130522 Ipswich Gainsborough Library staff member Kim Risby with long-lost book.
Credit: Suffolk County Council

A library book called The Loving Couple which was borrowed in 1958 has finally been returned.

Long-lost library book returned to UK from Croatia... 64 years later

There has been at least an 18% decline in the number of libraries in the North West - despite them being a Covid lifeline for many. 

18% decline in North West libraries in last decade

Thousands of children in Greater Manchester don't have a single book at home. Here's how one woman is working to change that, with her garden library.

Lockdown library: Meet the woman closing the literacy gap from her garden

Tighter restrictions on borrowing books from Norfolk's libraries are set to return from this weekend.

Tighter borrowing restrictions to return for Norfolk libraries

It's been confirmed eight libraries across Hampshire will close. 

Eight libraries confirmed for closure in Hampshire

Report by ITV News Meridian's Mary Stanley


It's been confirmed that eight libraries are closing in Hampshire, with reduced opening hours for the remainder. The shake up of services follows a public consultation as the council tries to save £1.7 million.

Eight Hampshire libraries confirmed for closure to save £1.7million

A still of books on a book shelf in Chelmsford Library.

Libraries across our region have begun to reopen their doors in a phased way, but the services they are offering are limited and it is expected they will stay limited for a long time. 

Libraries reopen - what you need to know

 Norfolk’s libraries will begin to reopen from Monday, with safety measures in place to keep staff and customers safe.

Norfolk libraries to reopen next week 

Hampshire libraries will be welcoming back book-lovers next week. Use of digital services has increased during the lockdown.

Hampshire libraries prepare to open as number of digital users soars

Bristol's central library will return to opening seven days a week after an 'overwhelming' response from the public

Bristol's central library will open seven days a week after public outcry

Recommendations for the future of Somerset's library services have been set out today, following a six month consultation process

Fifteen Somerset libraries could close

Books once considered unimportant and stored in a tower at Cambridge University are to go on display. 

Books banished to Cambridge tower go on display

Six months on, Plymouth City Council insists shutting five libraries and replacing them with a pop-up version was the right thing to do


Are pop-up libraries the solution?

A library which has been open for 130 years is one of 22 now under threat as the local council looks to balance its books. 

Schoolchildren campaign to save local library

The County Council has said up to £500,000 could be saved by the plans which may involve more mobile libraries and alternative venues.

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