A Reform-run council has sparked controversy after banning  transgender-related books from the children’s sections of its libraries — a move hailed by leaders as “a victory for common...

France's government has extended its smoking ban to certain outdoor public spaces, effective Sunday (June 29). The decree was published in the Official Journal on Saturday, but for now, no fines will...

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A town in North Wales has been named among the top three happiest places to live in Britain. The historic coastal town of Caernarfon ranks below Berwick upon Tweed in first place and Evesham in...

Four members of Japan's notorious Yakuza crime syndicate have been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to operate near a public library. They are part of the Sumiyoshi-kai union, which is part of the...

A Middle Eastern city has been named as the capital with the worst quality of life by a new survey. The world's largest HR consultancy company - Mercer- publishes its Quality of Living Index every...

Households have been urged to close all doors and windows in one room of their home on Friday and Saturday. This comes as the UK experiences hot weather, with the Met Office said temperatures reached...

Is there a local election in my area and where can I vote?3 days agoBBCOn Thursday 1 May elections will be held for 23 councils and six mayors in England.Around a third of electors in England are...

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Government unveils more details on attacks inquiry8 minutes agoLaura HammondBBC News, NottinghamSuppliedMore details on the judge-led public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks - which saw three...

WARNING: Spoilers ahead for The Handmaid's Tale season 6The Handmaid's Tale took a surprisingly romantic turn this week, with Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) being wooed by Commander Wharton (Josh...