A woman who was cleared of murder after spending five years in prison died after moving to Cornwall where she hoped to start her life afresh, an inquest has heard. Stacey Hyde was just 32 when she...
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...
A rare spider known as the “master of disguise” has been spotted lurking in Cornwall, leaving experts stunned. The "nationally rare" lichen running spider was spotted at a temperate rainforest...
Britain’s asylum system is being preyed upon by a growing number of “bogus gay asylum seekers” attempting to stay in the country by falsely claiming to be homosexual, the Home Office has been...
Cat owners have been warned about the risk their beloved pets are posing to wildlife and have been urged to consider keeping them inside this spring and summer. While they are one of the most popular...
While Prince Harry was in New York with his wife Meghan Markle for the Time100 Summit, he made a surprise visit to talk tech with a group of young leaders and funders working towards a "safer, more...
A senior police officer has been sacked after having sexual contact with a woman while on duty. The police watchdog found that Tom Simons, who was a chief superintendent with Essex Police, failed to...
There are fears that a deadly virus has hit Britain after sweeping through Europe and killing 90% of the rabbits it infects. Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) was identified in France and 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...
A colossal squid that can weigh the same as a car has been pictured in its natural environment for the first time. At full size experts believe it can grow to 7m (23ft) in length, which is about...
The latest episode of BBC’s hit drama Beyond Paradise surprised viewers with an unexpected reunion of two Love Actually stars. The murder mystery is led by Kris Marshall, who stars as Humprey...
A Benidorm expert has raised the alarm about a new scam targeting football fans in Benidorm. Lucy Young, also known as The Benidorm Enthusiast, has lived in the Spanish seaside resort for more...
Prada to buy rival fashion brand Versace for $1.36bn54 minutes agoCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesPrada has agreed to buy its smaller rival Versace in a billion dollar deal to...
Woman forced into prostitution says she was scared for her life22 minutes agoKelly BonnerBBC News NIA woman who was trafficked, sexually assaulted and forced into prostitution has said the abuse she...
The betting tycoon who preyed on women and hurt them for pleasure28 minutes agoKatie Hunter and Paul O'HareBBC Scotland NewsThe ex-partner of a millionaire horse racing tipster who "tortured" women...
Conservative frontbencher Katie Lam said MPs know “almost nothing” about the progress of local inquiries into “rape gangs which have terrorised so many innocent children”.Ms Lam told the...
'I will never trust people after actor's abuse'5 hours agoEleanor LawsonBBC Midlands TodaySWNSLily has loved acting since she was a young girl and hoped that tuition from Sex Education actor...
A charming Mediterranean island known for its turquoise water and sandy beaches has now turned into a rat-infested, litter-strewn “disaster” zone, it has been reported. Comino, a popular island...
Express gardening expert David Domoney's new book reveals 75 plants with superpowers (Image: Iain Buist / Newcastle Chronicle)Plants are more powerful than we think. In my new book, Plants with...