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Roman burial ground with unusual graves found in M5 dig

A Roman burial ground with more than 100 graves, over half of…

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Westminster Abbey Roman sarcophagus may hold medieval abbot

New research suggests the Westminster Abbey Roman sarcophagus held a late Saxon…

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Diwali in Britain: history, meaning and how the UK celebrates

Diwali in Britain explained: what the festival of lights means to Hindus,…

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Why do we wear poppies? Remembrance Sunday 2026 explained

Why do we wear poppies? The history of the remembrance poppy, what…

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History of Bonfire Night: the Gunpowder Plot and 5 November

The history of Bonfire Night explained: how the 1605 Gunpowder Plot was…

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How did April Fools’ Day begin? Theories behind the April 1 tradition

Every year on April 1, millions of people around the world take…

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Snow, hail and thunderstorms return as Arctic blast hits the UK

A blast of cold Arctic air is sweeping across the UK, bringing…

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Elizabeth Line incident: Person dies at Hanwell station with passengers facing major delays

Tragic disruption struck the Elizabeth line on Monday morning after a person…

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Passenger jet forced to return to London Heathrow after windscreen cracks

Pilot makes emergency U-turn as Delta flight carrying 188 people lands safely…

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White House urges Keir Starmer to block Chinese ‘super embassy’ in London amid national security fears

Trump administration raises concerns over strategic espionage risks near financial district The…

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