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Coronation Street Legend Exits After 39 Years

ITV's legendary soap Coronation Street faces a seismic shift as Sally Dynevor, who has played fan-favourite Sally Metcalfe for nearly four decades, announces her departure from the cobbles in an emotional storyline that will rock Weatherfield to its core.

Hepburn's Secret Beverly Hills 'Gay House' for Sale

The historic Beverly Hills home secretly shared by Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn and her rumoured lover, socialite Laura Harding, hits the market. Discover the story behind the legendary 'gay house' and its glamorous, hidden past.

WWII Brothers Died Hours Apart in Battle of Britain

The poignant tale of two British brothers, both RAF pilots, who lost their lives within hours of each other during the Battle of Britain. Discover their heroic legacy and the memorial that now honours their ultimate sacrifice.

Coronation Street Star Brutally Axed in ITV Shake-Up

ITV has confirmed the dramatic exit of a major Coronation Street star, sending shockwaves through the cobbles. The actor has spoken out after being brutally axed by show bosses in a huge storyline twist.

History Podcast Breaks Records with Epic Australia Tour

History podcast giants Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are taking their chart-topping show, The Rest Is History, on an unprecedented live tour to Australia, selling out stadiums and redefining the power of historical storytelling.

UK's Best History Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

Corrie's Becky Actress Teases Dramatic Comeback

Former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly, who played the iconic Becky McDonald, has sent fans into a frenzy by hinting at a potential return to the cobbles. The actress, reflecting on her time in Weatherfield, revealed she would 'never say never' to

High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival

A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.

Corrie's Tyrone Devastated in Shocking Hit-and-Run

Coronation Street's beloved mechanic Tyrone Dobbs faces life-changing injuries after a brutal hit-and-run. Devastating new storyline rocks Weatherfield as Fiz and Evelyn are left shattered.

Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

Coronation Street Teases Two Huge Summer Exits

ITV's Coronation Street is set for a seismic summer as two beloved characters, including a fan-favourite cobbles veteran, are confirmed to be leaving the show in a series of explosive storylines.

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