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In today’s newsletter: A Republican block on more aid for Kyiv could have an impact on its efforts to defend itself from Russian invasion

‘Talking Turkeys’ writer and activist was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago

Helen Brown interviewed the poet and writer on many occasions before his death. Here, she speaks about what made him so special, both to herself and her autistic son on whom his poetry had such a profound effect

The acclaimed writer and poet for children and adults has died aged 65. Here, leading contemporaries pay tribute

He played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in 'Peaky Blinders.' According to a statement posted to Zephaniah's official Instagram account, he died on Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, as per Variety, a US-based media outlet. Read further on Dynamite News:

Carner pays tribute to ‘the man that gave me my name’ in heartfelt post after Zephiniah’s death on Thursday

Much loved writer and poet brought genuine Birmingham charm to the BBC period crime drama

As writers and readers pay tribute to the poet, here are three works reflecting his care and concern for refugees, for justice and for our need to feel we belong

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