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Forces’ Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn has died aged 103. The singer entertained troops with morale-boosting...

Dame Vera Lynn dies aged 103

To mark Loneliness Awareness Week (June 15-19), here’s what you can do to help...

7 ways to help people who may be suffering with loneliness

The Queen’s life has been steeped in tradition, but she has kept up with...

How the Queen has embraced technology over the years

Boris Johnson has announced that from Saturday single adult households in England will be...

‘Support bubbles’ for single households – how the system will work
Video: This is what hair salons could look like as lockdown restrictions lift

If there’s one thing we can probably all agree on, it’s that just about...

In Pictures: Duke of Edinburgh through the decades

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh is celebrating his 99th birthday tomorrow. He has...

The beaches where more than 130,000 troops landed for D-Day

The Allied nations landed more than 130,000 troops on five beaches on D-Day in...

What can I do when lockdown rules change?

On Monday, some coronavirus lockdown rules will change in England as the country tries...

10 tips for greater productivity working from home

Many people report feeling less productive when working from home, compared to being in...

Here’s why you need zinc – and how to make sure you’re getting enough

Zinc plays a vital role in overall health and function, from aiding our sense...

Captain Tom Moore to be given knighthood

When we asked our community back in April if WW2 veteran NHS fundraiser Tom...

The Queen and royal family share favourite blooms to mark Chelsea Flower Show

The Queen and members of the royal family have shared their favourite flowers to...

Mental Health Awareness Week: Why kindness is good for the mind

Whether it’s offering your place in the queue to someone who’s in a rush,...

Benefits of gardens highlighted as ‘virtual’ Chelsea Flower Show begins

Horticultural experts are highlighting the value of gardening for people’s well being during lockdown...

Endangered Species Day: 5 critically endangered animals you’d really miss if they were gone

You might think extinction only happens to obscure animals – a rare mollusc here,...

Captain Tom Moore on the secret to living a long and happy life

When Captain Tom Moore embarked on a personal challenge to complete 100 laps of...

Quiz: Can you match these 20th century events to their decades?

It’s already strangely difficult to remember a time before coronavirus, though we’ve been assured...

Q&A: What is changing with the new coronavirus strategy?

Boris Johnson’s new strategy will see more sunbathing, unlimited outdoor exercise and commuters encouraged...

Kate calls on budding photographers to capture life under lockdown

The Duchess of Cambridge has launched a landmark photographic project to capture the “spirit...

Katherine Jenkins to perform in online concert from an empty Royal Albert Hall

Katherine Jenkins is set to perform in a concert behind closed doors at the...

Judi Dench’s most fashionable moments from the 50s to today

The actor – known for her roles in the James Bond franchise, Shakespeare in...

The Queen to lead the nation in marking 75th anniversary of VE Day

The Queen will lead the nation in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day...

VE Day 75 at home: how the UK will channel 1945 spirit in lockdown

Parties in the streets and crowds cheering in Trafalgar Square marked Victory in Europe...

In Pictures: Princess Charlotte turns five

Princess Charlotte, known for being one of the feistiest of the Queen’s great-grandchildren, is...

Happy fifth birthday to Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte joins parents in charity food deliveries Princess Charlotte’s fifth birthday has been...

Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthday

Captain Tom Moore is celebrating his 100th birthday at home with his family after...

In Pictures: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge over the years

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary. William and...

Special postmark issued to celebrate Captain Tom Moore’s birthday

Millions of letters and parcels across the UK will be stamped with the postmark...

Public asked to vote for new ‘Big Five’ of wildlife photography

The initiative to replace the old ‘Big Five’ of colonial hunters with wildlife to...

The amazing health benefits of a 30-minute walk

Right now, millions of us are limiting our outdoor exercise to a simple 30-minute...

Advice on how to tell the difference between hay fever and coronavirus

Hay fever sufferers have been given advice on how to avoid confusing their allergy...

10 ways to make family video calls more fun

Video calls are helping millions of families stay connected right now – but with...

10 common garden birds you can easily identify from your window

Lockdown can feel rather lifeless, particularly if you don’t have a pet, but there’s...

Veteran Tom Moore, 99, raises £12m for NHS after completing charity walk

A 99-year-old war veteran who has won the hearts of the nation by fundraising...

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