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Graham Greene dead: Dances with Wolves star and Oscar nominee passed at 73

Graham Greene, the Oscar-nominated actor known for his roles in Dances with Wolves and Thunderheart, has passed away at the age of 73.The Hollywood star had an illustrious career spanning nearly half...

Graham Greene dead: Dances with Wolves star and Oscar nominee passed at 73

The pretty but remote seaside village undergoing revival from adventurous tourists

A pretty but isolated seaside village has been undergoing a revival from adventurous tourists. Nyksund is a coastal fishing village in Øksnes, Norway. It is located on the northern part of the...

Brits caught up in Bali CHAOS as deadly riots leave seven killed in violent street battles

British holidaymakers planning trips to Bali have been hit with an urgent safety warning after violent riots erupted across Indonesia, leaving seven people dead and hundreds injured in the worst...

‘Teacher of the year’ dodges jail after abusing schoolgirl for years

A woman previously showered with professional accolades, including 'Teacher of the Year', has been found guilty of sexually assaulting one of her 15-year-old students. But despite her crimes, the...

Tallest £24m luxury tower planned in Spanish resort loved by Brits

A massive 230-metre (754 feet) luxury skyscraper is set to be built in a Spanish resort town adored by Brits. Benidorm’s council has approved the construction of the building which is set to become...

'I'm a flight attendant and you should always bring eight things with you on plane'

Travelling is stressful, but it can become even more stressful if you have a long flight ahead of you or if you're not used to travelling. One of the most important things to do before you head off...

Keir Starmer reveals true feelings on St George's flag in new statement

Keir Starmer has insisted he is a "support of flags" but warned against devaluing and belittling them.The Prime Minister said he was “very encouraging” of people putting up national flags.When...

Reform’s council pension campaign may sound dull - but you should pay attention

I must confess that when I arrived at the central London hotel for Reform UK’s latest press conference this morning, my heart sank somewhat when I found out what it was about. Being lectured about...

French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK

French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK2 days agoHugh SchofieldBBC News in Paris andChris GrahamBBC NewsReutersThe Bayeux Tapestry, which documents the Norman invasion of England in 1066, ...

‘I’m a scam expert - British tourists fall for this £1k con every year’

Brits are being warned not to fall for a common scam this year while on holiday. Chris Thomas, from UK-Private Investigators, has warned British tourists that hiring a vehicle abroad can turn...

Huge blow for troubled UK seaside town as plans scrapped to improve its high street

Plans to revamp Paignton’s high street have been shelved after Torbay Council confirmed it will divert regeneration money to accelerate construction of a supported housing project. The council said...

Virgin passengers handed bottles to relieve themselves in as toilets fail on packed flight

Passengers were forced to urinate in bottles aboard a packed flight after the toilets broke down as an elderly woman endured the "humiliation" of soiling herself mid-air.Travellers were told to make...

Mussolini's great-grandson makes Serie A debut

Getty ImagesAdwaidh RajanBBC Sport journalist29 August 2025Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, came off the bench to help Cremonese defeat Sassuolo 3-2...

Rail passengers in England to get GPS-tracked app instead of tickets in new trial

A new pay-as-you-go rail ticketing system is being trialled on East Midlands Railway between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham from Monday, September 1. The scheme will extend to Northern Rail services...