A rundown of the best film, music, theatre, literature, visual arts and news of 2018

As part of celebrations to mark its centenary in 2019, the Forestry Commission has launched a new writing competition to diversify nature writing.

Artist and writer Kirsty Latoya discusses how her disability fuelled her depression, and how her art gave her an escape.

March for Brexit, journalism under threat, and a reduction in the wage gap

We catch up with Alexandros Plasatis, an immigrant ethnographer who writes fiction in English, his second language, and recently completed a project for Writing East Midlands working with refugees and asylum seekers.

A guide to the best shows theatre can offer

Postman Pat, Newcastle, Sky and Brexit. 

Is sexism within the music industry completely overlooked and are we doing enough to inspire women to take part in the arts?

'Don’t be afraid to ask people for help along the way and be persistent... If you want to carve out a career in the creative and cultural industries, then you will make it happen'

Barbara Matthews MBE has had a long and illustrious career in the arts, and has now worked in the education sector for over five years. We talk about her highlights, the struggles, and what changes she has seen in the industry.

Loki brings an impressive blend of music, comedy and spoken word together while maintaining an intelligent commentary on social mobility, class and identity.

A fascinating discussion of Kaufman’s book, Black Tudors, and the parts of history we’ve lost or forgotten