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Alan Titchmarsh is calling on gardeners to make a metre for wildlife this summer,...

Alan Titchmarsh explains how to create a metre for butterflies

As it’s revealed thousands of women were not invited to screenings in error, we...

What actually happens at a breast cancer screening?

It’s one of the longest-running and most watched non-sporting events in the world –...

Eurovision 2018 – everything you need to know

Chances are, you put sunblock on reluctantly, and only so you don’t turn an...

Why we should all really be wearing sunblock every day
5 security-strengthening tips to help you on World Password Day

We all know the importance of being mindful of security online but what practical...

7 ways that going vegetarian could boost your health

But while many choose to cut out meat for moral and environmental reasons, some...

English wine tourism is booming: Could Kent be the next Cape?

Well, if the excitement around the British wine industry is anything to go by,...

Ask an expert: ‘Why is my hair suddenly falling out?’

We wash it, condition it, mousse, wax and style it – so it’s safe...

National Gardening Week: How to make a bog garden – and 6 plants to consider planting in it

Fed up with the incessant rain? National Gardening Week has arrived – a week...

Four screen legends discuss their lives and careers in Nothing Like A Dame

Judi Dench gets first choice at the best roles, joke actress’s fellow dames. Screen...

William and Kate reveal new baby son’s name

Kensington Palace made the announcement four days after the birth of the Duke and...

Dark chocolate can help stress levels: 6 unusual ways to get more into your diet

Good news for chocoholics – yet another study has been released singing the praises...

Video: Take a look inside this new exhibition about Captain Cook

In honour of the 250th anniversary of the Endeavour setting sail from Plymouth, a...

A look back at the most beautiful typewriters ever made

They may be outdated and rarely used, but these machines will live on in...

‘Mythical’ cancer beliefs revealed

Large swathes of people have “mythical” beliefs when it comes to the causes of...

Sir Ian McKellen: Coming out was the best thing I ever did

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed coming out as gay was the “best thing I...

Where to see penguins in the wild on World Penguin Day

Perhaps it’s the way they waddle on two feet, or maybe it’s just their...

What is GDPR and what does it mean for data privacy?

New data privacy regulations come into force in the EU on May 25, giving...

World Meningitis Day: Here’s everything you need to know – from symptoms to vaccinations

It’s World Meningitis Day, which means there’s no better time to equip yourself with...

5 tips for creating a hanging basket from scratch

So, do you buy your hanging basket ready-made from a garden centre, or plant...

Baby prince of Cambridge makes his debut with William and Kate

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge showed their newborn son off to the world...

You can burn more than 51,000 calories a year in the garden – here’s how…

Brits are burning a whopping 51,428 calories a year in the garden, according to...

All you need to know about the royal baby

The baby will be fifth in line to the British throne and be given...

8 surprising tips to beat your hay fever

It finally feels like summer is here, bringing with it all the best things...

From Supermarket Sweep to Dale’s Great Getaway – Dale Winton’s gameshows

Dale Winton, who has died at the age of 62, became a household name...

Discover the real world of The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

When resourceful Elizabeth McKenna and her friends accidentally bump into a German patrol after...

Queen’s doggy dynasty sprang from 18th birthday gift called Susan

The Queen is synonymous with her love of corgis. The snappy little dogs had...

Ask a counsellor: ‘How do I start a new life after divorce?’

The problem… “I’ve been divorced for two years and I haven’t had another relationship...

Watch a baby polar bear take its first steps outside

An 18-week-old polar bear has been spotted outside for the first time at a...

The Queen expresses her love of trees in The Queen’s Green Planet

They were both born in 1926, only a matter of days apart, but the...

UK set for sunshine and temperatures rivalling the Med next week

Winter may finally be over as Mediterranean temperatures are set to hit many parts...

From bánh mì to sabich: Here’s what a classic sandwich looks like all over the world

Few things are as classic as the chip butty, a sarnie that anyone from...

Beach, mountains and even the sea – where can you find the world’s top 10 most scenic airports?

When do holidays really begin? Is it the moment you lie back on a...

The world’s oldest man says hot springs are his secret – here’s why they’re so good for you

Humans are always on the hunt for the secrets to a long and happy...

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