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Why monarchies are more tolerant History shows that the Royal Family has always been a better friend to minorities than American democrats Ed West is the Senior Editor of UnHerd. His book Tory Boy is published by Constable March 9, 2021 UnHerd In 1850, a seven-year-old orphan from west...

Hazelnut find sheds light on Threave estate's history BBC News 8 March 2021 The site was already known to be of archaeological interest Amateur archaeologists have unearthed evidence of human activity on a Scottish estate about 10,000 years ago. A tiny burnt hazelnut shell found on the...

Suffolk 'shipwreck find could be 'really, really rare' BBC News 7 March 2021 On-site investigations are needed to find out more about the Thorpeness wreck A shipwreck uncovered on the Suffolk coast could be "really, really rare", experts have said. A wooden boat section was found at...

The invention that made mass vaccinations possible By Magnus Bennett BBC Scotland News 10 March 2021 Hundreds of millions of adults around the world can expect to be vaccinated against Covid over the next few months. It will be delivered by hypodermic syringe - but who invented it? Most...

Marine Le Pen prepares to become French President. Macron loses support in the EU. Britain makes a move against EU financial markets.

A fireball, a driveway and a priceless meteorite Jonathan Amos Science correspondent @BBCAmoson Twitter BBC Science 9 March 2021 Hannah, Rob and Cathryn are celebrating an extraordinary find "We're still pinching ourselves - to believe that this actually happened on our drive!" Rob Wilcock...

Pollard hits the maximum 36 in an over West Indies' Kieron Pollard joins South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs and India's Yuvraj Singh in hitting a maximum score in an over in international cricket. He scored 6 sixes off Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya.

The Queen has praised frontline NHS workers for their selfless dedication to duty during the pandemic as part of a Commonwealth Day message. Her Majesty reflected on the courage and commitment demonstrated in every Commonwealth nation and territory during these testing times. Senior royals...

Rangers fans descend on Ibrox after Premiership win BBC News 7 March 2021 Glasgow Rangers took the title after Glasgow Celtic drew 0-0 with Dundee United Rangers fans have descended on Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow to celebrate the club winning the Premiership for the first time in 10 years...

'Hovering ship' photographed off Cornish coast by walker BBC News 4 March 2021 An optical illusion caused the ship to appear as though it was hovering above the horizon Images of what appears to be a hovering ship have been captured as the result of a rare optical illusion off the coast of...

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A rare black fox has been caught on camera prowling around a garden in west London. It was spotted by Faroz and his daughter Sophia, from Isleworth, who first thought it was a wolf, or a wild dog. The animals are a type of North American red fox with a trait that makes their fur silvery-black...

Tintern 'secret' medieval tunnel system found by accident BBC News 4 March 2021 The tunnels are about 4ft (122cm) high and are "tucked away" under a footpath A "secret" medieval tunnel system has been discovered by electrical technicians in south Wales. A team working for Western Power...

Prince Philip has successful heart procedure, palace says BBC News 4 March 2021 The Duke of Edinburgh has undergone a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition, Buckingham Palace has said. The palace said the duke would remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation...

Roman road remains uncovered in Northumberland BBC News 31 December 2020 The remains are part of the Stanegate - a Roman road which ran east-west south of Hadrian's Wall Remains of a Roman road which pre-dates Hadrian's Wall have been uncovered in Northumberland. The find, which is almost two...

Cotswolds: Roman Cupid figurine dug up near planned A417 bypass BBC News 12 February 2021 It is one of only 50 known Cupid figurines in the UK A 2,000-year-old Cupid figurine has been unearthed along the route of a new bypass in the Cotswolds. The artwork was dug up in November near the new...

Isle of Man Viking jewellery found by metal detectorist BBC News 18 February 2021 The items, dating back to 950 AD, include a rare gold arm ring A "stunning" collection of 1,000-year-old gold and silver Viking jewellery has been discovered on the Isle of Man by a metal detectorist. Retired...