A once-neglected patch of land in Duddingston, Edinburgh has been transformed into a welcoming green space by volunteers. Jock Tamson’s Gairden – named in honour of Duddingston’s Rev John Thomson, ins

Bob Cooper of Macclesfield, Cheshire remembers: From an early age, I have always loved reading and writing. My best subject at school was English to the detriment of maths, and I managed to become top

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Securing a Christmas Number One and performing on Top of the Pops was an achievement for any musician. With old Christmas favourites battling out newer hits, the British public have a history of choos

Q Who is the longest reigning male monarch in British history? A That title goes to George III, who reigned from 1760 until his death in 1820. He became King of Great Britain and Ireland after the dea