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.
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London's Secret Mail Rail: The Tiny Tube Line
Discover the forgotten 'Mail Rail', a tiny underground railway that transported post beneath London's streets for decades. Explore its unique history and why it closed.
Ham House: UK's Most Haunted 17th Century Mansion
Explore Ham House in Richmond, home to 15 ghosts including the Duchess of Lauderdale. Discover the dark history behind one of Britain's most haunted properties.
London's WW1 Heroes Get Headstones After Century
Two dozen First World War heroes buried in unmarked pauper's graves in South London for over a century are finally receiving individual headstones. Discover how to check if you're related.
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Weekend Reads: Patagonia, Beatles & WhatsApp Scandal
Explore this week's essential stories including a Patagonian hiking tragedy, Buddhist extremism in Sri Lanka, a parent WhatsApp group scandal, fascia health, and the enduring Beatles legacy.
Computer historian Simon Lavington dies aged 85
Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.
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.
David Young, linguistics author and Welsh lover, dies at 94
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
German President Honours Guernica Bombing Victims
Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier becomes first German head of state to visit Guernica for remembrance ceremony of 1937 Nazi bombing atrocity. Read his powerful message.
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Rebel Austrian nuns win stay in castle convent
Three octogenarian nuns who defied church orders to return to their Austrian convent have been granted a reprieve. Discover their inspiring story of faith and defiance.
Pearly Kings & Queens: 150 Years of London Charity
Discover how London's iconic Pearly Kings and Queens are celebrating their 150th anniversary while maintaining their vital charity work and traditions for future generations.
London's Last Independent Button Maker Served Royals
Discover Maureen Rose's Taylors Buttons, a Fitzrovia haberdashery serving the Royal Family for over 50 years. This historic shop created buttons for Queen Elizabeth II and survives against high street decline.
Margaret Thatcher's resignation 35 years on
On 28 November 1990, Margaret Thatcher left Downing Street after 11 years as PM. Discover the dramatic events that led to her downfall and legacy. Read the full story.
New Study Deepens Peru's Band of Holes Mystery
Fresh archaeological research reveals surprising new details about Peru's mysterious Band of Holes, challenging previous theories about this ancient enigma. Discover the latest findings.
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Stonehenge's Neolithic pit circle confirmed as man-made
Archaeologists prove Durrington pit circle was created by humans using novel scientific techniques. Discover how this massive prehistoric structure reveals Neolithic cosmology.
Guardian Australia Wins Walkley Award for Indigenous Series
Guardian Australia's groundbreaking 'The Descendants' series wins prestigious Walkley Award for Indigenous Affairs coverage, recognising powerful storytelling.
900-Year Easter Island Statue Mystery Solved
After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.
Croydon Minster's historic grounds set for revamp
Croydon Minster's forecourt is undergoing a major regeneration, removing a notorious subway and creating a safer, greener public space. Discover the plans for this historic landmark.
BBC Two revisits shocking 1994 Orkney murder case
The extraordinary story of Michael Ross, convicted at 15 for a 1994 Orkney restaurant murder he still denies. Watch The Man in the Mask tonight on BBC Two at 9pm.
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Lost London Underground station 50 miles out
Discover Verney Junction, the lost London Underground station that was a perfect day trip destination. Explore its history and why it closed. Uncover more forgotten transport links!
Cricket Willow: Australia's bat-making heritage preserved
Discover Cricket Willow, where Victorian cricket history meets Swiss-Italian heritage through bat-making. Explore this unique museum and oval preserving Australia's sporting legacy.
£27 DNA kit reunites family after decades-old secret
A Black Friday DNA test bargain at just £27 helped uncover a family secret spanning decades and reunited relatives from Bristol to Australia. Discover how modern genealogy is changing lives.
Orbital Changes Drove Cambrian Explosion, Study Reveals
New research reveals how Earth's orbital shifts drove oxygen pulses that fueled the Cambrian explosion's bizarre lifeforms 500 million years ago. Discover the cosmic connection to evolution.
Roman Arena Accessibility Upgrade for Winter Paralympics
The 2,000-year-old Arena di Verona undergoes £17.5m transformation with lift and toilets for Winter Paralympics opening ceremony, creating lasting accessibility legacy.
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Your daily horoscope for 26 November 2025. Venus aligns with Jupiter, bringing indulgence and pleasure. Discover your star sign's cosmic forecast and personalised insights.
Zipora Whyman's life of food, flowers and family
Remembering Zipora Whyman, whose life wove together Middle Eastern culinary traditions, exquisite floral art, and a journey from Israeli kibbutzim to Manchester.
Richard Branson announces death of wife Joan Templeman
Sir Richard Branson shares heartfelt tribute after the death of his wife Joan Templeman, his partner of 50 years. Read the Virgin founder's emotional announcement.
Muriel McKay family lose bid to scan suspected burial site
The children of murdered Muriel McKay have lost their legal bid to scan a London garden where they believe her body has lain for 55 years. Read the full story of their search for closure.
Christmas at Hampton Court Palace 2025
Experience a Tudor Christmas at Hampton Court Palace. From festive feasts to ice skating, discover 6 ways to celebrate the season at Henry VIII's historic home.
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Heathrow's abandoned royal mansion that housed a king
Discover the forgotten history of Stanwell Place, the abandoned mansion near Heathrow that once housed King Faisal II of Iraq and played a crucial role in WWII D-Day planning.
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