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Woman sparks debate after refusing to give up bus seat for elderly passenger

If you're a frequent user of public transport, you'll be well aware that during peak hours, finding a seat on the bus can be a real challenge, often resulting in standing for the duration of your...

Shock in Spain as man sets fire to bar over 'no mayonnaise' in major tourist city

Staff and customers in a cafe in the southern Spanish city of Seville faced a harrowing ordeal earlier this week after a man set fire to the premises. According to ABC de Sevilla, a man set fire to...

Liverpool fire: Huge blaze rips through massive manor house as roof collapses

A huge fire has destroyed the roof of a manor house in Liverpool and left the historic building gutted by the blaze as locals were told to "stay away." Firefighters battled against the flames...

Horror in Bristol as caravan set alight 'deliberately' inside huge traveller community

A fire which tore down a caravan in 'Britain's van-dweller capital' is believed to have been started deliberately.Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to Parry's Lane near Clifton Down, Bristol,...

Clacton fire: Huge blaze erupts in seaside town as homes evacuated

Homes have been evacuated after a huge building fire in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, in the early hours of Monday morning. Firefighters were callled to the scene on West Avenue at around 00.35am.Essex...

Otterton LIVE: House 'completely destroyed' after explosion in Devon village

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "We currently have five appliances in attendance at an incident following a suspected gas explosion at a detached property on Ladram Road near Otterton at...

Lifestyle of 'tycoon' who threatened stewardess with 'gang rape' on Virgin Atlantic flight

Salman Iftikhar, who threatened to gang rape a Virgin air stewardess and set her alight, is a 'super flash' recruitment tycoon (Image: undefined)A recruitment tycoon, who threatened to gang rape a...

British tourist, 62, arrested after 'trying to drown daughter-in-law' in swimming pool

This is the first picture of the young British hairdresser whose father-in-law allegedly tried to drown in a swimming pool near Disney World in Florida.Jasmine Wyld, 33, reportedly feared for her...

Recruitment boss jailed after drunken 'gang rape' death threats on Virgin Atlantic flight

A wealthy recruitment director broke down in tears as he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for subjecting cabin crew to a torrent of racist abuse and death threats after a champagne-fuelled binge...

Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria

Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria2 days agoTom McArthurBBC NewsGetty ImagesThis article contains distressing descriptions of deathA Swedish man already...

Moment second double-decker bus erupts in flames in less than 24 hours

A double-decker bus has burst into flames on a major road. The vehicle was on the A13 near Wennington on Friday morning, with firefighters rushing to the scene to tackle the blaze.Transport for...

Swedish terrorist sentenced over burning alive of Jordanian pilot

Swedish terrorist sentenced over burning alive of Jordanian pilot55 minutes agoTom McArthurBBC NewsGetty ImagesA convicted terrorist has been jailed for life over the brutal killing of a pilot who...

Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?

Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?Before Hamas's 7 October attack, around 650 lorries a day brought aid into Gaza.But now, more than 100 international aid organisations and human...

Tributes as two British nationals die in Portugal

Tributes as two British nationals die in Portugal11 hours agoJon Wright/BBCTwo British nationals who died while on holiday in Portugal have been named locally.Mo Liasu, 27, and King Edonmi, 29, were...

Kurdish PKK burns guns in cauldron in big step towards ending Turkey conflict

Kurdish PKK burns guns in cauldron in big step towards ending Turkey conflict3 days agoAyse SayinBBC Turkish, AnkaraPaul KirbyEurope digital editorAfter four decades of conflict with the Turkish...