One of the victims of the plane crash at London Southend Airport has been named as Maria Fena Ortiz by loved ones. It is understood Maria, 31, was a nurse on board the medical transport plane which...
The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling8 hours agoNick ThorpeBBC Budapest CorrespondentBBCHungarians have a popular saying: "Visszanyal a fagyi"....
The UK has between 4,400 and 6,000 islands, varying in size, geography and habitation. The main island of Great Britain (which includes England, Scotland and Wales) is of course the largest in the...
Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office2 hours agoJustin RowlattClimate Editor•@BBCJustinRPA MediaThe UK is breaking heat and rainfall records increasingly frequently as its climate...
Celebrity chef James Martin is so wary of London's crime rate that he's now accompanied by a protection dog on trips to the capital. This development follows an unsettling incident earlier in the...
The reason for the flight which crashed today at Southend Airport has been revealed. Witnesses said they saw a "huge fireball" and black smoke after the incident at around 4pm.Emergency...
EasyJet has cancelled a number of flights following a crash at Southend Airport in Essex. The horrific crash happened on Sunday afternoon at around 4pm, as stunned airport workers and travellers...
Stunned sun seekers looked on in horror as a mass brawl broke out for the second time in a matter of weeks. As the mercury soared to a sizzling 30C on Friday evening at Bournemouth Beach tensions...
I stayed in UK's 'best' seaside town — my accommodation was the best I've ever seen (Image: Alex Ridout)It's one of the UK's most popular seaside towns and has even been named the "best" of the...
For a brief getaway, driving is the most convenient way to discover the marvels of Devon, especially the South, where there is an impressive collection of coves and beaches to explore. This coveted...
Images show a road in the Isle of Wight is perilously close to falling due to being sat incredibly close to a cliff edge. Footage shows that Military Road on the Isle of Wight is just four metres...
The British dream of a sunny day on the beach in Spain may be at risk this weekend as yellow and even orange weather alerts have been issued for several tourist regions and islands. Thunderstorms and...
Charles and Patricia Lester cannot sell their beautiful mansion because of a famous beauty spot (Image: Charles Lester)A couple say they've been unable to sell their beautiful 20-room mansion for...
The warning signs are everywhere. Britain’s economy shrank again in May, following a drop in April, with retail sales collapsing as cash-strapped shoppers stay home. Gilt yields are climbing to...
A fearless tourist and travel company operator has dared to explore even the most risky of countries in the name of adventure, including a trip to a nation named the world's most dangerous to visit...