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UK flood warning issued as locals urged to 'take action now'

The Environment Agency issued a flood warning for an area of Devon as homes and roads are put at risk by the weather event. The alert is in place for the lower River Torridge, from Dolton to...

The idyllic UK island paradise that's been dubbed a 'mini-Maldives'

Dreaming of a tropical island getaway in the heart of the Indian Ocean, but dreading the 15-hour flight? You're in luck, as you may discover that an equally enchanting destination is much closer to...

The pretty UK island with breathtaking sea views where you'll probably be the only tourist

When picturing an island holiday, it's common to envision a sun-soaked foreign destination. But what if you could indulge in a sunny island retreat without needing a passport? This is the annual...

Africa's best city for food - a 'foodie's heaven' with 'breathtaking beaches'

When we think of the foodie capitals of the world, Italy, France, and the Far East are among the strongest contenders.Food isn’t just something which fuels our travel, for some of us, it’s why we...

I went to a beautiful but underrated UK countryside village where the pubs were empty

I recently went on a pretty countryside escape with a few friends and it was super relaxing, but one thing stood out to me - the pub where we were staying was virtually empty. Last autumn, four...

'Stop flying to Santorini and Mykonos – this hidden gem in Greece has less crowds'

A travel lover insists that this beautiful and underrated spot in Greece is a must for your next holiday abroad - and it less crowded than the likes of Mykonos, Santorini, Athens and Rhodes.It's...

Pompeii breakthrough as two incredible 'life-sized' sculptures discovered in ancient tomb

Since its discovery in the late 16th century, excavations of Pompeii's ruins have continued to shed light on the city's incredible life before it was buried by volcanic ash in 79 AD. A new discovery...

The underrated African country where a pint is 85p and Brits can bask in 32C sunshine

Africa is home to some breathtaking countries, with temperatures perfect for a beach holiday before the summer reaches the UK. However, few tourists are willing to break from the mold of Egypt,...

The underrrated little UK city that was England's capital 1,000 years before London

With its winding ancient streets teeming with Roman and medieval buildings, colourful pastel-painted cottages and a thriving foodie scene, this Essex town only became a city in 2022 as part of the...

Archaeologists discover creepy 2,400-year-old 'puppets' inside ancient pyramid

Archaeologists have uncovered five ceramic figurines, believed to have been used in rituals, atop a pre-Columbian pyramid structure in El Salvador.These figurines, often referred to as "puppets,"...

AI ran the 2025 Grand National and the winner left bookies terrified

Red-hot Grand National favourite I Am Maximus could follow up his 2024 win after A.I robot Chat GPT ran this Saturday's race virtually ahead of time … and he won! Racing analysts used the popular...

The pretty seaside city home to gorgeous beaches where it's 20C in April

Greece is famous for its stunning islands, providing the ideal destination for holidays throughout the year. There are some 6,000 islands that belong to Greece, but only 227 are inhabited.The islands...

Rare Tudor paintings show 'fantastical beasts'

Rare Tudor paintings show 'fantastical beasts'2 hours agoCatherine LeeBBC News, North East and CumbriaHistoric EnglandRare 16th Century wall paintings have been revealed at a former Tudor hunting...

Top Tory Esther McVey urges Conservatives to let Reform win Runcorn by-election

Top Tory Esther McVey has been caught saying the Conservatives should stand down and give Reform UK a free run at taking the Runcorn by-election from Labour. In comments at odds with Tory leader Kemi...

Fury as heartless vandals desecrate and smash 20 graves and headstones

Police are investigating after families reacted with fury when mindless vandals smashed headstones and desecrated graves at a cemetery. Grieving relatives were left heartbroken when headstones were...

The 'other side' of Ibiza - the beautiful and quiet areas of Europe's party island

Ibiza is so much more than just Europe's party island with great weather. The island’s old town, Dalt Vila, is living proof of the island's rich history telling tales of ancient civilizations...

Lee holds off Scheffler & Woodland to win Houston Open

Getty Images3 hours agoHouston Open final leaderboard-20 M W Lee (Aus); -19 S Scheffler (US), G Woodland (US); -17 S Valimaki (Fin); -15 W Clark (US), R McIlroy (NI), T Pendrith (Can), A Tosti...

Monty Don's ‘uninhabitable’ and 'derelict' house with 'no garden to speak of'

Monty Don confessed he was living in a “derelict” house with his wife Sarah back in 1991. The gardening expert purchased a sprawling property in Herefordshire that year, but admitted it was...

Horrific footage shows hooded gang armed with machetes attacking lone teen in London

A teenage boy was savagely attacked by a hooded gang of axe and machete-wielding thugs who pounced as he walked through a sun-drenched springtime park.Horrific footage captured the tracksuits and...

The Italian beach where towels are banned – here's how to get around it

No trip to the beach is ever complete without taking a beach towel. Small or large, colourful or plain, this is an item as essential to one's travel plans as sunscreen, sunglasses and...