US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm2 hours agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondentReporting fromJerusalemImogen FoulkesBBC NewsReporting fromGenevaReutersThe US...

The city of Xanthi in northeastern Greece has become so overrun by pigeons that it has been forced to enlist some unusual helpers. The local authority has launched an initiative in response to...

Kelly Brook revealed she suffered a "broken foot" after running the London Marathon on Sunday. The 45-year-old hobbled into work as she announced on her Heart Drive that she suffered a stress...

Celebre d'Allen's tragic death after collapsing in the latter stages of the Grand National earlier this month has sparked a nationwide conversation about the dangers of horseracing. Tragically, since...

It was about censorship, says MP denied entry to Israel35 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterPA MediaAbtisam Mohamed has said the Israeli government's decision to stop her and fellow Labour MP...

Tormenting Harris's hawk is captured by Mr Harris12 hours agoLouise ParryBBC News, HertfordshireJustin DealeyBBC News, HertfordshireReporting fromFlamsteadJustin Dealey/BBCA Harris's hawk that has...

Government to table law overriding sentencing rules48 minutes agoHarry FarleyPolitical correspondentEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockThe government will introduce legislation to Parliament this week to...

A Labour MP has called for the Sentencing Council to be abolished, arguing the quango is out of step with Brits in a row over "two-tier justice". Jonathan Brash, who represents Hartlepool, slammed...

A petition has been launched to save the life of a dive-bombing hawk that has terrorised locals in an idyllic village in Hertfordshire. Dozens of people in Flamstead have been attacked by the...