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Five wild boars outside a pub in Cinderford, Gloucestershire.

Five wild boars spotted roaming outside a pub

Manette Baillie, from Benhall in Suffolk, does a tandem skydive at the age of 102.

Watch: Woman, 102, becomes Britain's oldest skydiver

Oliver Salter, 31, who owns Peter Scott shoe shop in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, Britain's smallest shoe shop.

Watch: Britain's smallest shoe shop proves tight fit at just 3ft wide

UK flag with Unconventional Brits title

Meet the miracle baby turned adult bride and viral mouse village maker

High street in crisis: Traders battle against new challenges

Nearly 200 years of dirt is being steam cleaned from the Bridgewater Monument at Ashridge Estate

Ashridge Estate's Bridgewater Monument cleaned for the first time in its nearly ...

David has been sworn is the new MP for Hemel Hempstead.

How to contact your new MP

Schoolchildren know more about vitamins than adults do, survey finds

Aldi is looking to open new stores across the country

Aldi names 27 areas where it wants to build shops - full UK list

Watch a programme on Shots TV exploring some of Britain's quirkiest pets - and the wonderful things we get upto with them!

Watch: Britain's unusual pets and the quirky things we do with them

Actress Charlotte Riley plays with children at Warner Bros Studios at The WonderWorks, the first dedicated childcare facility at a UK film or TV studio (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

When free childcare will be extended to 30 hours - and how to apply Alex Nelson

I went to The Ardwick pub which offers the UK's cheapest pint. Picture: NationalWorld

Video: I went to Britain's cheapest pub & paid 1997 prices for a pint

Have you seen a playground as bad as this?

Does your neighbourhood have the worst playground?

London is Britain's 'smiliest' region

The UK National Dunking Championship 2024

Simon Girma, the best biscuit dunker in Britain

Brewdog will be giving away a free pint of Cold Beer to customers who come wearing shorts this Bank Holiday weekend.

Brewdog will be giving away free pints of beer this Bank Holiday

The stunning northern lights dazzling skies above Knaresborough this month.

Northern Lights to return

Ivor Ward, 98, at work in EM Pharma.

Watch: Britain’s oldest worker, 98, says his job “keeps me young”

Britain's oldest dancer, Dinkie Flowers, 103, who practices every day.

Watch: Britain’s oldest dancer, 103, who practices almost every day

A person walks along a railway platform at Paddock Wood railway station in south east England on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video report: Is it time to re-nationalise rail?

The Plough was voted Britain's 'second-worst' roundabout in 2005.

YouTuber braves Britain’s second-worst roundabout in Hemel Hempstead

Cup of tea

Raise a cuppa for charity this National Tea Day

The team search a lake for Excalibur.

Video shows search for King Arthur’s mythical sword Excalibur

Star actor Derek Siow wrestling with professional wrestler Rishi Ghosh in rehearsal performance

Watch: Bankrupt Birmingham, wrestling actor and footballer's pets

Max the Border Collie knows the names of all 231 of his toys.

Video: 'Britain's smartest dog' identifies his toys by name

Rebecca will be among 18 semi-finalists competing to win over judges.

Young chef from Hemel Hempstead makes semi-finals of prestigious competition

Aldi is recruiting staff at its two stores in Hemel Hempstead

Aldi looking for new recruits for its two stores in Hemel Hempstead

Watch the video that 'proves' big cats roam Britain's countryside

A star of Netflix's hit show Tiger King says new evidence of a big cat is 'definite' proof of their existence in the UK.

Nancy Fielder

The essential works will be carried out between Christmas and New Year.

All of the train stations affected by Network Rail's Christmas works

James, Claudia, Dan Melly, John Wealthall and John Bell. Photo taken by Susie Topley

Starlings, the Marmite birds - where have they all gone?

Some experts say government targets are not enough to solve England's housing crisis. Image: Yui Mok PA

More new homes completed in spring compared to last year in Hertfordshire

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 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

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

Russell Brand

Celebrities who have defended Russell Brand including Andrew Tate

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season

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

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

Playwright Steve Orme (left) and director John Goodrum discuss the script of What’s Your Poison?

What's Your Poison? comes to Hemel Hempstead

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

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel

A missing firefighter who vanished during a charity swim in the English Channel has been confirmed dead after his body was found near Belgium

Charlotte Hawes

Reqs the fire investigation dog is retiring

Hertfordshire waves goodbye to Britain's longest-serving fire investigation dog

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

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