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Royal Mail is issuing a set of stamps to mark the 100th birthday of...

New stamps to mark 100th birthday of Rupert Bear

Just when we need her, Mary Berry is back with a new series all...

Mary Berry: ‘It’s just the right time to have simple comforts’

Apple growers have reported a bumper harvest this year, thanks to the scorching summer....

Got a glut of apples? 6 ideas for using them up

Rightly or wrongly, Britain and Ireland are not known internationally for their stunning scenery....

7 spectacular beauty spots in the UK and Ireland
7 plants for colourful autumn pots

Your dahlias and nerines may still be going strong, but if other annuals in...

Take a look at the stunning snaps from the National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition

Poring over travel photography is a way to see the world without leaving your...

See the spectacular winning images from the Bird Photographer of the Year Awards 2020

Famously difficult to photograph thanks to their annoying tendency to fly off at a...

Princess Anne’s 70th birthday marked with three official photographs

The Princess Royal’s 70th birthday has been marked with the release of three official...

7 gadgets to make summer watering easier

Don’t let watering become a chore. We look at some watering aids that could...

7 ways to make sure your dahlias dazzle this summer

Flamboyant and fancy, dahlias are among the darlings of late summer, in shades ranging...

8 of the most surreal landscapes in the world

From early sci-fi writers to the marvels of modern CGI, humans have long crafted...

Bugsy Malone director Sir Alan Parker dies aged 76

Director Sir Alan Parker, whose work included Bugsy Malone and Midnight Express, has died...

These breathtaking photos capture some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes

In recent times, many of us have spent far too long amidst the landscapes...

From frozen fish fingers to vegan cuisine: Food trends through the decades

It appears we’ve come full circle – nostalgic foods and kitchen classics like quiches...

4 simple forms of exercise you can easily fit into your day

Wish you were fitter but can’t stand the thought of joining a gym? Here...

Peter Green: One of the greatest guitarists of a generation

Fleetwood Mac founding member Peter Green may have never really understood his status as...

5 uplifting conservation success stories from the UK and Ireland

From raptors to rodents, these rewilding initiatives offer real hope. For the world’s conservationists,...

5 health benefits of swimming – for body and mind

Often described as an ultimate full-body workout and brilliantly accessible, swimming has a lot...

In Pictures: Prince George’s best moments as he turns seven

The prince, who is third in line to the throne, was snapped by his...

10 of the best gardens to visit this summer

Short of things to do during summer holidays? Why not visit some of our...

Prince George is growing up fast in photos to mark birthday

Prince George looks every inch the happy royal in two new photographs released to...

Empty space on your veg patch? Boost soil with green manure crops

If you’ve spare room on your allotment, or in your garden, for crops that...

Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen

The 100-year-old former Army officer, who raised almost £33 million for the NHS, was...

Milestones and events of the Queen’s long reign

As the Queen reaches 25,000 days on the throne, here are some of the...

Weird and wonderful butterflies and moths to spot the Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count is upon us when we’re asked to note down the...

Captain Sir Tom Moore says personal investiture will be ‘most special of days’

Fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has said being knighted by the Queen in...

TV’s Carol Klein shares her top picks for longer lasting summer plants

If your summer annuals are already looking tired, gardening expert Carol Klein suggests some...

These heartwarming photos showcase family bonds from around the world

When the time comes to crack out the family photo album, these snappers will...

Means testing of TV licences to begin: What you need to know

The universal, free TV licence for pensioners is coming to an end. The means-testing...

Free TV licence for over-75s to be means-tested from August 1

The free TV licence for over-75s will be means-tested from August 1, the BBC...

My mother’s in a care home and isolating has made her so miserable

The problem… “My 86-year-old mother was diagnosed with dementia and went into a nursing...

How to keep your crops fruiting throughout summer

Veg growing can be endlessly rewarding, but this spring, there was a huge increase...

7 retro iced desserts to cool down with now

Puddings today just don’t compare to the puddings you likely had as a child....

What are the key points in the latest easing of lockdown?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new measures from July 4....

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