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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

Former adult film star Rae Lil Black has hit back at online critics questioning her past and accusing her of profiting from old content

Former porn star admits past

Loreen is one of two acts to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice.

Which country has won the most Eurovision titles?

Paul Kelly, Treasurer - Everton FC Heritage Society.

Inside massive Everton collection ahead of last Goodison game

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

Items that once belonged to the late Steve Albini are set to go on sale weekly through the new Steve Albini’s Closet website.

4000 items from the late Steve Albini's collection to go on sale

The central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica where the name of the new pope will be announced

New Pope elected as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel

The Argoed, in Monmouthshire, was visited by Charles I during the Civil War as well as once being home to Led Zeppelin legend, Robert Plant

Zeppelin legend Robert Plant's former home goes up for sale

Los Angeles, CA - May 05: Community members perform tradition Aztec dancing at La Placita Olvera Church during the Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at Olvera Street on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The history behind Cinco de Mayo

Jeopardy! is hosted by Sir Stephen Fry

Jeopardy! question sees receptionist bag £64,530 - can you answer it?

What songs caused a moral panic in the '80s that led to the establishment of the Parental Advisory label that adorns CDs to this day?

The 'Filthy Fifteen' songs of the 1980s that parents tried to ban

Veterans Richard Pelzer (left), 101, and Ron Horsey, 98, who both served with the Royal Engineers, holding the new VE Day 50p coin at the Royal Mint manufacturing site in South Wales (Photo: The Royal Mint)

VE Day 50p coins released to mark 80th anniversary of WWII's end

More than a thousand beacons and several hundred "lamp lights of peace" are expected to be lit across the UK to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

VE Day 80th Anniversary events taking place across UK

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

Ad Feature Donal MacIntyre’s UK Killer Evidence Returns with gripping new cases

The poster for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Everything you need to know

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Spring into action: Property expert on why May is the best month of the year to ...
May is the best month of the year to buy or sell a house, according to a leading property expert.
Nick Owens

Amazon's first ever book sale starts this month

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

The Titanic pocket watch is going under the hammer

Own piece of Titanic history as victim’s pocket watch on sale for £50k

Pangolarium: veterinary and rehab facility for pangolins opens

'Look at the moon' heard all-female flight lifts off to space

Rory McIlroy celebrates finally winning the Masters and cementing his place in golf history.

I’ve coached top golfers and this is how to win in life like a Master Amana Walker

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

While My Bloody Valentine's Loveless remains one of the most influential albums recorded, it nearly bankrupted the very same label Oasis would release their recording breaking album through.

How Loveless almost destroyed Creation: the My Bloody Valentine saga

British adventurer Camilla Hempleman-Adams has issued an apology after facing backlash for claiming to be the first woman to solo traverse Canada’s Baffin Island

Advanturer criticised for 'privilege and ignorance'

Red Arrows flypast over Rome to mark King’s state visit to Italy

Watch Red Arrows flypast over Rome marking King’s state visit to Italy

John Lees, a former teacher at Brookfield Community School, was found guilty of drink-driving after the incident on January 16, 2023.

Teacher crashes into tree after drinking alcohol on way to work

Newly released footage has captured the final moments of Palestinian paramedic Rifaat Radwan before he was killed, along with 14 colleagues, by Israeli forces in Rafah’s Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood on March 23.

Paramedic's final words captured before being killed
Newly released footage has captured the final moments of Palestinian paramedic Rifaat Radwan before he was killed, along with 14 colleagues, by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Rahmah Ghazali

Magnet Fishing Edinburgh's Eryn and the 350-year-old cannonball found in the River Lochy in the Scottish Highlands.

Magnet fishers find 350-year-old cannonball used in English Civil War

Now the chief content officer of WWE, Triple H - Paul Levesque - is one of the richest wrestlers to have ever lived - and one of the most popular and loved sport stars on the planet. He has a reported net worth of $250million.

WWE News: Historic PPV event likely scrapped for 2025

The alleged 'kissing' photo of V and Jisoo

K-pop stars spotted 'kissing' in viral photo

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

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

Plans for a theme park in a UK village have been met with upset from residents

New UK theme park plan upsets locals and sees pig farmer shunned

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

Marinakis on Olympiacos’ European success in new documentary

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

Alex Wheatle, the author known for his series of books depicting life on London’s streets for young black men, including the Crongton series, has died at the age of 62.

Renowned author dies at 62

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?

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

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The worst oil spills in history - after collision in North Sea

How Olympiacos’ 100-year celebration showcased Marinakis’ vision

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

Amelia Earhart

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?

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be executed in the UK after shooting her partner David Blakely dead in 1955.

What happened to Ruth Ellis's children - as new ITV drama aurs

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

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

Singer Taime Downe of Faster Pussycat

Fiancée of rock band's frontman dies after 'falling off cruise ship'