Lapwings Make a Comeback on Somerset Wetlands
After a 30-year absence, lapwings have returned to nest on the Somerset Levels, a heartening sign for UK wetland conservation. Discover the story of their comeback.
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Teenager Tasered on M5 then hit by car, IOPC says
An 18-year-old died on the M5 after being Tasered by police. The IOPC is investigating the incident and has offered condolences to Logan Smith's family.
M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
Watchdog investigates after teen tasered on M5 dies
The police watchdog is investigating after Logan Smith, 18, was tasered by an officer and then fatally struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. Read the latest.
London's Top Christmas Terraces & Winter Pop-Ups for 2025
Discover London's cosiest winter terraces and festive pop-ups for 2025, including alpine raclette spots, sky-high snow globes, and free Christmas treats. Your guide to the capital's seasonal magic.
£4m Norman Coin Hoard Heads to Bath for Exhibition
The £4m Chew Valley Hoard, a treasure of 2,584 Norman conquest coins, will be exhibited in Bath from 2027. Discover the story of its discovery and its historical significance.
Teen killed on M5 after leaving ambulance
An 18-year-old died after being struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. He had left an ambulance where paramedics were treating him. The incident is under independent investigation.
Teenager dies after leaving ambulance on M5 motorway
An 18-year-old man died after exiting a stationary ambulance on the M5 and being hit by a car. An off-duty police officer attempted a rescue. The IOPC has launched an investigation.
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.
Somerset group wins RHS award for forest garden
Transition Town Wellington's five-year transformation of an 8.5-acre field into a thriving forest garden has earned them a prestigious RHS award for sustainable gardening. Discover their inspiring community story.
Heart transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies aged 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at home aged 93. Discover his remarkable legacy.
New Beatles Anthology reshapes band's legacy
Expanded Beatles Anthology with unseen footage and Sam Mendes biopics promise to reshape our understanding of the legendary band. Discover how perspectives continue evolving.
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.
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.
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