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The incredible British painter born 250 years ago this week - is he UK's best artist ever?

JMW Turner, Self-Portrait, c.1799 (Image: Tate)He was known as the “painter of light” thanks to his atmospheric all-weather landscapes illuminating scenes from natural life. But Joseph Mallard...

Harry and Meghan call for stronger social media protections for children

Harry and Meghan call for stronger social media protections for children35 minutes agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentJon KayReporting fromNew York CityGetty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are...

HS2 chaos as council decision could cost taxpayers 'tens of millions of pounds'

High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd says that delays caused by a council's rejection of proposals for an underground chamber and ditch could cost taxpayers “tens of millions of pounds”. Buckinghamshire...

Mummy of ex-ruler of Tehran Reza Shah Pahlavi ’found’ in construction site

Pahlavi was the ruler in Iran during World War Two before he was succeeded by his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlav.He was a controversial character and his reappearance could be a problem for the...

Turner Prize nominates neurodiverse and refugee artists

Turner Prize nominates neurodiverse and refugee artists38 minutes agoPaul GlynnCulture reporterTateA non-verbal neurodiverse artist, a former Iraqi refugee and one of the youngest ever nominees are...

Tom Hanks shares hint beloved film series is coming back

Tom Hanks has teased fans with his upcoming movie project after sharing a sneaky behind the scenes photo from the recording studio.The actor, known from hit films like Saving Private Ryan and A Man...

Girl, 8, breaks neck on zipline at park after being flung into the air

Lois Crook, 8, in hospital. (Image: Emma Crook / SWNS)Lois Crook, eight, was flung into the air by a zipline at Victoria Park in Ashford, Kent, and was rushed to a London hospital after suffering a...

Cornwall town rallies around dementia group after travellers spark chaos for charity

A dementia centre in Cornwall claims to have been left with no choice but to start a fundraiser after Travellers blocked the entrance to their premises. Clients arriving at Reflections Day Centre...

Sea of red returns to Tower of London for VE Day 80th anniversary spectacular

The first of 30,000 ceremonial poppies has been planted as Britain begins the countdown to VE Day. The Tower of London is creating a stunning new installation using those from the acclaimed 2014...

Palace issue update as royal rushed to hospital via air ambulance

Queen Sonja of Norway, 87, was admitted to hospital on Easter Monday after suffering "breathing difficulties", the royal palace has announced. She was flown to the National Hospital in Oslo last...

Fury in town after council replace parking spaces with e-bike bays without telling locals

Locals in this "posh" town are furious after the council decided to install hundreds of e-bike bays without telling locals. Merton Council is set to install 350 rental bike spots as part of a wider...

Donald Trump insists he’s not to blame as US Dollar plunges - ‘it’s major loser’s fault'

Donald Trump’s scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered fresh market turmoil overnight, with Wall Street suffering one of its sharpest drops this year. Mr Trump accused Mr...

Five things that must happen when a Pope dies including sealing of apartment

Pope Francis names ten new saints during a canonization mass in St. Peter's Square, on May 15, 2022 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Image: Corbis via Getty Images)Pope Francis, the first Latin American to...

Moment child's seatbelt flies open on fairground ride as parent's 'screaming' in terror

Dramatic video from a famed Easter fair has surfaced showing what seems to be the buckle of a lap seatbelt suddenly coming undone during a swing on a slingshot ride. The heart-stopping moment...

Pope Francis' life in full as pontiff dies aged 88 with Catholic world in mourning

Pope Francis, who has died aged 88, kissing a baby in St Peter's Square, Vatican City, 2019 (Image: AP)As the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church in 1,300 years, a trained chemist and...

Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church

Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church 26 minutes agoAPHis ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts.Francis was the first Pope from the Americas or the Southern...

'Professional failures' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says

'Professional failures' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says2 hours agoGary O'DonoghueCorrespondentReporting fromJerusalemBBCThe Israeli military has said "professional failures" led to...

Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church

Europe’s incredible £2.2bn train line that runs through ancient ruins

In one of Europe’s oldest cities, a marvel of modern engineering now rumbles beneath ancient streets. Thessaloniki’s much-anticipated £2.2 billion driverless metro line opened its doors in...

Farage promises to be UK's Elon Musk as he takes brutal swipe at 'fat and lazy' councils

Nigel Farage has vowed to be Britain's Elon Musk if he is successful in the local elections next month. The Reform UK leader has taken aim at "fat and lazy" local councils who are splurging money...