Memories

These were some of the Eurovision Song Contest's most popular presenters of the 70s, 80s and 90s

The most popular Eurovision presenters from the 70s, 80s and 90s

Which ice cream which reminds you of your childhood would you most like to see brought back?

11 retro ice creams and lollies you'd love to see return

Do you remember these and other popular lunch box snacks and drinks of the 1980s?

13 retro snacks every 80s child wanted in their lunch box at school

The 1982 Eurovision Song Contest was staged in the north of England for the first time. That year's show opened with the question 'Where is Harrogate?' as an international audience was introduced to the charms of the North Yorkshire spa town.

When Eurovision came to Harrogate - a look back at the 1982 final

Mathew Richards

VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebration Event ‘Musical Memories’

These were some of the most popular cars of the 1980s, with some celebrity fans

The most popular cars of the 80s in photos

These are some of the most valuable Matchbox cars sold recently, including one which fetched more than £3,000 at auction

10 of the most valuable Matchbox cars, including one sold for £3,380

Kirk Medas, a former cast member of MTV’s Floribama Shore, has died at the age of 33.

MTV star dies after in hospital for two weeks

These were some of the biggest school playground crazes of the 1990s

9 school playground crazes of the 1990s

The young May Queens at Platt Bridge - May 1979.

Wonderful photos capturing the joy of bygone May Day celebrations

Campervans have been iconic for decades - so what is your favourite memory?

14 incredible retro photos of glamping on wheels through the decades

Paul Andrew Fulcher, known as Andrew, who was driving the Volkswagen, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the 53-year-old sadly died on Friday afternoon, April 25.

Family pay tribute to 'loving' man who died in crash

Kim Sae-ron’s final project before her death, the film Guitar Man, has released a new video featuring the late actress.

Actress featured in final film before death

Youngsters queue for an ice cream in 1974

9 of the most popular ice creams and lollies of the 60s, 70s and 80s

This wonderful picture of two children enjoying the sunshine was taken on July 9 1976 during the most talked about heatwave in history.

Cooling down was cool! 12 photos of childhood summers in 70s and 80s

The White Star liner 'Titanic', which sank on its maiden voyage to America in 1912, pictured here on trials in Belfast Lough.

Titanic obsession lives on as survivor’s letter sells for record £300k

These are just some of the things which were hugely popular during the 1970s but you rarely, if ever, see today

14 things which were huge in the 1970s but you rarely see today
Many things from the 70s have come back into fashion, from bell-bottom trousers and tie-dye tops to platform shoes.
Robert Cumber

Drew Doolan, an apprentice HGV mechanic, died on March 26, following the collision on the A40 Oxford Road at the age of 18.

Family pay tribute to teen who died in crash

These are some of the most valuable toys from the 1980s, based on recent sold prices on eBay

13 of the most valuable 80s toys, worth up to £2,250

Celebrities have recalled the first cars they owned, including a Mini Metro and a Ford Cortina

19 celebrities and their first cars before they were famous

These were some of the most popular restaurant chains around the UK in the 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties

9 popular restaurants of the 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties we have lost

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

Capture the magic with a digital wedding guest photo album and guestbook with GuestPix - it couldn't be easier

The wedding photo hack you’ll wish you’d known sooner

Parents worry their kids are going to spend the entire two weeks on their devices

Parents think kids will spend four hours a day on screens this Easter

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

These were some of the most popular toys of the 1960s

14 toys you'll almost certainly remember if you were a 60s child

Say Cheese: TUI BLUE puts kids in charge of the holiday pictures

A trendy looking DJ Noel Edmonds is pictured here in 1974 beside his Ford Capri Mk II. The Capri was the seventh best-selling car of the 1970s, with 378,310 registered, according to startrescue.co.uk, which described how it 'fused simple mechanics with sporty styling and an affordable price tag'. It was known as a 'pony' car - like a 'muscle' car, but smaller.

The most popular cars of the 1970s in photos
These are the cars we drove back in the 1970s, when the UK’s streets were brimming with sleek and stylish motors.
Robert Cumber

Three generations of family celebrate Mother's Day working at Iceland

A unique Mothers Day gift from MyStories

Give the gift of a life story this Mother’s Day

Actor Manoj Bharathiraja dies of a heart attack at the age of 48. Photo: Lyca Productions/Instagram

Actor Manoj Bharathiraja dies of a heart attack at 48

Midland Bank began life as the Birmingham and Midland Bank in 1836 and grew rapidly, becoming Midland Bank in 1923. Between the end of the First World War and the 1940 it was reportedly the biggest bank in the world. It was bought in 1992 by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in what was then one of the largest deals in banking history and was renamed HSBC Bank in 1999. This photo shows a Midland Bank branch on White Lane, Gleadless, Sheffield, in June 1986.

9 famous banks we've lost over the years amid latest closures

Half of holidaymakers have tried to recreate foreign cuisines at home

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

A lone goose in the middle of Parliament Street, York, at midday on a Saturday as the streets are empty from the normal tourist traffic during the Covid lockdown in March 2020

Five years on: 26 eerie photos show deserted streets during lockdown

Do these photos bring back any memories for you of 1980s school days?

15 surprising things you'll remember if you went to school in the 80s

Retro red noses from Comic Relief in the 80s, 90s and 00s.

Red Nose Day 2025: Retro red noses from Comic Relief events gone by

Lipton has announced that its popular Peach Ice Tea will be discontinued.

Lipton is discontinuing its Peach Ice Tea - I'm genuinely heartbroken Heather Carrick

Celebrate your loved one with GUESTPIX – The thoughtful way to cherish memories

Celebrate your loved one with a thoughtful way to cherish memories

Amelia Earhart

AI artist Hidreley Dião unveils new collection celebrating icons

Ian Gooden was killed on 21 July 2023 in a collision on the A6121 near Toft when his vehicle was struck head-on by a car driven by Kane Clears, 30, who was speeding at nearly 90mph in a 40mph zone and was estimated to be twice the legal alcohol limit.

Family pay tribute to man who died in crash after drink-driver jailed

Gay adult film star, Tim Kruger, has died aged 44.

Gay porn star dies after 'tragic' accident at home

Chris Hughes, a famous figure in British quiz shows and a long-standing panellist on Eggheads, has died at the age of 77.

TV quiz show star dies

Did you catch Queens of the Stone Age or any of these nine acts when they performed surprise sets at UK festivals previously?

9 times UK festivals shocked fans with surprise sets - were you there?

Former Glee actress Naya Rivera and her son, Josey

Heartbreaking final words of late Glee actress Naya Rivera revealed

Before you start spring cleaning in 2025, you might want to see what video cassette tapes remain lying in a box somewhere in your home.

The humble video tape is making a comeback, but what are they worth?

Nancy studying the Connect board before making a move.

WATCH: Clever pooch plays board games - and beats her owner

Callum Green, died on January 14 after complaining of arm pain in the weeks leading up to his death but was not aware it was a sign of a serious cardiac issue.

Young dad dies suddenly at 25

David Ludford, the ex-husband of the TV star real name James Lee Williams, paid tribute on Instagram by posting photos from their wedding and throughout their six-year relationship.

Ex-husband of Drag Race star pays emotional tribute

Casey Chaos has died aged 59

Casey Chaos found dead at 59 by mum after massive heart attack

7 gadgets you may recognise if you grew up in the 1980s. Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect/ Getty Images

7 nostalgic gadgets you'll only remember if you grew up in the 80s

First look at The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never Ride Alone

The Hairy Bikers: You’ll Never Ride Alone - behind the scenes

Casey Chaos has died aged 59

Casey Chaos dies: Tributes pour in for legendary Amen star

A Reddit user has admitted that they were responsible for some of the biggest album leaks to occur in the year 2000 - but what are the current laws on music piracy?

The rules around music piracy that could land you in prison

Christmas

Brits set to spend big on Christmas travel, HSBC survey finds

The Reverend Richard Coles (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby / Getty Images for St John Ambulance).

Reverend Richard Coles remembers late partner on his birthday

Neale Fraser, former World No 1 and 19-time Grand Slam champion, has died aged 91.

Tennis legend dies

LaplandUK is loved by celebrities including Kate Middleton and the Beckhams

I took my family to celebrity spot LaplandUK – here’s our guide