Britain

Wall of wood in South Africa, consisting of Proper Wood logs that are helping clear the area of invasive eucalyptus - a perfect hardwood for Logs Direct customers to burn. Picture from www.logsdirect.co.uk.

Log company puts weight behind ‘walls of wood’ in South Africa

Size Wise: A Fact-Filled Look at Life-Size Wonders by Camilla de la Bedoyere and Vasilisa Romanenko

Surprising sizes, lost legends and a moon mission: children’s book reviews

A Black Country boozer called The Tilted Barrel where pool balls 'roll uphill' is now Britain's wonkiest pub following the loss of the Crooked House.

Britain’s newly crowned ‘wonkiest pub’ set to go on auction

The arrival area of The Dukes Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Litfest presents fantastic series of poetry and literature events this weekend

Colette Whelan pictured at the end of her 1,000 mile run.

Ex-nurse writes book about 1,000 mile run across length of Britain

The Great British Bake Off 2023: How to play Fantasy Bake Off

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The best TV shows to watch this week including Bake Off

Toploader will headline at this year's Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch-on.

Rock band Toploader announced as headline act for Christmas Lights Switch-on

Great British Bake Off: Meet the new bakers for season 14

Celebrities who have defended Russell Brand including Andrew Tate

Festival founder Matt Panesh outside the Winter Gardens, one of two venues for Morecambe Poetry Festival 2023.

‘Britain’s most ambitious poetry festival’ kicks off this weekend in Morecambe

The blast in May 2021 claimed the life of George Hinds.

Gas specialist recalls ‘emotionally taxing’ week investigating Heysham explosion

The M6

M6 officially rated as the worst motorway in the country

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season

Cars in Lancashire covered in dust on Thursday, September 7.

The reason people across Lancashire woke up to find their cars were filthy

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Man in his 40s dies at Britain’s biggest outdoor waterpark

Carl Falconer who has been going to The Tilted Barrel pub for about 40 years.

Inside Britain’s new wonkiest pub The Tilted Barrel

The Bellflower in Garstang has two dog bars.

Britain's best pub for pooches where dogs get their own menu

Patricia Bredin, Britain’s first ever contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, has died aged 88

Britain’s first Eurovision singer, Patricia Bredin, has died aged 88

Fire crews at The Crooked House pub

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ catches fire one month after break-in

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Peter Kay with Bernadette Harkin from Atkinson's Fish and Chips in Morecambe.

Comedian Peter Kay pops to Morecambe cafe for a chippy tea

Iain Hughes went missing during a charity swim in the English Channel

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel

A lottery ticket for the EuroMillions draw

Euromillions: The most and least common winning EuroMillions numbers

A ticket-holder based somewhere in the UK has won a life-changing £111.7 million in the Euromillions, Camelot has said. Credit: Getty Images

National lottery winning numbers for huge £7.5million jackpot

Windmill house for sale: Inside this seven-storey converted home with a penthouse suite - pictures

Iconic windmill home for sale with winding seven-storey staircase

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly

This toxic plant is harmful to humans, as its chemicals can cause significant wounds to the skin. While for some, it is just a burning sensation, for others, it can cause permanent scars. This is why giant hogweed is considered illegal and the fines can go up to £5,000. They can be recognised by their large white flowers and towering height.

Giant hogweed warning after man left with scarring

No Pie, No Priest: A Journey through the Folk Sports of Britain by Harry Pearson: a treasure trove of Britain’s hidden sporting legacy

A Journey through the Folk Sports of Britain by Harry Pearson: book review

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

Jodie Comer is in the running to play the next James Bond after her Tony award win for Prima Facie.

Who is the next James Bond? Bookies odds on Jodie Comer playing 007

Top 10 most popular walks in Britain according to OS Map app data

Meet the woman whose van lifestyle has allowed her to save more than £22k - and live in one of Britain’s poshest areas rent-free.

Van-dweller saves £22,000 and lives in posh areas rent-free

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

Morecambe beach. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Morecambe and Lancaster weather forecast as Britain braces for hottest day

National Fish & Chips Cay: UK’s most preferred chip topping revealed

The Tite & Locke at Lancaster railway station.

Lancaster to battle for award in ‘World Cup of Stations’

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

Of the 70% of Brits who confess to hitting the snooze button, the average person snoozes their alarm for 20 minutes each morning

Brits spend nearly 9 MILLION HOURS hitting the snooze button each morning

Pest controllers issue warning as Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer

Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer, says experts

Duke is looking for a forever home - can you offer him a loving place?

One of Britain’s loneliest dogs is looking for a forever home

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

List of slang words Brits hate the most according to research

The 9 slang words Brits hate the most including ‘bevvy’ and ‘bird’