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A Vatican newspaper has forgiven the late former Beatle, John Lennon, for saying the band were more popular than Jesus.
Sir Paul McCartney confirms a 14-minute long Beatles track many thought was a myth does exist - and says he wants the public to hear it.
A tram timetable is being studied as part of an A-level English syllabus, sparking claims of dumbing down.
Dame Vera Lynn launches a book of poems dedicated to and written by current and ex-servicemen and women.
The career of newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald, one of the UK's most popular TV journalists, who is stepping down from ITV's News At Ten.
Free poetry books to be given to reception class pupils in a bid to inspire a love of reading.
An exam board asks schools to destroy a GCSE poetry anthology because one poem refers to knife violence.
One of the largest-ever prizes for a literary competition in Scotland is awarded at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
India's top writers come together in a unique anthology of writing on HIV/Aids.
Gordon Brown recounts his memories of discovering the story of Captain Scott in a book of short stories.
Henrietta Rose-Innes says her Caine Prize-winning "apocalyptic" tale is about polarised South Africans in a crisis.
South African novelist Henrietta Rose-Innes wins this year's Caine Prize for African Writing.
BBC Spotlight's Andy Breare and cameraman Geoff Burrell are on their way across the Atlantic in the Clipper Round the World Race.
Comedian Rob Brydon reflects on the hit show Gavin and Stacey and other successes with a Welsh flavour.
A poetry anthology - Oops! - inspired by its author's battle with Parkinson's disease is launched.
Obituary of Neil Aspinall who was a close friend of the Beatles and ran their Apple Corps business venture.
Neil Aspinall, a friend of the Beatles and chief executive of the Apple music empire, dies aged 66.
Manx writers submit work for a new collection of short stories to be published on the island.
Soul Brother Records in Putney, south London, is one of various small labels reissuing music that the big companies have allowed to languish in their vaults.
Classical concert singer Emma Kirkby is to be made a Dame Commander of the Empire by the Prince of Wales.
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