WASPI campaigners ready for new court showdown with DWP
WASPI campaign leader Angela Madden vows 3.5 million women will not give up their fight for compensation, warning of fresh legal action if the government's review fails them. Read the latest.
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Brigitte Bardot's Enduring Fashion Legacy
Explore the timeless style of French icon Brigitte Bardot, from the daring Bardot top to leopard print and ballet flats. Discover how she defined 1950s and 60s glamour.
1950s US Army Guide's Rules for GIs in Britain
A 1955 US Army guidebook for troops stationed in Cold War Britain warned against criticising the Queen, mocking 'funny money', and misusing British slang. Discover the quirky advice on display in Oxfordshire.
Mother rejects gentle parenting for 1950s 'Mothercraft' manual
A London mother explains why she's raising her seven-year-old son using a robust 1950s parenting guide, 'Mothercraft', rejecting modern trends like gentle parenting to avoid raising an entitled child.
David Walliams dropped by publisher ahead of lonely Christmas
Comedian David Walliams faces a solitary festive season after being cut by HarperCollins over misconduct claims. Explore his career fall from grace. Read the full story.
DWP to reconsider WASPI pension compensation after deal
The government has agreed to swiftly reconsider compensation for 1950s-born women after a legal climbdown. WASPI warns of further court action if demands are ignored. Read the latest.
WASPI updates on £250k legal fundraiser
The WASPI campaign shares what happens to its £252,000 legal fundraiser after the DWP withdraws its decision on 1950s women's pension compensation. The judicial review proceeds in December.
DWP U-turn on WASPI pension compensation decision
The DWP retracts its decision to deny compensation to 1950s-born women after new evidence emerges. Read the latest on the ongoing WASPI campaign battle.
WASPI Women: Government Faces Billions in Pension Compensation
Millions of women born in the 1950s demand justice as parliamentary watchdog investigates state pension age changes that left them financially devastated.
English village frozen in time discovered in Dorset
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
Lost Alec Guinness Father Brown Film Discovered After 50 Years
Exclusive discovery reveals Sir Alec Guinness's forgotten 1954 Father Brown television adaptation, hidden for decades before its remarkable recovery and restoration.
BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90
Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.
Princess Margaret's Forbidden Love Scandal Revealed
The heartbreaking true story of Princess Margaret's forbidden love for divorced war hero Peter Townsend, and the constitutional crisis that forced her to choose between duty and desire.
1950s British UFO Mystery Finally Solved
Newly uncovered documents reveal startling details about a mysterious 1950s space phenomenon that had British scientists and military officials completely stumped for decades.
Scotland Demands WASPI Pension Compensation
The Scottish Government intensifies pressure on Westminster to address the WASPI pension injustice affecting millions of women born in the 1950s, calling for urgent compensation and policy reform.
Britain's Deadliest Critters Revealed
Experts uncover the surprising dangers posed by Britain's smallest creatures, from toxic caterpillars to disease-carrying ticks. Discover which common insects pose the biggest threat to your health.
Sally Becker's emotional Pride of Britain tribute to Gaza children
British humanitarian Sally Becker receives Pride of Britain Award after heroic Gaza rescue missions, sharing heartbreaking stories of injured children she saved from conflict zones.
Shirley Abicair, zither star and TV pioneer, dies at 98
Remembering Shirley Abicair, the Australian entertainer who charmed 1950s Britain with her zither and became a beloved children's television pioneer.
Susan Boyle's Pride of Britain 2025 Comeback Confirmed
Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle is confirmed to make an emotional return to the Pride of Britain stage in 2025, marking her first major public performance since her stroke recovery journey.
Susan Boyle stuns with blonde transformation at awards
Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle reveals stunning blonde makeover while attending the Daily Mail's Pride of Britain Awards in London, marking a bold new era for the beloved singer.
WASPI women launch legal battle against DWP
Millions of women born in the 1950s secure major breakthrough as WASPI campaign forces DWP to court over state pension age changes in landmark legal challenge.
Britain to feel like Barcelona by 2050
Groundbreaking Met Office research exposes how climate change will transform Britain's weather patterns, with southern England facing temperatures matching southern Spain within decades.
Buddy Holly honoured with London blue plaque
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly receives English Heritage blue plaque at his former London residence, marking his enduring impact on British music ahead of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Grantchester's Dark New Murder Mystery Revealed
ITV's beloved clerical sleuth returns in a gripping new mystery that tests faith and friendships in 1950s Cambridgeshire as murder strikes at the heart of the community.
The Golden Age of 1950s Britain Revealed
Rediscover the magic of 1950s Britain - from post-war optimism to cultural revolutions that shaped modern society. A nostalgic journey through food, fashion and family life.
Ultimate Guide to Britain's Best Museums & Cultural Attractions
From London's iconic institutions to regional treasures, explore Britain's most captivating museums that bring history, art and science to life. Plan your cultural journey today!
Lost 1950s Superman Pilot with Leslie Nielsen Rediscovered
A long-lost, star-studded 1950s TV pilot for Superman, featuring a young Leslie Nielsen, has been rediscovered by fans, revealing a fascinating 'what if' moment in superhero history.
King Princess on 'Girl Violence' & Her 1950s Music Revolution
Exclusive interview with Mikaela Strauss, the artist known as King Princess, as she unveils the profound personal stories and feminist themes driving her explosive new album 'Girl Violence' and its unique 1950s aesthetic.
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