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Travel expert reveals countries he'll never visit again - and 2 are popular holiday spots

A travel expert has revealed the countries he'll never visit again - and two are popular holiday destinations. Tony Wheeler, who founded Lonely Planet with his wife in 1973, has said there are four...

'Our baby girl was killed at nursery by a worker – now we're speaking out'

The parents of a nine-month-old baby killed at her nursery have launched a campaign calling for mandatory safe sleep training and compulsory CCTV in all nurseries. Katie Wheeler and John Meehan say...

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...

'I've visited more than 170 countries - there's four destinations I won't go back to'

Travel expert Tony Wheeler, who has an impressive tally of over 170 countries under his belt, has identified four places he has no intention of revisiting. Tony, who is co-founder of the well-known...

Vladimir Putin's troops swap tanks for motorcycles in huge strategy change

In an unorthodox turn of tactics amid their conflict with Ukraine, Russia has reverted to 'back to basics' as its soldiers at the front lines have abandoned armoured tanks for the swifter option of...

What's likely to be in Labour's immigration crackdown?

What's likely to be in Labour's immigration crackdown?2 hours agoBrian WheelerPolitical reporterGetty ImagesHome Secretary Yvette Cooper is preparing to unveil fresh plans to reduce UK net migration,...

Coronation Street star suffers 'unexpected accident' at home after horror fall

A Coronation Street favourite, Ben Price, best known for his role as Nick Tilsley, recently sustained an unexpected mishap at his residence. The actor relayed the incident during an episode of the...

Unions Jacks fly at VE Day parade as Brits declare 'you shouldn't be embarrassed'

It was the moment we had all been waiting for — thousands of heads turned in unison as 13 of the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows soared over the crowd, painting the sky red, white and blue. A grey...

Britain's best 16 seaside towns picked by US website and 4 are in one county

Despite its famously unpredictable weather, Britain’s coastline continues to enchant travellers with its windswept beauty, rich heritage, and wildly varied character. From the pebbly coves of the...

Reform considers legal challenges against asylum hotels

Reform considers legal challenges against asylum hotels1 hour agoBrian WheelerBBC NewsBBCReform UK could take the government to court to prevent migrants being housed in areas where it now controls...

Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism

Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticismJust nowBrian WheelerPolitical reporterHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentGetty ImagesThe government has defended its net-zero policies...

Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'

Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'1 hour agoPA MediaBrian WheelerPolitical reporterSir Tony Blair has called for a major rethink of net zero policies, arguing that limiting energy...

New driver 'with history of showing off' left 3 dead after horror 64mph head-on crash

A newly qualified driver has been sentenced to two years' detention for killing three other teenagers in a horrific head-on crash. Edward Spencer, who was 17 at the time of the crash, reportedly had...

Freddie Flintoff reveals horrific images of his 2022 Top Gear crash injuries

Freddie Flintoff's harrowing Top Gear accident has been laid bare for all to see in his latest Disney+ documentary, with gruesome photos now revealing the aftermath of the December 2022 crash. The...

Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash

Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash1 hour agoIan Youngs & Paul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesAndrew Flintoff has given his first account of the car crash he was in while filming...

Badenoch denies rift with Jenrick over Reform comments

Badenoch denies rift with Jenrick over Reform comments12 minutes agoBrian WheelerPolitical reporterGetty ImagesKemi Badenoch has rejected claims of a rift with shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick...

Peter Andre baffles fans with Jamaican gangster movie trailer as 'racist' row erupts

Peter Andre's foray into acting as a Jamaican gangster in a new movie has ignited controversy and uproar across the internet, compelling the Mysterious Girl singer to delete his promotional snippets...

Westminster's tortuous battle with the gender question

Westminster's tortuous battle with the gender question56 minutes agoBen WrightPolitical correspondentBrian WheelerPolitical reporterGetty ImagesWhat is a woman?In recent years it is a question that...

UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers

UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers1 hour agoBrian WheelerPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsThe UK government is taking control of Chinese-owned British Steel after emergency...

Rise in serious care incidents reported by nurseries

Rise in serious care incidents reported by nurseries18 minutes agoHayley Hassall, Eleanor Layhe and Alan HaslamBBC England InvestigationsThere have been almost 20,000 reports of serious childcare...