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The local elections will mark the first time it has been compulsory for all...

Photo ID becomes compulsory for all voters in England’s local elections

Singer-songwriter Linda Lewis, whose career spanned more than four decades, has died at the...

Linda Lewis, singer with five-octave range, dies aged 72

So, Hedgehog Awareness Week (30th April to 6th May ) is here, when householders are...

Here’s how not to jeopardise the lives of hedgehogs in your garden

A smiling Princess Charlotte has been photographed ahead of her eighth birthday. The young...

Smiling Princess Charlotte photographed ahead of eighth birthday
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: 5 things a skin cancer surgeon wants you to know about sun protection

The most common form of cancer in the UK, skin cancer kills more than...

New dawn for lawns as people mow less and boost wildlife

Gardeners are embracing wilder lawns in a shift that is good news for plants...

Prince and Princess of Wales mark 12th wedding anniversary with Norfolk photo

The Prince and Princess of Wales have posted a photo online to mark their...

Modern and traditional mix in coaches for coronation day

The King and Queen Consort will use two coaches on their coronation day –...

The Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist is proof success doesn’t have to happen at an early age

The 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist has been announced – and half the...

Man who attended 1953 coronation with school remembers ‘immense’ occasion

A community radio station presenter has recalled the “fabulous” photographs he took on his...

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as an actor and...

How royal food and feasting have changed over the years

From coronations and weddings to state banquets, food is an important part of many...

In pictures: Coronation outfits through history

The King’s coronation will take place on May 6, in a ceremony steeped in...

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman dies aged 78

Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died aged 78. He became...

Prince Louis pictured being pushed in wheelbarrow by Kate before fifth birthday

A smiling Prince Louis has been photographed being pushed in a wheelbarrow by his mother,...

In Pictures: The many faces of Barry Humphries

Australian entertainer Barry Humphries enjoyed a seven-decade career on stage and screen, delighting generations...

Australian entertainer Barry Humphries dies at the age of 89

Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89, a spokesman for...

Mobile phone emergency alert test on Sunday: What will happen and why?

This weekend, the Government is trialling a system that aims to warn the public...

How to host your own coronation party

With an extra bank holiday on the cards and official events being prepared, you...

Where can you watch and listen to the coronation celebrations?

With less than a month to go until the coronation of the King and...

Details of UK mobile emergency alert system test

A message will appear alongside a loud alarm on millions of mobile phones across...

One in 25 elderly people ‘live alone without central heating in some areas’

One in 25 older people living alone in some areas of England and Wales...

Dame Deborah James celebrated with return of Lorraine’s No Butts campaign

The life and legacy of Dame Deborah James will continue to be celebrated with...

Millions eligible for Covid jab as spring booster campaign begins

Millions are eligible for the spring Covid-19 booster from Monday as hundreds of thousands...

Tony Blackburn and Arlene Phillips call for independent commissioner for ageing

Radio DJ Tony Blackburn and choreographer Dame Arlene Phillips are among the celebrities calling...

In Pictures: Mary Quant, the fashion designer synonymous with the 1960s

Dame Mary Quant has died at the age of 93, a statement released on...

5 outfits featured in new V&A fashion exhibition honouring divas

Glamourous outfits worn by Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher are among items set...

Not just a tremor: 10 early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease everybody should know about

Around 1 in 500 people in the UK are affected by Parkinson’s disease, but...

These are the most affordable supermarkets for your weekly food shopping

Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket in March, coming out £20 cheaper...

International Carrot Day: 9 weird and wonderful things you didn’t know about the orange vegetable

From crunchy raw sticks dipped in hummus to steaming slices drenched with melted butter,...

Paul O’Grady’s last ever radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

Paul O’Grady’s final ever radio show will be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday, in tribute...

Unseen McCartney photos from Beatles’ early days unveiled ahead of gallery show

A handful of unseen photographs taken by Sir Paul McCartney during the early days...

Paul O’Grady: The comedian and presenter who rose to fame as Lily Savage

Paul O’Grady became a household name in the early noughties, known for his wit...

World Bipolar Day: 8 things people with bipolar disorder want you to know

In recent years, more and more celebrities have opened up about their experience with...

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