Donations have poured in for a 100-year-old woman who was robbed after thieves tricked their way into her home in Darlington.

The nation is preparing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day , with the Queen set to make a historic address to mark the occasion.

Boris Johnson has issued a stirring statement as the UK comes together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, calling for Brits to show the "same spirit of national endeavor" during the coronavirus pandemic.

The oldest national park ranger in the US tells us why she’s proud of the second world war home front park in Richmond, just across the bay from San Francisco

I settled in the greater Bay Area as a six-year-old in 1927. When I graduated from high school in 1938, my two opportunities for employment were working in agriculture or being a domestic servant. At that time, labour unions weren’t racially integrated and, during the war, I worked as a clerk for the segregated boilermakers’ union.

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Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that a National Treasure 3 and a TV series are both in development.

NHS hospitals are asking for basic items such as toothbrushes and sanitary products

Among those rallying against state shutdown orders are anti-vaccination activists. They see these protests as a way to form political alliances that promote their movement.

I've traveled a lot over the years, saving up all the dollars and vacation days I can manage to embark on solo adventures around the globe. Whether I've ended up road-tripping...

Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Prime Minister to form a "national consensus" on the next phase of the Government's coronavirus response as ministers work on plans to ease the lockdown.

Theresa May has hit out at world leaders for failing "to forge a coherent international response" to the coronavirus pandemic.

Free-to-play online games such as "Fortnite" will probably earn about $88 billion globally in 2020. Activision's new "Call of Duty" enters the fray.

WeChat is one of the world’s most popular apps, but researchers at the University of Toronto caution it is surveilling international users and using their information to broaden censorship on the app in China.

There's a lot to love about the fantastical and immaculately choreographed violence, but Sky's buzzy crime thriller otherwise tends to wallow in giggle-inducing melodrama

Liz McDonald crashed the Queen Vic's virtual pub quiz

Fauci has been a leading member of Trump's coronavirus task force

What was probably intended as a relaxing Sunday-night nostalgia-fest has become something else entirely during lockdown

Production on the soap was suspended in March

A third film is also in the works

Victoria Cross recipient’s suit against Nine newspapers can’t be held until in-person hearings resume after coronavirus

The highly anticipated defamation trial brought by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith against the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald will not go ahead next month after the federal court ruled a remote hearing under Covid-19 rules may breach national security.

The delay in the case came as justice Anthony Besanko said he had to consider whether to delay the trial despite a submission that Roberts-Smith and his family are suffering from the ongoing publication of articles by the Nine newspapers.

Hussain made his debut on Wednesday's show

The superstar has made a donation through her BeyGood foundation

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown told NHS staff to "keep up the brilliant work" as she made a £15,000 donation to staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.​

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A new era of travel is here

Laura Hampson talks to Zeynep Tansug about growing up in Turkey and family ski holidays to Aspen

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On the launch of the new collection, AMALFI, we chat to ALINKA's designer about her love of the namesake Italian coastline

​Use this enforced downtime to dream up your perfect honeymoon. Stay home and start planning, says Suzannah Ramsdale

The winner will be announced 'late summer', organisers say

Lockdown life is raising new challenges for all of us, but the experience may help people empathise with single parents more, writes single mother and The Mother Edit blogger, Rebecca Cox

The Government has faced pressure from airline bosses, tour firms and passengers to offer certainty around refunds for cancelled Easter and summer holidays.

Plus tips from a National Trust gardener on how to grow your own at home

There isn't long to wait until the next Bank Holiday

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Soap fans rejoice - you can now purchase themed face masks that feature your favourite soap characters from Corrie, EastEnders and more

Laura Hampson chats to Megan Ziems, founder of cult Australian bridalwear brand Grace Loves Lace, about the joy of living on the coast and why she's swapped Spanish beaches for hiking in New Zealand

Every year on March 8th, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day, and at Music Canada we’re showing our commitment to gender equality by celebrating this year’s theme of #EachForEqual. The theme draws from a notion of ‘Collective Individualism,’ and the way that our individual actions can collectively make change and help create a […]

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Tom Cruise is making the first-ever feature film to be shot in outer space.

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Leeds United legend and one of England's 1966 World Cup winners Norman Hunter has been admitted to hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Barcelona have announced changes to the club's board in a swift restructuring after six directors submitted their resignations to president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week.

Phil Collins has made a 'substantial donation' to help Jimmy Greaves, according to the Tottenham legend's agent.