The West Yorkshire poet ways he wants to 'help poetry explore its potential' in a multi-media age.
Simon Armitage, celebrated for his"witty and profound" take on modern life, has been announced as the UK's new poet laureate.
The West Yorkshire poet, who worked as a probation officer until 1994 before focusing on poetry, has published 28 collections of poetry and his work is studied by children as part of the national curriculum.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Simon Armitage named UK's poet laureateWest Yorkshire writer speaks of parents’ pride and his desire to ‘give something back’ as he succeeds Carol Ann Duffy
Read more »
Simon Armitage named UK’s new poet laureatePM Theresa May said of the appointment: ‘Simon brings a wealth of expertise and experience to this important role’
Read more »
Simon Armitage to be next Poet LaureateThe 'witty and profound' writer's work spans sharp observations about modern life and classical myths.
Read more »
Simon Armitage is unveiled as the UK’s new Poet Laureate'We do have people who are writing climate change poetry and nature poetry, and I would like to try and orchestrate something that makes that more official and recognises it,' Armitage said
Read more »
Ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp removes ex-wife Louise from his businessTV footy pundit Jamie Redknapp cut ex-wife Louise out of his business. The 45-year-old acted to remove the singer, 44, from the director’s post she held at JFR Enterprises for 16 years. Companies H…
Read more »
Simon Rimmer: Sunday Brunch host reveals what Karen Clifton is REALLY like on StrictlySundayBrunch host Simon Rimmer reveals what Karen Clifton is REALLY like on Strictly
Read more »
X Factor star Wagner says he can help Simon Cowell and 'revive viewing figures'X FACTOR legend Wagner knows just the makeover Simon Cowell needs to save his flagging show. That’s to bring back his good self, the bongo-playing Brazilian lothario, for the new All Stars version …
Read more »
Simon Yates interview: ‘I can’t change my body, I’m not going to grow to 6ft now’Interview: Ahead of his return to the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, the Briton remembers his collapse last year and insists he can beat powerful riders like Tom Dumoulin in a time-trial heavy 2019 edition
Read more »
New swagger has Simon Yates looking to Giro d’Italia with total confidenceA year on from his Giro humiliation at the hands of Chris Froome, Simon Yates is in bullish mood going in to this year’s event, for which he considers himself the clear favourite
Read more »
Simon Cowell is trying to woo Dannii Minogue back to X Factor with £300k payIT’S been almost a decade since Dannii Minogue was last seen as a judge on The X Factor and now I can reveal Simon Cowell is trying to woo her back for his new revamped show. The Aussie singer, who…
Read more »
David and Victoria Beckham split from business partner Simon FullerCouple buy ex-Spice Girls manager’s 33% stake for about $50m
Read more »