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...
Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region14 minutes agoFrances MaoBBC NewsGetty ImagesAt least three people have died in floods caused by heavy rainfall and storms which have battered...
As the summer season looms, many Brits are likely to jet off to far-flung destinations in search of some much-needed sun. However, before stepping onto the plane, it's crucial to get up to speed with...
Boris Johnson summed things up rather well yesterday, I thought, Possums, when he used sevent words to label our hapless Prime Minister the “orange ball-chewing manacled gimp of Brussels”. Simply...
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...
The first holiday that you ever paid for yourself was probably the most memorable, most likely under £200 and the freedom of escaping to a sunny resort, filled with laughter, spicy-margaritas and a...
Israeli forces besiege Gaza hospital as Hamas offers truce terms3 hours agoWyre Davies@WyreDaviesReporting fromJerusalemEPAIsraeli forces have besieged a hospital in northern Gaza as they continue an...
Residents in a beautiful UK seaside town have begrudingly accepted defeat after a passionate fight against plans for 90-room Premier Inn to be built on their doorstep. The controversial plans to...
Vladimir Putin is unlikely to travel to Istanbul to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan willing to guarantee the international...
I’ve tried many, many eye creams in the quest to diminish my nagging fine lines and dark circles. “You look tired, did you not sleep well?”, is a comment I am often faced with. But even with...
Brits planning on travelling to sunny Benidorm for a holiday have been warned to be vigilant as the destination has become "busier than ever". Frank, who has lived in Spain for around 15 years, said...
Greece's coastal areas brace for potential tsunami after a strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the island of Crete earlier today.The Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has issued...
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Handmaid's Tale season 6, episode 8The Hulu series, The Handmaid's Tale, is certainly escalating with a revolution brewing following the Gilead...
Rachel Reeves has been dealt a massive blow as figures show unemployment increased to 4.5% in the three months to March. The Office for National Statistics said on Tuesday (May 13) that the...
What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?1 hour agoBen Chu, Tom Edgington, Rob England and Lucy GilderBBC VerifyBBCWhen it comes to reducing UK immigration, there have been...