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Unesco declared 21 March as World Poetry Day in 1999 and it is spent celebrating the importance of poetry.

World Poetry Day celebrates poetry, literature and poets and will be marked on Monday 21 March.

This poetry day expand your horizons to check out these literary icons.

Yorkshire author had suffered from Alzheimer's for nearly a decade

"There's no reason why gin should be expensive."

A new show at the Barbican shows how world-renowned international photographers have captured Britain.

The anniversary of 1916's heroic and bloody rebellion in Ireland has prompted a flood of new volumes.

Modi's figures to be installed in London, Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

Jack Daniel's is the most popular whisky brand in France.

The book was left behind in Amsterdam after Anne Frank went hiding for two years during the Nazi occupation.

The move follows the Walmart subsidiary posting six consecutive quarters of sales decline.

Don't settle for a simple foil-wrapped egg this Easter when there are some truly amazing alternatives out there.

Celebrate St Patrick's Day in London by having a Guinness at one of these great Irish pubs.

The annual St Patrick's Day parade in New York City will take place on 17 March along 5th Avenue.

Asda bets on robotics to take on competitors such as Amazon, Aldi and Lidl.

Time, date and parade route of the New York City St Patrick's Day parade on 17 March 2016.

Judges have chosen the best photos from 60 countries. Which is your favourite?

The statues were seized just days before a scheduled auction at Christie's auction house.

Sir Anthony McCoy and race horse Morestead celebrate Cheltenham Festival 2016 in style in matching tweed suits

Put down that Guinness, there are cocktails to drink.

Deal gives startup a big jump bringing access to 600 stores.

Muhammad, who is poised to be the first US Olympian to wear a hijab, tweeted about the incident.

If Guinness isn't for you, there are loads of Irish tipples you can still say, Slainte, with on St Patrick's Day.

This new store will create about 40 part and full-time jobs.

Makeover and beauty app is leading in the videos and camera category with 200 million app installs.

The St Patrick's Day Festival and Parade will take place on Sunday 13 March.

Ethically sourced tea cocktails? Yes please.

Asda and Morrisons are also selling wonky vegetables.

The best places in London to celebrate Paddy's Day in true Irish style.