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Why is it unlucky to leave Christmas decorations up until 6 January? The Twelfth Night superstition explained
Don't risk an unlucky start to 2025 and make sure to take down your Christmas decorations by Twelfth Night
“Carbon emissions from 20 AI systems were greater than those from 137 countries" - the true environmental cost of AI will blow your mind
Here's how much energy your next ChatGPT query will use.
It was the past home of Diana, Princess of Wales and where an 18-year-old Queen Victoria learnt she was queen
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10 darkest nursery rhymes ever: The chilling stories and eerie hidden massages behind some of our most popular children's songs
Listen to archive footage from the longest-running radio soap opera in the world: The Archers
The Archers is celebrating its 75th anniversary, with a range of special events to mark the occasion
How tall was Princess Diana? And why her true height often amazed people
The Spencers were surprisingly lofty.
Monstrous or necessary – do we really need 1000s more new electricity pylons?
Pylon proposals for the 'Great Grid Upgrade' spark protests
10 of the most breathtaking Parkruns in the UK – including one that's entirely on sand
Discover 10 of the most beautiful Parkrun routes in the UK, from the riverbanks of Eryri and the mountains of the Cairngorms to the brilliant beaches of East Anglia.
The ocean's hidden sounds: How noise pollution is changing the way whales and dolphins live underwater
The ocean is far from silent – and the rising roar of human activity is making life harder for some of the planet’s most intelligent creatures
Wolf moon: How and when to see this week's full moon, the thrilling first event in this year's lunar calendar
Everything you need to know about the Wolf Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
Who will be the next Princess Royal?
Tallest royals in history: a look at the kings and queens who towered above the rest
We look back at Britain's royals who have stood out in history, quite literally, thanks to their height
Why is Christmas Day on the 25th December?
When it was first held on that date and why; when Jesus was actually born in terms of year and what month; what places celebrate Christmas in January instead…
Can dogs eat Brussels sprouts?
Father Christmas or Santa Claus... Just who invented him and how did he become clad in red?
How did Father Christmas evolve? Fergus Collins takes a look
How long has the Royal Family been going to Sandringham at Christmas? It turns out, it’s a fairly new tradition…
We tend to picture Sandringham as the Royals’ timeless festive retreat – but the tradition is actually a recent one (and it began for a surprising reason)
This popular Christmas treat could kill your dog: science-backed facts on how to care for your pet - and spot the signs of poisoning
Is chocolate very poisonous to dogs? How much can they eat? Veterinary surgeon Nicholas Burrell explains all you need to know
Why are robins a symbol of Christmas and how do I attract them to my garden?
Did you know we have postmen to thank for the robin being associated with Christmas?
"No lounging about or a second glass of wine – someone still needs to tend to the livestock:" Frost, snow, animals - the gruelling reality of Christmas on a farm
While most of us down tools and pick up the mince
pies, a farmer’s work doesn’t stop for the festive
break. Amy Bateman welcomes us into her
farmhouse for a busy Yule on her Cumbrian farm
This high-tech treasure hunt is a global phenomenon – and everyone can try it
The biggest treasure hunt in the world is right on your doorstep. It’s free, it’s easy and it’s called geocaching.
Government raises inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m
The UK government has raised the inheritance tax threshold for farmers after months of protests
What happened to the Christmas goose? Inside the rise and fall of a Christmas classic
For most people, Christmas dinner means turkey, but not so long ago, the goose ruled the roast. Ivan Day seaches for the lost festive fowl
How many royal titles does Prince William have and what are they all – and what do they mean?
Prince William holds a number of royal titles – could you list them all?
Where is Young Sherlock filmed? All the filming locations from the new Guy Ritchie TV series
A new TV series about the sleuth's teenage years is coming to Prime Video