Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud has described King Charles's model town Poundbury as 'intolerable', while residents of his own eco-development in Winchester report construction problems. Read the full story.
Apple beams 24 festive iPad designs onto London's Battersea Power Station chimneys. See the public's creative Christmas trees lighting up the Thames until Christmas Eve.
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Discover how to nurture a love of reading without making it a chore.
An Essex barn and a Suffolk pavilion home make the shortlist as Kevin McCloud visits six spectacular properties in the latest Grand Designs: House of the Year episode. Discover the winners.
A man's life descends into a real-life horror story after buying a second-hand book containing mysterious photos. He reports unexplained knocks, smells, and apparitions. Read the chilling account.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping in his latest witty illustration. Discover the humour in digital book browsing today!
Lucy Steed's debut novel, The Artist, set in 1920s France, wins the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year. Discover the romantic-mystery captivating readers across the UK.
Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.
New South Wales launches architect-designed pattern books to accelerate construction of 112,000 mid-rise apartments, cutting approval times by half while maintaining design quality.
A pristine 1939 Superman No. 1 comic discovered in an attic has sold for a record-breaking £7.2 million, becoming the most valuable comic book in history. Discover the full story.
The controversial Japanese-inspired Hampshire property featured on Grand Designs is now available for £2.95 million following owner Michael Thrasher's death. Discover this unique architectural story.
Discover five extraordinary UK homes, from a storm-battered Hebridean retreat to a revolutionary accessible design, competing for Grand Designs: House of the Year. Watch tonight on Channel 4.
A four-storey water tower in Yorkshire is on the market for £200,000, but online commentators are predicting it could fall victim to the infamous 'Grand Designs curse'. Discover the potential and the pitfalls.
A Kent couple who both survived brain tumours built their dream home and transformed a room into a health retreat for others facing illness. Their inspiring story moved Grand Designs viewers to tears.
Olivia Laing's novel set in 1970s Italian cinema world offers glossy aesthetics but lacks substance. Explore our review of this beautifully shallow work.
A couple who both overcame brain tumours and multiple cancers have transformed their Kent barn into a forever home and now offer it as a retreat for others facing serious illnesses. Discover their inspiring story of resilience and community support.
Discover how British henna artists are transforming traditional mehndi into contemporary wearable art, creating a cultural boom that celebrates identity and heritage through intricate hand designs.
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
The spectacular Wixford castle featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs has sold for £3.5 million after sitting on the market for years with original £5 million dreams.
Residents in a picturesque Warwickshire village deliver scathing verdict on controversial modern castle they've branded 'disgusting' and 'vainglorious' after Channel 4's Grand Designs transformation.
Discover how philosopher Mark Rowlands presents a revolutionary perspective on eternal life through the power of memory and narrative in his compelling new work.
Literary legend Salman Rushdie makes a triumphant return with 'Nine Authentic Ghost Stories', a chilling collection that marks his first foray into supernatural fiction. Discover how the Booker Prize winner reinvents ghost stories for the modern age.
Miguel Delaney's groundbreaking book 'States of Play' has claimed the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, exploring football's intricate relationship with geopolitics and power.
Discover how a visionary couple defied expectations by converting a brutalist multi-storey car park into a spectacular modern castle, creating one of Grand Designs' most unforgettable projects.
Channel 4's beloved Grand Designs faces unprecedented backlash as controversial castle restoration plans threaten to create Britain's largest-ever private home, leaving heritage experts and local residents horrified.
Groundbreaking research from Manchester reveals a promising new treatment that could revolutionise hair restoration for millions suffering from pattern baldness.
The extraordinary eco-house featured on Grand Designs, personally designed by Kevin McCloud and inspired by traditional West African mud huts, is now available for £2 million in the Gloucestershire countryside.
Discover extraordinary homes across England where innovative design meets surprising affordability. From converted chapels to modernist masterpieces, these properties prove style doesn't have to break the bank.
Emotional Grand Designs episode brings viewers to tears as accountant Brian Middleton's self-build project transforms into a poignant legacy after his devastating cancer diagnosis.
The construction industry mourns as 28-year-old project manager Ben Tisdall passes away while working on a Grand Designs project, prompting important safety conversations.