Clutching a Union Jack, Maureen Shroll, innocently captured the mood of millions of Britons on VE Day 80 years ago today. Dressed in over-sized dungarees, the youngster was playing near her home by...

Wreaths left following the National Service Of Remembrance At The Cenotaph (Image: Getty)Betty Webb MBE was a remarkable woman. When she died in March, aged 101, the outpouring of affection was...

Betty Peachy was just four years old on the day that German bombers came to her hometown of Filton, on the outskirts of Bristol. It was a Wednesday in September, 1940, and she was upstairs playing...

Test yourself with 100 questions on Britain (Image: Getty)There's nothing that brings the family together more than a good old fashioned quiz.If you're stuck for what to do over the Bank Holiday why...

Former Coronation Street writer Daran Little has confessed he no longer watches the show having defected to EastEnders 15 years ago. He also snubbed one of the current stars of the show by admitting...

An handcrafted Easter egg weighing more than 5kg and 55cm tall may be the UK’s most expensive. Made to order by chocolatiers and cake decorators in Harrogate, the Bettys Grande Easter Egg contains...

Oldest Post Office scandal victim says new compensation offer 'not good enough'2 hours agoEmma Simpson and Faarea MasudBBC BusinessBBCThe oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal...

TV legend Jonathan Ross has opened up about the emotional reason behind his jaw-dropping toy collection — admitting it stems from a childhood spent with barely enough to eat. The 64-year-old might...

Beloved Canadian actor Colin Fox passed away unexpectedly at the age of 86 on April 5, 2025. The news was shared by Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home.Paying tribute to the star of the small and big...

Friday expected to be UK's hottest day of the year48 minutes agoHollie ColeBBC NewsBBC Weather Watchers / Bettys Hot SpotBBC Weather Watchers / Kerri BakerThe UK is expected to have its hottest day...

Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 10128 minutes agoAida FofanaBBC News, West MidlandsBBCA decorated World War Two code breaker who spent her youth deciphering enemy messages at Bletchley...

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton turns 80 today, and he’d almost certainly be the first to admit it is a miracle he has made it this far. The rock and blues singer/songwriter is regarded as one of...

Netflix might just be your treasure trove for the next series to devour – and if you've been aimlessly scrolling in search of that gem, look no further.Imagine blending the '80s vibe of Stranger...