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The UK's 'most beautiful' walk complete with 10 miles of woodland trails

The UK is home to plenty of breathtaking locations, and some of the most well-loved are best explored by foot. Whether it’s wandering along the more rural and rugged Jurassic Coast, or taking in...

China's horrifying rush to buy key resources as Beijing spends £7.7bn in string of deals

China is accelerating a high-stakes global land grab for critical minerals, with a string of overseas mining acquisitions worth £7.7bn ($9.8bn) last year alone — the most aggressive push in more...

Rachel Reeves's tears are rational – Labour rebels have forced her to raise taxes

The Crying Game has always been part of British politics. Winston Churchill, our greatest national leader, was famously lachrymose whether in adversity or triumph, while the departures of Margaret...

I live in an underground bunker with no windows but here's why its worth it

A savvy woman has ingeniously sidestepped the exorbitant rental market by taking up residence in a 1,200 sq ft underground bunker, claiming the move saves her a whopping $1.5k each month, reports...

Santander buys major high street rival as bank customers promised massive boost

Santander has acquired TSB in a £2.5bn deal, beating Barclays to the Sabadell-owned unit, according to reports. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on...

Princess Diana superfan takes out fourth mortgage to buy royal's £370k dress

She described the moment as life-changing saying preserving Diana’s legacy is worth every penny."When you see them go for so little, you can't not preserve them, if that makes any sense. Because...

Horror as gender reveal party descends into 'absolute chaos'

A gender reveal party booked on Airbnb for a mere eight guests spiralled into pandemonium as up to 200 youths descended upon a quiet Rochdale cul-de-sac, causing 'absolute chaos' and 'mayhem'. The...

Princess Diana’s most ‘iconic’ dress sells for over £370,000

Diana, Princess of Wales' designer floral dress sold for an astonishing $520,000 (£379,000) after going under the hammer in the United States. The Belville Sassoon frock, designed by David Sassoon,...

Crisis in Majorca as 180,000 tourism workers to go on strike in days

Strike action will be taking place in Majorca with unions set to take a stand. From July 10, industrial action will begin with up to 180,000 workers in the Balearics to be involved in the...

Long-lost deer sculpture containing hidden message to social snobs is rediscovered

A long-lost silver sculpture of a pair of rutting stags commissioned by the former owner of one of the National Trust’s most stunning country homes has been recovered by the conservation charity...

Angela Rayner accused of making housing shortage worse despite 1.5m new homes pledge

Angela Rayner’s house-building policies will actually mean fewer homes are built, industry experts have warned. The Deputy Prime Minister is proposing tough measures “to get the homes we need”...

Air India warned as safety breaches exposed on different planes

India's aviation watchdog has issued a stern warning to Air India for violating safety regulations after it was discovered that three of its Airbus aircraft flew despite overdue checks on emergency...

The abandoned mining town that's suddenly attracting tourists for special events

There’s one place in Alaska that’s an entirely unique tourist attraction. Surrounded by mountains, this place is rarely visited but it has fascinated those who have stumbled upon it. Kennicott in...

These touts made millions - and claimed staff at big ticketing firms helped

These touts made millions - and claimed staff at big ticketing firms helped4 hours agoChi Chi Izundu and James StewartBBC News InvestigationsBBC/Ben Lack/Getty ImagesWhen a judge dismissed an appeal...

200-year-old condom with explicit print displayed in Amsterdam

200-year-old condom with explicit print displayed in Amsterdam14 minutes agoBarbara TaschBBC NewsRijksmuseumAn almost 200-year-old condom has just gone on display at an exhibition at the Rijksmuseum...