Colonial psychology of identity denial resurfaces in the age of X and digital discourse Suhail Farooq Khan In recent years, a curious pattern has surfaced in political conversations on the social ...

But the secret behind the name of one of Southampton͛s most picturesque historic streets has absolutely nothing to do with seafood. The real story behind the name Winkle Street is a tale of linguistic ...

In the 400s, the Western Roman Empire abandoned Britain to its own devices. Twin brothers Hengist and Horsa saw an opportunity to lead an Anglo-Saxon invasion and reshape England’s identity. But ...

The Battle of Brunanburh claimed the lives of thousands and experts believe it could have been fought on Wirral ...

The uniqueness of Oxford's retail market is a major contributor to the city's success while other high streets are suffering, says an expert at property consultancy Vail Williams. Mike Watson, a ...

Jack Osbourne and wife Aree have paid tribute to his late father Ozzy with their newborn daughter's unisex name.

Liverpool is a place rich in history and culture, and with that comes some quirky place names. The origins of these names date back centuries and can offer an insight into the city's past. Many people ...

Calls to rename York's Shambles Diagon Alley spark spirited debate among York readers ...

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Others took a firmer stance. Janice Gray called the idea of renaming the street “ridiculous”, arguing that the Shambles is “a well-known and historical name for butchers” with “no link to Harry Potter ...

London is downright strange sometimes, and we love it all the more for that. Mark your calendars with these kooky events — some tracing back centuries, others box fresh. While some of us spend the ...

Which of our pint-sized cities has the most to offer visitors, and which are sadly lacking? Our UK expert offers his verdict ...