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A passionate chess player says appearing on television has boosted interest in the game.

An internet influencer with more than one million followers rated tasty treats at a popular village café.

Visitors to a museum have the chance to see the bone of what is believed to have been the world’s largest ever land mammal, and it was found locally.

There is no set rule for removing those Christmas decorations – but tradition says we should do it tomorrow.

Brush up on what’s in store with 31 questions all about the New Year.

A veteran mobile DJ who has been spinning records for the last five decades said he still loves it - even though punters are becoming more demanding.

A group’s appeal to find a permanent resting place for an ornate hand-drawn hearse has gathered pace — with more than a dozen bidders lined up.

He may be 92, but sugar beet farmer Fred Campling has absolutely no intention of retiring.

Households have been told to build and store new emergency kits in the event of a national crisis as the government issues new preparation advice.

The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new 50 pence piece which has been produced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Junior players are being told not to adopt a trend made famous by Premier League aces such as Man City’s Jack Grealish because of the risk of injury.

A group of calves which were found taking a stroll along the A47 have since been redirected.

Researchers have picked out the baby names which have become less popular since 2011, as well as those for boys and girls now on the rise.

Residents have been left baffled after a traffic cone was left sticking out of a newly tarmacked path.

Mr Jingles the mouse might be small in stature – but he’s getting a huge amount of interest in his exploits online.

A rare blue supermoon not seen for more than a decade will appear in the skies above us this week and here’s how to see it.

Young mascots are wanted by Team GB to get involved in the nation’s preparations for the Olympic Games and here’s how to enter a child you know.

British passports will now carry the name ‘His Majesty’ from this week, for the first time since 1952.

Robin Hood, King Richard, Maid Marian and the merry men all feature on an exclusive set of new Royal Mail stamps.

With spelling help available at the touch of a button, which words in the English language do we most commonly ask for Google's help with?