February 1, 1884. The first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is published. The OED is considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, providing a detailed chronological history for every word and phrase.
Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter has claimed disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her when she was a teenage host of the children's show. Yvette Fielding, who joined the long-running BBC programme aged 18, told the Sun newspaper how the paedophile predator squeezed and patted her bottom after finding herself alone with him in a TV studio. The now 55-year-old also recalled an uncomfortable experience with "grotesque" Jimmy Savile, who was later revealed to be one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders.
A series of new episodes are coming later this year with the main cast all returning to their former roles in a move that has delighted the show's fanbase
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to Nigeria has reportedly left King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' as the Royal Family are said to be 'worried'
BBC Garden Rescue star Lee Burkhill spoke out as he sports a new look in the garden for summer
Coronation Street actor Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne on the cobbles, has opened up about his health on BBC's Morning Live and said 'nothing can be done'
Millions of tourists visit Turkey each year and it's one of the UK's favourite holiday destinations after Spain - but there are some rules you need to follow in order to avoid being hit with a hefty fine
A Palestinian student who said she was “full of pride” after Hamas launched its attack on Israel faces deportation.
The MoneySavingExpert has urged customers to check their energy bills and account balances as they could be owed a rebate of up to £180 from their supplier
When Brian Flynn took out a £1,500 loan to buy his friend’s car four years ago, he had no idea it would one day cost him his family home.
For the last fortnight, the supermarket has been cheaper than the budget retailers in our weekly price comparison
Referees have been criticised for the on-field decisions in the Premier League this season
Aldi shoppers have been left howling with laughter after the supermarket responded to a tweet comparing its budget chocolate bars to Cadbury's iconic Freddo offering
Fans were taken aback by the dramatic end to the episode
'We just can't believe it. She was only 35'
"Gut-wrenching" CCTV footage which appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel "has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behaviour" of the rapper, her lawyer has said. The 54-year-old, whose homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland Security Investigations agents in March, has faced a series of public allegations of physical and sexual violence. Footage obtained by CNN appears to show Combs - also known as P Diddy and Puff Daddy - wearing only a white towel as he punches and kicks Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway on 5 March 2016.
Iran on Saturday hanged at least seven people, including two women, while a member of its Jewish minority is at imminent risk of execution as the Islamic republic further intensified its use of capital punishment, an NGO said.Iran last year carried out more hangings than in any year since 2015, according to NGOs, which accuse the Islamic republic of using capital punishment as a means to instil fear in the wake of protests that erupted in autumn 2022.
Fans of the show have called for the presenting duo to become a regular fixture on the daytime show
King Charles III is expected to take part in his official 75th birthday celebrations at next month's Trooping the Colour, but it will be without one big tradition
The band were on stage for the first time in nine years to kick off their reunion tour
"Pasifika peoples come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and that’s something I love exploring in my work."
