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Ministers have given the final go-ahead for a controversial road tunnel near Stonehenge despite bitter opposition from archaeologists who fear it could undermine the prehistoric monument. Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary, will today publish plans for the 1.8 mile tunnel taking...

Theresa May hailed an 'historic' moment tonight as Labour failed to defeat the government in the first vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill. The crucial legislation was comfortably given its second reading in the Commons by a margin of 326 to 290 - a majority of 36. Seven Labour MPs defied Jeremy...

When archaeologists lifted up a piece of concrete floor at a site near Hadrian's Wall, they never expected to discover one of the earliest Roman cavalry barracks and a treasure-trove of artefacts in a remarkable state of preservation. A layer of black, sweet-smelling anaerobic soil led them to...

They're a little-known football club from war-torn Azerbaijan and, to the immense pride of their fans, they are playing in Europe's Champions League - the world's greatest club football competition - for the first time ever: where they are to play the might of Chelsea, Roma and Atletico...

A radical shake-up of how warships will be built for the Royal Navy that aims to spread the work around the country has been unveiled by the Ministry of Defence. Proposals floated by industrialist Sir John Parker in his review of the sector last year have been backed by Defence Secretary Sir...

Prince Charles has become the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history. On Saturday he took the record from Edward VII who held the title for more than 59 years before becoming king. From Prince Charles' 1969 investiture at Caernarfon Castle to the 2006 purchase of his official Welsh home in...

The little-known story of how a young Winston Churchill was 'flayed alive' by a doctor so a wounded army officer could receive a skin graft has come to light. The future Prime Minister was a war correspondent interviewing Major Richard Molyneux in hospital when the overbearing doctor...

Bolton comedian Peter Kay has delivered a message of defiance at Manchester Arena's reopening concert, declaring: "We can't let terrorists win". Kay appeared at the We Are Manchester show on Saturday alongside other local heroes including former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher. More than...

Prince George has started his first day at school - but his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, missed the occasion on Thursday as she was not well enough to take him. The Duke of Cambridge dropped him off as Kensington Palace said Catherine, who is suffering from severe morning sickness, was...

Archaeologists are hoping to find the remains of a treadmill used to punish inmates in a prison. Northallerton Prison in North Yorkshire, which closed in 2013, is currently being demolished ahead of redevelopment. Northallerton prison dig for 'largest' treadmill The prison is in the process...

The only known surviving letter from Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, has gone on display. The letter was written to a young widow called Leila Maturin, who was said to have been the first woman to smile at him and shake his hand... 'Elephant Man' Joseph Merrick letter in Leicester...

They were thought to be lost at sea for thousands of years, but several Roman and medieval settlements have been discovered along the Humber Estuary. Archaeologists have found several artefacts dating back between 3,000-8,000 years, including pottery, animal bones and charred organic...

So it has come to this. Brexit is now akin to the worst episodes of totalitarian mass murder in the 20th century.... Triumphant Brussels likens Brexit to the Third Reich Ambrose Evans-Pritchard 8 September 2017 The Telegraph In EU eyes Brexit matches the Bolshevik revolution for...

The man tipped to become Britain's next Prime Minister has defended his views on abortion and homosexuality. Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Conservative MP for North East Somerset, recently declared that he believes all abortion is wrong, even if a woman gets raped. He also said that gay marriage is...

The mother of murdered soldier Lee Rigby has branded his killer Michael Adebolajo "vile" after he launched a bid for compensation. Adebolajo has begun a High Court action against the Ministry of Justice relating to a personal injury claim. Lyn Rigby said her son's murderer - who is serving...

We have the birth of a new prince or princess to look forward to in 2018. It is thought the new royal baby was conceived in Poland... Royal baby: Duchess of Cambridge expecting third child 4 September 2017 BBC News...

A seven-year-old school girl had a legendary holiday after pulling a giant four-foot sword from the Cornish lake where Bedivere threw Excalibur. Matilda Jones was wading through water waist-deep at Dozmary Pool when she stumbled across the blade underwater. According to folklore, Dozmary Pool...

As The Great British Bake Off returns to our TV screens, Emma Kay, author of new book Vintage Kitchenalia, shares the history behind the remarkable objects that have been used to bake the delicious (and not so delicious) treats of the past… A history of baking in 6 objects From delicate...

Fish-shaped torpedoes and dissolving parts could be examples of how submarine warfare could look in 50 years' time. Young British scientists and engineers from UKNEST, which promotes science, engineering and technology for UK naval design, took part in...

At least 60,000 people will be forced from their homes in central Frankfurt on Sunday, as Germany begins an operation to defuse a huge unexploded World War II bomb dubbed "blockbuster". It will be the biggest evacuation of its kind in post-war Germany, Frankfurt’s security chief Markus...