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The light-hearted moment when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed a cream tea with Paddington Bear during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations will go down in history as one of the sovereign's most endearing appearances. © United Kingdom Open Government Licence v3.0 Televised in June 2022, at the start of the Queen's Jubilee weekend, the sketch delighted members of the public who love...

In the 1970s and '80s, before every child had a video game console and mobile phone, kids used to play out, a lot! Before the lure of the Internet took over, entertainment was generated by playing some good old-fashioned games in the school playground. © mslok / Adobe Stock In an innocent age, when kids watched Blue Peter on TV, with presenters John Noakes, Peter Purves, Lesley Judd a...

The old saying that your hair is your crowning glory has more than a slight ring of truth. Regardless of your hair's texture, length, style or colour, everyone has one thing in common: we all want to look like we've just stepped out of a professional salon. Looking after your hair and keeping it healthy makes it easier to style. People with long hair have to work even harder to keep it in ti...

Few summer activities are as traditionally British as searching through hedgerows in search of blackberries. Late August to early September is the perfect time of year to go blackberry picking. The juicy little fruits can thrive just about anywhere. © zi3000 / Adobe Stock Make sure you take a sufficient selection of storage boxes when you go out looking for them. Don't rely on plastic...

Cave rescues involve a specialist team of rescuers trained to save people in distress underground in caves and mines. Embarking on a cave rescue can be an extremely hazardous mission. © Chanwit / Adobe Stock In the UK, responsibility for inland rescue falls to the police, but in reality, they don't have the specialist training, expertise or resources to carry out underground rescues. ...

Plenty of people are taking advantage of the summer weather to host a garden party. August is the perfect time of year to invite friends and family over for an outdoor gathering, as the weather is still warm, but without the stifling heat of mid-summer. © Syda Productions / Adobe Stock Every garden party on a mild August evening needs a few incredible cocktails al fresco to impress th...

The late Bernard Cribbins was a legendary actor and singer whose career spanned an incredible eight decades. The Oldham-born actor has died, at the age of 93, after a lifetime of entertaining the public. He became a household name in the 1950s and his fame never wavered. As well as winning leading roles in many iconic comedy films, he starred in several TV series, including Coronation Street...

While more summer heatwaves are expected, we all know how unpredictable the British weather can be, so having a mixture of outdoor and indoor activities set up will keep everyone entertained, even if there's a downpour. © sashafolly / Shutterstock.com   Are there health benefits to trying out new hobbies? There are both physical and mental health benefits to trying out new hobb...

As the kids break up from school for the summer holidays, families will be looking for fun activities they can enjoy together. It can be hard to keep children entertained during the long summer break, but outdoor games are always a good option if the weather is fine. © Syda Productions / Adobe Stock There are plenty of reasons to introduce outdoor play to a child's life, particularly ...

July's long, hot days afford plenty of time to potter around in the garden, enjoying your flower beds and borders as they reach full bloom. © white78 / Adobe Stock It's a great time of year to host barbecues and other outdoor gatherings, so make sure your garden is in tip-top shape. For tips and advice on what gardening jobs to do this month, read our handy guide.   Cuttin...