This Britain
Postcard art: Having a cool time. Wish you were here
A Slice of Britain: At the annual lucky dip for postcards by famous and emerging artists, the sharp-eyed and patient scoop up bargain masterpieces.
Inside This Britain
Minor British Institutions: Fisherman's Friends
Saturday, 21 November 2009
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.
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.
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