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Queen Elizabeth II - Britain's longest serving monarch

The Queen becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history ...

The Queen becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history today

Hikers warned not to use phones to plot their routes

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team urges hikers to use OS maps ...

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team urges hikers to use OS maps or GPS device.

Tuesday's business with Simon Jack

China trade crunch plus how the young see privacy differently

Sir Anish Kapoor: 'Graffiti may stay'

Artist Sir Anish Kapoor said he may have no choice ...

Artist Sir Anish Kapoor said he may have no choice but to 'leave them there'

Should classroom participation return to hands up?

What is the best way to encourage children to participate ...

What is the best way to encourage children to participate in class?

Michael Fallon: "We wouldn't hesitate to do it again"

Reprieve's Kat Craig & Defence Secretary Michael Fallon discuss drone ...

Reprieve's Kat Craig & Defence Secretary Michael Fallon discuss drone strikes in Syria.

What is enduring appeal of courtroom dramas?

A new production of the original legal drama Aeschylus' Oresteia ...

A new production of the original legal drama Aeschylus' Oresteia opens today

'Strong action needed to halt refugee humanitarian crisis'

Andrew Mitchell proposed two safe havens for refugees in Syria.

Monday's business with Simon Jack

All eyes on China again as the stock market reopens ...

All eyes on China again as the stock market reopens after four days of closure.

GLAUCUS an underwater housing project

A diver who created an underwater house has returned to ...

A diver who created an underwater house has returned to it in virtual reality.