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Don't miss: Scott, Shackleton & Antarctic Photography
This exhibition will mark the centenary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated journey to the South Pole.

The downside to looking on the bright side
If you are always seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, be warned - it could be an oncoming train.

London embraces Spanish food scene
From the world's tennis number one, Rafael Nadal, to the globe's top restaurant, El Bulli, it seems we can't get enough of all things Spanish, including sherry.

Pisa expert says Big Ben leaning
Whether the British parliament is leaning to the left or right depends on your point of view but Big Ben is officially tilting.

England: The real Downton Abbey
Pamela Wade explores the historic castle where the hit TV series is set.

Royal wedding dress exhibit a tidy earner
The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress has proven to be a tidy earner for the Queen.

British research backs 'male menopause' cure
There's hope for millions of men as scientists show no link between testosterone treatment and prostate cancer.

Rugby World Cup: Four of the best tastes of home
Rugby World Cup visitors can find their favourite snacks around town.

Culbone, Somerset
The tiny hamlet of Culbone in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, is said to be the place where Samuel Taylor Coleridge found the inspiration for his poetic masterpiece Kubla Khan.

Some babies already obese in the womb
British scientists have found the first direct link between the weight of a mother-to-be and that of her child.

Elizabeth Taylor's diamonds go on display
Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor's fans are being given a chance to see her extraordinary collection of jewellery, art and fashion.