A record number of British holidaymakers say their summer getaways were spoiled by extreme heat, wildfires, plastic-choked beaches and polluted air. Spain, one of the UK’s most popular...
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...
French helicopter crew survive crash into lakeA French helicopter crew have survived after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed into lake while trying to collect water to fight wildfires.An...
Volunteers testing the water quality of Windermere have found “really concerning” pollution in England’s largest and most famous lake.The analysis, in which 350 “citizen scientists” took...
Sun protection is an essential step in any skincare routine, not only for guarding skin from UV rays but also for supporting healthy, youthful-looking skin. Many skincare enthusiasts now look for...
A pile of rubbish as heavy as 15 double-deckers is clogging the River Thames, where a staggering 180 tonnes of rotting gunge is accumulating. A few years ago, a "Wet Wipe Island" has started to form...
Stargazers in the UK are in for a treat this month as one of the most famous meteor showers lights up the night sky. The Perseids is one of the brightest and longest meteor showers of the year,...
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China9 hours agoJonathan JosephsBusiness Reporter, BBC News•jonathanjosephsReporting fromLa Rochelle, western FranceBBCFor almost 80 years rare...
Having long sworn I’d never be caught dead on a cruise ship, I’ve been obliged to swallow my words to board the 20-deck, 170-ton, 6,000 people-carrying NCL Encore in Seattle to watch my son Henry...
Skincare is a top priority for many people to not only protect their skin, but also to slow down the development of fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an expensive shopping trip, however, to get the...
While holidays are, of course, about letting your hair down and having fun away from the stress of work life, some Brits take it a bit too far. Now, locals in Spain have even come up with a damning...
Britain could soon be in the firing line for international climate lawsuits after a major legal opinion from the UN’s top court cleared the way for countries to be held accountable over their...
For a holiday where you can truly switch off and be surrounded by peace, quiet and the most incredible scenery the world has to offer, then there is one location that needs to be on your list. Far...
New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging6 hours agoLucy HookerBusiness reporterGetty ImagesA new ombudsman will tackle leaky pipes, incorrect bills and other issues people have with...
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges15 minutes agoAlex BoydBBC NewsGetty ImagesLucy HookerBBC NewsThe government is preparing a "water revolution" that will halve the number of times...