Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, published when Dillard was 28, skyrocketed her to become one of the most prominent nonfiction writers of her generation

The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on panel shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husband

The extremist AfD party has won the state election in Saxony Anhalt – it is a disaster for the west. Both Putin and Trump will be well pleased

She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.

The exhibition Damian Barr curated for Charleston closes in Lewes on April 12. It’s then touring to Nottingham and Kilmarnock!

The Brooklyn author on immigration and the inspiration behind his latest collection of stories

He reframed the spy novel genre with gritty cold-war thrillers but possessed an extraordinary range of talents, from graphic designer to historian

A look at Scottish social attitudes towards preventative health and policy

More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

Habermas’ political consensus-building theory argued formation of public opinion vital for democracies to survive

Juergen Habermas, best-known for his theory of political consensus-building, shaped the discourse of post-war Germany more than any other popular intellectual.

Union Berlin was on the verge of going under, when the fans decided they would re-build the club, starting with the stadium. And it worked

Employment is a key determinant of health inequality, and a central focus for health-related policy across both Scotland and the UK.

Fiercely independent, Edinburgh’s historic port district is fighting back against big business

Orban's fate in the coming elections will help determine Europe's survival

I've been a hundred times and I'm not about to stop

I've been a hundred times and I'm not about to stop

A life of public service and a love that will not leave

A life of public service and a love that will not leave

Norma Rivers, 73, who has terminal cancer, said she is "living in fear" and is "running out of treatment options".

Chris Creegan, Board member and Equalities Champion, shares his reflections on the evolution of policing for LGBT+ History Month.

An opportunity to engage with recent work from SHERU focusing on the issues facing young men in Scotland.

Our findings

Young men in Scotland are facing similar levels of poverty as children, according to a new report by the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit…