction, estimated at £120,000. Discover this unique piece of literary history.
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' and its musical setting. Explore how this Renaissance poet finds warmth in cold seasons through perfect harmony.
Remembering Prunella Scales, the beloved actress and gifted poetry reader. Discover her touching friendship with John Betjeman and her celebrated BBC television work.
A groundbreaking report reveals how Britain's broken relationship with nature is harming both our environment and wellbeing, with urgent calls for action to restore our natural connection.
Folk music legend Joan Baez shares powerful poetic critique of former President Trump, blending political commentary with artistic expression in her latest creative work.
Discover how relocating just one mile away revealed surprising ecological discoveries and transformed a writer's relationship with the natural world in this captivating country diary.
Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.
Groundbreaking global study exposes which populations feel most disconnected from nature, with UK residents showing alarmingly low levels of environmental engagement.
Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.
Discover the most compelling new poetry releases that are reshaping Britain's literary landscape, from debut sensations to established masters.
Renowned poet Frieda Hughes, daughter of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, explores the stark reality of death through the metaphor of a failing printer in her latest powerful work.
In an unprecedented move, the prestigious Forward Prize for Poetry crowns two champions as Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie share the 2025 honour, marking a groundbreaking moment in literary awards history.
A young wildlife enthusiast shares their enchanting encounter with the UK's extraordinary fungi kingdom, revealing how these bright and dull woodland wonders sparked a lifelong passion for nature.
Folk music legend Joan Baez has published a powerful new poem targeting Donald Trump, using vivid biological imagery to condemn the former president in her latest artistic protest.
The X-Files legend discusses his surprising pivot to poetry, new Amazon Prime thriller 'Malice', and why he's embracing creative freedom in his latest projects.
This week's stunning wildlife photography showcase reveals nature's raw beauty and personality, from Scottish wildcats to curious seals and expressive big cats in their natural habitats.
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Discover how autumn's fungal networks are creating nature's own underground kitchen, transforming fallen leaves into rich soil across Britain's woodlands.
A remarkable collection of previously unpublished poems by Iris Murdoch offers fresh insight into the Nobel Prize-winning novelist's creative evolution and private world.
Discover the poignant story behind Samuel Johnson's heartfelt elegy for his humble friend Dr Robert Levet, an 18th-century poem celebrating ordinary heroism that resonates today.