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The pretty little UK seaside town that's home to stunning beaches - 'no crowds'

This pretty town is one that can’t be missed this summer and it’s one where you won’t have to fight for a space to put your towel down on its beaches. Finding a beach in the UK without the...

Ferrand-Prevot wins Tour de France Femmes

Getty ImagesHarry PooleBBC Sport journalist2 hours ago21 CommentsPauline Ferrand-Prevot became the first French winner of the Tour de France Femmes for 36 years as she triumphed on stage nine.An...

Major update on Majorca plane crash as bodies of pilot and boy, 13, recovered from sea

A major update has been issued following the plane crash into the sea in Majorca on Saturday (August 2) evening. An emergency response got underway after the incident at sea at Port Soller was...

Roman's 'easy to wear' £42 jumpsuit that 'hides all lumps and bumps'

When it comes to putting together the perfect wardrobe, many women see it as an essential that they feel comfortable in their clothes - it's then an added bonus if the clothes work to flatter...

I'm a travel expert — this tiny village is the UK's best hidden gem

The summer holidays are in full swing, and while many people will be jetting off to lands far away, travel expert Chelsea Dickenson praised a tiny little coastal village as one of the UK’s best...

The 'best' retirement country for Brits with most sunshine hours - not Spain or Portugal

A new study has named the best place for Brits to retire, and you might be surprised by where it is. It is not a traditional choice, such as Spain, Portugal, or France. Rather, it is in the Middle...

‘Stay indoors’ warning for UK households on Monday and Tuesday

People are being urged to stay indoors and avoid going outside on Monday and Tuesday as part of advice on how to stay safe in strong winds which are being forecast by the Met Office.The forecaster...

Elaine Page reflects on receiving damehood and her lifelong dedication to theatre and char

West End icon Elaine Page says she is “incredibly honoured and humbled” by being awarded a damehood in the King’s Birthday List. In her first interview since receiving the special news, she...

Tourist books 'hotel' for Italian holiday but gets surprise of life when he arrives

He visited Sorrento (stock image) (Image: Maya Karkalicheva via Getty Images)Going on holiday can be stressful, especially when things don't go to plan. This was the case for Matt Hey from Sydney,...

Storm forecast maps show exact moment wall of rain and 78mph winds batter UK

Storm Floris is set to strike the UK early next week, bringing powerful winds of up to 78mph and widespread heavy rain, according to the latest weather maps. Seperately, the Met Office has issued...

The pretty little city that’s one of the UK's ‘hidden gems’ and steeped in history

A beautiful little city has been dubbed one of the UK’s 'hidden gems'. Wells in Somerset is one of the smallest cities in the UK and steeped in history, but is beloved by locals and visitors...

The 10 biggest countries in Europe - the largest is 10 times bigger than the UK

Poland features in the top 10 (Image: Getty)Europe is made up of 44 countries, but not all nations are the same size. Some are so small they barely cover 100 square miles, while others stretch for...

British holidaymakers want to 'live like a local' when they go abroad

Over three quarters of holidaymakers aim to 'live like a local' when they go abroad, as the focus shifts towards creating more unique and authentic experiences. Travellers are seeking advice from...

Power cuts warning in 26 cities on Monday as UK braces for 24-hour storm

As many as 26 cities in the UK could be hit with power cuts, the loss of mobile phone signal and travel disruption due to heavy wind storms on Monday and Tuesday, the Met Office has warned. The...

Rats, mould and dangerous overcrowding - inside illegal house-shares hiding in plain sight

Rats, mould and dangerous overcrowding - inside illegal house-shares hiding in plain sight5 hours agoTarah Welsh and Zack AdesinaBBC NewsIn the middle of the night, says Maria, groups of people can...