British woman, 115, becomes world's oldest person20 minutes agoStuart MaisnerBBC News, South EastHallmark Care HomesA woman from the UK has become the oldest person in the world, at the age of 115...
A 115-year-old British woman who was born just eight years after the death of Queen Victoria has been crowned the world's oldest person. Supercentenarian Ethel Caterham was born in 1909 and is...
Londoners jubilant as they celebrated VE Day in 1945 (Image: Getty)Millions across the UK will come together next week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Four days of...
Picking a baby name can feel like a huge deal.Do you pick a classy name, name your baby after a loved one, or go out there and pick a name that nobody will expect?Well, to help you choose, it turns...
'I hope I've done her proud': Fathers of Southport victims complete London marathon The fathers of two girls killed in the Southport attack have completed the London Marathon in an emotional tribute...
As one of the most gifted singers of her generation, Amy Winehouse sold millions of albums and captivated audiences with a powerful voice that belied her tiny 5ft 3ins frame. Yet Amy’s...
Scottish mobsters have reportedly been rubbing shoulders with notorious cartel leaders and international assassins in the sun-soaked metropolis of Dubai, as they enjoy a life of luxury away from the...
Julia Bradbury revealed the best purchase she has ever made. The 54-year-old is best known for presenting a series of outdoor programmes including Countryfile, Planet Earth Live and The Wonder of...
Zoe Ball’s TV comeback has been officially confirmed, just months after her emotional exit from BBC Radio 2. The presenter, who has spent the recent months working “at a beach cafe,” will...
The myriad mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry have been up for debate among scholars for centuries now. To this day there are still questions surrounding the 11th century depiction of the Norman...
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day military planes will soar in the skies to honour the legacy of those who served in World War 2. The King and Queen will join veterans to watch a Bank Holiday...
A man was left with a horrific Nike Air Max shoe print on his head after being viciously assaulted by two men.Connar King, 32, and Michael Hutchinson, 37, followed their victim into a Sunderland...
The UK’s primary language is of course English, and has been for many hundreds of years. The tongue has evolved as many different peoples, such as the Romans, Angles, Vikings and Normans, made the...
Test your knowledge in our quiz - are you smarter than the rest of your family this Easter? (Image: Getty)We hope that you've enjoyed a fun-filled Easter with your family and friends, but now the...
Work your way through these 100 tough quiz questions for Bank Holiday Monday. (Image: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)Work your way through these 100 tough quiz questions for Bank Holiday Monday....
Just when you think this Labour Government couldn’t stoop any lower it assumes a whole new level of snakery. Having promised it would fund one last D-Day salute in Normandy for our few remaining...
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball's parents split when she was just two years old - and her TV presenter dad Johnny didn't hold back when divulging about his "bad marriage" in his tell-all...
I've been visiting this seaside village all my life and it gets better every time (Image: Getty)If someone asked you to name one of the UK's beautiful seaside towns or villages, your mind would...
Britain's last remaining veterans have been told D-Day costs will be fully-funded - just hours after the Government refused to cough up cash for their annual pilgrimage to France.Second World War...
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball, 54, and her ex-husband Fatboy Slim aka Norman Cook, are "happier than ever", according to her dad Johnny Ball. The veteran TV personality revealed his daughter is...