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Travis George has made it to the Britain's Got Talent final. (YouTube)

Travis George’s road to stardom ahead of BGT final 2023

Whitsun is a religious event celebrated by Christians across the globe every year (Photo: Shutterstock)

Explainer When is Whitsun 2023? Date of Pentecost and how is it observed

Eurovision parties are held around the world each year. (Getty Images/ graphic by Kim Mogg)

Eurovision bingo 2023: download your free bingo cards

Tom Hanks said he can handle the negative reviews of his debut novel The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece - Credit: Getty

'It's not fair': Tom Hank speaks out after debut book criticised

A number of charity events are taking place as part of The Big Help Out. (Getty Images)

The Big Help Out - what is it and how to get involved

King Charles celebrates his coronation later this year. (Getty Images)

The history of King Charles III's Westminster Abbey coronation chair

The home secretary’s approval of the US request to extradite Julian Assange also had an effect on the UK freedom of press.

What is World Press Freedom Day and where do the UK rank?

The line-up for the famous balcony moment after King Charles III's coronation has been confirmed - Credit: Getty / Graphic by Mark Hall

Balcony line-up for King Charles’ coronation confirmed - who’s in

A test of a new public alert system emitting a loud alarm on a mobile phone in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire. Picture: PA

Mixed results for emergency alert test as only some phones receive it

At 3pm today millions of phones will receive an emergency alert today as the government tests the system nationwide for the first time

Public assured they can ‘simply swipe away’ emergency alert test

Star Wars: Andor filming has been cancelled in Dorset - Credit: Google Maps

Star Wars' Andor filming cancelled in Dorset over safety concerns

The UK experienced one of its hottest summers on record last year, with temperatures reaching the unprecedented heights of 40C.(Getty Images)

The two start dates of summer and the meaning of summer solstice

Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. (Getty Images)

When is Father’s Day 2023? Date and best gifts and cards for your dad

The London Marathon is one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar. (Getty Images)

The London Marathon returns to its traditional date this weekend

Teacher Natalie Andrew talks to her Year 2 primary school students at Halley House School in east London (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

When National Offer Day is and if parents can appeal decisions

A member of Border Force staff assists an Afghan refugee on her arrival at Heathrow Airport, London, following an evacuation flight from Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. Credit: Getty Images

Afghan refugees who fled Taliban given 3 months to vacate hotels in UK

Daisy May Cooper is in talks to join the cast of James Bond. (Getty Images)

Daisy May Cooper in talks to join the cast of upcoming James Bond film

Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda attend the Los Angeles premiere screening of Paramount Pictures’ “80 for Brady” (Getty Images)

Friends relive their journey to the 2017 Super Bowl in 80 for Brady

George Ezra was forced to pull out of his show in London. (Getty Images)

George Ezra postpones Leeds concert due to illness

Lenny Henry poses with Red Nose Day nose (Photo by Jake Turney/Comic Relief)

50 best jokes to fill your Joke-A-Thon for Red Nose Day fundraising

Large areas of the UK are covered in snow and sleet. (Getty Images)

‘Licence to chill’: best 30 snow jokes and puns for when it’s snowing

17 place names you might have been mispronouncing. Picture: National World graphics team

17 place names in the UK you’re probably mispronouncing

King Charles and The Queen Consort’s announce first State visit of their reign

King Charles and Queen Consort announce first State visit

Ed Sheeran has enjoyed a glittering career in the British music scene. (Getty Images)

Ed Sheeran’s albums in order - from Plus to Subtract

Weather experts are predicting a snow bomb in March. (Getty Images)

Heavy snow is expected to hit UK in March, experts say

JLS are returning for a huge tour of UK and Ireland. (Getty Images

JLS are reuniting for a 15-date tour of UK and Ireland

The Who have announced nine UK dates for their 2023 tour. (Getty Images)

Explainer The Who are on the road this summer - here’s where to catch them

Nile Rodgers will headline Kendal Calling 2023. (Getty Images)

Explainer Your complete guide to Kendal Calling 2023

The 2023 Doomsday Clock is displayed before a live-streamed event. (Getty Images)

Explainer Scientists claim the Earth is closer to crisis than ever before

The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea will present Make It a Market. (PA images)

Make It at Market is filmed at Stonywell in Leicestershire

Mark Williams will star as Father Brown for a 10th series. (Getty Images)

Mark Williams returns as Father Brown amid cast shake up for season 10

Faher Brown is filmed in the Cotswolds, an area known for its natural beauty. (Getty Images)

Father Brown: how you can visit filming location of series 10

Wigan defied the odds to lift the FA Cup in 2013. (Getty Images)

Explainer 5 of the biggest FA Cup final upsets from Sunderland to Wigan

King Charles III will celebrate his coronation on Saturday 6 May. (Getty Images)

How to apply to be at King Charles III’s coronation

Dragon’s Den 2023 panel including Steven Bartlett, Peter Jones, Deboarah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, and Sara Davies. (Pic: BBC)

Your guide to the 20th series of Dragon’s Den

Tyson Fury has reportedly agreed a deal to fight Oleksandr Usyk. (Getty Images)

Tyson Fury looks set to fight Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award previous winners

How to vote for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award 2022

Cold weather has caused disruption to travel in the UK. (Getty Images)

Cold weather expected to continue in the UK

Credit Suisse will be cutting thousands of jobs. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Credit Suisse to cut 9,000 jobs in bid to cut costs after scandals

When is Thanksgiving? Date of 2022 holiday, origin and celebrations

What type of Prime Minister will Rishi Sunak be? | Uncovered Special

Uncovered: Rishi Sunak’s rise to power

Rishi Sunak waves as he leaves the Conservative Party Headquarters after having been announced as the winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest on 24 October 2022 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak is UK’s first British Asian PM - heritage explained

Rishi Sunak leaves his home on 24 October (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak is one of the richest British Prime Ministers ever

Rishi Sunak will replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

Rishi Sunak’s stance on key issues - from Brexit to tax cuts

Mimi Webb performs on the main stage during day three of the TRNSMT Festival at Glasgow Green on July 10, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Mimi Webb Amelia tour 2023: list of dates and venues

Peter Kay (Getty Images)

Could Peter Kay return to stand up comedy?

Tintagel Castle (Getty Images)

Tintagel Castle is at risk of being lost to coastal erosion

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre. Picture: PA.

Queen’s funeral TV review: the death of the first television monarch

The Queen’s coffin draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre (Pic: Getty Images)

What is the Royal Standard Flag and why is it on Queen’s coffin?

A picture from May 11, 2021 of Queen Elizabeth II delivering a speech from the throne in House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London as she outlined the government's legislative programme for the coming session during the State Opening of Parliament.Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

What will be open and closed during the Queen’s funeral?

Queen Elizabeth II (Getty Images)

Will pubs be open for the Queen’s funeral?

King Charles III will address the nation before leading the national period of mourning (image: AFP/Getty Images)

What era are we in? What comes after Queen’s New Elizabethan age?

Charles, who was appointed King upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has confirmed the name he will use as monarch. (Credit: Getty Images)

Charles to be called ‘King Charles III’ as he assumes the Royal throne

Liz Truss has made her first full speech as Prime Minister following her appointment by the Queen. (Credit: Getty Images)

Liz Truss gives her first speech as Prime Minister - what she said