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    The Aborigine who helped the British explore Australia

    There was much excitement when the remains of Captain Matthew Flinders were discovered beneath London's Euston Station...
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    'Ancient' Aberdeenshire stone circle found to be replica

    An Aberdeenshire stone circle initially thought to be thousands of years old has been identified as a modern replica...
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    Site of the Battle of Hastings sequel is found

    When he was a small boy, Nick Arnold’s grandfather entertained him with stories of a gory medieval battle between Vikings and Saxons which had, according to local legend, taken place close to his home in the north Devon countryside. Fate took Mr Arnold down the path of a career as a successful...
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    Woman finds ring which belonged to Charles II's courtier who was executed

    An immaculately preserved gold ring from the 17th century has been found by an amateur metal detectorist in Scotland. The signet ring is in perfect condition and is believed to be worth up to £10,000 and...
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    The Brexit Party

    Nigel Farage has endorsed a brand new pro-Brexit political party and warned Theresa May he will 'step back into the fray' if exit day is delayed from March 29. The ex-Ukip leader warned...
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    Nostalgic? Me? No, it’s Remainers who cling to the past

    Of all the sore-loser descriptions of Brexiteers that have been doing the weary rounds for the past two years among Remainers, it’s hard to know which one least applies to me. On balance, however, I think it would have to be “nostalgic”...
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    Police speak to Prince Philip for not wearing seat belt

    Norfolk Police say they have spoken to the Duke of Edinburgh after he was pictured driving without a seat belt, 48 hours after being involved in a crash near Sandringham in Norfolk. A...
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    The pro-EU lobby has made it fashionable to loathe the old

    I see Remoaners are keeping it classy. (For clarification: by Remoaners I don’t mean the 16.1million of my fellow citizens who voted Remain – I mean the far smaller number of Remainers who devote their every waking hour to trying to scupper the Brexit vote.) Their latest ruse is a website called...
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    Evidence of butchery in submerged prehistoric forest on island of Benbecula

    A prehistoric butcher's has been discovered on a remote Scottish island. Experts claim the site is 3,500 years old and includes preserved wood, bone, quartz and a quern...
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    Minute by blood-soaked minute, the TRUE story of Zulu

    140 years ago this week a group of British redcoats made a heroic stand against the Zulus. Here's a minute by minute account of the action... Minute by blood-soaked minute, the TRUE story of Zulu: Heart-stopping graphic account of the greatest last stand in British history 140 years ago this...
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    The genteel spa town united by utter contempt of our political class

    49% of Harrogate voted Leave in the referendum and 51% voted Remain. But whereas the North Yorkshire spa town is split right down the middle when it comes to Brexit, there is one thing it is united on - an utter contempt for our preening political class... DAVID JONES: The genteel spa town of...
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    Stan & Ollie: The story of Laurel and Hardy's final tour

    New film Stan & Ollie - which stars Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly - documents the legendary British/American comedy duo's 1953/54 British tour - which would be their last tour together... Stan &...
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    Incredible 'sea monster' skull revealed in 3D

    Some 200 million years ago in what is now Warwickshire, a dolphin-like reptile died and sank to the bottom of the sea. The creature's burial preserved its skull in stunning detail - enabling scientists to...
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    How we can kill a second EU referendum stone dead

    What to do if there's a second EU referendum? Just boycott it... PETER HITCHENS: A 'People's Vote' would be a...
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    How to follow in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots

    Historic places to visit in order for you to follow in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots... How to follow...
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    The EU offers its members a terrible choice: integration or democracy

    The EU is not only undemocratic in itself; it also degrades the internal democracy of its constituent nations...
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    World's longest aircraft retired

    The world's longest aircraft has been retired from service as developers prepare to start work on a new model...
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    No Deal Brexit is the best deal for Britain

    Every day we are bombarded with claims that a No Deal Brexit would spell disaster. But those predicting doom are talking our country into a crisis...
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    Fosse Way: Stories from the road at the edge of the world

    The A46, a roaring dual carriageway used by thousands of drivers every day in the East Midlands, was once the edge of the Roman world, separating civilisation from barbarian. Glimpses of this lost world have been uncovered along its length. Fosse Way: Stories from the road at the edge of...
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    YouGov survey: British sarcasm 'lost on Americans'

    Britons like to think they have a "special relationship" with the US, based on a common language and cultural, historical and political ties...