Lost 1954 BBC Gay Script Revived for Stage Play
A shelved 1954 BBC script on homosexuality is now a stage play touring England for LGBT+ History Month, exposing historic prejudice and modern parallels.
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London's Bizarre Soup Topping Trend Goes Viral
Londoners are topping soup with cornflakes, 'flaming' hot crisps & chocolate in a new food craze. Crosse & Blackwell reveals data & creates new recipes. #NationalSoupMonth
London Pride Boss Accused of Contempt of Court
Suspended Pride in London CEO Christopher Joell-Deshields could be fined or jailed for allegedly failing to comply with a High Court order. The case relates to a financial misconduct probe.
Pride events face financial crisis as costs soar, donations fall
Pride organisers across the UK confront a severe funding crisis, with events cancelled and charities reporting halved corporate donations. Discover the challenges facing the movement.
66 London eateries in Good Food Guide's Restaurant Month
Over 350 UK restaurants, including 66 in central London, offer special menus from Jan 13 to Feb 13, 2026. Discover deals to boost winter dining.
Russia's Forests: A History of Identity and Conflict
Sophie Pinkham's new book explores how Russia's vast taiga, home to 642bn trees, has defined its history, literature, and wars. Discover the forest's enduring power.
Telling my parents about my ADHD diagnosis
A writer shares her emotional journey of revealing her ADHD diagnosis to sceptical parents, exploring generational views, and finding eventual acceptance. Read her story.
Huw Ware: PDC's only openly gay referee on visibility
Welsh referee Huw Ware discusses his unique role as the only openly gay man in professional darts, his historic World Final officiating, and leading the Out On The Oche LGBT+ group.
Dan Cruickshank's 'The English House' History Review
Architecture historian Dan Cruickshank's new book explores eight English houses from 1700s-1900s, revealing the human stories within their walls. Discover the history beyond bricks and mortar.
Quiz: 17 Tricky Questions on London's History
Think you know London? Put your knowledge of the capital's monuments, famous faces, and hidden history to the test with our 17-question quiz. Perfect for history buffs and curious Londoners alike.
Last Look Inside Empty G-A-Y Bar After No Sale
Exclusive tour of the shuttered G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street reveals why no operator has taken over the iconic LGBT+ venue, despite its prime Soho location. Discover the challenges facing London's nightlife.
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.
Islamophobia: A Muslim Woman's Personal Account
Rabina Khan shares her experiences of Islamophobia in Britain, from childhood to present day, urging action during Islamophobia Awareness Month. Stand against hate.
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.
Man Accused of Blackmail Over Katie Hopkins Shows
Oliver Hutchings, 31, denies blackmail after allegedly threatening venues to cancel Katie Hopkins' shows. The Southampton trial continues. Read the latest court developments.
Tulsa race massacre survivor Viola Ford Fletcher dies at 111
Viola Ford Fletcher, the last survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died aged 111. She spent her final years fighting for justice and reparations for the attack that destroyed Black Wall Street.
Barbara Cavanagh: Theatrical Antiquarian Dies at 86
Remembering Barbara Cavanagh, a self-taught antiquarian bookseller who specialised in ballet ephemera and opera materials. Discover her remarkable life and contributions to the arts.
Guna people's battle re-enactments preserve history
Discover how Panama's Guna community uses theatrical battle re-enactments to preserve their revolutionary history and cultural identity for future generations.
Civilisations: Ancient Rome's Lessons for Modern Crises
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Rosemary Church, Faringdon Historian, Dies Aged 86
Tribute to Rosemary Church, a primary school teacher and dedicated local historian who founded the Faringdon and District Archaeological and Historical Society.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler makes history in Japan
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, who fled the war, has become the first from his country to win an elite tournament in Japan. Read his inspiring story.
Titanic watch that stopped as ship sank sells for £1.78m
A gold pocket watch belonging to Titanic victim Isidor Straus, which stopped the moment the ship sank, has sold for a record £1.78 million at auction in Wiltshire.
Heathrow's Forgotten Royal Mansion: Stanwell Place
Explore the forgotten history of Stanwell Place, the 17th-century mansion near Heathrow that hosted a king and D-Day planning, now left in ruins. Discover its story.
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.
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.
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.
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