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Firefighters and member of public die in blaze at business park

Firefighters and member of public die in blaze at business park2 hours agoIndy Almroth-Wright & Ethan GudgeBBC News, South of EnglandTwo firefighters and a member of the public have died in a...

‘Hidden gem’ seaside town is perfect to visit for its beautiful views and secluded beaches

Nothing ruins a trip to somewhere sunny like a crowded and noisy beach, but there are some beautiful seaside towns in the UK that are incredibly underrated. Conwy is a charming coastal town on the...

Lee Rigby's sister's heartbreaking message 12 years on from his brutal murder

Twelve years after the savage murder of British soldier Lee Rigby, his sister Courtney Rigby has released a poignant tribute.Lee Rigby, who enlisted in the Army in 2006 and was posted to Afghanistan...

The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'

The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'4 hours agoGiulia Granchi and Vitor TavaresBBC Brasil reporters sent to Serrinha dos PintosMariana Castiñeiras/Caroline...

'I visited a pretty Italian city famous for a dish that doesn't really exist - I loved it'

Think Italian cuisine, and one dish springs immediately into focus: the popular, irreplaceable Spaghetti Bolognese—a dish that never actually existed. Ragù alla Bolognese, or simply Bolognese...

Russell Brand: Shocking BBC 'Sachsgate' prank that led to star's suspension

Russell Brand appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday 2nd May and was granted bail over historic rape and sexual assault charges. During the brief hearing, the court heard allegations...

The underrated UK seaside city set to be transformed with huge £53m revamp

A seaside city in the UK is set for a huge £53m regeneration project. The City Centre North transformation will see hundreds of homes built, the creation of a community space, cafés, shops,...

Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey

Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey8 hours agoSimona FoltynBBC World ServiceReporting fromIraqi KurdistanPhil CallerNestled in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan sits the...

Brits in Portugal slam 'queues bigger than Alton Towers' as panic buying sets in

Frustrated British holidaymakers in Portugal and Spain have slammed supermarket "queues like Alton Towers" after panic buying set in amidst the power outage plaguing the country.Power is now being...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen22 hours agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had...

Mourning turns to anger in Iran after massive port explosion kills 40

Mourning turns to anger in Iran after massive port explosion kills 4018 minutes agoKasra NajiBBC PersianGetty ImagesIn Iran, mourning is turning to anger after a huge blast at its largest commercial...

John Cleese 'depressed' as he makes devastating death confession

Fawlty Towers legend John Cleese admitted he was “depressed” as he made a devastating confession about death. The actor has lost several co-stars over the years, and in a new interview with The...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen9 hours agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had been...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen46 minutes agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had...

Inside care home where Fawlty Towers star spent final years after fleeing Nazi rule

Andrew Sachs, who was renowned for being beaten about the head with a saucepan in his role as Manuel in Fawlty Towers, was a household name - and when he was diagnosed with dementia, he went to a...

Jojo Rabbit child star unrecognisable five years after blockbuster film

Roman Griffin David burst into the spotlight in 2019 after landing the titular role in the Hollywood blockbuster, Jojo Rabbit, for his acting debut. The role shot him into stardom and saw him take...

Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 91

Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 911 day agoIan AikmanBBC NewsReutersGeorgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and often controversial monuments, has died aged...

Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 91

Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 916 hours agoIan AikmanBBC NewsReutersGeorgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and often controversial monuments, has died...

Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales departs on major deployment

HMS Prince of Wales departs on major deployment34 minutes agoSteve HumphreyBBC News, PortsmouthThe Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales has departed on one of its biggest deployments yet.The...

Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales departs on major deployment

HMS Prince of Wales departs on major deployment7 hours agoSteve HumphreyBBC News, PortsmouthPA MediaThe Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales is set to depart on one of its biggest deployments...