NEWS.

The document provides various news updates related to Evelyn Waugh and his works. It announces the John H. Wilson Jr. Evelyn Waugh Undergraduate Essay Contest, where submissions are invited on any aspect of Waugh's life or work. The document also mentions an exhibition at the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum featuring Quentin Blake's book covers, including those for Evelyn Waugh's works. Additionally, it highlights the demolition of Plas Dulas, a historic mansion that was said to have inspired Waugh's novel "Decline and Fall." The document also mentions offers from The Oldie magazine for Evelyn Waugh Society members and discusses the Michelin Awards ceremony in Manchester. It includes an interview with Alexander Waugh on Shakespeare's authorship and a review of David Slattery-Christy's book on Evelyn Waugh. Furthermore, it mentions the Princess of Wales' reading preferences, the 226th birthday of Rules restaurant, Los Angeles cemeteries, Stancombe Park's Regency Garden, and Sir John Betjeman's bear, Archie, who inspired a character in "Brideshead Revisited." [Extracted from the article]