England had a capital before London — and it isn't where you’d expect

Before London became England's capital, a small market town held the seat of royal power as the heart of the mighty Mercian Kingdom — and its fascinating history still lives on today
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Theme park goers board ride at Alton Towers but are stunned by who sits next to them

Theme park goers recently boarded a ride at Alton Towers, but were floored by who sat next to them. Many were left in disbelief as they enjoyed a summer day out
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Grandad 'furious' after being slapped with fine for parking in front of 'kerb to nowhere'

Alan Hatch, 81, says he has been parking his Vauxhall Corsa on the road for years
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Cat's reaction to owner chewing gum leaves people in stitches

A cat's reaction to his owner chewing gum in a seriously obnoxious way has left people in stitches, saying that they don't blame the cat for his reaction in the slightest
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‘I went to Glastonbury of the North - and it was even better than the original’

Kendal Calling has been a staple on the festival calendar for more than 20 years and 2026's offering proves it's better than ever
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