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Robert Burns

Burns Night falls on January 25 and it marks the birthday of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, who died in 1796.

Who was Robert Burns and why is Burns Night celebrated? Dennis Morton

Farthest throw and catch of a sausage roll in the mouth (photo: You Tube, David Rush)

First News: catch that sausage Nigel Booth

New Year tradition of the chimes of Big Ben at midnight (photo: Adobe)

New Year’s customs and traditions are brought to mind as 2023 welcomed Steve Cain

A couple poses for a selfie under heart-shaped balloons displayed for Valentine's Day in downtown Moscow on February 13, 2020. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Special days and holidays in the UK for 2023 Sue Wilkinson

Life in South Tyneside in 1963.

The write stuff in South Tyneside Chris Cordner

Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with historic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background on a sunny day in Venice, Italy

Book a place on rail trips to literary landscapes - including Bronte country and... Sue Wilkinson

First News: Puppy power!

Here is 'Address to a Haggis' in full - and why the Scottish dish is celebrated ... Chelsea Rocks