An ancient gold ring which is believed to have inspired JRR Tolkien to write The Hobbit is to have its own exhibition for the first time.

A HOUSE once lived in by writer JRR Tolkien has been sold for more than £745,000 (€1,082,000), despite having no kitchen or central heating.

A house once lived in by writer JRR Tolkien has been sold for more than £745,000 (€1.08m), despite having no kitchen or central heating.