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The beautiful village that's the 'Venice of Africa' where people travel by canoe

Often called the 'Venice of Africa', Ganvie is a stunning lake village in the south of Benin and the largest lakeside village in the entirety of Africa, housing around 30,000 people. Built in the...

Fury as Thames Water boss defends £195,000 bonus amid sewage crisis

Thames Water’s chief executive has defended his decision to accept a £195,000 bonus just three months into the job last year. It comes as the boss of the under-fire firm, which supplies 16 million...

Polluted airport water 'destroyed my unborn lambs'

Polluted airport water 'destroyed my unborn lambs'2 hours agoBBCA pedigree livestock farmer plans to take legal action against East Midlands Airport, claiming a leaking pipe polluted the brook that...

BBC star says Zoe Ball 'terrified' him with changes to show and opens up about new life

Adam Porter spent 24 years reading news on BBC radio before leaving in March 2025 after taking voluntary redundancy. However, when it is pointed out that people are interested in him due to his long...

Polluted airport water 'destroyed my unborn lambs'

Polluted airport water 'destroyed my unborn lambs'29 minutes agoBBCA pedigree livestock farmer plans to take legal action against East Midlands Airport, claiming a leaking pipe polluted the brook...

Jeremy Clarkson admits he's 'ripe' for it as he weighs in on 'city-wide' scam

Jeremy Clarkson has admitted that he's "ripe for being ripped off" after weighing in on a "city-wide" scam in France. In a recent column, the star of Clarkson's Farm recounted a scam in Paris where...

Jeremy Clarkson admits he's 'ripe' for it as he weighs in on 'city-wide' scam

Jeremy Clarkson's favourite food is delicacy that makes him go 'weak at the knees'

Jeremy Clarkson has admitted he’s foregoing his “favourite food” after a new study worryingly revealed how human behaviour is altering its behaviour. The former Top Gear host said that if we...

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian21 minutes agoVictoria GillScience correspondentVictoria Gill/BBC NewsOne of the world's most endangered amphibians - the strange,...

Zoe Ball's Radio 2 colleague makes huge announcement after quitting BBC

Former BBC radio star Adam Porter has revealed his new career move following his departure from the broadcaster on March 28 after 24 years. The legendary news reader has launched a new canal-based...

I've married a river and I've never been happier - except for 1 traumatic experience

Meg married the river Avon in a symbolic ceremony (Image: Charlotte Sawyer / Rave on for the Avon / SWNS)The 28 year old Mrs Meg Avon, who hails from Bristol, was united in matrimony with the River...

The beautiful city named the second best place to visit in Europe this spring

As Europe bursts into life this spring, the vibrant city of Amsterdam has secured its spot as the second-best place to visit this season.Known for its picturesque canals, rich history, and artistic...

‘I visited the beautiful European town just as pretty as Copenhagen but without tourists'

For a long time, places like Britain perceived Scandinavia as trapped in some type of perpetual winter. Maybe it was the fact that every time Sweden or Denmark was featured on television, it seemed...

Waste tyre review after BBC investigation

Waste tyre review after BBC investigation13 minutes agoAnna Meisel & Paul KenyonBBC File On 4 InvestigatesGetty ImagesThe Environment Agency (EA) has launched a comprehensive review into...

Locals slam council after ‘pointless’ papier mache animal statues cost taxpayers £43k

Locals in a UK market town have slammed "pointless and bizarre" animal statues that they say are a waste of £43,000 of taxpayer funds. The stone sculptures were designed by British artist Graeme...

Full list of 45 areas on flood alert as warnings issued - check your area

Warm and sunny weather forecasts haven't been enough to offset the risk of flooding in regions across the UK, with 45 warnings and alerts currently in force. While Brits kick off a long-awaited week...

Thrifty traveller enjoys 'extreme day trip' to Venice for less than price of train to Lond

An adventurous traveller has opened up about his incredible 'extreme day trip' to Venice, which came in at less than the cost of a one-way train fare to London.Kevin Gill, a 43 year old from Runcorn,...

US launches new strikes on Iran proxies after Donald Trump's close allies' blunder

Suspected US air strikes have been carried out on the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen overnight. At least one person was reportedly killed in the attack, with the full extent of damage and...

Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip 35 minutes agoAndrew HardingBBC News, NuukAdrienne MurrayBBC News, CopenhagenBernd DebusmannBBC News, WashingtonUS...

The beautiful part of Spain where it snows even in summer

When you think of southern Spain, snow probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Less than an hour from the sun-drenched city of Granada, Sierra Nevada stands as a surprising testament...