A stunning island state that is visited by millions of tourists each year is all set to introduce a tourist tax to cope with a warming planet. Hawaii, an island state of the United States, may soon...

An eight-year-old boy has died following birthday celebrations in what has been declared the "most tragic of accidents". Joshua Dunbar was found unresponsive with a helium balloon over his head...

Teenagers under 16 could be banned from social media services such as Instagram under laws proposed by Conservatives. They want legislation preventing social media companies from using personal...

Hackers target the Co-op as police probe M&S cyber attack2 hours agoTom GerkenTechnology reporterAlamyThe Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems in response to hackers attempting to gain...

Before Led Zeppelin catapulted to rock immortality, they were merely a quartet of musicians brainstorming the perfect band name.The saga began with Jimmy Page. Back in 1966, Jimmy stepped in as...

'He kept saying I'm a murderer': Polish doctor targeted for legal abortion4 hours agoWill VernonBBC News in WarsawGrzegorz Braun/YouTubeA leading Polish doctor has told the BBC she fears for her...

A 15-year-old boy has today admitted killing another teenager who was stabbed with a hunting knife whilst at school.Harvey Willgoose, also 15, died after he was stabbed through the heart during the...

John Cleese confessed: “I don’t have a house or a car” after donating his final piece of property to his wife Jennifer Wade. The comedy star has now gone from owning six properties to not...

State pensioners, take heed!It's high time to mull over how you receive your well-deserved funds from the Department for Work and Pensions. You're faced with a choice: weekly or monthly payouts? The...

Grande dame hangs up her ballet shoes aged 895 hours agoAngie BrownBBC Scotland, Edinburgh and East reporterSheena Gough is 89 years old but she can easily lift her leg on to a ballet barre to...