Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches The Pleasure List campaign, urging book recommendations to reverse the UK's falling literacy and leisure reading rates. Join the national mission.
Nicola Sturgeon, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid lead an eclectic line-up at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Winter Words Festival in February. Tickets on sale 16 December.
Reading and Leeds Festivals 2026 announce a historic, all-British and Irish headline bill. Charli XCX, Dave, RAYE and more to top the iconic dual-site event. Tickets on sale this week.
Reading and Leeds Festivals announce 2026 headliners including Charli XCX and Dave, but fans express disappointment over the lack of rock and metal acts. More acts to be added.
Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 announces its first six headliners, marking a historic all British and Irish line-up. Dave, Raye, and Charli XCX lead the bill. Get the full details.
Charli XCX, Dave, RAYE, and Florence + The Machine lead the lineup for Reading and Leeds festivals 2026. Tickets go on sale 3 December. Get yours now!
The Corona Capital music festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in Mexico City with a multi-stage lineup. See the photo gallery from this major international cultural event.
Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to overcome distractions and build a sustainable reading habit for a psychologically richer life.
Soul Circus yoga festival founders Roman and Ella Wroath left customers and traders £218,765 out of pocket as company enters liquidation, with 252 customers awaiting refunds after 2024 cancellation.
Thames Valley Police deploy armed officers to Reading College following a serious assault that left a teenage boy with head injuries. Investigation ongoing as community seeks answers.
Thames Valley Police swarm Reading College following serious incident, with multiple emergency vehicles and specialist units responding to ongoing situation.
Major police response at Reading College after serious stabbing incident leaves one person hospitalised. Campus in lockdown as forensic teams scour crime scene.
New analysis reveals why increased testing fails to improve children's reading skills and identifies the evidence-based strategies that actually work in UK classrooms.
Discover the perfect literary companions for the festive season with our curated selection of Christmas books for adults, from heartwarming romances to chilling thrillers.
Brighton & Hove Albion kick off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign in spectacular fashion with a dominant 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Leeds United at the Amex Stadium.
From chilling thrillers to poignant memoirs, explore the literary gems that had the book community buzzing in October 2025. Get inspired for your next great read!
Leeds Rhinos CEO Gary Hetherington is stepping down after nearly three decades in a major club restructuring that sees Gary's wife Kath taking over as interim boss.
The spectacular Waterfront Festival 2026 has unveiled its incredible musical lineup featuring Sam Fender, Becky Hill and more. Discover dates, ticket details and why this is the must-attend event of summer 2026.
Hollywood star Jamie Foxx's daughter Corinne made an unexpected cameo during GloRilla's SKVLK Festival performance, joining the rapper on stage in a memorable Halloween weekend moment.
The 2025 Harvest Rock festival in Adelaide transformed the city into a musical paradise with electrifying performances from global superstars and emerging talents, creating an unforgettable weekend of rock revival.
Chaos erupts at Leeds Bradford Airport as emergency closure strands passengers following major security incident. All flights suspended as police and fire crews swarm the terminal.
Experience the groundbreaking dance-theatre collaboration 'Rinse' and 'Blackmilk' at Leeds' Transform Festival 2025 - a powerful exploration of identity and community that's redefining British performance art.
Shocking incident at Leeds student accommodation as two young people fall from third-floor balcony during gathering. Emergency services rush to scene with air ambulance deployment.
Burnley secured a vital 2-0 victory over promotion rivals Leeds United at Turf Moor, with tactical masterclass and wasted opportunities defining the Championship showdown.
A popular cider festival in Herefordshire turns to tragedy as a married couple is discovered deceased in their campervan, leaving community in shock.
Discover the incredible story of a retired engineer who achieved the unimaginable - reading nearly 3,600 books over six decades while meticulously tracking every page.
Rock sensation Yungblud divided fans during his Reading Festival performance after being seen smoking, kissing a fan, and handing out cigarettes while shirtless - with many calling it 'the most rock and roll act in years' while others filed complaints.
Discover the most enchanting autumnal romance novels that are capturing hearts on Goodreads this season. From charming small-town love stories to witty romantic comedies, find your perfect cosy read.
A young woman's miraculous escape from the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival reveals how she survived by pretending to be dead while militants executed fellow revellers around her.
Organisers forced to pull plug on major UK festival as dangerous weather conditions and unauthorised sky lanterns create 'perfect storm' of safety concerns