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More than 200 Met Police officers have taken part in a simulated terrorist attack on the River Thames in London. Half a dozen "terrorists" hijacked a pleasure craft heading towards London from Kent taking dozens of people hostage in the Met's first big training operation on water. The boat...

However lurid the many sex scenes may appear to viewers of the upcoming ITV series Harlots, the reality was even more startling, according to leading historian Dan Cruickshank, author of The Secret Georgian History Of London... The real history of the Harlots: ITV's new bonkbuster...

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is to celebrate the UK leaving the European Union with a bash entitled Brexit Day. And the the occasion is set to be marked with an event, similar to US Independence Day, when all new laws will take effect. REVEALED: Theresa May is planning 'BREXIT DAY' to...

A few of the key moments that have helped to define the course of Irish history, from the arrival of Christianity to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement... The history of Ireland: 11 milestone moments...

Fascinating letters revealing how a cash-strapped Admiral Lord Nelson had an explosive row with his commanding officer over prize money have come to light. The historical notes show the true extent of the financial pressures Nelson was facing as he struggled to support both his ex-wife...

A STONE age hearth, dated at almost 5,000 years old, has been discovered in Monmouth, South Wales. Monmouth archaeologists working on the housing and industrial developments along Wonastow Road continue to record prehistoric and Roman remains in and around the huge post-glacial lake which...

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, applauded the Netherlands for voting 'overwhelmingly for the values Europe stands for'. But if EU leaders take this as their cue to resume federalism as usual, they'll be making a grave mistake... Deluded! The EU's smug elites...

Although the Queen is very much alive, there is a code word in preparation for when the worst happens. As you would imagine for such a significant event, a plan has already been meticulously laid out for what will happen after the monarch passes away. And the code word forms a central part as...

A statue of Pocahontas has had its protected status "relisted" to mark 400 years since her death in England. The life-size bronze effigy of the Native American stands in Gravesend, Kent, where she died on her journey home to Virginia in 1617. Historic England has renewed its Grade II...

Seven instances of corruption in Britain in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries... Bribes, gifts and scandal: 7 stories of corruption that shocked Britain...

Reduced to manslaughter? This man should never have been tried at all. We send Our Boys in to kill the Taliban and then when they DO kill the Taliban they are tried for murder! Marine Alexander Blackman conviction reduced to manslaughter BBC News 15 March 2017...

Here we go again. The rhetoric of Scottish nationalism is one of the most dreary, repetitive and grindingly predictable sounds in British politics. It is like the broken record of a dull Caledonian folk song, permanently stuck in its groove as it plays the same old dirge, laden with...

Parliament has passed the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the European Union. Peers backed down over the issues of EU residency rights and a meaningful vote on the final Brexit deal after their objections were overturned by MPs...

A waistcoat worn by Captain Cook in the 18th century is expected to fetch almost £700,000 at auction. The garment was used by the explorer in 1770, the year he sailed to Australia on his voyage of discovery. The cream silk waistcoat is embroidered with flowers and is fastened with brown...

The Queen has started the countdown to the 2018 Commonwealth Games, launching the baton relay at Buckingham Palace. She handed the baton to Australia's two-time Olympic champion cyclist Anna Meares on Monday as it started its journey to host country Australia. The relay will span 388 days, 71...

Actors dressed in medieval clothing have re-enacted St Patrick's first landing on Irish shores in 432AD... A saintly arrival: Actors dressed in medieval costumes take to a rowing boat to re-enact St Patrick's first landing on Irish shores in 432AD Saint Patrick brought religion to Ireland...

The Queen will call on the Commonwealth to “overcome division and find reconciliation”, urging further collaboration for a prosperous future. She will advocate “consensus and cooperation” in her annual message to the public on Commonwealth Day on Monday, calling for the 2.5 billion people...

The yellow submarine named Boaty McBoatface is set to leave for Antarctica this week on its first science expedition. The robot is going to map the movement of deep waters that play a critical role in regulating Earth's climate. Boaty carries the name that a public poll had suggested be...

THE story of Lady Godiva and her decision to ride naked through the streets of Coventry is one of Britain’s oldest legends, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period just before the Norman Conquest in 1066. It has various forms, but the basic story remains the same... 1054: The story of Lady...

A skeleton found under a south London driveway dates back 1,300 years to a century before Alfred the Great became king. The almost-complete adult skeleton was unearthed in Croydon, along with a child's bone from the same period. Builder Terry Jobson found the skull and bones just a couple of...