The prospect of a Christmas without large-scale celebrations is preying on minds. After the widespread cancellation of pantomimes, festive light “switch-ons” and other community activities ...

Battle of Marston Moor. With such mnemonics - and three weeks' swotting - I managed to pass my A-Level History Special ...

It’s been a “crackers” few months for the Ingilbys as they build up to sell their family seat for the first time in 700 years ...

There have been many dictators in history, and a few have been considered somewhat benevolent, others total despots. If you ...

The PGMOL, the body that oversees officiating in English soccer, says it is “appalled” by the “threats and abuse” aimed at referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to show a ...

In 1662 Charles married Portuguese infanta Catherine of Braganza, daughter of King John IV (she is buried in Portugal). They had no children but Charles had 13 children by various mistresses. Charles ...

Night - Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of precipitation. Winds SSW at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 22 °F (-5.6 °C). Cloudy with a high of 41 °F (5 °C) and a 57% ...

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.

It may not be the most eagerly anticipated Christmas special of the season, what with Gavin & Stacey making its long-awaited return, but The Young Offenders offers a blend of ribald farce and ...

Indeed, the property has a gilded history of sagas and power struggles. During his reign, King Henry VIII stole the land the house is located on from the Church and Oliver Cromwell then stole it from ...

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Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism! There was plenty of festive cheer as the residents in St Oliver's nursing home enjoyed their Christmas party and our photographer Arthur ...