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VE Day will be celebrated with message from the Queen and toast given by Joan Collins

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It is far from an ideal way to mark such a momentous occasion.  But in the true wartime spirit of ‘make do and mend’, Britons will come together on Friday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day on television, online and in their own living rooms. The high point will be the Queen’s recorded … Read more

Chinese bred huge RATS for their meat and celebrated 100 reasons to eat them before coronavirus

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For many people, rats are unwanted guests in the house. But in China, they can be a delicacy on the dining table. Chinese bamboo rats, a possible coronavirus carrier, have been a sought-after food source in the country for centuries and hailed for their ‘nutritional value’. Tens of thousands of farmers raised them, chefs cooked … Read more

Enchanting stories from James Herriot, Britain’s most celebrated vet

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As Britain’s most beloved vet, James Herriot’s delightfully honest and at times hilarious reminiscences of a vet’s life in 1930s Yorkshire charmed millions in his books — and were turned into a long-running hit series. And as this exclusive reprint reveals around 50 years after it was first published, his magical work is still able … Read more

Civil rights hero who marched alongside Martin Luther King, Jr is celebrated at a private funeral

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Civil rights hero Joseph Lowery, 98, who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr and gave benediction at President Obama’s inauguration is laid to rest at private funeral in Atlanta Joseph Lowery, 98, died on March 27 in Atlanta from natural causes  He worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. in the fight for civil rights  … Read more