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One time the Lib Dems might actually be right... rather than just pulling stunts

How many times have you endured a journey on public transport that was ruined by inconsiderate passengers playing music loudly, or watching videos on their smartphone? Or even worse, holding a video...

I have incurable bowel cancer – this one thing about illness never gets easier

I could see the fear in the suited and booted man's eyes as he thought I was going to be sick all over his dapper attire. Thankfully I managed to keep the vomit in my mouth until I erupted at the...

Revealed - the UK travel hotspot where pickpockets are most likely to strike

Passengers travelling through King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station are more likely to fall foul of pickpocket thieves than anywhere else in Britain. According to shock new figures provided...

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground28 minutes agoJustin RowlattClimate EditorBBCListen to Justin read this articleJust Stop Oil (JSO) activists are...

Crisis in Costa del Sol as entire town cut off due to emergency roadworks

Residents in Ronda and the popular San Pedro Alcántara in the Costa del Sol region of Spain are facing major disruption following a landslide that cut off the A-397, which is the only direct road...

Beautiful Scottish beach in 'UK's best place' goes on sale at bargain price

A stunning Scottish beach could be yours for a mere £7,000, presenting an unmissable opportunity. Located on the idyllic Shapinsay Island in Orkney, this 200 sqm freehold plot is being hailed as a...

UK to launch huge £1bn 105-mile long 'Tube' line with trains every 5 minutes

A new £1 billion rail project is set to be launched in the UK in 2026. The South Wales Metro project, dubbed the “Welsh Tube”, is set to transform public transport in the region of South Wales...

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...

Commuter city named prettiest in UK with houses nearly as expensive in London

While many commuter towns and cities are renowned for their lower living costs compared to London, not all fit this mould. Among them is Oxford, hailed as the 'most aesthetic' in the entire country -...

Driver charged £100 in car park after he stopped there to be sick

Driver charged £100 after stopping to be sick7 hours agoBen Mellor & Emily AndersonBBC News, NottinghamBBCA driver who was hit with a £100 parking charge when he needed to stop after being sick...

Argentina in chaos as unions threaten to shut down economy

Argentina has descended into chaos with trains disrupted, flights grounded, grain shipments interrupted, deliveries halted and banks closed as unions staged a general strike against Javier Milei's...

Mum decides to sell Omaze home after huge evaluation – but there's one problem

A mum-of-three who snatched up a dream home in an Omaze competition is still on the hunt for a buyer after putting the prize property on the market last year.Rachael Reid, aged 54, was overjoyed to...

'Cash cow' drivers charged £559m at 'naughty' UK toll road as 2 more start next week

Drivers will have to pay to use two more roads from Monday (Image: Getty/PA)It is expensive enough to run a car these days without having to pay to drive on a highway, and a sinking feeling greets...

'Cash cow' drivers charged £559m at 'naughty' UK toll road as 2 more start next week

Drivers will have to pay to use two more roads from Monday (Image: Getty/PA)It is expensive enough to run a car these days without having to pay to drive on a highway, and a sinking feeling greets...

Olly Alexander surprises fans with a double act at St Pancras station

Londoners were seeing double after an impromptu live busking performance by not one, but two Olly Alexanders.The British pop sensation shocked his doppelganger by gate-crashing their gig at St...

Heathrow Airport travel LIVE: Fire breaks out shutting key station near airport

A blaze near Heathrow Airport has sent rush hour into chaos, shutting down a key station disrupting travel plans with delays expected until noon. Commuters are experiencing significant delays on...

Panic in Denmark over 'child soldiers' from Sweden but is a £2.1 billion bridge to blame?

When it was completed in 2000, the £2.1bn Oresund Bridge, which connects Sweden and Denmark, was heralded as a momentous achievement in European transportation. “The bridge's impact will be...

Woman 'stops someone sitting next to her' on tube – but not with her bag

Navigating through the bustling streets of London can be an exhausting endeavour, with the city's hectic pace often leaving commuters longing for a moment of respite on public transport.The quest for...

The incredible £583k plan to turn one of Europe's 'ugliest' stations into pretty landmark

Paris, known for its stunning art and architecture, is about to embark on a remarkable restoration project aimed at turning one of the city's most infamous underground stations into a true landmark....

You may cheer Just Stop Oil's demise - but driving is about to become hell for one reason

Well, folks, Just Stop Oil have finally packed it in - rejoice. After a three-year war against Britain’s commuters, the climate crusaders have decided to call time on their disruptive protests and...