Santorini and Mykonos may top every travel influencer’s bucket list, but for many holidaymakers, the reality is far less idyllic. From packed beaches and two-hour dinner queues and...
Previously something of a hidden gem, Lithuania has quickly become a rather exciting destination for family travel, with its blend of cultural heritage, hands-on attractions and natural beauty. In...
Italy boasts around 450 beautiful islands - but one has recently been attracting attention for its balmy May weather and glorious wine. Pantelleria, also known as the Black Pearl of the...
Officially crowned the best spot in the UK when it comes to a complete “digital detox”, this pretty Lake District town should definitely be on your radar when it comes to the ultimate relaxing...
The UK has one of the best, if not the best, pub cultures in the world. Few things beat sitting in a sunny beer garden on a lovely summer's day. However, when it comes to the world's oldest pub, it's...
Scottish mobsters have reportedly been rubbing shoulders with notorious cartel leaders and international assassins in the sun-soaked metropolis of Dubai, as they enjoy a life of luxury away from the...
The London Underground is famously the world’s oldest subsurface metro system - and many would argue that it is by far the best. The first section, then known as the Metropolitan Railway, opened...
For a once in a lifetime holiday experience there’s nothing like a luxury train journey. It allows you to see incredible scenery in style, without being stressed by car hires or bus schedules....
The Lake District is set for a return closer to its natural state thanks to new plans that aim at removing man-made infrastructure. Following its decision to halt the abstraction of water from the...
Police carrying out a drugs raid were stunned to discover a fearsome-looking four-foot caiman guarding a suspected cannabis factory. The crocodilian creature native to South American lakes and...
Anyone with a garden is being warned against a popular DIY trend that can ruin their outdoor space. A homeowner took to social media platform TikTok to urge people not to paint their patio using a...
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans13 hours agoPallab GhoshScience correspondent•@BBCPallabBBCListen to this article on BBC SoundsThere are some scientific...
Anyone travelling to Cornwall for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend has been warned to avoid entering the sea at a large number of beaches. A staggering amount of sewage pollution warnings have been...
As tourists dream of sipping an Aperol spritz whilst gazing across the calming waters of Lake Como, fringed by luxurious villas, so too are hundreds of thousands of others. Each year, the iconic...
Described as the "adventure capital of the UK", a visit to the Lake District is a great destination for explorers craving a more active holiday this year. When visiting the Lake District for the...
Water companies in England recorded 2,487 pollution incidents last year which is more than double the target set by the Environment Agency, campaigners have revealed. Firms were collectively set an...
England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say11 minutes agoEsme StallardClimate and science reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by...
Kensington Palace shared a new video of the Princess of Wales on Monday night as she joined the Scouts on a special day out in the Lake District. While there, the Princess - who is the joint...
Fresh details are still emerging more than two months after actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home. The 95-year-old Hollywood legend and his classical...
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...