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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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Fountain Brewery workers Harry Traunter, John Smith and Tom Owens celebrate in March 1989 after a planned merger by the Australian company Elders IXL with Scottish & Newcastle Breweries fails

29 photos from the 70s and 80s, celebrating the nation's breweries

How a 15th century Scottish castle was transformed into a luxury hotel

Frances Clementine Anderson.

History made as first woman in over a century takes on role

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

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

From championing post-punk pioneers to becoming championed by John Peel, Creeping Bent are calling time on their 30-year existence this year.

Creeping Bent: 30 years, John Peel adulation and calling time in 2025
After 30 years, Creeping Bent are calling time on their art-project-turned-independent-label.
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Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort

Discover Crete's hidden gem: Luxury and family bliss at Mirabello Bay

Glasgow's Soma Records didn't just put Scottish EDM on the map, but also elevated some of the scene's most illustrious names long before they became famous...

Who are Soma Records, and did they really release Daft Punk's work?

How money didn't define the artist merit of a record label - the importance of Chemikal Records in insurmountable, not only on the Scottish scene, but on a humble DIY label owner like I once was.

Chemikal Underground: Home to Post-rock, power-pop and a DIY spirit

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"

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

Uncover your unique family story with a MyHeritage DNA kit

How Scottish are you? Find out with this £29 DNA test

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'
British rapper Lady Leshurr has released a diss track taking aim at Krispy Kreme ‘dupes’.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Amelia Earhart

AI artist Hidreley Dião unveils new collection celebrating icons

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?
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Here's 17 distinctively Scottish songs that music fans should know about - or at least, of.

From ballads to pop: 17 essential Scottish songs you need to hear

The Pastels, Orange Juice, Marmalade and more Scottish acts have had an influence on the musical landscape over the years.

27 iconic Scottish musicians and bands who helped define music history

The commemorative coins mark the 60th anniversary of the first Red Arrows display

The Royal Mint has just launched some special Red Arrows 50p coins

The football shirt worn by Pele when he scored his landmark 1,000th career goal is set to sell at auction for as much as £400,000.

Shirt worn by Pele when he scored his 1,000th goal to fetch £400k

We own a £21m castle. We're selling up after 700 years in the family

Linda Adams plays Mrs Crossley - the Blackpool landlady who helped to get justice for murder victims of serial killer George Smith.

I found a dead bride in my hotel. I proved husband was a serial killer

Fred Durst 'hate' reaching fever pitch and mainstream success; it's been 25 years since Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water was released.

Revisiting Limp Bizkit’s Chocolate Starfish & Hot Dog Flavored Water

Two-thirds of Brits would fail the citizenship test

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TRIBE Paris - it’s more than a hotel, it’s about community

Paris with Tribe: How to rediscover most romantic city in the world

Chris Brown has launched a defamation lawsuit over allegations made in a 2024 documentary.

Chris Brown files defamation lawsuit over claims made in documentary

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

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