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Assault suspect Tommy Robinson could miss his own free speech festival

The whereabouts of far-right activist Tommy Robinson remain unknown after an alleged altercation left a man unconscious. Robinson - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - is said to have fled Britain...

Dunelm's stylish curtains that 'block out the heat' 'shut out light in the bedroom'

As summer temperatures increase and daylight stretches well into the evening, many people find themselves battling two challenges: keeping the heat out, and blocking sunlight to get a good night's...

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected18 hours agoAmy WalkerBBC NewsReutersTwo people have died in a car in a wildfire which has torn through southern Cyprus amid soaring...

Brits warned to keep eye on drinks at popular Mediterranean holiday spot

Holidaymakers heading to a popular destination have been urged to monitor their drinks closely in certain locations. More than 700,000 Brits flock to Malta annually to unwind and bask in the...

Panic in Spain as overtourism crisis prices locals out of their homes

Spaniards are increasingly opting for trips abroad as they've been priced out of their homes, while tourists flock to their country. Last year, Spain attracted a staggering 94 million tourists, yet...

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected2 hours agoAmy WalkerBBC NewsReutersTwo people have died in a car in a wildfire which has torn through southern Cyprus amid soaring...

George Veikoso dead: Baywatch star dies suddenly aged just 55 as tributes pour in

George 'Fiji' Veikoso, who co-wrote the iconic Baywatch: Hawaii theme song, has sadly died suddenly aged just 55. The reggae musician, who was born in Hawaii in 1970, died on Wednesday (July 23),...

Protesters fume that edge of Lake District is ‘wrong place’ for £2.5m mosque

Angry protesters have fumed that the edge of the picturesque Lake District is the “wrong place” for a new £2.5million mosque being built in their quaint English town. Furious demonstrations...

Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change

Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change28 minutes agoEsme Stallard and Georgina RannardBBC News Climate and ScienceGetty ImagesA landmark decision by a top UN court has...

Emmerdale legend left 'penniless' and forced to beg on the streets for food

Steve Halliwell, best known for playing Zak Dingle on Emmerdale, had a colourful life filled with extreme highs and lows, which included a spell of homelessness and a prison stint. The beloved actor,...

NASA update as plane-sized asteroid is approaching Earth at 47,000 mph

NASA has announced that an asteroid the size of a plane is on course to pass by planet Earth next week. While news of the huge rock's approach has been hitting headlines, NASA experts are keen to...

George Kooymans dead: Music icon dies after long health battle as tributes flood in

George Kooymans, the co-lead singer and guitarist of the Dutch rock band Golden Earring, who is best known for their hit Radar Love, has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with ALS. His family...

City traders jailed for interest rate-rigging have convictions quashed

City traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed10 minutes agoAndy Verity & Rachel ClunFinancial investigations correspondent & business reporter, BBC NewsTwo former City traders who were...

Union boss McCluskey took private jet flights arranged by building firm, report finds

Union boss McCluskey took private jet flights arranged by building firm, report finds11 minutes agoJoe PikePolitical correspondentGetty ImagesFormer Unite boss Len McCluskey enjoyed private jet...

Raise personal tax allowance to £15,597 major update as new push starts

A massive campaign to get the personal tax allowance limit raise has taken a new step with the launch of a new push. Currently people start paying tax on earnings at £12,570 - a threshold which has...