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If you were around in the 1970s, you may be sitting on many valuable pieces of memorabilia without even realising! It was a wonderful decade for nostalgia - not only for the crazy fashions but also for the birth of punk rock, disco fever and events that rocked the music world, such as the Beatles splitting up. © Ralf Liebhold / Shutterstock.com The '70s was also a decade of iconic fil...

The discovery of ancient warship HMS Gloucester on the ocean bed has been hailed as the most significant historic find in a generation. The wreckage of the 17th century ship that carried a future king of England was found off the coast of Norfolk. © Public Domain Pivotal in the Anglo-Spanish and Anglo-Dutch wars of the 1600s; the Royal Navy vessel sank in 1682. At the time, it was car...

The number of people using food banks in the UK has increased by a massive 81%, to 2.1 million over the past five years. The latest data, collected between 1st April 2021 and 31st March 2022, shows how hard the economic crisis is hitting the population, according to the Trussell Trust. © HASPhotos / Shutterstock.com The trust supports the UK's network of more than 1,300 food banks. Of...

While the UK economy faces many challenges, as the cost of living and inflation soar, one sector that isn't feeling the pinch is the gaming industry. The video games market in Britain is worth a staggering £7.16 billion - a growth of 32% over the past three years. © Brenda Rocha – Blossom / Shutterstock.com The Covid lockdown had a significant influence on the market, as UK gamers tri...

Queen Elizabeth II was well-known for her love of the environment, wildlife and animals. As well as taking part in a personal TV documentary (The Queen's Green Planet) to inspire other people to look after the planet, she also spearheaded the royal family's efforts to live a greener lifestyle. © Alessia Pierdomenico / Shutterstock.com The Queen has banned single-use plastics from all ...

All over Britain, people and businesses are preparing to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee from the 2nd to 5th of June. Thousands of events have been registered for the special occasion during the extended four-day Bank Holiday weekend. © Debra Angel / Shutterstock.com People have officially registered 1,775 street parties and private events and 1,458 public events to ta...

Littering is deeply affecting our wildlife; ONE BILLION seabirds worldwide are being killed by litter every year and 260 different marine species are trapped in plastic waste on a regular basis. The RSPCA receives 5,000 phone calls every year regarding animals affected by litter - equating to an average of around 14 reports per day. The UK has the worst record for dropping litter in Europe. ...

Clothing manufacturers are helping to solve the problem of pollution in our oceans by making eco-friendly garments out of recycled plastics. The latest trend of "green" fashion is making use of some of the 7.7 billion plastic water bottles used each year in the UK alone. As well as plastic, environmentally aware brands are also making clothing from other sustainable materials, such as bamboo...

Microplastics have been found in the human body for the first time. Scientific studies of blood samples have confirmed fears that tiny plastic particles are being ingested by people, as well as animals. © Susanne Fritzsche / Adobe Stock Researchers have long been aware of the harm waste plastics cause to marine life. Now, the results of studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, publish...

Not too long ago, a "celebrity chef" wasn't even a thing: a chef cooked good food and ensured restaurants retained their reputation. However, with the growth of reality TV and the internet comes a new breed. Instead of working behind the scenes, today's chefs are celebrities in their own right. © Sterling Munksgard / Shutterstock.com The UK has numerous famous master cooks, complete w...