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Inside eerie abandoned tower on the M6 that looks like a giant UFO

The Pennine Tower in Lancaster (Image: Getty Images)Driving on Britain's motorways can often be a rather dull affair, so when an intriguing sight grabs your attention, it's certainly worth...

Paddy Mayne's emotional farewell letter to SAS demolishes TV fiction

A bombshell letter sent by legendary SAS commander Blair "Paddy" Mayne to a comrade just weeks after their elite unit had been ruthlessly disbanded has been unearthed 80 years on in a sensational...

How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer

How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer1 day agoOsmond ChiaBusiness reporter, BBC News, SingaporeReutersMonday's meeting between Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and India's...

‘Picture perfect’ UK islands more beautiful than Greece with half the crowds

Every year millions of tourists flood into Greece to explore its islands. Greece is immensely popular with people from across the world thanks to its crystal clear seas, ancient ruins and charming...

Mayor of ‘UK’s best seaside town’ boasts ‘we massively punch above our weight’

As the summer holidays come to a close, the UK celebrates another year of local beaches and charming seaside towns, perfect for a British 'staycation'. One particular town has been crowned UK's best...

NATO scrambles warplanes on Russian border as Putin launches 'biggest attack of the war'

Russia blitzed Ukraine overnight yet again in one of the largest bombardments of the entire country since Putin's bloody invasion began.As Vladimir Putin enjoyed the pomp and ceremony of a mass...

China takes wraps off devastating new missile as Xi issues chilling 'peace or war' message

The West could be facing a new terrifying triple threat from the east as Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un marched out together in Beijing to witness an awesome display...

Britain’s ‘most haunted’ seaside town with ‘ghastly face’ and ‘pale girl’

A British seaside town popular with tourists - and once frequented by smugglers - is said to be haunted by ghostly spirits.The ‘ghastly face’ seen at an old window of a 17th century pub, the...

Fury as new ‘eco-populist’ Green Party boss says Farage isn’t “a patriot”

Reform UK has hit back at claims by the Green Party’s newly elected leader that Nigel Farage is not a patriot.Eco-populist Zack Polanski accused the Brexit architect of “hating” his country and...

How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer

How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer31 minutes agoOsmond ChiaBusiness reporter, BBC News, SingaporeGetty ImagesMonday's meeting between Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and...

I've stayed at more than 50 UK hotels—here are my top 5 trips of all time

I've stayed at more than 50 UK hotels—here are my top 5 trips of all time, (Image: Sophie Harris)I love travelling and exploring the world; it's one of my favourite things to do. However, there are...

French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK

French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK2 days agoHugh SchofieldBBC News in Paris andChris GrahamBBC NewsReutersThe Bayeux Tapestry, which documents the Norman invasion of England in 1066, ...

‘First class’ period drama capturing ‘beautiful age’ streaming now

BBC's 1990s costume drama has left viewers captivated, following their enjoyment of another period piece and a wartime drama, reports the Manchester Evening News.The series was a sensation when it...

More parents to get childcare funding as nurseries struggle with demand

More parents to get childcare funding as nurseries struggle with demand2 hours agoVanessa ClarkeEducation reporterVanessa Clarke/BBCThe final phase of the largest-ever expansion of publicly funded...

Randy Boone dead: Hollywood western legend dies as emotional tributes pour in

Legendary actor Randy Boone has died aged 83, his family has confirmed. The Hollywood star was best known for riding his own horse as he portrayed the singing and guitar-playing ranch hand Randy...