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Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan: A Chef’s Poignant Tribute to London’s Changing Chinatown

Kit Fan’s novel follows Amber Fan, a young chef navigating family, migration, and politics across London, Shanghai, and Hong Kong amid Chinatown’s decline and Hong Kong’s turmoil.

4 min read

How BookTok Inspired a Dyslexic Reader to Launch a Romance Book Club

Amelia Lord overcame dyslexia and a lifelong avoidance of reading through BookTok's romance community, leading her to start a book club. Inspired by the genre's growth, others opened romance-focused bookshops in Cardiff and Edinburgh, fostering inclusive communities.

7 min read

Researching Erotica at the British Museum’s Reading Room in the 1970s

Jill Lewis shares her 1970s experience reading Robert Benayoun’s erotica book at the British Museum, supervised under unusual circumstances.

1 min read

Karen Owen Wins Final Silver Crown at Llandegfan Eisteddfod, 30 Years After First

Karen Owen enillodd y goron olaf gan John Price yn Eisteddfod Llandegfan, 30 mlynedd ar ôl ennill y gyntaf. Mae'r seremoni'n nodi diwedd cyfnod gyda'r gof arian yn creu coronau am flynyddoedd.

5 min read

Cornish Language Sees Remarkable Revival as Children Embrace Kernewek

Nearly 200 children celebrated the Cornish language at a Truro event as Cornwall Council advances a strategy to promote Kernewek in schools and public life.

5 min read

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Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan: A Chef’s Poignant Tribute to London’s Changing Chinatown

Kit Fan’s novel follows Amber Fan, a young chef navigating family, migration, and politics across London, Shanghai, and Hong Kong amid Chinatown’s decline and Hong Kong’s turmoil.

4 min read

How BookTok Inspired a Dyslexic Reader to Launch a Romance Book Club

7 min read

Amelia Lord is a white woman in her late 20s. She has shoulder length brown hair partly pulled back in a ponytail with frontpieces either side of her face. She has defined eyebrows and is wearing makeup, has a central nose ring and earrings, and is smiling at the camera. She wears a sleeveless black top. She is holding a pair of books and stands in front of a bookshelf with collections of books on it, including titles by Rebecca Yarros and the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling.

Researching Erotica at the British Museum’s Reading Room in the 1970s

Jill Lewis shares her 1970s experience reading Robert Benayoun’s erotica book at the British Museum, supervised under unusual circumstances.

1 min read

Rows of metronomes are arranged in concentric circles in the British Museum Reading Room with bookshelves

Karen Owen Wins Final Silver Crown at Llandegfan Eisteddfod, 30 Years After First

Karen Owen enillodd y goron olaf gan John Price yn Eisteddfod Llandegfan, 30 mlynedd ar ôl ennill y gyntaf. Mae'r seremoni'n nodi diwedd cyfnod gyda'r gof arian yn creu coronau am flynyddoedd.

5 min read

Cornish Language Sees Remarkable Revival as Children Embrace Kernewek

Nearly 200 children celebrated the Cornish language at a Truro event as Cornwall Council advances a strategy to promote Kernewek in schools and public life.

5 min read

Three smiling children in yellow shirts hold up blue cards with drawings of sea creatures and Cornish words.

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Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan: A Chef’s Poignant Tribute to London’s Changing Chinatown

Kit Fan’s novel follows Amber Fan, a young chef navigating family, migration, and politics across London, Shanghai, and Hong Kong amid Chinatown’s decline and Hong Kong’s turmoil.

4 min read

How BookTok Inspired a Dyslexic Reader to Launch a Romance Book Club

7 min read

Researching Erotica at the British Museum’s Reading Room in the 1970s

Jill Lewis shares her 1970s experience reading Robert Benayoun’s erotica book at the British Museum, supervised under unusual circumstances.

1 min read

Karen Owen Wins Final Silver Crown at Llandegfan Eisteddfod, 30 Years After First

Karen Owen enillodd y goron olaf gan John Price yn Eisteddfod Llandegfan, 30 mlynedd ar ôl ennill y gyntaf. Mae'r seremoni'n nodi diwedd cyfnod gyda'r gof arian yn creu coronau am flynyddoedd.

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Cornish Language Sees Remarkable Revival as Children Embrace Kernewek

Nearly 200 children celebrated the Cornish language at a Truro event as Cornwall Council advances a strategy to promote Kernewek in schools and public life.

5 min read

Campaign Launched to Preserve Stefan Zweig’s Salzburg Villa Amid Porsche Tunnel Dispute

Austrian cultural figures seek to preserve Stefan Zweig’s Salzburg villa after Wolfgang Porsche puts it on sale amid tunnel construction controversy.

3 min read

A view of the yellow exterior of a villa set among trees

Is There a Perfect Match? Exploring the Science Behind Soulmates

Exploring the science behind soulmates reveals that love is complex, shaped by history, psychology, biology, and effort, suggesting many possible matches rather than one predestined partner.

11 min read

A treated image of a glass beaker with two hearts inside

Irish Heritage's Enduring Impact on U.S. Presidential History

As the US marks 250 years, half of its presidents trace Irish roots. From JFK's deep connections to Andrew Jackson's Ulster-Scots heritage, Irish ancestry has shaped American leadership. Yet, Irish-American political influence is evolving amid changing diaspora dynamics.

6 min read

A black and white archive image of the then US President John F Kennedy meeting some very excited well-wishers at New Ross, County Wexford in 1963. He has short, fair hair and is wearing a dark suit. Many of the fans are young women and girls. Some are waving US flags and are stretching out to shake hands with Kennedy.

Patrice Lawrence Appointed as New Waterstones Children’s Laureate

Patrice Lawrence has been named the new Waterstones children’s laureate, focusing on how reading fosters connection in divided times and highlighting the impact of books on marginalised children.

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Author Patrice Lawrence in a blue dress in front of a colourful painted wall

Elgan Rhys Shares His Journey Overcoming Shame of Being Gay in New Novel

Elgan Rhys discusses his journey overcoming shame about being gay, inspiring his new novel 'Plesera' which explores sexuality and grief over 20 years.

5 min read

Mystery of Culver Hole: Wales' Secluded Cliffside Cave and Its Origins

Culver Hole, a mysterious cliffside structure in Wales, has puzzled historians with its unusual design and debated origins, ranging from a dovecot to a smuggler's lair linked to pirate John Lucas. Its purpose and builders remain unknown, captivating visitors for generations.

5 min read

Wide view looking up through a rocky gorge with jagged grey cliff walls on both sides. A tall, narrow stone structure is embedded between the cliffs, with small window openings, and a dry, pebble-covered riverbed lies at the bottom.

Ned Thomas Reflects on the Lost Opportunity of Y Byd Welsh Daily Newspaper

Ned Thomas, celebrating his 90th birthday, reflects on the missed opportunity of Y Byd, a proposed Welsh daily newspaper that could have enhanced journalism and scrutiny in Wales but was halted due to funding issues.

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Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan: A Chef’s Poignant Tribute to London’s Changing Chinatown

How BookTok Inspired a Dyslexic Reader to Launch a Romance Book Club

Researching Erotica at the British Museum’s Reading Room in the 1970s

Karen Owen Wins Final Silver Crown at Llandegfan Eisteddfod, 30 Years After First

Cornish Language Sees Remarkable Revival as Children Embrace Kernewek

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Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan: A Chef’s Poignant Tribute to London’s Changing Chinatown

How BookTok Inspired a Dyslexic Reader to Launch a Romance Book Club

Researching Erotica at the British Museum’s Reading Room in the 1970s

Karen Owen Wins Final Silver Crown at Llandegfan Eisteddfod, 30 Years After First

Cornish Language Sees Remarkable Revival as Children Embrace Kernewek

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How BookTok Inspired a Dyslexic Reader to Launch a Romance Book Club

Researching Erotica at the British Museum’s Reading Room in the 1970s

Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan: A Chef’s Poignant Tribute to London’s Changing Chinatown

Karen Owen Wins Final Silver Crown at Llandegfan Eisteddfod, 30 Years After First

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Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan: A Chef’s Poignant Tribute to London’s Changing Chinatown

How BookTok Inspired a Dyslexic Reader to Launch a Romance Book Club

Researching Erotica at the British Museum’s Reading Room in the 1970s

Karen Owen Wins Final Silver Crown at Llandegfan Eisteddfod, 30 Years After First

Cornish Language Sees Remarkable Revival as Children Embrace Kernewek

Campaign Launched to Preserve Stefan Zweig’s Salzburg Villa Amid Porsche Tunnel Dispute

Is There a Perfect Match? Exploring the Science Behind Soulmates

Irish Heritage's Enduring Impact on U.S. Presidential History

Patrice Lawrence Appointed as New Waterstones Children’s Laureate

Elgan Rhys Shares His Journey Overcoming Shame of Being Gay in New Novel

Mystery of Culver Hole: Wales' Secluded Cliffside Cave and Its Origins

Ned Thomas Reflects on the Lost Opportunity of Y Byd Welsh Daily Newspaper