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I live in one of the 'best' places in the UK and one thing makes it amazing

Having lived in Strathbungo for a while, it's clear to see why it appeals to so many people (Image: Nicola Roy/Reach PLC)It's not often that your local area grabs the headlines, and if it's for a...

The gorgeous islands in Europe where the sun won't set from April to August

After a long, cold and dark winter, many people are looking forward to longer days and plenty of sunshine. But there’s one place in Europe that takes this to the extreme - where the sun doesn’t...

Adolescence update as 'just a click away' warning issued

The success of Netflix drama Adolescence has fuelled calls for Government ministers to wake up to the danger to young people posed by smartphones, social media and toxic online “influencers”....

I visited one of Europe's quietest beaches - one thing impressed me the most

Last week, Wizz Air revealed the quietest beaches to visit in Europe in April, and I was surprised to see one make the list. The Hungarian airline company revealed that Albania’s Beach of Durrës...

Panic in Devon as farmers devastated by Rachel Reeves' new £1m tax rule

Smallridge John Deer tractors at Kivells Farmer's Market (Image: Abigail Neep)We've been to Holsworthy to see what local farmers and people closely connected to rural life really think about a...

'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnel

'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnel8 hours agoLewis Adams & Stuart WoodwardBBC News, EssexStuart Woodward/BBCThe Lower Thames Crossing will become the...

Stunning Greek island with blue waters like Mykonos but without the crowds

While Greece is famous for its dazzling blue waters and whitewashed villages, some of its islands remain blissfully undiscovered. One such hidden gem is Astypalaia, a breathtaking destination in the...

The world's most isolated city has soft sand beaches and bustling markets

Perth, the capital of Western Australia, stands out as one of the globe's most secluded cities. Surrounded by empty desert on one side and an endless ocean on the other, Perth is known for its lively...

I visited world's 'best value' holiday country where beer costs £2

A return ticket costs from £499, which is certainly tempting for a destination 6,000 miles away (Image: Arnold Petersen via Getty Images)Every year, southern right whales make the trip from...

WHSmith stores mapped: The 480 high street branches sold in £76m deal

One of Britain’s best-known retail brands, WHSmith, is set to disappear from the High Street as hundreds of its stores are rebranded under a new name following a £76million deal. The iconic UK...

'Classy' UK town that 'keeps getting better and better' ranks in top places to live list

Knutsford 'keeps getting batter and better' (Image: George Standen via Getty Images)An esteemed market town has once again been recognised on the UK's top places to live list for another year. The...

'I needed years of therapy over the battle to change my sexuality'

'I needed years of therapy over the battle to change my sexuality'51 minutes agoJosh ParryLGBT & Identity ReporterBen GibbonsPractices of so-called conversion therapy - attempts to change a...

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea11 minutes agoCachella Smith and Lana LamBBC NewsDavid McArthur MBE/ReutersSix people have died after a tourist submarine sank in Egypt's Red...

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game15 hours agoPeter Gillibrand & Tom RichardsonBBC NewsbeatRebellionFukushima. Three Mile Island. Chernobyl. Places that will forever...

World's largest lake could fit all the US's Great Lakes inside with room to spare

Once a remote secret of Siberia, Lake Baikal has blossomed into a top tourism destination, drawing millions of visitors annually. People visit for everything from leisurely cruises to...

Crisis as famous 225-year-old UK canal on brink of running out of water

One of Wales's historic canals is on the brink of drying up amid an "urgent" water shortage. The operators of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal say the 225-year-old watercourse will start to go dry...

Donald Trump issues new Greenland threat as furious locals turn on JD Vance

Donald Trump has reignited his desire for the US to annex Greenland with comments that are likely to stroke Danish anger. The new remarks come as his vice president, J.D. Vance, prepares for a...

Fears historic canal could start to run dry in days

Fears historic canal could start to run dry in days3 hours agoSteffan MessengerEnvironment correspondent, BBC Wales NewsGareth BryerBBC Wales NewsBeacon Park Boats / As You See It MediaThe Welsh...

Trump’s Greenland strategy ‘backfiring’ as expert slams ‘disrespect and intimidation'

Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland has ignited a firestorm of criticism - and an expert in the region has weighed in by condemning his administration's approach as "disrespect,...

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