The addition of poetry to the Wonders of Wigan mural and wider station brings a unique insight into the town. Were ...

The winner of the fourth live semi-final of the 2026 series of Britain's Got Talent has been revealed as they take a step ...

In each semi-final, one judge has the power to press the golden buzzer and send an act straight into the final, with Simon ...

An actor and writer has marked Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday by penning a heartfelt centenary poem in honour of one of Britain's ...

Byron was not alone among the poets of his day in his love of the Prize Ring: John Keats, John Clare, John Hamilton Reynolds ...

Rumens, whose column ran for nearly 20 years and developed a loyal readership, died this week aged 81 ...

Here are the year’s most notable collections of verse as chosen by our poetry columnist. Credit...Photo illustration by Sebastian Mast Supported by By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of ...

Just two new councils should be created to serve the whole of Lancashire when the county's 15 existing local authorities are abolished, Lancashire County Council is set to argue. Did you know with a ...

It’s National Poetry Month this April. Is it worth celebrating? After all, poetry doesn’t seem to be doing much to alleviate the tension in our communities. Ask some of the middle schoolers I’ve ...

Mrs M Rimmer was appointed as a Billeting Officer for the County Borough of Blackpool on 31 August 1939. According to the "defence regulations" card that proudly displays Mrs Rimmer's name ... "A ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...