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Margot Robbie spotted filming new movie in Yorkshire Dales

Dales welcomes Margot Robbie for movie shoot2 hours agoHayley CoyleBBC News, YorkshireSplashRural North Yorkshire is having its Hollywood moment. The latest production to be filmed in the region is a...

The UK town dubbed one of the 'worst' with no supermarket that's now being transformed

A town once dubbed the “worst shopping destination” in Britain is finally starting to turn things around. Kirkby in Merseyside is just six miles from Liverpool and was voted the worst place to...

Doctor Who's David Tennant names his best films including 'old-fashioned' choice

Actor David Tennant has featured in a wide range of film and TV shows since he kicked off his acting career at the young age of 16. Over the years, people have seen the 53-year-old in the likes of...

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group46 minutes agoHugo BachegaBBC Middle East correspondent•hugobachegaReporting fromSouthern LebanonReutersLast year, on 17 September, at...

What the president announced - and why it matters

What Trump has announced on tariffs and why it matters1 hour agoUS President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on goods from countries across the world, on what he called "Liberation Day".He...

Trump's tariffs are a longtime goal fulfilled - and his biggest gamble yet

Trump's tariffs are a longtime goal fulfilled - and his biggest gamble yet3 hours agoAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent•@awzurcherDonald Trump's politics have shifted considerably over his...

Women to continue having babies later in life, says ONS

Women to continue having babies later, says ONS5 hours agoJames GregoryBBC NewsGetty ImagesWomen in England and Wales are likely to continue having babies later in life, and having smaller families,...

Women to continue having babies later, says ONS

Women to continue having babies later, says ONS1 hour agoJames GregoryBBC NewsGetty ImagesWomen in England and Wales are likely to continue having babies later in life, and having smaller families,...

Val Kilmer 'still loved' Hollywood star he 'cried over for 6 months' after 'painful' split

Val Kilmer confessed to having one true love among his numerous high-profile romances.The Top Gun actor has dated the likes of Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie, and Cher, but it was his split from...

Inside the UK's <b class='text-danger'>1980s</b> VHS shop that's loved by American tourists

Inside the UK's 1980s VHS shop that's loved by American tourists

Rob Lane, 50, and Chris Annable, 48, operate 'The Straight To Video - 80s Video Shop' in Alfreton, Derbyshire, boasting an impressive collection of nearly 1,000 original VHS tapes, previously used...

Fury in Tenerife as 'Spanish Machu Picchu' turned into 'tourist theme park'

Residents of a small mountain village on the island of Tenerife, famous for its unique and wild beauty, have raised an alarm over safety and overcrowding as a result of a surge in tourism. The...

Major fashion brand goes bust after shutting 35 stores

Major fashion brand Select has gone bust after closing 35 stores this month. The high street chain, which previously had over 100 branches in the UK, has filed for insolvency, with advisors already...

Polish presidential candidate ridiculed for donning disguise to promote book

Polish presidential candidate ridiculed for donning disguise to promote book3 days agoWill VernonBBC News, WarsawEPAThey say writers are their own worst critics - but for the man who could become the...

The abandoned city built by prisoners that became a ghost town after huge explosion

Ghost towns are becoming all the rage again, attracting those keen for new experiences and adventure. Many are abandoned villages or cities, often with substantial visible remains that offer a unique...

Bill Murray 'very sorry' to Clint Eastwood after huge <b class='text-danger'>1980s</b> film 'regret'

Bill Murray 'very sorry' to Clint Eastwood after huge 1980s film 'regret'

Bill Murray once turned down the chance to star in a major movie with Clint Eastwood - a decision which he now bitterly regrets. The 71-year-old, who hails from Illinois, was uncertain about...

Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90

Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 9050 minutes agoGetty ImagesRichard Chamberlain, the actor best known for his role in the 1960s medical drama Dr Kildare and leading role in Shogun, has...

The Who's Roger Daltrey shares sad health update during Royal Albert Hall gig

The Who's frontman Roger Daltrey has revealed his struggles with deteriorating vision during a captivating performance at London's Royal Albert Hall on Thursday, declaring to fans "he's going blind"....

Frasier star Kelsey Grammer gets go ahead to demolish 200-year-old cottage despite fury

Kelsey Grammer, famed for his role in Fraser, has been granted permission to raze a historic 200 year old cottage, sparking outrage among neighbours.The actor, also known for his stint in Cheers, has...

Netflix viewers urged to watch overlooked drama that's Stranger Things crossed with OITNB

Netflix might just be your treasure trove for the next series to devour – and if you've been aimlessly scrolling in search of that gem, look no further.Imagine blending the '80s vibe of Stranger...

'We need to protect our ability to produce food' TV farming star blasts Labour tax raid

Labour's inheritance tax raid on farms risks harming the nation’s food security as the world becomes increasingly less stable, a TV farming star has warned.Roger Nicholson, 82, the owner of...