History1 day agoThe suburban spies who sold secrets to the USSRThe Portland spy ring trial began on 13 March 1961. The BBC reported on a Cold War tale of espionage, adultery, exorcism – and a deceptively ordinary-looking bungalow.1 day ago2 days ago'Our children paid the ultimate price' – How the Dunblane school shooting changed BritainA new BBC documentary charts how the murders of 16 children and their teacher in March 1996 led to a handgun ban in the UK. 2 days ago3 days agoThe small village that became a Mecca for cyclists In the late 1800s, the small parish of Ripley became the go-to place for hordes of pedal pushers.3 days ago3 days agoLost home linked to American War of IndependenceRose Hill estate was uncovered with the help of 360 children from the local school.3 days ago3 days agoGrade II lock-up restored for future generationsThe building was originally created to temporarily incarcerate people, a parish council says.3 days ago3 days agoCleopatra and queens exhibition opens in townEgyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher has put together an exhibition about queens and Cleopatra.3 days ago3 days agoHow people woke up before alarm clocksFrom candles that drop metal nails to the knocker uppers of industrial Britain, people devised plenty of cunning ways to ensure a timely wake-up before alarm clocks came along.3 days ago3 days agoStory of pivotal English battle on show at castleThe medieval Chronica Majora recalls the victory that prevented a French takeover of the country.3 days ago3 days ago'Mythical beast' pony headwear found in Scots bog stars in US exhibitionThe horned cap from southern Scotland would have made the pony wearing it look "fantastical".3 days ago...
