In Pictures: Britain wraps up as temperatures plunge
The unseasonably warm embrace that cloaked the UK from the worst of the autumn weather has vanished into the November air as temperatures plummeted.
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In Pictures: Meghan takes a seat for her first Royal Variety Performance
The Duchess of Sussex has been introduced to another British tradition – the Royal Variety Performance.
In Pictures: Climate change activists hold London bridge protests
Climate change activists have held five sit-down protests at bridges in London at the end of a week-long series of events. The Extinction Rebellion group said it was trying to highlight the dangers to the planet if global warming continues to go unchecked.
In Pictures: How the UK paid tribute on the centenary of the Armistice
People across the UK have marked the centenary of the Armistice by taking part in commemorative events to remember the nation’s war dead. The Prince of Wales led the royal family’s tributes in an emotional ceremony at the Cenotaph in central London.
Gallery: Archive photographs of Attic Theatre productions through the years
We’ve gone through our archives and dug out these images from Attic Theatre productions over the years. Do you recognise any faces?
In Video: Thousands of figures honour soldiers killed at Somme
Thousands of shrouded figures have been laid at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in an art installation representing the men who died at the Battle of the Somme and whose bodies were never recovered.
In Pictures: Charles is lord of the dance during Ghanaian welcome
The Prince of Wales got a colourful welcome to Accra in Ghana when he was co-opted by a troop of traditional dancers.
In Pictures: Archive images of five-a-side football in the north-east
These photographs, found in our archives, show five-a-side teams in the north-east over the past few decades. Do you remember any of these teams, can you recognise any faces? Let us know on Facebook.
Revealed: Here are the winners of our Halloween costume competition
We've been blown away by the high standard of entries this year.
Gallery: Readers send in their favourite pictures of the Broad Street fountain
We’re on the hunt for the best pictures of Aberdeen’s new fountain.
In Pictures: Can you remember these celebrity guys?
The Edenbridge Bonfire Society has unveiled this year’s celebrity guy as Boris Johnson and the former foreign secretary will follow in the footsteps of many famous faces which have gone up in flames over the years. Here are some of the highlights from the past decade and more:
In Pictures: Pumpkin carving at Castle Fraser
We sent our photographer along to Castle Fraser for this year’s Pumpkin Carving event. Can you spot yourself, or anyone else you know in any of our pictures?
In Pictures: Stonehenge through the decades
Friday marks 100 years since Stonehenge was donated to the nation, and English Heritage is holding a day of celebrations. Here we take a look at the ancient monument through the years to mark the milestone.
In Pictures: Good clean fun as students hold foam fight
One of the more unusual university rituals has played out at St Andrews in Scotland.
In pictures: Royal pregnancies through the years
With the news that Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child, the Queen will soon be welcoming her eighth great-grandchild. Royal pregnancies have attracted attention across the years as the mothers to be continued in their public duties until their maternity leave started.
In Pictures: 1066 all over again as Battle of Hastings re-enacted
History enthusiasts have re-enacted the 1066 clash between King Harold and William the Conqueror on the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Here is a taste of the historical action:
In Pictures: Storm Callum hits with winds of more than 70mph
Storm Callum brought winds of more than 70mph to parts of the UK which left dozens of flights grounded and thousands of homes without power.
In pictures: Britons bask in autumnal glow with parakeets and puppets
Autumn is here but there’s no reason to stay indoors just yet.
In Pictures: Take a trip through The Enchanted Forest
A spectacular light and sound experience is set to sprinkle fairy dust on the natural autumnal beauty of a Scottish forest.
In Pictures: Meghan and Harry wow the crowds in Sussex
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have started a busy day of engagements on an eagerly anticipated whistle-stop tour of Sussex. Harry and Meghan took their royal titles from the county, and they kicked off their trip at Edes House in Chichester, the county town of West Sussex.
In Pictures: Harry and Meghan wow the crowds in Sussex
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have started a busy day of engagements on an eagerly anticipated whistle-stop tour of Sussex. Harry and Meghan took their royal titles from the county, and they kicked off their trip at Edes House in Chichester, the county town of West Sussex.
In Pictures: Halloween harvest starts at pumpkin farm
Fans of Halloween can get a jump-start on prepping their Halloween lanterns after one North Yorkshire farm began harvesting their crop. Spilman’s Pumpkin Farm, near Thirsk, has grown some 20,000 pumpkins and squashes of all different shapes and sizes, which are traditionally linked with Halloween on October 31.
In Pictures: Dashing dogs and distinguished gentlemen in charity motorbike ride
Stylish motorcycle riders converged on central London for this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to raise money for the Movember Foundation. More than 650 cities worldwide were taking part in the 2018 fundraising effort.
In Pictures: Sky-high delights for hot air balloon fiesta
York is playing host to 50 hot air balloons as part of a weekend fiesta at the city’s racecourse. The event, which started on Friday, includes two night-glows where the balloons will be fired up in the dark, as well as a fireworks display.
In Pictures: Lunchbox collection tells story of children’s TV down the decades
A US auctioneer is preparing to sell a collection of vintage lunchboxes featuring children’s TV favourites over the decades.
In pictures: Dame Darcey kicks up a storm for National Fitness Day
Dame Darcey Bussell swapped her pointe shoes for trainers as she led a workout in central London to mark National Fitness Day. The retired ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge was joined by athlete Colin Jackson and gymnast Max Whitlock for the event at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Courtyard.
In Pictures: Meghan’s on the ball as she attends coaching event
Harry and Meghan gave a whole new meaning to the phrase royal coach when they visited Loughborough University on Monday.
In Pictures: Meghan joins kitchen crew to help launch cookbook
The Duchess of Sussex has written the foreword for a new community cookbook that will help Grenfell families and others.
In Pictures: Stars of stage and screen celebrate life of Sir Peter Hall
Some of the most enduring stars of British theatre, film and television have paid tribute to the last Sir Peter Hall. A memorial service for the founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company and director of the National Theatre was held at Westminster Abbey. He died aged 86 in September last year.
In Pictures: Aberdeen’s Doors Open Day
Doors Open Day returned to Aberdeen last week – with an extra 13 venues joining in. Various businesses, services and cultural buildings across Aberdeen invited members of the public inside for tours and activities as part of the national Doors Open Day.