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The annual review of the year from the National Trust reveals the highlights –...

From new beginnings for beavers to late snow in Snowdonia: A year in review

The Royal Mail has revealed its first special stamps issue of 2021 which celebrates...

Royal Mail’s first special stamps of 2021 celebrates UK’s National Parks

A picture of two penguins standing “flipper in flipper” has won a photography award....

Image of penguins with their flippers around each other wins photography prize

Gregg Wallace – telly presenter and MasterChef judge – has turned his life around,...

Gregg Wallace shares his tops tips for staying fit
Christopher Dean: It’s like you’re flying

“If somebody had said it five years ago, we wouldn’t have done it, but...

Billy Connolly: I don’t want to be on stage with Parkinson’s

There’s a river that flows right behind Sir Billy Connolly’s Florida home, and he...

7 ways to reduce Christmas food waste – especially if you now have too much in the fridge

With a variety of restrictions in place meaning many of us can’t have the...

8 ways to make video calls more festive – and stay connected throughout Christmas Day

Christmas is going to be a largely online affair this year, but it can...

From bling to blue: A look back at some of the Queen’s Christmas Message outfits through the decades

While Duchess of Cambridge might frequently make the headlines for her fashion triumphs, when...

Bill Bailey emotional as he is crowned Strictly Come Dancing winner

Bill Bailey described his win as “surreal” after becoming the oldest Strictly Come Dancing...

Christmas is cancelled for millions in London and the South East

The Prime Minister acts after scientists warn the new variant coronavirus is spreading more...

In Pictures: RSPCA Young Photographer winners capture nature at its finest

A group of young photographers have been recognised for their skill in capturing the...

Can’t go to the panto, or the Christmas market? These festive events are taking place online

Christmas is not cancelled – we repeat, Christmas is not cancelled. You could be...

Victoria Hislop: Happiness is really important – it makes you stronger

Victoria Hislop is thoughtful, erudite and exudes a poise and kindness that’s quite lovely....

New to John le Carré’s work? 5 of the author’s best spy novels to read now

Author David Cornwell, best known by his pen name John le Carré, has died...

Shirley Ballas: I will never be happy with the way I look

We are just days away from seeing the Glitterball Trophy being handed over to...

14 things you only know if you’re obsessed with crisps

Is there anything more enjoyable than settling down on the sofa of an evening...

Cockney heroine Dame Barbara endeared herself to the nation

With her irresistible chuckling laugh and signature crop of bright blonde hair, Dame Barbara...

Denise and Linda Nolan on why flu jabs are more important than ever

It might be just over two months since Linda Nolan ‘rang the bell’ to...

Sir David Jason: Today’s programmes favour the hard-hitting, the callow, the angry

Sir David Jason talks about turning 80, keeping busy through lockdown and how the...

7 really great things about growing older – as Dawn French says it’s ‘not for wusses’

A lot of people fear growing older, but if you ask us, the ageing...

10 of the best tear jerking films

Where cinemas remain closed, here is our guide to 10 of the best sentimental...

7 weird and wonderful things you didn’t know about snow

When residents in some parts of Scotland were awoken in the early hours by...

Julianne Moore’s fashion evolution as she turns 60

The star has become known for elegant red carpet outfits with a twist. She’s...

Covid-19 vaccine: Who will get it, when and how?

The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use in the UK. The most...

6 of the most endangered natural wonders in the world

Mother Nature must have, at best, a love-hate relationship with humanity, as mistreatment and...

Full list of tiers and areas

The Government has published its list outlining which parts of England will be in...

Care home visitors who test negative ‘can hug loved ones by Christmas’

Up to two visitors will receive twice-weekly tests by Christmas, the Government said in...

People should do their own Christmas risk assessment

Professor Linda Bauld said that meeting people indoors would not come without risks. People...

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh mark wedding anniversary with new photo

The monarch was a 21-year-old princess when she married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster...

Winners from the International Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards 2020

From the landscape paintings of Constable to the poetry of the Ancient Greeks, the...

Things you only know if you secretly quite enjoy lockdown life

There are, of course, many, many downsides to pandemic restrictions, but arguably, there are...

6 of the most amazing waterfalls in the UK and Ireland

There’s something strangely compelling about watching an awesome weight of water hurtle headlong over...

How Princess Diana’s fashion in The Crown compares to real life

With royal drama, fabulous outfits and a whole lot of intrigue, there’s a reason...

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