More than six centuries before the Second World War's most audacious getaway, a nobleman imprisoned by Edward II in the Tower of London made his own courageous bid to scale its walls. ANNE O'BRIEN tells the lesser-known tale of inmate Richard Mortimer, how he secured his freedom...and what it meant
Toilets can be a little tricky to get clean, especially when it comes to the seat. Luckily, cleaning fans have shared a natural go-to product they like to use - and it's not white vinegar or baking soda.
The price of a day out in the UK has soared in real terms compared to 50 years ago but flight prices to top European destinations have fallen.
It's time for the government to finally look into this mundane yet pressing issue, says Steve Gooding
Growing up was tough for Kiss FM presenter and Strictly star Tyler West, who experienced poverty and witnessed a murder outside his home. Here he tells why your start in life doesn't determine where you end up
Contractors issued 35,000 parking tickets to drivers every day between April and December last year, the RAC Foundation has revealed.
Furious Natalie Minaker was hit with a £100 parking fine after becoming stuck in a gridlocked car park.
A woman has branded a parking firm "cold-hearted" after her husband pulled over because he felt unwell - and was hit with a £100 fine.
Limescale is a chalky substance that forms crusts and stains around shower heads, shower screens and taps.
Celebrity Big Brother viewers praised Fern Britton after her blistering nomination of Love Islander Ekin-Su Culculoglu during Thursday's episode.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed her family were told she became "unresponsive" when she began chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis.
The Apprentice fans were left fuming tonight, as many argued the "wrong team" won the guided tour challenge, calling it a "stitch-up".
ITV fans witnessed things take a turn on Celebrity Big Brother on Thursday night as the housemates had to nominate face-to-face.
Alexei Navalny supporters are planning a big demonstration to try and embarrass Vladimir Putin during Russia's far-from-free Presidential election.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn was blasted over his pro-ceasefire stance during a tense Question Time episode.
Big Sam - most recently manager for Leeds - popped up in front of the princess and her husband.
Cllr Coleen Gill is angry at the placement of the pole she claims has been put where many people stand during Remembrance services.
ITV's Holly Willoughby will be joining forces with adventurer Bear Grylls for a brand new series coming to Netflix.
