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Hollywood Legend Stephen Downing Dies at 87, Leaves Legacy of TV Hits & Police Reform

MacGyver Producer Stephen Downing Dies Aged 87

Stephen Downing, the Hollywood producer behind MacGyver and a former LAPD officer turned police reform activist, has died aged 87. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.

Soap Opera Secrets: The Tricks That Keep Shows Like Coronation Street Alive

Soap Writer Reveals Secrets of the Trade

Scriptwriting teacher Julie Poll unveils the tricks that make soaps like Coronation Street endure and explains the brutal reason many writers get sacked. Discover the secrets behind the drama.

Val McDermid's Winter Writing Ritual: 19 Million Books Sold

Val McDermid on winter as her creative season

Scottish crime writer Val McDermid reveals why winter is her 'chosen season of creativity' and shares her unique writing process. Discover how she crafts her bestselling thrillers.

BBC's Riot Women Renewed for Series 2 After 5.4 Million Viewers

BBC's Riot Women renewed for second series

The BBC confirms a second series for Sally Wainwright's hit drama Riot Women, following five menopausal women forming a punk band. Join the rollercoaster!

How Fuchsia Dunlop Became China's Unlikely Culinary Authority

Fuchsia Dunlop: The British Voice of Chinese Cuisine

Discover how British writer Fuchsia Dunlop earned respect as a Chinese food authority, bridging culinary traditions while documenting disappearing foodways. Explore China's rich gastronomic history.

Marina Lewycka, Author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, Dies at 79

Author Marina Lewycka dies aged 79

Award-winning British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for her comic debut 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary star.

Irish Literary Legends Captured: Steve Pyke's Writer Portraits Exhibition

Irish Writers Portraits by Steve Pyke Exhibition

British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary greats in striking portraits. Featuring Edna O'Brien, Seamus Heaney and contemporary voices. Discover the stories behind the images.

Rachel Cooke, Observer Journalist and Critic, Dies at 56

Observer's Rachel Cooke dies aged 56

A tribute to Rachel Cooke, the Observer journalist and critic who brought curiosity and discernment to her work for 24 years. Discover her legacy in literature and food writing.

Scottish Government Performs Dramatic Tax U-Turn: Income Tax Rise Confirmed in Shock Budget Move

Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn

Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.

Civil Servants Forced into Dozens of Meetings on SNP's Independence 'Propaganda' Paper Amid Swinney's Impatience

Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings

Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.

Scotland's Child Crime Epidemic: Attempted Murder Charges Against Under-18s Skyrocket 900%

Scotland's child attempted murder charges surge 900%

Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney Rules Out Income Tax Hikes in Major Economic Pledge

Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases

SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.

SNP's Shocking Disregard for Ordinary Scots Exposed: How Nationalist Politicians Took Voters for Fools

SNP accused of treating Scottish voters with contempt

Explosive revelations show SNP ministers have consistently prioritised independence over pressing public concerns, leaving Scottish voters feeling betrayed and ignored after years of empty promises.

Ronnie Sim: Tributes Pour In for Scottish Political Titan Who Championed Devolution

Ronnie Sim: Scottish Political Titan Dies at 86

The political world mourns Ronnie Sim, the formidable Scottish Labour politician whose strategic brilliance and unwavering principles shaped modern Scottish politics and the devolution settlement.

Scottish Labour Leader Declares NHS Will Never Be Sold Off Under His Watch

Scottish Labour: NHS Will Never Be Sold Off

Anas Sarwar makes bold commitment to protect Scotland's NHS from privatisation, drawing clear dividing lines with political opponents ahead of crucial elections.

AI Authors Are Curing Writer's Block, Says Bloomsbury Chief in Publishing Revelation

AI Cures Writer's Block Says Bloomsbury Chief

Leading publisher Bloomsbury reveals how artificial intelligence is transforming the creative process for authors, helping overcome creative hurdles while raising questions about literature's future.

Susan Griffin: Trailblazing Feminist Writer and Cultural Critic Dies at 78

Feminist writer Susan Griffin dies at 78

Celebrated feminist author and cultural historian Susan Griffin, whose groundbreaking work reshaped modern feminist thought, has passed away at 78, leaving behind a powerful literary legacy.

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