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Bestselling crime writer Mark Billingham, whose latest series is set in Lancashire, has recalled the moment when his own life ...

A centuries-old romantic ring, engraved on the inside with the words “Present my affection,” has been discovered by a metal detectorist in northern England. Found in 2023 near Lancashire’s Whittington ...

Rick Buckler, known for being the drummer of The Jam, has died aged 69, his former bandmate Paul Weller said. Buckler died after a short illness and was a founding member of the mod punk band in 1972.

A borough author paid an extra special visit to Windsor after being recognised with an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list.

A screenshot showing the NeXT world wide web browser created by Tim Berners-Lee (Image: CERN) The WWW design allowed easy access to existing information and an early web page linked to information ...

Though not strictly a “history” book, Stick and Rudder was first published during World War II and remains a relevant foundational read for flight students and veteran pilots alike looking to ...

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, wrote of an unspecified great matter of state said to bear directly on the Queen’s life.

Wow. It would be massive. “When I signed for the club, I always said I wanted to put my name in the history books and tonight is another big step. Let’s see. But I’m very happy.

Willie Mullins is doing his best not to think Galopin Des Champs is going to match Arkle and Best Mate with a third Cheltenham Gold Cup – but he knows a “once in a lifetime” achievement is ...

Willie Mullins is doing his best not to think Galopin Des Champs is going to match Arkle and Best Mate with a third Cheltenham Gold Cup – but he knows a “once in a lifetime” achievement is ...

The Centre for Retail Research has projected a significant increase in store closures by 2025, with an estimated 17,349 shops expected to shut their doors, up from the 13,479 recorded in 2024.