Nobel Prize winner Alice Munro, known as the "master of the contemporary short story," passed away at 92. Her prolific writing and literary influence left a lasting impact on the world of literature.
Jamaican writer and academic Jason Allen-Paisant wins the prestigious TS Eliot prize for his poetry, including the piece "Poet's Self-Portrait as Othello." This award marks a significant achievement in the UK's literary landscape.
The prestigious Riba Stirling Prize, one of the most coveted awards in the architecture industry, has been granted to a remarkable retirement home in London. The accolade was granted in recognition of the home's groundbreaking design and its contribution in shaping the future of retirement living.
Ezra Collective has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first jazz act to win the Mercury Prize with their album "Where I'm Meant To Be." The Mercury Prize, a prestigious award worth £25,000, honors the best British or Irish album from the past year.
The 2023 Mercury Prize, set to take place in London on Thursday night, features a lineup of strong contenders, including Loyle Carner, Young Fathers, and Jockstrap, among others. Jessie Ware and J Hus are also in the running for the prestigious award, which recognizes the finest British and Irish albums of the year.