A Cornwall-based writer went from working in a "mind-numbing" electronics factory to writing an award-winning comedy show.

In a room carved underground the better to shelter from the hostile environment above, a group of disparate individuals ...

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The Telegraph selected the best and worst of Britain's 1,250 towns, and picturesque Queensferry came out on top in Scotland.

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The traditional opinion of how Columba came to Scotland states that after being ordained as into the priesthood in Ireland, Columba became involved in a violent quarrel with a colleague. The quarrel ...

You might jab at the calendar and suggest the first of March. Or steeple your fingers and propose the vernal equinox, three ...

By Steve Stricker Columnist Writing this on the birthday of my beautiful mother, Get, February 6th – my forever, Valentine Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter Psst – Hey ...