Writing Prompt January 17, 2020
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Elbphilharmonie
Fiction Ed Shirley chooses an unusual building in Hamburg for this week's Writing Prompt Story Starter. Will it inspire you to write?
Last Week's Top Posts
Fiction January 1, 2020The “Friend” Fiction Newsletter Giveaway
To celebrate the January launch of a new Fiction Newsletter from "The People's Friend", we're bringing subscribers an exclusive giveaway.
Meet the Author/Illustrator January 8, 2020Writer Of The Day: Zoë Collier
Our latest Writer Of The Day is Zoë Collier. Her story, "Someone To Love" appears in our January 11 "new writers" issue. Here, she tells us all about it.
Features Ed Blog January 3, 2020Goodbye To MC Beaton
Alex shares this interview with MC Beaton from November 2017 after the sad news of her passing.
Meet the Author/Illustrator January 5, 2020Writer Of The Day: Gillian Best
In our Jan 11 issue, every single one of our seven short stories is by a brand-new writer. So instead of Writer of the Week, this week we invite you meet your Writer of the Day.
Meet the Author/Illustrator January 6, 2020Writer Of The Day: Elizabeth Meyer
2020 is the Year Of New Writers at the "Friend", so we've replaced our Writer Of The Week feature with a Writer Of The Day! This week, meet Elizabeth Meyer.
Finance January 18, 2020
Big Energy Saving Week Starts Monday
Big Energy Saving Week starts on Monday, January 20. The campaign from the Citizens Advice Bureau hopes to help everyone keep their bills manageable.
Travel January 17, 2020
Willie’s View: Dumbarton Castle
Willie Shand shares a video of his visit to gorgeous Dumbarton Castle.
Features Ed Blog January 16, 2020
Features Ed On Tour: In London Town
Alex visits the stunning Tutankhamun Exhibition on a trip to London.
Cookery January 15, 2020
Orange Marmalade And Almond Cake
This cake is flourless, making it a great option for coeliacs. Ensure it’s gluten free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and baking powder.
Join The "Friend" Team At Beautiful Bodelwyddan
Enjoy Our Latest Warner Leisure Getaway from May 15-18, 2020
We’re delighted to invite you to take a short break with the “Friend” at beautiful Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel in North Wales.
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Team Blog January 17, 2020
Editor’s Diary: A Walk In The Woods
In this week's Editor's Diary, Angela is taking a walk up Moncrieffe Hill in Perth, looking for a brief escape from the first full week back at work!
Team Blog January 15, 2020
The National Cat Awards 2020
If you have a special furry friend at home, the National Cat Awards 2020 is the best way to have them recognised. Well, that and treats, obviously.
Team Blog January 12, 2020
Highlights From A Fantastic 150th Anniversary Year
The "Friend" team picks their highlights from a fantastic 150th anniversary year. Here it's the turn of Production Ed Judey and Design team's Wendy.
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