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Times
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Yrsa Daley-Ward on Stormzy, Beyoncé, and her new novel, The Catch
'IYA! Y'ORITE?' booms a friendly Lancashire accent when I log on to a video call with the author and 'Instagram poet' Yrsa Daley-Ward, who is sitting waiting with luminous skin, glossy lips and a smile so big and bright that it beams through the is talking from a hotel room in Washington, where she's promoting her debut novel, The Catch. Released on Thursday, it's a mysterious, dark tale of twin sisters Clara and Dempsey, whose familial bond is severed in childhood when their mother, Serene, vanishes into the Thames. The book already has a starry backing — in the UK it's being published by Merky Books, an imprint launched by the rapper Stormzy.'Stormzy is awesome,' Daley-Ward says, smiling. 'I haven't spoken to him for a while but he's incredible. So when Merky wanted to publish my book, I jumped at the chance.'Daley-Ward is already a publishing success — it was her 2014 poetry collection, Bone, that first grabbed Stormzy's attention and in 2018 she released The Terrible, her searingly honest memoir, which went on to win the PEN Ackerley prize the following year. • 80 best books to take on holiday this summer — chosen by the experts How did Stormzy discover her? He 'just out of the blue one day' sent Daley-Ward a photo of himself holding a copy of Bone — 'the really old vintage edition that I knocked together and was selling on Etsy and Amazon', she says. 'I was like, 'Oh my God, the work is travelling!' ' At the time Daley-Ward was travelling the world performing live readings of her poetry and had begun posting snippets of her work on Instagram. Even if you're not a poetry fan, you may have scrolled past her words at some point, usually displayed in a small, subtle typewriter font, cut down to a few sentences and repurposed as a motivational quote, often shared by somebody going through a break-up or experiencing grief. • Read more book reviews and interviews — and see what's top of the Sunday Times Bestsellers List Though poetry books have increased in popularity in recent years, with sales predominantly driven by younger readers and social media, Daley-Ward doesn't take too kindly to being called 'an Instagram poet'. 'There's an idea that I started on Instagram, but I was writing and performing at festivals for years before that,' she says. However, she does see social media as 'a wonderful tool' because 'it got the work to people who might've never picked up a poetry book. They see it on a little square and think, 'Oh, I feel this thing too.' ' Bone was a huge success. Stormzy publicly described the poems as 'honest, unflinching and unforgettable' and hailed Daley-Ward as 'one of Britain's best writers'. Her memoir caught attention too, with Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine describing it as 'like holding the truth in your hands'. Then in 2020 Daley-Ward was asked to be a collaborator on Beyoncé's film Black Is King with two days' notice. 'I got a mysterious call and they asked if I wanted to do it,' Daley-Ward says. 'I said, sure, and then there I was. It's definitely the thing in my bio that people ask most about.' She is tight-lipped on the details, but says that working with Beyoncé 'was such a collaborative space and an incredible experience. I don't know many people who aren't a Beyoncé fan. Just being there was an honour. It shows that when you concentrate on something, stick to it and believe in it, then it will take you to those places.' • Yrsa Daley-Ward: the extraordinary life of the model poet of Instagram Daley-Ward grew up in Chorley, a market town in Lancashire, and now lives in LA. This contrast is one she explores in The Terrible, a detailed account of an unsettled childhood, spanning everything from discovering that the man who raised her wasn't her biological father to being sent, aged seven, to live with her strict grandparents for four years. This stood her 'in good stead because the way my grandparents ran the house was regimented', she says, before adding, 'not that I'd recommend that … but it made me extremely organised.' Aged 16, Daley-Ward ran away with an older man and later became engaged to somebody else before breaking it off. She then moved to South Africa where she worked as a model, though 'certainly not a super successful one'. Now 36, she doesn't regret any of her past: 'I don't judge earlier versions of myself and you shouldn't allow anyone else to, either.' But there is one significant moment in her life that inspired her novel. Her mother died when Daley-Ward was 22, and questions of motherlessness and motherhood are a big theme throughout the book. 'To this day I'll see someone in the street that looks like my mum and I get such an intense longing,' she says. 'But it's also love — grief is love, so it's not necessarily a negative thing. It's all the things mixed together.' Despite poems and a memoir coming first, fiction was always Daley-Ward's intention. 'The only reason why these other things came first is because I had a lot of personal stories in the way before I was able to dream and imagine enough to write this,' she says. She is ready for people to assume that The Catch is autobiographical because 'the perception of women is that we always want to divulge', she says. 'Inevitably that happens to an extent, because it's what you know. But fiction gives you the opportunity to be quite wild — these characters behave in ways that I would never, so it's a fun experiment.' Despite having the likes of Stormzy, Beyoncé and the Italian fashion house Valentino on her list of collaborators, Daley-Ward doesn't do parties these days, opting instead to 'read books and go on long walks — that's living it up for me', she says. She visits Lancashire regularly to see her brother and his children and describes its 'nature, space and deep quiet' as being 'an excellent backdrop for dreaming and for making up stories. Going back there is really interesting and very layered, but it's lovely,' she explains. 'Lancashire is a huge part of me, you can hear it in my voice, it will never go anywhere. It's my beginning.' The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward (Cornerstone £16.99). To order a copy go to Free UK standard P&P on orders over £25. Special discount available for Times+ members
Daily Record
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
New Look's 'gorgeous' £30 sandals are 'perfect for summer'
New Look shoppers have dubbed the sandals "perfect" and said they "will go with everything" New Look shoppers are praising a "perfect" pair of sandals they've been snapping up online. The retailer is well known for its stylish clothing and accessories - and there may be a new must have on the shelves. The Faux Leather Chunky Strap Sandals, priced at £29.99, are available in brown, black or pink. The shoes feature New Look's Comfort features and are registered by The Vegan Society. The popular sandals are made with faux leather and faux suede, with a rip-tape strap, a chunky sole and a round toe. The retailer recommends that shoppers size up as the shoes run small. For those still searching for the perfect summer sandals, River Island stocks the Gold Studded Toe Clip Sandals for £40. Next also has the £38 Bone Standard/Wide Fit Chunky Buckled Sandals, while M&S sells the Wide Fit Suede Fisherman Sandals for £49.50. The full New Look product description reads: "With a moulded footbed, these sandals are sure to be reached for on repeat for how their comfort level and how easy they're to style. The chunky faux straps add a textural contrast." Shoppers have left rave review online for the sandals, with many praising how comfortable they are. Among them, one person said: "Perfect fit and very comfortable. I usually need wide fit but these are quite naturally wide. Perfect for summer." A second wrote: " Gorgeous sandals, perfect for summer. Lovely colour will go with so many things." A third added: "Gorgeous sandals. Will go with everything on trend this season! True to size." However, some shoppers did find issues with the sizing. One said: "These shoes are very narrow, so unless you have notably narrow feet, you may need to avoid to size up. I couldn't get my feet in this at all." Another added: "Love the colour and design of these sandals but they are really narrow and definitely smaller than they should be. Love them so much that I will order the next size up. I am always a 5 but will try a 6." Despite this, many shoppers continued to praise the shoes. One person said: "Great sandals so comfortable and stylish. Look high end for the price." A second wrote: "Love these sandals, they're super comfy and fit like a dream!" A third added: "These shoes are so comfortable! Absolutely love them."
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CSPD alert public to presence of registered sex offender
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has notified the community of a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) on supervised release and probation in Colorado Springs. According to CSPD, Ancus Arcius Hoffar Bone is a sex offender whose past behavior has caused him to be officially labeled as an SVP by the Colorado Courts. He was convicted in 2025 of Sexual Assault – No Consent and Sexual Contact – No Consent in El Paso County. In 2019, he was convicted of 3rd-Degree Assault in Arapahoe County, and in 2016, for Felony Menacing and 3rd-Degree Assault in El Paso County. Bone is currently registered as homeless in the area of 5 West Las Vegas Street and is described as a 38-year-old white man who is 5'9″ and 185 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Bone is one of 21 SVPs registered with CSPD in the community. CSPD takes his presence in the community very seriously and will monitor to ensure that he conducts himself lawfully by performing the following duties: Notifying the Colorado Department of Public Safety's Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) Notification Team. Reviewing and confirming Bone's residence, employment, access to vehicles, legal status, and past crimes. Making notifications to neighbors and businesses deemed to be in the immediate area. Briefing patrol personnel on Bone's status, history, appearance, residence, employment, and vehicles. Notifying surrounding law enforcement agencies. Providing an online video that describes the SVP community notification process, SVP information, and additional resources for the community. Posting an online SVP Community Notification video at Click on Public Safety, then click on Police to access the video. Anyone with questions can call Detective J.R. Brown of the CSPD Registered Sex Offender Unit at (719) 444-7672. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Elle
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Arm Cuffs Are The Y2K Trend Alexa Chung And Zoey Deutch Are Accessorising With This Summer
Yesterday Zoey Deutch stepped out in New York looking like the personification of the word chic. And while her sleek bun and minimal Michael Kors Collection dress certainly built a foundation for the gorgeous outfit, it was her simple bracelets that stole the show. FIND OUT MORE AT ELLE COLLECTIVE The organic-shaped gold cuffs look like Elsa Perretti for Tiffany & Co's famous Bone bracelets - a timeless investment piece for fashion devotees. The sublime asymmetry and sensuous contours of Elsa Peretti Bone cuffs have an ergonomic quality that makes them one with the body. And it isn't just Deutch who has decided to embrace the cuff bracelet this summer. In fact, British style star Alexa Chung has been wearing the Y2K-beloved bracelet style non stop this summer. Chung, who is a pro at tiny styling tricks that make a big impact, has been placing her bracelet on her upper arm. We first saw her try the trend in Cannes over her Mango trench coat, and since then it has barely left her bicep. In one recent post the former fashion designer acknowledged her cuff bracelet addiction, captioning the post: 'Overly into upper arm shim sham.' The 41-year-old has proved the styles versatility, wearing it with a sheer, leopard-print maxi dress (which is available to buy now). Composition & Care And a Supriya Lele sheer, PVC mini dress. We love the idea of cuffing these bracelets over long-sleeved clothes to transform a silhouette, but, as both Chung and Deutch prove, there's something elegant about placing them on bare skin too. Time to try the Noughties trend for ourselves. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fort Smith Public Schools names new deputy superintendent, Southside basketball coach
FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Fort Smith Public Schools approved the hirings of a new head boys basketball coach at Southside High School and a new deputy superintendent. FSPS named Dr. Tiffany Boone as the district's next deputy superintendent during Monday's meeting. Bone has worked as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for four years at FSPS and will begin in the new role on July 1. Summer reading programs in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley 'Dr. Bone represents a leader who can bring significant experience and leadership to the Deputy Superintendent role. I have the utmost respect and confidence in Dr. Bone to lead during this critical time at FSPS. I am grateful for Dr. Bone's willingness to serve FSPS,' FSPS Acting Superintendent Martin Mahan said in a news release. FSPS named Chuck Davis as the head boys basketball coach at Southside High School. Davis comes to Southside after 14 years of coaching, with his most recent stop in Clarksville as the head senior high boys basketball coach. He has also coached at Shiloh Christian High School and previously served as the assistant athletic director for Springdale Public Schools. 'I was fortunate to have played for Coach Brad Johnson (University of Arkansas) and Coach Beau Thompson (Farmington Athletic Director) in Junior High and Senior High before attending the University of Arkansas. I have coached at Ozark, Elkins, Shiloh Christian, and Clarksville. I have participated in several Conference Champions seasons and State Tournament wins over the past 14 years. I look forward to working with these young men at Southside High School and bringing that winning tradition back! Go Mavs!,' FSPS Southside Head Basketball Coach Chuck Davis said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
