Penistone in South Yorkshire is the highest market town in the country - and it's that fact that its slightly unfortunate name stems from. Originally called Pengeston, then later Peningston, the name...
Israel's Eurovision result prompts questions over voting4 hours agoIan YoungsCulture reporterEPAIsrael's success in the public vote at last weekend's Eurovision Song Contest has prompted calls from a...
Starmer's winter fuel U-turn seeks to calm Labour nerves21 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondentPA MediaThe details will follow in the Budget this autumn. But make no mistake,...
Perfume lovers have discovered a "bargain" discount on Boots where you can get three Ghost fragrances for a cut of the usual price. On the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a savvy...
Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel10 hours agoPaul AdamsDiplomatic correspondentPA MediaAfter more than a year and a half of the war in Gaza, Britain appears to have...
French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims27 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReutersThis story contains distressing details from the startJoel Le Scouarnec, a former...
British tourists heading to the Canary Islands have been warned of a suspected scam that alleged victims say has cost them a combined six-figure sum. Almost 70 people have been affected in Yaiza,...
Authorities in Spain’s Balearic Islands have announced they will stop using social media influencers to promote their stunning destinations, warning that “selfie tourism” is wreaking havoc on...
It’s extraordinary. You're never more than three feet from a Dame, and unintentionally bumping into national treasures is par for the course. For example, while attempting to take a photo of one of...
Brits going on holiday abroad face being turned away at check-in if they fail to meet a strict passport rule.Not only does a passport have to meet the required validity date, it also has to be in...
Parents could give their children tracking devices to monitor their whereabouts instead of smartphones, a senior Tory has suggested. Laura Trott, Shadow Education Secretary, warned the consequences...
Piers Morgan has passionately implored the public to "show some respect" after it emerged that former US president Joe Biden is battling an 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer.In a shocking...
It is a familiar scenario; a large housing estate on the city outskirts is built in hopes of a better future for those in need of social housing. Then, it gradually falls into despair - crippled by...
The parents of a nine-month-old baby killed at her nursery have launched a campaign calling for mandatory safe sleep training and compulsory CCTV in all nurseries. Katie Wheeler and John Meehan say...
British travellers might not only need to find their passport, but also check how long it is still valid for before they travel to places like Spain this summer. Since Brexit, UK citizens have been...