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Tutankhamun breakthrough as Boy King's tomb 'hid a 3,000-year-old ritual'

The famous Boy King pharaoh, Tutankhamun, ruled Ancient Egypt from around 1332 - 1323 BC. He ascended the throne at just nine years old but died unexpectedly at the age of around 18.His tomb was...

'I live on filthy UK street lined with rubbish - I'm too embarrassed to have people over'

The lane sandwiched between Oriel Road and Crofton Road in Rock Ferry is besieged by discarded mattresses, fridges, old furnishings, and an assortment of rubbish that has made it a breeding ground...

Carer who stole £27k from vulnerable woman she was looking after jailed

A heartless carer who pilfered £27,000 from a dependent woman was sentenced to over two years in prison.Paige Kemp, a 31 year old Sheffield resident, systematically siphoned the cash in "dribs and...

James Bond legend dies as tributes flood in for 'iconic' star

James Bond poster creator, painter and illustrator Robert E. McGinnis has died at the age of 99. The artist died March 10 in Old Greenwich, Conneticut but the news is only now becoming public. It was...

England's 'oldest house' covered in history that's been around for 857 years

England is famously full of ancient buildings which have been lived in by a huge array of different people. Some have long gone, with archeologists regularly making important discoveries and...

Yet another UK seaside hotspot is planning a new tourist tax to raise £8m a year

A Scottish council has begun discussions which could lead to a tourist tax for visitors.Fife Council’s cabinet committee has agreed to start discussing the levy, which is reportedly worth up to £8...

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...

'Exact date' to visit theme parks this Easter for shorter queues and quieter crowds

School breaks around bank holidays are a perfect combination for families with many planning to head to newly reopened theme parks this Easter break.However, with so many people thinking the same way...

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...

'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'

'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'9 hours agoGeorge KingBBC News, SuffolkGetty ImagesThe construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast is a key...

Al Fayed estate faces legal action from alleged victims

Al Fayed estate faces legal action from alleged victimsJust nowHannah PriceBBC News InvestigationsAnna LamcheBBC NewsReutersFive alleged victims of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed are planning to launch...

Fears rise after <b class='text-danger'>earliest</b> ever Asian hornet sighting in UK - check your area

Fears rise after earliest ever Asian hornet sighting in UK - check your area

The UK has reported its earliest-ever sighting of the Asian hornet. The insect was found on January 24 in Oswestry, Shropshire, much further north than its usual sightings in the UK.These hornets...

Huge new asylum scandal erupts as foreign criminals who can't be deported given homes

A rising number of foreign criminals are being given taxpayer-funded asylum accommodation because they will “never” be deported, the Daily Express can reveal.In another shocking Home Office...

Chaos in asylum system as Home Office sacks firm putting migrants in hotels

The Home Office has sacked one of the firms responsible for putting asylum seekers in hotels after raising “concerns”. The Government employs private contractors to find housing for asylum...

Government to drop asylum hotel provider

Government to drop asylum hotel provider54 minutes agoVincent McAviney & Adam DurbinBBC NewsEPAThe Home Office is stopping the use of hotels run by one of the largest providers of asylum...

Nigel Farage set to make huge election announcement at 1pm

Reform UK is set to unveil its candidate for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election later today. At 1pm, party leader Nigel Farage will reveal the contender in the constituency, launching their campaign...