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There are many myths and legends surrounding Britain's favourite wild bird. As a traditional symbol of Christmas, the robin has been appearing on cards since the 19th century and has been Britain's national bird since 1960. © Richard / Adobe Stock The robin is native to the UK and is actually here all year round, but fittingly, its numbers are boosted over the Christmas period by more...

Most of us will enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner, but where exactly does the tradition come from? Historians believe that it dates back to 1526 when one man, William Strickland, bought six turkeys from Native traders in America and brought them home with him. Before then, people typically ate chicken, goose, beef, boars' head and even peacocks at Christmas! King Henry VIII chose turkey f...

Christmas is a wonderful time of year filled with celebration, colour, loved ones and too much of everything... but it's also extremely difficult for some. With the cost-of-living crisis only getting worse, there will be thousands of families in the UK this year who are seriously wondering how they can make ends meet, let alone put on the perfect celebration. Drakkadr / Shutterstock.com ...

The World Cup is fast approaching, with the opening ceremony and first match (between Qatar and Ecuador) taking place on the 20th of November. The final is scheduled to take place on the 18th of December. After their near success in the Euros, England is amongst the favourites to be a part of this final, alongside Brazil, France and Argentina. © Dado Photos / Shutterstock.com With all...

The '70s was an era known for its growing diversity. There was desperation for the war in Vietnam to end, from which society derived a sense of freedom. Women wore whatever they wanted, breaking free from the long-imposed stereotypes of being modest and homebound. Men became more relaxed and less uptight, wearing loose-fitted shirts unbuttoned at the collar – even to work. © Lea Rae / Sh...

People have been playing board games for an incredible 5,000 years, making them one of the oldest gaming tools in the world! The earliest surviving example dates from around 2000 BC. Including a set of dice, it was unearthed by an archaeological excavation in Iran. © txking / Shutterstock.com This is a far cry from the world's most expensive board game of modern times, the Jewel Royal...

An estimated 13 billion plastic bottles are used in the UK each year - but only around 7.5 billion are recycled. This means 5.5 billion end up either in landfill sites or in the ocean, adding to the growing pollution problem. © Tatiana Zinchenko © Anton Watman © Valerie Quemener – Shutterstock.com Scientists don't know the exact number of plastic bottles in the world's oceans, but con...

King Charles III has long been a supporter of environmental causes, which is a factor that influenced his appointment as patron of Surfers Against Sewage. The leading UK marine conservation charity was launched in 1990 by surfers who were sick of seeing the disastrous effects pollution was having on the ocean. © FiledIMAGE/Shutterstock.com Charles was seen as an ideal choice as patron...

Deciding whether the time is right to sell your home can be challenging at the best of times, with numerous financial and personal considerations to work through before taking the plunge. Now, with the current economic crisis gripping the UK, the question of whether you should stay or go becomes even more complex. © Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock.com House prices have increased recently...

With the cost-of-living crisis hitting the UK, food and energy bills are skyrocketing. The energy price cap went up by 12% in October 2021, followed by a further 54% rise in April 2022. It was due to increase again by around 80% in October, until the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, announced domestic prices would be capped at £2,500 per year and frozen until 2024. © BAZA production / Shut...