Thousands of plastic nurdles washed up on beaches stretching the eastern coasts of England are being vacuumed up after being washed ashore following a tanker collision in the North Sea. Workmen...
Pop icon Madonna hailed one easy-to-reach European destination for having “the most beautiful beach in the world”.The 66-year-old pop star recently performed on the white sands of Rio de...
One of the UK's best seaside towns to visit is home to a thrilling pier and one of the biggest beaches in the whole country. The UK has enjoyed a lovely dose of sunny weather, meaning that many Brits...
For those who adore the charming robin redbreast and wish to see them return to their gardens time and again, there's one essential purchase you should consider – and it's conveniently easy to...
Summer is just around the corner, and birds chirping in unison is a joyful reminder that new chicks are on the way. With this in mind, some may be inclined to lend a hand and offer the birds some...
Giant plumes of smoke have been spotted billowing for miles above hills in Derbyshire with locals being warned to keep their windows and doors closed.A dozen fire engines have rushed to the scene and...
Before Led Zeppelin catapulted to rock immortality, they were merely a quartet of musicians brainstorming the perfect band name.The saga began with Jimmy Page. Back in 1966, Jimmy stepped in as...
Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's 100 days speech fact-checked2 hours agoJake Horton & Lucy GilderBBC VerifyGetty ImagesPresident Trump used a rally in Michigan to mark what he...
Monty Don fans were lost for words as the presenter revealed he was greeted with an unexpected visitor. The Gardeners' World host, 69, is admired for his extensive horticultural expertise and often...
Former BBC radio star Adam Porter has revealed his new career move following his departure from the broadcaster on March 28 after 24 years. The legendary news reader has launched a new canal-based...
Picking a baby name can feel like a huge deal.Do you pick a classy name, name your baby after a loved one, or go out there and pick a name that nobody will expect?Well, to help you choose, it turns...
Outlander star Nell Hudson thrilled her followers by revealing on Instagram that she's planning an intimate wedding with her partner Max before their baby arrives.The 34 year old actress, known for...
Penrose Water Gardens attraction in Tregavethan, Cornwall . (Image: William Dax / SWNS)Elgin Energy is seeking to develop a battery storage system on land next to Penrose Water Gardens, in...
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Cat owners have been warned about the risk their beloved pets are posing to wildlife and have been urged to consider keeping them inside this spring and summer. While they are one of the most popular...
Author Maureen Paton who discovered the secret of her birth (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster)THE grainy black and white photograph shows a line of young women at Birdhurst Lodge, the unmarried...
Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers4 hours agoHelen BriggsEnvironment correspondent, BBC News•@hbriggsGetty ImagesWith what's being called a mini-heatwave looming for the UK, it's...
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...
Bertie Gregory could scarcely believe his eyes. While making his captivating new series, Secrets of the Penguins, the British Emmy and BAFTA award-winning cinematographer witnessed an absolutely...
JMW Turner, Self-Portrait, c.1799 (Image: Tate)He was known as the “painter of light” thanks to his atmospheric all-weather landscapes illuminating scenes from natural life. But Joseph Mallard...