Dame Helen Charlotte Isabella Gwynne-Vaughan, GBE (née Fraser; 21 January 1879 – 26 August 1967) was a prominent English botanist and mycologist. During the First World War, she served in the Women's ...

In “Helen of Troy, 1993,” the poet Maria Zoccola relocates a figure from Greek mythology into small-town Tennessee. By Karl Kirchwey Karl Kirchwey’s eighth book of poems, “Good Apothecary ...

Iconic thespian and educationist, Professor Helen Paul, has addressed the political dilemma of a country in her new book titled ‘My Dog, My Life Decisions’. The book, which is currently ...

Commissioning editor Brittany Willis has acquired the award-winning author Helen Docherty’s new picture book Make It All Go Away, with Taylor Barron illustrating. The world all-languages deal ...

This evening Mr Gwynne confirmed he had been removed from his ministerial role and said he regretted the comments. In a statement on X, Mr Gwynne said: "I deeply regret my badly misjudged comments ...

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Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over comments posted on a WhatsApp group. Mr Gwynne reportedly made antisemitic comments and 'joked' about a pensioner constituent, saying he hoped ...

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked after apologising for offence caused by a string of abusive WhatsApp messages insulting constituents, fellow MPs and councillors. Prime Minister Sir ...

Andrew Gwynne, the MP for Gorton and Denton, has been sacked as health minister and suspended from the Labour Party. He reportedly posted sexist comments about Angela Rayner, racist remarks about ...

These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator ...