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Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

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The exhibition brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production

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Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Look out Philly - the British are coming, but in peace this time

Dating back to 1867 there have been numerous improvements!

History right back to 1867 at Heart of the Shires

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Chocolatier Jen Lindsey-Clark was enlisted to create the festive coins.

The monarchy have been immortalised – on chocolate coins

Talk TV host Peter Cardwell used a MyHeritage DNA kit to trace his ancestry - and it certainly threw up a few surprises

TV host's DNA test reveals family story stretching back centuries

Saints were beaten at Ashton Gate again last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints: Big match preview

I visited one of the world's most famous buildings in New York City

Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort

Discover Crete's hidden gem: Luxury and family bliss at Mirabello Bay
This isn’t just another hotel - it’s a destination that gets everything right
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The Shelbourne is iconic in Dublin

Shelbourne Hotel Dublin: Inside iconic hotel that always attracts VIPS

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

I saw a new side to Italy during a brilliant adventure holiday

Everyone enjoys a delicious stroopwafel in the heart of Amsterdam, no matter your age.

Clogs, cheese, windmills & stroopwafels - we found perfect family trip

You can only order one per household, because of the current demand

This free VE Day commemorative coin is a "gift to the nation"

With 'Stankonia' turning 25 this year, we look at 15 artists who have been influenced by the iconic hip-hop album - from Kendrick Lamar to Janelle Monae.

15 musicians influenced by OutKast's classic album, Stankonia

Krakow city break with Auschwitz tour and flights from just £69 – save up to 63% with Wowcher

63% off Krakow city break with Auschwitz tour and flights

Brits are becoming more confident when it comes to investing.

Brits grow confident about investing but cautious with their choices

37 per cent of women intend to purchase solo

More women are planning to buy a home on their own than with a partner

The new Raffle House dream home has links to the more sinister side of Tudor politics

Take a tour of this £2.5 million dream home you can win for just £10

Your family tree could be bigger than you ever imagined — and DNA testing can help you trace its many branches.

How many living relatives do you really have? DNA tests reveal more

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

Dennis Jackson from Preston in his 1958 Wolesley classic car. Inset: Demonstrating how he uses a 'crank handle' to start the engine, and places a clothes peg on the choke button. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I spent £13,000 restoring classic 1958 Wolseley - I kept every receipt

A popular sea shanty crew lead a boozy sunset sing-along outside an RNLI station

Watch sea shanty crew's boozy sunset sing-along outside RNLI station

British rap legend Lady Leshurr launches new diss track single 'We Run This Glaze' to support Krispy Kreme's "Faux-G Upgrade."

Rapper Lady Leshurr launches diss track aimed at Krispy Kreme 'dupes'

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

A Dacia Spring-powered pop-up chip shop brings a sustainable twist to tradition

‘Chip Shop Diva’ hands out free chips for National Fish & Chip Day

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day
Lindsey Burrow, wife of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, planted wildflowers today at the National Trust’s Quarry Bank to mark Celebration Day this Monday (May 26).
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Michael and Sheila Hamson inherited an 18th Century home and made a rare discovery of antique padlocks.

Padlock hoard: Man unearths ornate antique padlocks worth thousands

Northants Steelbacks Women entertain Middlesex at the County Ground on Saturday (Picture: @NorthantsCCC)

History in the making as Steelbacks Women make County Ground debut

The sun rises on another packed day at Virginia Beach

I know why Pharrell Williams is 'Happy' after a trip to Virginia Beach

It premiers Monday 5th May at 10 PM

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Amazon's first ever book sale starts this month

Amazon UK Book Sale: Up to 70% off books, Kindles and more

The WW2 bomb found by Adam Makewell and his son Cameron Makewell in the River Ure in Yorkshire.

Moment teenager crashes underwater drone into live 500kg WWII bomb

Rydal Mount (Credit: Ashdown Jones, The Lakes and Lune Valley)

William Wordsworth's Victorian cottage on Lake Windermere up for sale

A small dog being groomed

Watch quirky UK Shots! TV episodes

Remember the life of Foo Fighters and Sexual Chocolate drummer Taylor Hawkins, as March 25 2025 marks the third anniversary of his death.

Taylor Hawkins in pictures: remembering the late Foo Fighters drummer

Half of holidaymakers have tried to recreate foreign cuisines at home

Stuck for travel inspo? Take this quiz to find your next destination

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

The Runnymede on Thames Hotel

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

With Deftones set for three shows in the UK, including performing at Glastonbury Festival, why not go back 25 years to rediscover White Pony?

White Pony at 25: Deftones' defiance and artistic triumph

60 pieces of memorabilia from the Artic Monkeys early years are set to go to auction in late March 2025.

Arctic Monkeys auction set to take place offering 60 collectable items

Heart disease is a leading cause of death among women in the UK

UK women less likely to seek help for chest pain and heart issues

Feuds, fights and reconciliations? Here's the ten most searched for, vitriolic music feuds according to Google analytics.

Is Kendrick v Drake the most searched for music feud in history?

Why is Oasis and Knebworth such a hallowed combination for many music fans in the UK?

Why are Oasis fans thinking Knebworth is back on the cards?
Nostalgic Oasis fans think they know what Knebworth House is alluding to on social media 🎤🎶🎸
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Are the odds in favour for Remember Monday this early before the Eurovision Song Contest final, or are Sweden's KAJ set to see Sweden become the most crowned champions in Eurovision history this year?

Who is the early frontrunner to win the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Tents at the National Jazz, Blues and Rock Festival in Reading, UK.

Five festivals that existed before the first Glastonbury Festival

All the tech, history and music you could want - all in one app!

Readly review: The best way to read tech and music mags

Footage released by Warwickshire Rural Crime Team shows the moment a lorry driver smashed into the 5ft-tall William Gladstone memorial cross in Lea Marston, Warwickshire, in August 2024.

Watch: Moment trucker smashes into 1905 memorial causing £40k damage

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AI artist Hidreley Dião unveils new collection celebrating icons

A case of different music ideologies or an oversaturation of a genre? What was said in the beef between NIN's Trent Reznor and Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst?

Limp Bizkit v Nine Inch Nails: the battle of commercialism vs art

We predict what Oasis could perform at their upcoming reunion shows in 2025 - but is Wonderwall their most played song live?

Which Oasis tracks are most likely to feature in their reunion shows?

Raffle House's £2.8 million prize sits alongside some rather prestigious postcodes

More details released about an incredible £2.8m dream house prize

John Cena is set to return to the Elimination Chamber structure this weekend, but has he competed in there the most since the match was first devised?

Explainer Who has the most wins and eliminations in WWE's Elimination Chamber?

Despite being considered a pioneer of rock music and a cultural icon, Jimi Hendrix's first live show saw him fired just after one gig.

Jimi Hendrix’s first stage debut - and why he was fired after one set

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Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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