The Queen rarely addressed the nation during her 70 year reign – broadcasting only five times outside of her annual

National landmark Big Ben has finally broken free of scaffolding to show its £80m, five-year restoration project.

The planned Twickenham Riverside redevelopment received significant public support from a feedback report produced by Richmond Council. Of the respondents,

Summary: The show at the Pump House Gallery is proving popular with visitors. Image: By Felicity Capon Fifty works of

Summary: The Victorian mansion will open its grounds for the party. Image: By Ric Sumner Avenue House will play host

Summary: The event takes place on the first Sunday in June. Image: By Ben Baker ORGANISERS of a summer feast

Summary: It was the Queen’s fourth visit to the factory where remembrance poppies and wreaths are made by ex-Servicemen and

Summary: Britain’s carnival summer is set to continue in Fulham as residents prepare for the ninth annual Celebrating Fulham festival.

Summary: Smiles weren’t dampened as crowds lined the banks of the Thames to watch the 1,000-boat flotilla to celebrate Her

Summary: Kingston’s beacon for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be lit on a boat in the middle of the River

Summary: Despite the bad weather warnings the Jubilee river pageant is expected to attract large crowds. Image: By Helen Wright