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'Stop flying to Santorini as gorgeous Spanish alternative is much cheaper'

If you want a glorious holiday on a budget, while still being surrounded by stunning scenery, there's something you may need to know. Lots of people are drawn to the beautiful scenes of Santorini,...

UK's 'prettiest seaside town' gets £23m boost to make it even more beautiful

The beloved Cornish town of Falmouth is set for a major transformation with a £23 million redevelopment project aimed at enhancing its waterfront and tourism infrastructure.Named the UK’s...

Sheila Hancock says 'I'm shortly going to be cancelled by death' in brutally honest update

Across Dame Sheila Hancock has claimed she is going to be “cancelled by death” as she reflects on entering her ninth decade.The world renowned actress, who has starred in the likes of...

Call the Midwife film and prequel series announced

Call the Midwife film and prequel series announced6 minutes agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsPAThe BBC has announced plans to make a Call the Midwife film and prequel TV series set during the Second World...

Andy Bey dead: Grammy nominated jazz legend dies aged 85

Grammy nominated Jazz singer Andy Bey, has died in a reirement home at the age of 85. The legendary star's death occured on Saturday April 26 but is only just being made public now. The news was...

The Boys star's 'sinister' new TV drama with Grey's Anatomy favourite gets release date

Prime Video's new action-packed series Countdown has finally been given a release date, and it's set to hit our screens imminently.The series stars Jensen Ackles, known for his role in The Boys, as...

Keir Starmer faces Labour revolt as MPs rage over migration madness

Labour MPs have turned on Sir Keir Starmer over immigration ahead of the local elections. Two backbenchers broke ranks to suggest the Prime Minister must be prepared to leave the European Convention...

'Grandpa robbers' held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint - but didn't know who she was

'Grandpa robbers' held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint - but didn't know who she was12 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News, ParisGetty Images / Raymond HallThe morning after the heist, burglar Yunice Abbas went...

The beautiful seaside village in Majorca that's super popular with German tourists

Majorca is a favourite of British travellers, featuring long sandy beaches, a warm climate and a vast array of hotels and holiday rentals. More than 2.3 million Brits visit Majorca each year, with...

The incredible little city that gets over 3,300 hours of sunshine every year

After a long, dark winter, many Brits will be keen to see more sun at home and abroad this spring and summer. If its sunshine hours you’re after, there is one European capital that sits head and...

Wallis Simpson was 'prisoner' in 'slum' bedroom in last days as Edward VIII's wife

The wife of the former king, Edward VIII, spent her final years as a “prisoner” in her “slum” of a bedroom. Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who met the then-Prince of Wales, Edward,...

Comedian Arthur Askey's harrowing death and famous daughter

Arthur Askey was one of Britain's best loved comedians until the early 1980s, when he was struck down with gangrene and ended up losing both legs. The painful condition is caused by a lack of blood...

Pioneering Daily Express reporter who broke news of the Second World War

Legendary war correspondent Clare Hollingworth at work (Image: Courtesy Patrick Garrett)Slam! Slam! The noise that woke Clare Hollingworth in the early hours of September 1, 1939, was like doors...

Bitter war over Benny Hill’s £7.5 million fortune after comedian’s dying wish was rejected

Benny Hill’s death shocked the nation after the beloved comedian was found dead in 1992 at his home in London, aged 68. The legendary comic was one of Britain’s beloved entertainers during his...

'Hooligan' psycho seagulls 'shower seaside town reeking of rotten fish'

The coastal town of Lowestoft, Suffolk, is in a flap as it grapples with mounds of bird muck, thanks to thousands of seabirds settling back in the town. Locals are at the end of their tether over two...

'Now, more than ever, we must back Britain by buying British'

In the rapidly shifting global political landscape, one enduring certainty is ever clearer: national economic security means putting Britain first.To do so, in demoting the dogma of feckless free...

The 20 baby names popular in the <b class='text-danger'>1950s</b> that are making a comeback

The 20 baby names popular in the 1950s that are making a comeback

The 1950s were a memorable decade, marked by Elvis Presley topping the charts, legends like John Lennon and Van Morrison emerging in music, and the rise of fashion staples like the iconic pencil...

French PM stunned as daughter reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school

French PM stunned as daughter reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school15 hours agoHenri AstierBBC NewsAFPFrench Prime Minister François Bayrou says his eldest daughter's revelation that she was...

Inside life of Father Brown's Flambeau star John Light from famous ex to special role

Father Brown is set to return for a 13th season in 2026 after the latest series concluded on the BBC earlier this year. The show, which has amassed a significant international fanbase in addition to...

French PM stunned as daughter reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school

French PM stunned as daughter reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school1 hour agoHenri AstierBBC NewsAFPFrench Prime Minister François Bayrou says his eldest daughter's revelation that she was...