Arthur Askey was one of Britain's best loved comedians until the early 1980s, when he was struck down with gangrene and ended up losing both legs. The painful condition is caused by a lack of blood...
Princess Charlotte may still be nine years old and have a few years ahead of her until she changes schools; however, the lucky institution she will be enrolled in has been the subject of various...
Outlander's creators have revealed some lesser-known facts about Jamie Fraser, portrayed by Sam Heughan. Executive producer Ronald D. Moore and costume designer Terry Dresbach discussed the...
Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record28 minutes agoMark Poynting and Erwan RivaultBBC Climate & Data teamsPlanet LabsThe area of the UK burnt by wildfires so far this year...
Nigel Farage has launched a bold zero-tolerance plan to deport all of Britain’s illegal immigrants in five years – in a move he compares to Barack Obama. The former US president was dubbed...
The summer holidays are fast approaching and millions of Brits will be jetting off across Europe to enjoy warmer climes. Going away may be exciting but it can also be stressful, with some airports...
Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?4 hours agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"A sliver here and a sliver there" – in a few days...
The BBC licence fee is “unenforceable” and unfairly targets women, the Culture Secretary has said. Lisa Nandy, the minister who has overall responsibility for strategy and policy across the...
A 117-story skyscraper in China that remained unfinished for several years is now about to resume construction. The abandoned building, Goldin Finance 117, nicknamed The Walking...
A bizarre moment between Donald Trump, Melania Trump and the Macrons at Pope Francis's funeral has been caught on camera. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron joined world...
British tourists visiting European cities could face anti-tourism protests as protestors warn they want to instil “fear” among the visitors.Upset locals in holiday hotspots across Spain, Italy,...
Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?1 hour agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"A sliver here and a sliver there" – in a few days...
An image of a meagre meal, taken during the inspection of Parc prison (Image: HM Inspectorate of Prisons)Inmates claim that substandard meals are fueling violence at the troubled Parc prison, a...
Wilfrid Brambell was just about to begin shooting the second series of iconic BBC sitcom Steptoe and Son in November 1962 when he was arrested outside a public lavatory in London’s Shepherd's Bush...
Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers4 hours agoHelen BriggsEnvironment correspondent, BBC News•@hbriggsGetty ImagesWith what's being called a mini-heatwave looming for the UK, it's...