The city of Xanthi in northeastern Greece has become so overrun by pigeons that it has been forced to enlist some unusual helpers. The local authority has launched an initiative in response to...
Hottest ever start to May as temperatures hit 29C4 hours agoSean SeddonBBC NewsMatt TaylorBBC WeatherBBCA new record was set for the hottest start to any May on record on Thursday, with temperatures...
Health authorities in Congo are scrambling to contain a deadly anthrax outbreak that has claimed one life and triggered a cross-border alert. The outbreak, centred in North Kivu Province near Lake...
Escape to the Country graced television screens again on Thursday (1st May), featuring a poignant episode from series 22 with the late presenter Jonnie Irwin, who sadly passed away from cancer in...
A misogynistic paedophile who was found with a horde of indecent images of children before being linked to an online neo Nazi criminal gang that blackmailed young teenage girls into livestreaming...
Brits heading to Spain on holiday this summer are being warned that planned protests could cause disruption. Holidaymakers planning trips to Spanish hotspots in June - including the Canary Islands,...
The Prince and Princess of Wales have teased an exciting new project on their social media account to mark May Day. The couple, who have just completed a two-day mini tour to the Scottish Isles, have...
The UK could see hellish temperatures of 40C in the coming years if it does not act immediately, a leading environmental specialist and meteorologist has warned.Jim Dale has warned of the devastating...
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...
When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote?22 hours agoJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsBBCVoters in some parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 1 May.These are the first local...
Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows2 hours agoPaul AdamsBBC News, JerusalemGetty ImagesIsrael's war in Gaza grinds on, but opposition is growing.In recent...
A major brewery that supplies beers across the country has been forced to close after more than 40 years in a fatal blow to a picturesque UK town. Since 1979, Exmoor Ales has brewed its beers in...
The next round of anti-tourist carnage has already begun in Spain, with shocking footage showing a mob of protesters firing water pistols at holidaymakers in Barcelona, outside the iconic Sagrada...
The Eurozone’s economy has surprised analysts by growing at a faster rate than expected, despite global headwinds and ongoing economic challenges. However, the United States, previously seen as a...
Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian21 minutes agoVictoria GillScience correspondentVictoria Gill/BBC NewsOne of the world's most endangered amphibians - the strange,...
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Sir David Attenborough addressed his mortality as he reflected on his life in his powerful new documentary about the world's oceans. The broadcaster turns 99 on May 9, and as he prepares to celebrate...
The Government tells us it needs a new trade deal with the EU. What they are planning sounds more like surrender to EU demands. As always, the EU knows what it wants. They want more migrants and...
Dermatologists and skincare experts have been emphasising the importance of sun cream for everyone, no matter what age. With more warm weather on the way, shoppers have spotted an SPF that doubles as...
William and Kate join children on island nature trailJust nowDaniela RelphBBC Senior Royal Correspondent in MullReutersThe Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their second and final day on the...