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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a major relaxing of international travel rules for...

What is the latest travel guidance and what does it mean for holidaymakers?

Home computing pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair has died at the age of 81, according...

Home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair ‘dies aged 81’

If you are one of the millions of people living with irritable bowel syndrome...

Struggling with IBS? TV’s Dr Dawn Harper wants you to know you’re not alone

Nature and the outdoors has played a key role in John Craven’s life and...

Countryfile’s John Craven on the joys of nature, relaxing in his garden, and how hearing aids changed his life
Impersonation scams more than doubled in first half of 2021

Some 33,115 impersonation scam cases were recorded in the first half of this year,...

The Queen and PM lead tributes to ‘extraordinarily fabulous’ Emma Raducanu

The Queen and Prime Minister have led tributes to “extraordinarily fabulous” teenage tennis champion...

Kate Garraway shares thanks after ’emotional daze’ of NTA win

Kate Garraway has shared a thank you message after she won the authored documentary...

Briton Emma Raducanu stuns tennis world to reach US Open final

Emma Raducanu has stunned the tennis world yet again by reaching the US Open...

Royal family to share personal tributes in BBC film about Philip

The royal family has offered their personal thoughts and reflections on the Duke of...

The Who star Roger Daltrey announces solo tour

The Who star Roger Daltrey has announced a solo tour and promised a “musical...

Crime author Ian Rankin writes murder mystery show featuring the public

Best-selling crime author Ian Rankin has written a TV series for Channel 4 that...

Abba announce first album in nearly 40 years and ‘revolutionary’ digital concert

Abba have announced their first album in nearly 40 years and unveiled a “revolutionary”...

From Eurovision to the West End: Key events from Abba’s history

Abba have announced their first studio album in nearly 40 years. As they start...

Top novelist Paula Hawkins reveals the pressures after The Girl On The Train and never wanting children

How does an author follow their debut hit? It’s a question Paula Hawkins, whose...

Weigh-in time for animals at London Zoo

Squirrel monkeys, owls and camels are among the creatures lined up for the annual...

The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80

The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80, his...

Ed Balls tells us why he is loving his “mid-life crisis” and shares his biggest regret

Anyone who saw Ed Balls, former Cabinet minister and ‘Gangnam Style’ Strictly star, crowned...

What are the travel rules now?

Here we answer 12 key questions about the current situation. It is nearly impossible...

Don Everly of early rock ‘n’ roll Everly Brothers dies at 84

The pair had 19 top 40 hits including Bye Bye Love, Let It Be...

Full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2021

Find out more about the 15 contestants taking part in the upcoming series of...

Carol Kirkwood on her horrific bike accident

Cheery BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood’s sunny outlook was eclipsed by much darker clouds...

The Duchess of Cornwall joins Monty Don on Gardeners’ World tonight

The Duchess of Cornwall has been experiencing familiar gardening challenges, revealing to Gardeners’ World...

Cheers to the prosecco cocktail: 6 fizz-tastic ways to celebrate National Prosecco Day

Bursting with light, floral aromas and that summery sparkle, prosecco is the perfect drink...

Una Stubbs dies aged 84

Actress Una Stubbs, best known for roles in the film Summer Holiday and in...

Facts about Princess Anne as she turns 71

A skilled horsewoman, the Princess Royal won the individual championship at Burghley in 1971,...

World Elephant Day: 8 things we bet you didn’t know

Elephants dominate the savannas of Africa and the forests of South Asia, wandering vast...

Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky next week

Sky gazers are set to be treated to a light display next week as...

Visual interpretation of Tubular Bells will be ‘great joy’, says Samuel West

Watching a visual interpretation of Mike Oldfield’s album Tubular Bells will be a “great...

Anton Du Beke reveals if he will take to the dancefloor as a Strictly judge

Anton Du Beke has said he will be “hugely disappointed” if he is not...

How rewilding can boost your garden – and your life

Wildflowers, weeds and plants that pop up when you leave a patch to grow...

Which Doctor Who actor was your favourite Time Lord?

Jodie Whittaker has announced she is stepping down as the 13th Doctor after making...

Hidden railway station restored to feature Hollywood film set cafe

A “hidden” Lake District railway station will be revived this week with a dining...

What are vaccine passports and do I need one?

Here, we outline everything there is to know about how vaccine passports work, their...

Poirot star Sir David Suchet announces plans for autumn tour

Sir David Suchet will retrace his steps as a young actor for a series...

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