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The little UK island with 28 residents that has no roads or overnight electricity

Lundy, a three-and-a-half-mile-long island in the Bristol Channel off North Devon, is largely untouched by modern infrastructure. Home to just 28 permanent residents, the island has no roads, relies...

I visited under-rated market town with proper pubs and a meal I'd travel miles for

This market town is hugely under-rated (Image: Portia Jones)A proper market town boasts a good selection of pubs, independent shops and unique cafes offering local produce and quality coffee. One...

Consumers urged to eat more British fish and seafood

Salmon, cod, haddock, tuna and prawns are the UK’s top five favourites, and account for the vast majority of seafoods eaten. Yet such is the demand, most are imported while an abundance of other...

The UK's highest train station that's 1,338ft above sea level

The highest railway station in the UK is also the UK's most remote located at an incredible elevation of 1,338 feet above sea level. Set along the breathtaking West Highland Line in the Scottish...

Angela Rayner debacle nothing to do with class – and her own words prove it

Angela Rayner twisted and turned all week desperately trying to cling on to her job but it could only ever have ended with her sacking. When you put yourself on the moral high ground it is only ever...

'Britain's most dangerous spider' puts dad in hospital with horror bite

A DAD was forced to give up work after a bite from “Britain’s most dangerous spider” left him struggling to walk.Window cleaner Adam Abrehart discovered a bite on his leg after returning home...

‘Picture perfect’ UK islands more beautiful than Greece with half the crowds

Every year millions of tourists flood into Greece to explore its islands. Greece is immensely popular with people from across the world thanks to its crystal clear seas, ancient ruins and charming...

Britain’s ‘most haunted’ seaside town with ‘ghastly face’ and ‘pale girl’

A British seaside town popular with tourists - and once frequented by smugglers - is said to be haunted by ghostly spirits.The ‘ghastly face’ seen at an old window of a 17th century pub, the...

The tiny tropical island in Africa that's a balmy 27C in September

As autumn weather rolls in across the UK, thousands of holidaymakers are eyeing up Mauritius, the small island nation in the Indian Ocean that offers year-round sunshine, turquoise seas and average...

Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record

Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record2 days agoElizabeth DawsonBBC News andErwan RivaultData Designer, BBC VerifyCopernicusA record one million hectares - equivalent to about...

Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record

Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record16 hours agoElizabeth DawsonBBC News andErwan RivaultData Designer, BBC VerifyCopernicusA record one million hectares - equivalent to about...

Pretty little island in Spain quieter than Tenerife that's 26C in October

It's not hard to see why so many people flock to the Canary Islands. Enjoying year-round sunny weather, diverse volcanic landscapes, stunning beaches, and a rich blend of Spanish and island culture,...

The eerie UK beach with WWII mystery you can only reach by car

Britain has no shortage of seaside escapes, but some of the most atmospheric are the ones tucked far from train lines and day-trip crowds. Down narrow country roads lies a beach unlike any other - a...

Mystery of Peru’s 'alien' mummies 'solved' as scientists debate DNA bombshell

A bizarre discovery in Peru has intrigued scientists and conspiracy theorists since 2015, when a grave digger unearthed a series of mummified bodies inside a cave.The remains, notable for having only...

Doctor says there's new 'very real threat' of 'fatal' insect bites in UK

Brits are now at an increased risk of suffering from bites and stings without even leaving the country, according to a GP's new warning.Dr Nisa Aslam said: "You might assume that dangerous insect...