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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?

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

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

Ad Feature Two-thirds of Brits stumped by UK citizenship test, research shows

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
The lawsuit alleges producers ‘intentionally produced false claims’ for ‘likes, clicks’ and money
Benjamin Jackson

Free coins are available in limited quantities - you just need to pay a small postage fee

How to order a free 'gift to the nation' commemorative coin

The five new designs include coins commemorating the Red Arrows, the modern railway and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Royal Mint unveils five special coins for 2025

Beyoncé has now become the most certified female artist in the history of the Recording Industry Association of America.

Beyoncé crowned the most successful female artist in RIAA history

A still from the Digital Reconstruction of Kirkcaldy Old Kirk

Explore the spirit of Christmas past at the Old Kirk

Members of the public fill The Mall before a flypast during the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London in June 2022 (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to get extra bank holiday in 2025 to mark major historic event

Porto has lots of unmissable restaurants including Golden Catch

Portugal: 7 Stunning restaurants in Porto for a truly unique night out

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Replica of John Cadbury’s shop in Birmingham’s Bull Street at Cadbury World

Watch: We take a tour of Cadbury World featuring Beanmobile ride

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Mark Cranston who has built an amazing collection of bricks.

I have a collection of 4,000 bricks...each one tells a story

8 historical Wetherspoons pubs in the Edinburgh and the fascinating stories behind them (Photo: Google)

8 Wetherspoons pubs in Edinburgh with a fascinating history
Edinburgh has a rich history 🏰
Holly Allton

Scotland is a diverse country, loved by explorers

Six idyllic cottages in Scotland perfect for a Christmas getaway

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

(Photos: Getty Images)

Iconic business that worked on the Titanic enters administration

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Wunderhorse before making their Boardmasters main stage debut

Boardmasters 2024: Wunderhorse chat main stage debut and second album

Protesters hold placards as they take part in a "National March for Gaza" (Pic: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

Palestinian march and rally announced for Kirkcaldy

Think you've got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

The 11 oldest pubs in the UK - and what you can order at them

11 of the oldest pubs in the UK - and what to order at them

Hannah Draper, museum assistant, left, and Rachel-Jane Morrison, community engagement co-ordinator, at Methil Heritage Centre (Pic: OnFife)

History, heritage and creativity at heart of re-opened heritage centre

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Can you guess these iconic Las Vegas movie moments?

These are the top 25 most iconic Las Vegas films

The Red Arrows fly alongside a Yellow Jack

Watch: Behind the scenes with the Red Arrows this Armed Forces Day

Luxury hostel brand in Berlin makes going to the Euros affordable

Castle Cornet, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey launches new historical routes ahead of D-Day

Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home.

Watch: Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home

Pictured is the Suite Seafront View at TRS Ibiza Hotel, in San Antonio.

A five-star resort taught me there’s more to Ibiza than partying Kirsty Hamilton

Families enjoying 'Summer of Play' activities at National Trust's Attingham Park, Shropshire. Picture: National Trust Images/James Dobson

For affordable days out National Trust membership is our saviour

I visited the delight that was The Hague in the Netherlands, next door neighbour of Amsterdam - and a charming city full of history and culture that you need to visit. Picture: Isabella Boneham

Why you should visit the charming city next door to Amsterdam

Brian Groom

WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Mother's Day is marked by people around the world.

When is Mother’s Day 2024?

Hannah Ritchie

Going Green: Movies help us learn about climate change

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained - including a new Pope and a new king. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained

Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

View the Old Town from Gediminas Hill

Vilnius city guide: What to do in Lithuania’s quaint capital

The winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot in August has come forward to claim the prize.

US winner claims £1.32 billion jackpot prize

Bill Bailey announces 2024 tour - how to get tickets