Concerns raised about unofficial voter registration websites ahead of EU...
Members of the public have been warned not to risk losing their vote in the European elections by visiting unofficial websites. Voters must be registered with the Electoral Commission before tomorrow’s...
View ArticleMeghan Markle gives birth to baby boy
The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a baby boy. The sex was a surprise for Harry and Meghan, who chose not to find out what they are having. A statement by the Buckingham Palace said: “Her Royal...
View ArticleDuke and Duchess of Sussex reveal baby boy’s name
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the name of their baby boy. In a post on their Instagram account, they revealed their first born child will be called Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor....
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WhatsApp users urged to update app following spyware vulnerability
Cybersecurity experts have warned WhatsApp users to update the messaging app as soon as possible following the discovery of a major vulnerability that could allow attackers to install a malicious code...
View ArticleFour arrested over ‘wanton destruction’ of model railway show
Tens of thousands of pounds of model railway exhibits were destroyed by vandals who targeted a major show at the weekend. Years of work was lost as displays were ransacked at the show in Stamford in...
View ArticleHow did things shape up at the last European Parliament elections? Take a...
Voters are heading to the polls across the UK today for the European Parliament elections. The establishment parties are expecting a rougher ride across the continent and if the results look anything...
View Article‘The second female prime minister, but certainly not the last’: Tearful...
The Prime Minister held back tears as she revealed the date she will be leaving her role as leader of the country. Theresa May announced she is standing down as Tory party leader on Friday, June 7. She...
View ArticleFuture of more than 200 Boots chemists in doubt
More than 200 Boots stores across the UK are under review. The American owner of the high street chemist is reportedly looking at closing hundreds of stores across the UK. A spokeswoman said the firm...
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New exhibition highlights the man behind classic D-Day posters
The build-up to D-Day was shrouded in secrecy as the Allies’ attempts to launch a pivotal offensive in 1944 could only succeed if the Germans had no idea about their plans. Abram Games was the official...
View ArticleServices being held to commemorate 25th anniversary of Chinook disaster
Two special services are being held on the Mull of Kintyre tomorrow to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the RAF Chinook disaster. Relatives of the 29 people who died – the biggest loss of UK...
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When crosswords led to MI5’s involvement in the build-up to D-Day
Britain’s defence chiefs were on heightened alert in the build-up to D-Day. So there was consternation in their ranks when a newspaper started carrying clues whose answers were key components of the...
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Geologists discover hundreds of buried valleys throughout Britain
A new survey has unearthed and mapped hundreds of ancient buried valleys, all the way from Aberdeen to Bury St Edmunds. The features have been found throughout Britain and range from a valley more than...
View ArticleUK’s first female students posthumously awarded their medical degrees in...
Seven students who blazed a trail for women’s access to higher education will today be awarded posthumous honorary degrees, 150 years after beginning their studies. The group – known as the Edinburgh...
View ArticleTravel disruption feared as environment activists plan 16-day drone chaos at...
Millions of people could face travel chaos this autumn with climate change activists planning to shut down a major UK airport for more than two weeks. Action group Extinction Rebellion is organising 16...
View ArticleUK Government responds to VJ Day petition with pledge to commemorate Far East...
The UK Government has pledged to “repay the debt” by commemorating the 75th anniversary of VJ Day next year. A petition, launched to campaign for greater recognition of the “Forgotten Army”, which...
View ArticleExhibition looks for moonstruck memories of those who recall Apollo 11 rock tour
It was one of the most historic journeys in global history. And now, the National Maritime Museum is asking people across Britain to share their personal memories about the pieces of moon rock which...
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‘Facing the Bear’ author Trevor Royle talks about RAF Saxa Vord’s role in the...
During the Cold War that once appeared to threaten the world with destruction, a windswept radar station played a key role in keeping the UK safe. The Royal Air Force station Saxa Vord opened in 1957...
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Aberdeen University graduate Helene Aldwinkle presented with Legion d’Honneur...
She was just 21 when she was recruited from Aberdeen University to join the crucial work being done at Bletchley Park. And now, 98-year-old former codebreaker Helene Aldwinkle has been presented with...
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SPONSORED: Treasure hunt – Ireland’s hidden gems
The cobbled streets of Dublin, kissing the Blarney Stone, Giant’s Causeway: the island of Ireland’s most popular attractions are justly celebrated. But there’s so much more to the island of Ireland...
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In her own words: Aberdeen University graduate Helene Aldwinkle on life at...
An Aberdeen University graduate, Helene Aldwinkle, has just been awarded the Legion d’honneur by the French Government for her work at Bletchley Park during the Second World War. Mrs Aldwinkle, nee...
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