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Inside Julia Bradbury's stunning childhood rectory home in 'England's smallest county'

Julia Bradbury was born in Dublin, but spent her childhood in a stunning rectory home surrounded by orchards and sweeping countryside views. Talking about the location that first inspired her passion...

Fury in England’s smallest town over new Domino’s - ‘it will ruin it!’

Nestled on a spit of land overlooking the gently lapping waters of a quiet estuary, this town dubbed England's smallest could claim to be a slice of rural paradise. But trouble is on the horizon in...

The incredible European city that is the smallest with its own underground railway

The London Underground is famously the world’s oldest subsurface metro system - and many would argue that it is by far the best. The first section, then known as the Metropolitan Railway, opened...

The five European countries with no airports - one gets 6m tourists a year

With 195 officially recognised countries in the world, it's hardly surprising that plenty don’t have an airport. This includes five countries in Europe - but they still attract plenty of...

Universal hints at century-long plans for UK park

Universal hints at century-long plans for UK park4 hours agoDanny Fullbrook & Holly NicholsBBC News, BedfordshireUniversal Destinations & Experiences/ComcastA new theme park is "just the...

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'31 minutes agoPhilippa RoxbyHealth reporterBBCChris Brookes-Smith, 28, used to live in fear of dying from eating even the...

Hairdressers could face the chop after Rachel Reeves's tax rise puts them on the brink

Traditional high street hair salons face “devastation” as a result of Treasury decisions. The hike in National Insurance contributions, bigger business rate bills and increases in the minimum...

Richard Hammond takes veiled swipe at ex-wife Mindy as James May intervenes

Richard Hammond has opened up on his divorce from his wife of 28 years Amanda Etheridge in a new Amazon Prime special The Not Very Grand Tour. The 55-year-old, who shares two children with his ex who...

How much the Pope is paid as Conclave set to vote on new pontiff

The death of Pope Francis has set off a series of centuries-old rites and traditions during the interregnum, which begins upon the pontiff's passing and ends with the election of his successor....

What next after the death of Pope Francis?

What next after the death of Pope Francis?1 hour agoRobert PlummerBBC NewsReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death has...

A centuries-old process of electing a new Pope now begins

What next after the death of Pope Francis?18 minutes agoRobert PlummerBBC NewsReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death...

Africa’s ‘narrowest country’ that’s almost entirely surrounded by big neighbour

Surrounded by a country almost 17 times its size, The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa’s mainland. The Gambia, often referred to as "The Smiling Coast of Africa," is a small West African...

I'm a car expert, your repair bill could increase by hundreds of pounds in 2025

Vehicle repair costs among the UK’s most popular cars rose by a staggering 20% last year, and insurance and garage bills are likely to increase for 2025, too. According to Warrantywise, drivers saw...

The pretty African seaside city 'you need to visit' - 28C in May and a pint is £2.20

Africa is home to some absolutely stunning cities that very few choose to visit, a world away from the chaotic crowds of Marrakesh or Cairo. One country that hardly ever gains the attention it...

Travel operator launches cheap £4 UK tickets starting next week

A UK transport operator has announced intercity tickets for just £4 launching next week. FlixBus is offering the discounted fares as part of its fourth anniversary in the UK and will also begin new...

The tiny Greek island that's just 30 minutes away from Mykonos without all the tourists

Santorini and Mykonos continue to be some of the tourists' most loved islands in Greece. Their popularity has, however, backfired at times as they are now facing issues linked to overtourism. In...

Ultimate quiz with 100 questions on Britain to test yourself with this Easter

Test yourself with 100 questions on Britain (Image: Getty)There's nothing that brings the family together more than a good old fashioned quiz.If you're stuck for what to do over the Bank Holiday why...

Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises

Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax risesJust nowJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanADAM VAUGHAN/EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockMost fire services in England...

Brits heading abroad urged to check key document expiry as new version introduced

Brits are being advised to verify the expiry date on their European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) before planning their summer holidays. The warning comes from travel insurance comparison experts at...

'Forget tourist hating Spain and Greece - come to our stunning island instead'

As tourists brace for another year of being made unwelcome in some of Europe’s busiest hotspots, many are searching for destinations that want their money. Spain, Greece and Italy are on an...