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The stunning little town in Scotland that's almost smack bang on the border with England

Jedburgh is the largest town in the Scottish Borders which lies on a tributary of the River Teviot, roughly 48 miles from Edinburgh. This traditional town holds no shortage when it comes to...

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'3 hours agoLucy AchesonBusiness reporterCameron SmithThe Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year -...

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'1 hour agoLucy AchesonBusiness reporterCameron SmithThe Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year - welcome...

'We're returning to the UK after 10 years in a French château - here's why'

undefined (Image: undefined)A British couple are bidding adieu to their French château and heading back to the UK, with dreams of a Sunday roast in a cosy pub. Natalie and Andrew Solomon swapped...

Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence

Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence3 hours agoDafydd MorganBBC NewsA wild beaver has been filmed on a river in Wales in what has been described as a "hugely significant"...

The African city named the 'best' place to visit on planet Earth

A breathtaking city perched at the edge of the African continent took the top spot as the world’s best travel destination, and it’s not hard to see why.Cape Town, the coastal gem of South Africa,...

Nigel Farage really is 'coming for Labour' – and Sir Keir Starmer faces fury on the Left

Reform UK’s election successes show the party can cause as grave a headache for Sir Keir Starmer as for Kemi Badenoch. One of the first things Mr Farage said when he finally won a parliamentary...

Tourist hotspots declared too dangerous to visit this summer - full list

While travel in Europe may seem pretty uneventful, if Brits plan on exploring further afield in 2025, they should consider the unusually high level of volatility across the world.On top of ongoing...

Nigel Farage victory as new mega poll predicts Reform would win next election

Reform UK would win the most seats if a general election was held tomorrow, according to a new mega poll. The survey of more than 16,000 people suggests that Nigel Farage's insurgent party is on...

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France2 days agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorAFPThe Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was cut off and tourists and residents were told to stay indoors...

The new toilet-free trains coming to our tracks that train staff are 'dreading'

Brand new electric tram-trains have begun testing on recently electrified lines in part of the UK. However, unlike the current trains servicing this part of the world, these modern vehicles will not...

'Paradise' destination with beautiful walks and spectacular stargazing named UK's best

A Northumberland idyll has been touted as a prime choice for nature enthusiasts in lieu of traditional overseas holidays, as increasing numbers of Brits opt for staycations. Travel pundits from...

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France26 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorAFPThe Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was cut off and tourists and residents were told to stay...

Spanish island loved by Brits introduces beach ban on 6 things with £2,500 fines

A popular Spanish island has introduced strict new rules ahead of the summer months. The bans have been introduced in Gran Canaria in a bid to keep visitor numbers and behaviour under control, with...

UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires

UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires2 hours agoSteffan MessengerEnvironment correspondent, BBC Wales NewsClare HutchinsonBBC Wales NewsGaran ThomasSome of the UK's rarest...

Chef's 'exquisite' pub with secret beer garden that's less than an hour from major UK city

Tucked away in the quaint hamlet of Mitton, less than an hour from Manchester, The Three Fishes restaurant is a beacon of 'culinary excellence', boasting stunning views over the picturesque Ribble...

The incredible 828-mile road trip around entire island country - 'best in the world'

It is known as one of the most beautiful drives in the world, with more than 800 miles of stunning coastland and incredible vistas taking you around the entire island country.The Ring Road, also...

easyJet pilot says this area is 'notorious for severe turbulence'

While going on holiday is usually incredible exciting, the prospect of flying can be daunting for many, particularly when faced with turbulence.In an exclusive chat with Airalo, an eSIM travel...

The tiny landlocked country in Africa that's only bordered by one other

Africa, home to over 1.3 billion people and the second-largest continent on Earth, is increasingly attracting visitors from across the globe. The allure lies in its vast diversity, rich heritage,...

Obscure British island home to less than 30 people with dark past of piracy and slavery

One of Britain’s lesser-known islands, just 10 miles from Devon, has a dark and unknown history filled with links to piracy, the slave trade and civil war.Lundy, a three-mile-long island in the...