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Titanic 'fatal flaws' revealed

Experts claim to have found evidence that the Titanic was fatally flawed and may have sunk even if it had not hit an iceberg.

A dedicated athlete, who won Gold for Britain at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris has been honoured with a blue plaque.

The author of a new book on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission claims that more people than ever are visiting graves.

A bowler hat, believed to have been worn on film by Stan Laurel, is expected to fetch $15,000 at auction this month.

A life preserver worn by one the last people to escape the Titanic on a lifeboat is being auctioned this month.

A letter written by famous Irish rebel hero Padraig Pearse has been sold to the national museum by a mystery vendor.

Campaigners want to see a new statue erected in Britain in honour of black First World War hero Walter Tull.

Written by one of the passengers who perished when the Titanic sank, a letter reveals misgivings about the ocean crossing.

The last female World War I veteran has died in the US state of Maryland, at the age of 109.

Scotland's historic pubs are under threat, claims a new guide.