This Britain

Sucking a Fisherman's Friend has always been a pleasure that has appealed to a determined minority

Minor British Institutions: Fisherman's Friends

Almost a century and a half ago, a Fleetwood pharmacist named James Lofthouse developed a menthol and eucalyptus liquid for fishermen to take with them on their excursions into the cruelly cold waters of the North Atlantic.

Inside This Britain

More storms ahead to batter Britain

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

More stormy weather will batter Britain later this week, forecasters predict. By Thursday more downpours are expected to add to already high river levels, particularly in Wales, the south west, north west and west Midlands.

Exhibition: Extraordinary faiths and traditions practised across Britain

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Beautiful photographs by journalist Jeremy Hunter are to be exhibited in London today in celebration of religious diversity.

Kite surfers jump seaside pier

Monday, 16 November 2009

Two kite surfers used strong winds for an amazing and hazardous stunt today - jumping over Worthing pier.

An unforgettable memory contest

Sunday, 15 November 2009

A Slice of Britain: Find it difficult to remember what you did last week, let alone the order of 1,144 cards? Don't despair: it's possible to train your mind – and age is no bar. The founder of the World Memory Championships is proof.

Minor British Institutions: Pukka Pies

Saturday, 14 November 2009

It is possible that almost the entire population, including even a few vegetarians, has at some time enjoyed a Pukka Pie but cannot now recall the experience.

Red Arrows announce first female pilot

Thursday, 12 November 2009

The first woman pilot to join the Red Arrows said today she she had been inspired to go into the RAF by her father.

Amol Rajan: Failing and flailing with Churchill's great speech

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Ever since reading Christopher Hitchens' collection of essays, 'Love, Poverty, and War', I have maintained (usually quite forcefully) that Winston Churchill did not in fact read his "We shall fight them on the beaches" speech.

IT workers share £45m Euromillions win

Monday, 9 November 2009

A group of IT workers from Liverpool have won a £45.5 million share of the Euromillions jackpot, sources said today.

Treasure island – the best archaeological finds in Britain

Monday, 9 November 2009

The recent discovery of the biggest hoard of gold ever found in Britain has brought tears to the eyes of experts and amateurs alike. Last month, Terry Herbert stumbled upon the huge trove of Anglo-Saxon treasure - worth at least £1 million - while metal detecting in a Shropshire field, while earlier this week, David Booth unearhed a £1 million Iron Age hoard.