CultureAnnie Dillard, Pulitzer‑winning nature essayist, dies aged 81The celebrated author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek died on 16 September 2026 at her South Wellfleet home, ending a six‑decade literary career that reshaped American nature writing.16 September 2026
CultureBob Mackie, the ‘Sultan of Sequins’, dies at 87Bob Mackie, the Emmy‑winning designer behind Cher’s glittering looks and Carol Burnett’s TV wardrobe, died on September 14, 2026, at age 87.14 September 2026
CultureThe secret gatekeepers of the high street bookshopBehind the romantic image of the commissioning editor lies a hard-nosed machine of sales pitches, supermarket buyers and nine-month lead times.12 September 2026
CultureBayeux Tapestry goes on display in London after clandestine crossing from FranceThe 1,000-year-old depiction of the Norman Conquest has drawn record crowds and top political leaders to the British Museum.11 September 2026
