Guardian Music — Singer-songwriter's memoir of life with photographer and within 1960s New York scene wins prestigious US prizePatti Smith's bitter-sweet memoir of a youthful affair with the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe won her a prestigious National Book Award i... more info

Altsounds — Wild Palms are excited to announce a live stream of their Electrowerks Bonfire Night Special from around 10.15pm tomorrow evening. Tune in at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wild-palms-live (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wild-palms-live) ... more info

The Telegraph — When it comes to ooohs and aaahs, no art form can beat a fireworks display. more info

Sky News — Firefighters have called off their Bonfire Night strike amid fears for public safety, they have told Sky News. more info

Sky News — The Fire Brigades Union is proposing to cancel its Bonfire Night strike following concerns about public safety, officials say. more info

Sky News — A giant effigy of Wayne Rooney will go up in flames on Saturday night as part of annual bonfire celebrations. more info

Sky News — Last-minute talks are taking place aimed at averting an eight-hour fire strike in London on Monday and a two-day strike from November 5 that includes Bonfire Night. more info

Sky News — Firefighters' union leaders have insisted they did not walk out of talks aimed at averting controversial strike action in London on Bonfire Night. more info

Sky News — Talks to avert controversial strike action by London firefighters on Bonfire Night have broken down without agreement. more info

Sky News — Talks have begun to avert controversial strike action by London firefighters on Bonfire Night. more info