£1.3bn Powerball jackpot won on Christmas Eve
A single ticket holder in Arkansas scooped a staggering $1.8bn (£1.3bn) Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve. It's the second-largest US lottery win ever. Read the full story.
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Arkansas wins $1.817bn Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve
A Powerball player in Arkansas scoops a staggering $1.817bn jackpot, the second-largest in US history. The win ends a 46-draw jackpot drought. Read the full story.
$1.8bn Powerball Won in Arkansas Before Christmas
A single ticket sold in Arkansas has won a colossal $1.8bn Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in US history. The winner faces a choice of a lump sum or annual payments.
Spanish Village Wins €70m in Christmas Lottery
The small Spanish town of La Bañeza is celebrating after winning over €70 million in the famous 'El Gordo' Christmas lottery draw. Discover how the win is transforming the community.
Trump Suspends US Green Card Lottery Visa Programme
President Trump suspends the US Green Card Lottery, ending the DV-1 visa programme for 2025. Explore the immediate impact and global reaction to this major immigration policy shift.
Lottery winner's £1.2m mistake leads to huge tax bill
A UK lottery winner's £1.2m jackpot turned into a financial nightmare after a simple mistake. Discover the costly tax bill that followed and the crucial lessons for all winners.
Couple win second £1m lottery with 24-trillion-to-one odds
A Mid-Wales couple celebrate a second £1m National Lottery win, crediting positive thinking. Discover their incredible story and how they plan to use the money.
Welsh couple win £1m National Lottery for second time
A couple from Brecon, Wales, have won a £1 million National Lottery prize for an incredible second time, beating astronomical odds. Discover their amazing story and community spirit.
£150 Dental Vouchers Proposed to End Postcode Lottery
A new report urges £150 annual dental vouchers for patients and more money for dentists to fix England's NHS dentistry crisis. Discover the proposed reforms and government plans.
Get 500 Lotto lines for £9 to chase £3.8m jackpot
Saturday's National Lottery Lotto jackpot is an estimated £3.8 million. A Wowcher deal offers 500 syndicate lines for just £9, dramatically boosting your chances to win. Grab the deal now!
Win £114m EuroMillions with 1,000 entries for £9
A festive Wowcher deal offers 1,000 EuroMillions and raffle entries for just £9 as the jackpot hits £114 million. A low-cost way to join the Christmas lottery excitement.
American reveals hidden history in UK's royal postboxes
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
1928 Thames Flood: 14 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
Henry Beck's 1932 Tube Map Draft Sells for £100k
Henry Beck's annotated 1932 Tube map draft, excluding New Cross Gate for being 'too small', heads to auction valued at £100k. Discover a pivotal piece of London's design history.
UK's Unclaimed Lottery Millions Await Winners
Millions in National Lottery prizes remain unclaimed across the UK. Check if you're sitting on a fortune - winners have just 180 days to claim their life-changing money.
Famous musicians who nearly joined iconic bands
Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Midge Ure was offered Queen's lead singer role. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.
Toy Story at 30: The Film That Saved Pixar
As Toy Story celebrates its 30th anniversary, discover how Pixar's groundbreaking first film revolutionised animation and saved the company from financial collapse. Explore the untold stories behind the making of this cinematic classic.
Elizabeth I's Bows: The Original Power Move
Discover how Queen Elizabeth I's iconic Armada portrait with its symbolic bows predates modern fashion statements by centuries. Explore this fascinating historical connection.
Lost London revealed in historic photo collection
Discover London's vanished past through 300+ historic photographs in new book 'Panoramas of Lost London', featuring never-before-seen images of the capital's dramatic transformation.
Unclaimed £10.5m Lottery Ticket in South London
A lucky South Londoner has an unclaimed £10.5 million National Lottery prize. Discover if you're the winner and how to claim your life-changing fortune before the April deadline.
EuroMillions jackpot hits £132m after rollover
The EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over to an estimated £132 million for Friday's draw. No one won the top prize on Tuesday, creating the biggest potential win of 2025.
Award-winning author Marina Lewycka dies at 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.
France blocks €2m Pascal calculator export
A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal withdrawn from Christie's auction after French court halts export. The 'first calculator' may be classified as national treasure.
England's Perfect World Cup Qualification Record
Harry Kane's brace seals England's flawless World Cup qualification campaign as they join elite company of teams with perfect records. Discover the football history makers.
£119M EuroMillions Results for 18 November
The winning EuroMillions numbers for the £119 million jackpot on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, have been revealed. Check now to see if you are the UK's newest multi-millionaire!
Sega Master System: Europe's 1980s Gaming Champion
Discover how Sega Master System dominated European gaming 40 years ago with superior technology and bold marketing while Nintendo focused on America. Explore its lasting legacy.
Terry Jones Biography Reveals Python's Untold Stories
Explore the extraordinary life of Monty Python's Terry Jones - historian, author and true Renaissance man. Discover never-produced Python projects in this affectionate biography.
Graham Norton Archive Season 4 Releases New Episodes
The Guardian's From the Archive returns with Season 4 featuring Graham Norton's career insights and rare audio interviews. Listen now to discover broadcasting history!
The Making of Tango's Iconic 90s Slap Ad Campaign
Discover how the controversial Tango slap ads boosted sales by 35% and became a British cultural phenomenon, despite causing real-life ear injuries. Exclusive insights from the creators.
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