Simon Armitage4 hrs agoSimon Armitage among literature festival line upJacqueline Wilson, Judy Murray and Kate Atkinson are also on the festival's programme.4 hrs ago5 Jun 2026Laureate's poem adorns steps at Waterfront parkSimon Armitage says he was inspired by the River Tees in the specially commissioned piece.5 Jun 20268 Aug 2024Sir Patrick Stewart gets top honour from hometownStar Trek actor accepts Freedom of the Borough of Kirklees, where he is originally from.8 Aug 20247 Mar 2024First National Poetry Centre gets £5m cash boostPoet Laureate Simon Armitage says creating the centre in Leeds was his "highest ambition".7 Mar 202414 Oct 2023Poet laureate on 'life-changing' visit to the ArcticSimon Armitage says poets can convey climate change in a way that scientists and journalists can't.14 Oct 20233 May 2023Poet Laureate to attend library festivalThe festival will take place across Greater Manchester's 133 libraries in June. 3 May 202324 Feb 2023Flying Scotsman an emblem of railway pride - poetSimon Armitage's latest work marks the 100th anniversary of the famous locomotive.24 Feb 20238 Jan 2023Year of culture kicks off despite Brexit blowA stadium concert launches Leeds 2023, which is making up for not being European Capital of Culture.8 Jan 202324 Oct 2022Poet laureate marks 100 years of the BBCSimon Armitage’s poem Transmission Report celebrates 100 years of the BBC.24 Oct 2022...
