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The Morpeth Book Festival is back for its fourth edition, bringing together an impressive lineup of authors from across the UK. The event, which will take place on March 21 and 22, will feature a range of talks, workshops, and conversations with some of the country's top writers.
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The Liverpool Book Festival, which debuted last September with over 1,000 attendees, is set to return on March 8, 2026, at BoxPark in Cains Brewery Village. Organiser Justin Hopper is excited about the upcoming event, promising an expanded lineup of special guests, new additions such as cosplay characters and
Books
Dan Brown's latest novel, The Secret of Secrets, is a gripping adventure that follows the brilliant and quick-thinking protagonist, Robert Langdon, as he navigates a complex web of mystery and symbolism in Prague. The story centers around Katherine Solomon, a renowned scientist who has made groundbreaking discoveries in
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Rebecca Jane's new book, "A Survival Guide for Women Who Feel Stuck in Their Marriage: Should I Stay or Leave?", offers a compassionate and practical roadmap to help women navigate the complexities of marriage and relationship uncertainty. Drawing from her years of clinical experience and personal
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As the world grapples with the impact of tourism, Marie Kondo's latest book, "Letter from Japan," offers a profound reflection on the intersection of travel, culture, and personal growth. Traveling extensively over the past decade has profoundly changed Kondo's perspective on cultures and places,
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U2, the iconic Irish rock band, marked a significant milestone - 50 years of music and social activism. The band's journey began in the late 1970s when four school friends, Larry Mullen Jr., Paul "Bono" Hewson, David "The Edge" Evans, and Adam Clayton, came
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As the flagship bookstore chain in the UK, Waterstones has compiled its top 10 bestselling hardback fiction and non-fiction books of 2026. The list features a diverse range of genres, authors, and styles, giving readers a glimpse into the most popular literature of the year. From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming
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A Manx historian, John Manley, has released his fourth book, "Ballamona Hospital, The Complete History - Modernising Mental Health Care on the Isle of Man," which delves into the 130-year history of the now-demolished Ballamona Hospital, the island's main mental health institution for much of the
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The book "Beneath the Sun: Equality for Everyone, the Spirit of Chhath Festival" by researcher Jivesh Jha has shed light on the intricate relationships between spiritual awakening, social, economic, environmental, and development aspects of the Chhath festival. Celebrated mainly in the Mithila region of Nepal and parts of
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The Udhagamandalam Book Festival 2025, organized by the district administration in collaboration with the public library department and the South India Publishers' Association, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu chief whip K Ramachandran at the Research Centre for Tribal Culture (RCTC) in Ooty. The 10-day festival features approximately 75 book
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In recent news, the Booker Prize Foundation has announced the establishment of a Children's Booker prize to celebrate contemporary fiction for children aged 8 to 12. Frank Cottrell-Boyce, the children's laureate, will be the first chair of judges when the prize formally starts in 2027. To
Automobile racing
The 1964 Formula One World Championship concluded with one of the most dramatic deciders in motorsport history, as three drivers from different teams remained in contention for the title at the Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez in Mexico City. Graham Hill for BRM, John Surtees for Ferrari, and Jim Clark at Lotus
