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The beautiful little town constantly named the prettiest in Cornwall not on the seaside

Not many spots in the UK can boast of being home to it all, but this Cornwall haven is certainly a cut above the rest. Visitors here are spoiled with ancient buildings, beautiful settings, quaint...

The underrated capital city with Roman ruins and incredible food - £52 flights

Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is often overlooked by tourists, with many choosing to visit Istanbul instead. While Istanbul is known worldwide for its historical landmarks, bustling streets, and...

Sycamore Gap tree vandals found guilty in Northumberland

Two former friends who mounted a “moronic mission” to cut down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in an act of “deliberate and mindless criminal damage”, face jail. Mindless Daniel Graham and...

David and Victoria Beckham look happy in last family photo before Brooklyn and Nicola feud

The last photograph of the entire Beckham clan, including their eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, stands in stark contrast to the rumoured discord now said to be simmering behind the...

'I visited 17 countries last year — this underrated European nation is cheap and stunning'

We all have our preferences when it comes to picking a destination for a trip away. Whether it’s sunny skies on the weather forecast and a beach nearby, wandering around an ancient city complete...

When King Charles could meet Pope Leo XIV - everything you need to know

Robert Francis Prevost has been named as the new pope today after a two-day conclave in the Vatican. Cardinal Prevost was unveiled as the successor to the late Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on...

New Pope Leo XIV: Everything we know about Robert Francis Prevost

Robert Francis Prevost has been named as the new pope after a two-day conclave in the Vatican.He was unveiled as the successor to the late Pope Francis in front of an excited crowd in St Peter's...

The events still to come - and what you might have missed

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed3 hours agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGetty ImagesVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on 8...

Scientists release first images of mystery object locals are convinced was 'sent by alien'

The first X-ray pictures of a mysterious sphere that some people claim was sent to Earth by aliens have been released. The object was reportedly spotted in March zig-zagging through the sky over the...

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed5 minutes agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGetty ImagesVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on...

‘One of England’s best’ coastal walks with dramatic sea views and two charming villages

A stunning stretch of coastline that “warrants weeks of exploration” according to National Geographic, is also home to one of the best coastal walks. Northumberland is no stranger to beautiful...

Millions of people lost their lives during WWII... but ONE death was entirely welcome

Allied War correspondents are shown where Hitler’s body was said to have been burned and buried (Image: Getty)No one knew how or when the Third Reich would collapse. British parliamentarian Harold...

Seven things to look out for during VE Day celebrations

Red Arrows, royals and street parties: What to look out for on VE Day at 8027 minutes agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGettyVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the...

Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster

Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster On Saturday night Lady Gaga performed for her biggest audience ever, two million people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro....

World’s oldest bridge that's still standing after 3,354 years

For millennia, bridges have played a vital role in connecting cities - now even countries - over roads, water and railways. The earliest versions were often simply trees cut down and laid across...