Poetry3 hrs agoDouglas Dunn obituary: Poet and teacher who wrote about class and griefDunn was a friend of the poet Philip Larkin and taught creative writing at Dundee at St Andrews universities.3 hrs ago7 days agoBlue plaque honour for poet's childhood homeTony Harrison, who died last year aged 88, grew up in Leeds and is best known for his poem V.7 days ago11 Oct 2026Social media helping new poets bypass 'establishment gatekeepers' Poet Ian McMillan talks Barnlsey, fat rascals and social media ahead of Ilkley Literature Festival.11 Oct 20262 Oct 2026'I'm proud to be named Birmingham's new poet laureate'Bradley Taylor is known for creating instant poems on his typewriter at events and festivals.2 Oct 202624 Sept 2026Meet the Manx Bard 'mixing poetry with pop culture'Declan says he "speak-sings" his poetry, which is generally "written to be performed".24 Sept 20269 Sept 2026How 'obscene' poem Howl reshaped US free speechAllan Ginsberg's graphic verse had a seismic effect on American society. When two people were put on trial for selling it, the judgement was a landmark moment in loosening censorship.9 Sept 20266 Sept 2026'Stories that made me' poetry competition opensThe winner of East Riding Libraries' Festival of Words Poetry Competition will receive £500.6 Sept 202630 Aug 2026The poetry workshop encouraging black men to open upYoung black men share how writing poetry helps them challenge stigma, confront stereotypes and speak openly.30 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Trust seeking to save Robert Burns' farm secures supportThe Ellisland Trust has multi-million pound plans to save the site where the poet lived near Dumfries.26 Aug 2026...
