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Stop pigeons nesting on your roof using simple cupboard staple

If you’re having trouble with pigeons nesting around your home there could be a simple and cost-effective solution already waiting in your kitchen cupboard. There are several ways of humanely...

Millions face hay fever hell this weekend as pollen bomb hits UK

Millions of Britons face hay fever hell this weekend as pollen levels soar, and GP surgeries have seen a surge in patients seeking help for symptoms. The Met Office was forecasting very high pollen...

'People have lost life savings': Organised criminals behind rise in QR code scams

Organised gangs behind rise in QR 'quishing' scams4 hours agoJoanna MorrisBBC Shared Data UnitBBCOrganised crime gangs are behind a sharp rise in scams linked to fraudulent QR codes, experts say.The...

Met Office forecast pinpoints where in UK will be hottest as 23C heat surge arrives

Britain is set to enjoy an unseasonably warm spring day on Friday (April 11), with temperatures soaring up to 23°C in some areas, nearly 10°C above the seasonal average. The Met Office says the...

Economy grows by 0.5% - but Rachel Reeves accused of killing growth 'stone dead'

Rachel Reeves was accused of killing economic growth “stone dead” despite better than expected figures. Britain's economy grew faster than expected in February, as the services and manufacturing...

Germany wary of claims Russian influence behind attacks

Germany wary of claims Russian influence behind attacks3 days agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorGetty ImagesGerman security officials say they are carefully examining possible indications of foreign...

Spain 'parasite' warning as wild animals run rampant in towns

Wild boars have been venturing more frequently into urban areas across Spain in recent years, a trend largely driven by prolonged drought conditions. The ongoing climate challenges have led to a...

Pulp unveil their first new album in 24 years

Pulp unveil their first new album in 24 years1 hour agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentGetty ImagesIndie icons Pulp have announced a new album, More, and shared their first single in almost 24 years,...

Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows

Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows32 minutes agoEmma Rossiter & Sam HancockBBC NewsReutersPresident Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US...

Rachel Reeves dealt biggest crisis yet as UK borrowing costs hit 27-year record high

Rachel Reeves has been dealt her biggest crisis yet after UK borrowing costs hit their highest level in nearly 30 years. Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to unleash panic across markets on...

Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-off

Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-offJust nowMichael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesConfidence in the US economy is plummeting as investors dumped government debt amid growing...

Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing

Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growing5 hours agoIone WellsSouth America correspondentReporting fromGuayaquil, EcuadorBBC"The Albanian mafia would call me and say:...

Gangland feud rages in British city as crime families escalate firebombing spree

Homes and businesses have gone up in flames over the past month amid a growing gang war in UK cities (Image: Supplied)A gangland war on the streets of Britain's cities escalated this week, after a...

Panic as ‘rat fever’ that causes bleeding from eyes kills 122 in four months

Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness spread primarily through infected rodents, is rapidly spreading across Nigeria, prompting urgent public health warnings and straining the nation’s...

Germany wary of claims Russian influence behind attacks

Germany wary of claims Russian influence behind attacks24 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorGetty ImagesGerman security officials say they are carefully examining possible indications of...

Best days to book cheap flights this summer - avoid these expensive dates for better deals

As the summer travel season heats up, many British travellers are bracing for the high costs associated with flying during the peak holiday months. However, savvy holidaymakers who plan ahead can...

Global investment boss's 7-word verdict on Trump market chaos with terrifying prediction

A global investment boss has delivered a shattering verdict on the market chaos unleased by Donald Trump's trade tariffs. BlackRock Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink, 72, said a majority of his...

Huge boost for famous UK seaside town as giant new ride to open on beach

A giant new ride is set to open in a famous UK seaside town this summer. Weymouth, situated at the heart of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, welcomes a huge fairground every summer, filled with a number...

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners17 minutes agoJames PeakPresenter, The Banksy StoryAFPSam was lying in bed one morning when her tenant in a house she...

I'm a gardening expert and these six plants will astonish you with their 'superpowers'

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...