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Jonathan Ross fires back at daughter Honey as she warns 'we're going to fight'

Jonathan Ross got into a debate with his daughter as the duo sparred over his obsession with collecting comic books. The legendary British entertainer, 64, and his daughter Honey Kinny Ross, 28, were...

History buff arrested after police spot hand grenade on windowsill

Officers conducting a raid next door to the enthusiast's home were caught off guard when they saw the military memorabilia through the window. This led to the arrest of the 52 year old collector...

BBC Antiques Roadshow expert floored as guest refuses to sell pens worth hundreds

Antiques Roadshow made a triumphant return to our screens on Sunday (6 April) with a fresh episode, as the team of experts set up shop in Ebrington Square in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland.One...

Pub receipt shows outrageous price for one round of drinks

A pub-goer was furious after being hit with a huge bill for a modest round of drinks at Dublin's iconic Temple Bar. The hefty sum totalled an astonishing €107.20 (£91.16) for one beer, one Coke,...

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners17 minutes agoJames PeakPresenter, The Banksy StoryAFPSam was lying in bed one morning when her tenant in a house she...

The world's most expensive antique worth £60m

This one special item fetched a huge amount of money when it went to auction and it’s retained the title of most expensive antique ever since. The world of antiques is filled with rare treasures,...

Brits urged to check lofts for 90s toys that could be worth tens of thousands of pounds

Looking through the loft might turn up more than spiders - it could even uncover unknown treasures. Kids of the 1990s have been urged to look through their childhood toys in search of those that...

Tate receives 'transformational' gift from US donors

Tate receives 'transformational' gift from US donors52 minutes agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterTateTate Modern has announced it has received a major gift from a couple of art collectors in the form of a...

Shocking photo shows state of Labour council locked in bins row

A shocking photo shows the contrast between two sides of a street run by different councils amid the Birmingham bin strikes. Residents living on the side of Chelworth Road, in Walkers Heath, which is...

At least 4 bins, crisp bags and weekly food collection - all recycling changes confirmed

A massive overhaul of recycling and bin collections, affecting every household in England, has been detailed. The date for the Simpler Recycling in England plan, set to be implemented after March 31,...

Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis

Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis2 days agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterTateTate Britain is set to return a 17th Century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector, after it...

New recycling rules for every home in England to be introduced - including food waste bin

The government has announced a date for the implementation of new recycling regulations that will affect every household in England. The plans require councils to implement weekly food waste...

Major UK city in crisis with 'rats the size of cats' attracted by rubbish mountain

Birmingham's ongoing bin strike has resulted in "rats the size of cats" being attracted by the mountains of rubbish left on the streets, residents have warned. The three-week-long industrial action,...

I live in one of the 'best' places in the UK and one thing makes it amazing

Having lived in Strathbungo for a while, it's clear to see why it appeals to so many people (Image: Nicola Roy/Reach PLC)It's not often that your local area grabs the headlines, and if it's for a...

Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis

Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis6 hours agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterTateTate Britain is set to return a 17th Century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector, after it...

Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis

Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis12 minutes agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterTateTate Britain is set to return a 17th Century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector, after...

'I found a tiny gold coin in a field - it fetched a fortune at auction'

A rare Roman coin unearthed by a metal detector enthusiast in a farmer's field has fetched a whopping £4,700 at an auction after being identified as a significant historical find.Ron Walters, 76,...

RAF leader's twisted 'white male pilots' jibe shows damage done in name of equality

At its core, equality is a noble ideal. It is the principle that promoted the Christian faith, drove the fight against slavery and inspired the growth of democracy. But as so often in our modern...

Nigella Lawson admits she won't leave her kids with any ‘financial security’

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has revealed she won’t leave her two children, Cosima, 31, and Bruno, 28, anything from her estimated £20 million fortune. The British food writer and television...

Nigella Lawson admits she won't leave her kids with any ‘financial security’

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has revealed she won’t leave her two children, Cosima, 31, and Bruno, 28, anything from her estimated £20 million fortune. The British food writer and television...