Thirteen-year-old Talulah Quinto from Ross-on-Wye was among the winners of The Poetry Society’s Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, and was presented with her award at a prize-giving ceremony at The Southbank Centre, London.

Run by The Poetry Society and generously supported by The Foyle Foundation, the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award celebrates its 21st anniversary this year. Since 1998, the Award has been finding, celebrating and supporting the very best young poets from around the world.

The Poetry Society, said: “A huge congratulations to all 100 young poets and a massive thank you to our judges. It’s the enthusiasm and dedication of young people and teachers around the world that has made the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award the great success it is today.”See the full story in this week’s edition of the Ross Gazette, or subscribe to our online edition here