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The beautiful Spanish city 40 minutes from Barcelona with 7 million fewer tourists

Spain is no stranger to tourism, and few cities attract the crowds quite like Barcelona. With its world-famous architecture, beaches, and cultural landmarks, it drew a staggering 7.3 million...

Village 'worst-affected' by HS2 is cut in half by massive 700m train tunnel

Burton Green, Warwickshire (Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS)The residents of Burton Green, a village in Warwickshire, have spoken out about the nightmare of living in what's been labelled the...

The ‘world's oldest pub’ in a stunning town overlooking a giant lake

The UK has one of the best, if not the best, pub cultures in the world. Few things beat sitting in a sunny beer garden on a lovely summer's day. However, when it comes to the world's oldest pub, it's...

'Bottle kicking trampling left me unable to walk'

'Bottle kicking trampling left me unable to walk'6 hours agoDan MartinBBC News, LeicesterAlexie WinshipA woman says she has been left unable to walk after she was accidentally trampled by players...

The 8 contenders to be next pope - with 1 considered the favourite to succeed Pope Francis

As the world said goodbye to His Holiness Pope Francis at his funeral in Rome today (Saturday), machinations are already underway in the background to decide who will become his successor. Several...

Boy discovers Jurassic fossils in his own garden

Boy discovers Jurassic fossils in his own garden4 hours agoDavid PittamBBC News, DerbyBBCA budding palaeontologist has dug up fossils in his garden dating back 140 million years.Elliott, seven, moved...

Pope Francis' funeral: A visual guide

Pope Francis' funeral: A visual guide17 hours agoLaura Gozzi and the Visual Journalism teamBBC NewsBBCThe funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions...

Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide

Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide16 hours agoLaura Gozzi and the Visual Journalism teamBBC NewsBBCThe funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions...

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...

The underrated African seaside city 'just as good as Marrakech' but way less hectic

It has all the North African culture you could wish for, a colourful and vibrant city, but with a much more laid back and Mediterranean feel than the bustling and often rather hectic Marrakech....

Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide

Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide57 minutes agoLaura Gozzi and the Visual Journalism teamBBC NewsBBCThe funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following...

Thieves who plotted to kill man behind Britain's largest cash robbery jailed for 30 years

Museum thieves jailed for cage fighter murder plot1 hour agoThomas MackintoshBBC NewsReporting fromOld BaileyMet PoliceA gang of thieves from London who stole ancient artefacts from a Swiss museum...

The ancient church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place12 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News, in RomeEPAEvery time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure...

Crisis in Costa del Sol as entire town cut off due to emergency roadworks

Residents in Ronda and the popular San Pedro Alcántara in the Costa del Sol region of Spain are facing major disruption following a landslide that cut off the A-397, which is the only direct road...

The 10 healthiest dog breeds that won't need constant trips to the vet

Everyone knows that getting a dog is an investment. Your new furry friend can bring plenty of joy to your life, but they come with plenty of bills too. Food, vaccines, toys and of course, the dreaded...