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Locals slam council after ‘pointless’ papier mache animal statues cost taxpayers £43k

Locals in a UK market town have slammed "pointless and bizarre" animal statues that they say are a waste of £43,000 of taxpayer funds. The stone sculptures were designed by British artist Graeme...

Brothers accused of brawling in street with workmen after 'attempted abduction'

Three brothers armed with improvised weapons were allegedly involved in a violent street brawl with two workmen after accusing them of attempting to abduct a child, a court has heard. Neil, Mark and...

Calls of grief into the night at preschool destroyed in earthquake

Calls of grief into the night at preschool destroyed in earthquake34 minutes agoHtet Naing ZawBBC BurmeseReporting fromMandalay regionBBCAbout 15 children's backpacks lie torn apart in the rubble -...

Majorca hotellier slams Spain anti-tourism protesters with four-word take down

A Majorca hotellier has slammed anti-tourism protests in Majorca, declaring that overcrowding was confined to "four streets in Palma". President of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation Javier Vich...

Myanmar quake: 'I feel guilty - our people need us the most now'

Myanmar quake: 'I feel guilty - our people need us the most now'1 hour agoTessa WongBBC News, Asia Digital Reporter•@tessa_wongReporting fromSamut SakhonBBC BurmeseBBC / Tessa WongThe last time Soe...

M&S shoppers say 'beautiful' suede sandals are 'the most comfortable they've ever owned'

Finding the perfect spring/summer footwear that's cool, comfortable and will go with any outfit can be a challenge. Marks and Spencer may have the answer, as the retailer's Suede Fisherman Sandals...

The tiny and pretty European village where houses are built into boulders

Perched atop a hill in the district of Castelo Branco, Portugal, lies one of the most unique and charming villages in all of the country. Monsanto’s buildings, built from the granite from the...

Fury as 'pitiful' penguin enclosure without fresh air meets welfare standards

Treatment of Sea Life penguins introduced by Steph SpyroCampaigners have raised concerns about a “pitiful” penguin habitat at a London Aquarium which meets minimum enclosure standards. Fifteen...

Oral-B toothbrush drops to lowest ever price with 72% off at Amazon – last chance to shop

Today is the last day of Amazon's Spring Deal Days, which has seen hundreds of products drop in price over the past week. One of the top deals we’ve found today is perfect if you’re hunting for a...

This extraordinary truth lays bare how broken Britain's immigration system is

So there’s the truth of it: French authorities are waving off migrants floating in the English Channel and telling them: “The UK will see you in an hour.” In an extraordinary case, French...

Usher opens 10-night London residency, with mixed results

Usher opens 10-night London residency, with mixed results9 hours agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentGetty ImagesUsher has kicked off a 10-night residency at London's O2 Arena with a slick, two-hour...

BBC The One Show's Alex Jones exposes worst guest who was ‘so full of himself’

Alex Jones has named The One Show guest who she thought was “full of himself” during his 2022 appearance. The presenter was looking back at her conversation with A-listers during an interview on...

Duke of Marlborough with incredible £183m fortune files for divorce from wife of 23-years

The Duke of Marlborough has filed for divorce from his wife of 23 years (Image: Getty) TABLE OF CONTENTHaving separated last year, I can reveal that the Duke of Marlborough and his second wife, Edla...

The beautiful paradise island dubbed 'waste of money' by tourists

This one popular holiday destination has been slated by tourists who say it’s not worth the money to go there. Aruba was not a favourite for travellers sharing their experiences online.Affording a...

‘Insult’ as Ofsted chief at time of tragic head teacher suicide rewarded with peerage

Ofsted's chief inspector when a head teacher took her own life could receive a seat in the House of Lords. Ruth Perry's sister branded reports of the possible peerage "an insult". Amanda Spielman...

34 million bath bombs....and they are still fizzing with ideas to save the UK high street

It all began over a stove. But when Claire Constantine recalls her childhood kitchen in Dorset, it’s not the scent of home cooking she recalls, rather the smells of hot soap bubbling away in vats...

Royal fans say the same thing as Prince Edward takes on new patronage

Prince Edward has been praised by royal fans today after it was announced he has become patron of another organisation. The Duke of Edinburgh, 61, is now patron of the Southbank Centre, a role that...

UK households urged to follow ‘military method’ as clocks go forward

Now that spring is in full swing it means another clock change is fast approaching, with UK households set to lose an hour in bed this weekend.The clocks will go forward by one hour at 1am on Sunday,...

Keir Starmer issues tariff warning to Donald Trump amid threats of trade war

Keir Starmer has declared that the UK “reserves the right to respond” to Donald Trump’s global tariff trade war. The US President will slap a 25% import tax on cars, on top of a series of...

'I sold my land to a £600m theme park - now my neighbours won't speak to me'

Bucknell, Oxfordshire. (Image: Joseph Walshe / SWNS)A pig farmer selling his land for a proposed £600M French theme park near the M40 has been ostracised by local residents. The historical theme...