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The pretty little city that’s one of Europe’s most underrated with hardly any tourists

Europe is full of gorgeous cities and with the vast choice, deciding which ones to visit can often be difficult. However, one destination that needs to be on every travellers bucket list this year is...

I remember my hometown full of life — but it has been hit so hard

My hometown was full of life and activity but it has been hit so hard (Image: Lois McCarthy)Different generations have their own version of what my hometown used to be. My parents rave about the...

Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK

Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK14 minutes agoJonah FisherBBC environment correspondentReporting fromWeymouthGetty ImagesA ground-breaking project to suck carbon out of the sea has...

Edward Colston plaque installed where slave trader's statue was torn down

New Edward Colston plaque finally installed2 hours agoCarys NallyBBC News, BristolBBCA new plaque has been installed on the plinth where a slave trader's statue once stood.The statue of Edward...

Venice hits visitors with extra fee and huge fine for non-payment in blow for tourists

If you're planning on heading to Venice for the Easter holidays or during the summer, you'll want to know about this one new fee that's coming into effect no later than this week. The access fee for...

Three chilling details uncovered about missing Pan Am Flight 7 which killed all on board

Hannelore Nagel pictured in her Pan Am uniform (Image: Ewbank's / SWNS)More than seven decades on, the baffling disappearance of Pan American World Airways Flight 7 still preoccupies experts after...

What Trump really wants from Canada

What Trump really wants from Canada59 minutes agoAnthony ZurcherSenior North America reporter•@awzurcherBBCMachias Seal Island is a tiny dot on maps of North America.But the uninhabited, fogbound...

New York plane crash: Horror as aircraft plunges to the ground killing at least 1

At least one person has died after a plane carrying six people crashed in New York State. The twin engined aircraft came down in a dmuddy field about 50 miles south of the state capital Albany...

Italy's 'other Venice' is sleepy fishing town with winding canals and a 10km beach

Overtourism is a growing issue for travellers looking to visit much of Europe’s major cities this year. As the number of visitors continues to rise year on year, the pressure put on local residents...

Horror in Spain as British tourist plunges to his death from popular viewpoint

A Brit tourist has tragically died after falling from popular viewpoint in an ancient Spanish town. The 63-year-old, who has not been named, is said to have lost his balance while sitting atop the...

Another beautiful city bans cruise ships - the 7 places that have had enough of tourists

Restrictions on cruise ships are being brought in across Europe (Image: Getty Images)Imagine waking to find the entire population of your town had doubled or driving to the local shop only to find...

As Trump hikes tariffs again, nervous businesses weigh what comes next

As Trump hikes tariffs again, nervous businesses weigh what comes next33 minutes agoNatalie ShermanBusiness reporter, New YorkUS President Donald Trump is ripping up the rulebook on trade that has...

The beautiful Asian country with 33C heat in April and 75p beer

Tourism across the continent of Asia is on the rise, as a result of the vast number of stunning destinations, warm climate, and cheap prices. Vietnam is just one of the many examples of Asia's...

The beautiful Italian city that's 'better than Venice' and has less crowds

For the many tourists desperate to explore the gems of Italy, there is no better place to visit than Venice and its stunning canals and architecture. But as more and more make the same choice, the...

The UK's failed insane £59bn plan for <b class='text-danger'>floating</b> airport dubbed 'Heathrow 2.0'

The UK's failed insane £59bn plan for floating airport dubbed 'Heathrow 2.0'

Despite never coming to fruition, back in 2012 Boris Johnson proposed a radical plan to build a £58.9 billion floating airport in the River Thames. Dubbed Heathrow 2.0, the drastic solution to...

Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocal

Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocalDonald Trump has chosen to impose a wide range of different tariffs on other countries. But how did he come up with the figures?Ben Chu from BBC Verify...

Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocal

Why Trump's tariffs aren't really reciprocalDonald Trump has chosen to impose a wide range of different tariffs on other countries. But how did he come up with the figures?Ben Chu from BBC Verify...

Cruise ship that's being turned into a <b class='text-danger'>floating</b> home for the ultrarich with £54m makeover

Cruise ship that's being turned into a floating home for the ultrarich with £54m makeover

A legendary cruise ship is to be transformed into a luxury vessel for the super-rich amid a £54m makeover. The Seven Seas Navigator is to be renovated and see its 248 suites turned into apartments...

Watch: President Trump announces new tariffs on all imports to US

Watch: President Trump announces new tariffs on all imports to USUS President Donald Trump has announced a universal "baseline" 10% tariff on imports into the US, on what he has dubbed "Liberation...

What to expect from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

What to expect from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcementUS President Donald Trump's trade wars have continued to escalate, with promises to rollout reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. Trump has...