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Stop flying to Cannes and go to 'enchanting' French hidden gem instead

Going on holiday is a wonderful opportunity to take a break from your day-to-day responsibilities and have some fun. And while you may have locations that you love going to, it's always fun to see...

China 'floods UK universities with spies' as lecturer told ‘we’re watching you’

University staff and students in the UK claim to have been subject to surveillance from China. An alarming new report by the UK-China Transparency (UKCT) think tank says academics and pupils of...

Outlander's Sam Heughan opens up on 'very emotional' final scene

Outlander star Sam Heughan has opened up about wrapping the final scene on the hit Starz drama, shortly after revealing a thrilling new project and hinting at "loss" in the concluding episodes,...

Strictly Come Dancing 'signs up' Doctor Who fan favourite for new series

Doctor Who star Alex Kingston has allegedly been confirmed to participate in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.According to sources, the celebrated actress, 62, is set to be joined by...

Train celebrating 200 years of UK railways 'given American whistle'

A train enthusiast has called out an a locomotive launched to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway after it was apparently fitted with an American-style whistle. To mark the special anniversary,...

Police issue statement after rumours they banned protests outside UK migrant hotel

The Metropolitan Police says it has not banned protests outside an aslyum seeker hotel in London, contrary to rumours that spread online. A series of demonstrations have taken place near the...

Government pledges extra £100m to tackle people smuggling

Government pledges extra £100m to tackle people smuggling60 minutes agoVictoria BourneBBC NewsYOAN VALAT/EPA/ShutterstockThe Home Office has announced £100m in extra funding to crack down on...

The incredible train as big as a 150-floor skyscraper - tickets cost £5K

Stretching an astonishing 1476 feet in length, this newly refurbished luxury train is as long as a 150-storey skyscraper is tall. Originally built in France in 1929, the Al Ándalus train is the...

Storm Floris expected to bring strong winds and disrupt travel

Weather warnings as Storm Floris to disrupt travel1 hour agoSuzanne LeighBBC NewsElizabeth RizziniLead Weather PresenterPA MediaStorm Floris is expected to bring travel disruption to the UK on...

The world's longest train journey through 13 countries taking 14 days

The world’s longest train journey is a staggering feat of geography and engineering stretching over 11,654 miles, crossing 13 countries and eight time zones between Portugal and Singapore. In...

Tragic boy, 12, tortured to death by grandma who saw him as 'enemy' after feet amputation

James Alex Hurley had been living with his grandparents and their children when he was found dead in their living roomhttp://www.gallatinmedia.org/?p=6537 (Image: Gallatin County Sheriff’s...

France suspends Gaza evacuations after student antisemitism row

France suspends Gaza evacuations after student antisemitism row2 days agoRorey BosottiBBC NewsGetty ImagesFrance has suspended its programme for receiving Palestinians fleeing Gaza.The freeze will be...

Archaeology breakthrough as 5,000-year-old sacrificial rituals found in Europe

Germany’s ongoing SuedOstLink high-voltage electric powerline project - designed to transport electricity from northern Germany to Bavaria in the southeast - is one of the country's largest ongoing...

Fury as woman told off by council for selling homemade sausage rolls

A pensioner has been told off by her local council for selling homemade sausage rolls at a neighbourhood yard sale. Jo Taylor, 73, was "shocked" to receive a letter from Norwich City Council warning...

Major update on Majorca plane crash as bodies of pilot and boy, 13, recovered from sea

A major update has been issued following the plane crash into the sea in Majorca on Saturday (August 2) evening. An emergency response got underway after the incident at sea at Port Soller was...