From a Shakespearean village footpath dispute to a Sri Lankan police chief hunt and a horrific abuse case, news headlines are generating controversy and debate. Read more...

A rare, handwritten variation of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 has been discovered in Oxford, revealing how early admirers reinterpreted his poems, even for political purposes. A prisoner finds solace in Shakespeare too. Read more...

Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, is reportedly facing economic hardship as rising business costs lead to shop closures, sparking fears of a "terminal decline." Read more...