Kingfisher

Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly review – lust at first sight

Rozie Kelly's debut novel, *Kingfisher*, has been shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. The story follows a 35-year-old writer who develops an intense infatuation with a much older, famous poet. The narrator's desire for the poet is driven by both attraction and a yearning for her success, alongside a darker impulse to dominate her.

Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly review – lust at first sight

Shortlisted for the Women’s prize, this story of a writer’s infatuation with an older woman begins with bracing verveRozie Kelly’s frank and feisty debut novel, which has been shortlisted for this year’s Women’s prize for fiction, begins with a case of lust at first sight. Our unnamed narrator is a “beautiful” 35-year-old writer in a complicated but loving relationship with the equally beautiful but somewhat boring Michael. The object of his attentions is a famous poet, 17 years his senior,...

‘Nature’s soap opera’: how a wildlife artist’s nestboxes became a YouTube hit

The births, fledgling flights and even first dates on Robert Fuller’s site are about to hit a million global subscribersHaving enjoyed setting up bird boxes with his father as a child, the wildlife artist Robert Fuller wanted to go one step further. While he happily spent hours making the boxes and dotting them around the Yorkshire Wolds, he found it tantalising that he was unable to see exactly what the nesting owls, kestrels and kingfishers were up to.It transpires Fuller was not alone in...

‘Nature’s soap opera’: how a wildlife artist’s nestboxes became a YouTube hit

The births, fledgling flights and even first dates on Robert Fuller’s site are about to hit a million global subscribersHaving enjoyed setting up bird boxes with his father as a child, the wildlife artist Robert Fuller wanted to go one step further. While he happily spent hours making the boxes and dotting them around the Yorkshire Wolds, he found it tantalising that he was unable to see exactly what the nesting owls, kestrels and kingfishers were up to.It transpires Fuller was not alone in...

B&Q sales hit by wet Easter but it hopes to gain in heatwave

B&Q sales hit by wet Easter but it hopes to gain in heatwave

Bank of England reveals which animals could feature on new banknotes

Bank of England reveals which animals could feature on new banknotes Animals are set to replace historical figures on Bank of England notes in the biggest such change since the 1960s The Bank of England is planning on replacing historical figures on banknotes with animals - chosen by the public. Gone will be Sir Winston Churchill on the £5, Jane Austen on the £10, JMW Turner on the £20, and Alan Turing on the £50 note. Instead, they will feature a selection of wildlife, native to the UK,...

UK wants public to vote on wildlife to replace Churchill on bank notes

Greedy pigs, bear markets and unicorn start-ups. There are plenty of animals associated with money. A basking shark and a common frog don’t tend to come to mind.

‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes

Some say 'animal underdogs' have been left off the shortlist, which is now open to a public vote. Historical figures like Winston Churchill will soon be replaced by native wildlife on UK banknotes. In a public consultation run by the Bank of England, the theme of nature came out on top.

Dolphins, foxes and butterflies among animals which could feature on new UK banknotes

Dolphins, foxes and butterflies among animals which could feature on new UK banknotes The new designs will replace historical figures such as Winston Churchill, who have featured on banknotes since 2016 - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The familiar faces of historical figures on Bank of England banknotes are set be replaced by a vibrant array of British wildlife. Dolphins, foxes, butterflies, owls, bumblebees and sharks are among the animals that could appear on banknotes in the future....