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London suburb 'one of best places to live' has own dog park and is incredibly peaceful

In the heart of Wembley, a burgeoning residential development is revolutionising the concept of renting in London. Quintain Living, with its concierge desks, dog parks, rooftop gardens and even an...

Pandemic fears erupt as China's agonising virus hits horrifying milestone

China has recorded 10,000 cases in an outbreak of a virus that is thought to be the largest of its kind on record in the country. The chikungunya virus is spread via mosquito bites, and symptoms can...

Huge shark at holiday hotspot sees tourists flee - 'It's a huge beast'

A tourist beach was evacuated in a terrifying incident when a 6ft 6in long shark was spotted prowling the shoreline. Holidaymakers were urged to evacuate as the shark's fin emerged from the water...

Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians

Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians10 hours agoJeremy BowenInternational editor, reporting from the occupied West BankOren Rosenfeld/BBCMeir Simcha agreed...

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies aged 97

Jim Lovell has died at the age of 97 (Image: NASA)James Lovell, the NASA astronaut who successfully piloted the ship back to Earth in one of the most memorable episodes in the history of manned...

The UK seaside city named one of the cheapest city breaks in Europe

Blackpool has been named one of the most affordable destinations in Europe, according to new research that pits the UK’s favourite seaside resorts against some of the continent’s biggest holiday...

Travel expert names European city you must visit 'before it gets popular'

If you're looking to book a European getaway in a city without the usual hustle and bustle, you may want to heed the advice of a travel expert who has urged holidaymakers to check out one particular...

British tourist, 62, arrested after 'trying to drown daughter-in-law' in swimming pool

This is the first picture of the young British hairdresser whose father-in-law allegedly tried to drown in a swimming pool near Disney World in Florida.Jasmine Wyld, 33, reportedly feared for her...

Retirees shun seaside favourites for hidden gems as new hotspots emerge for 2025

More retirees are turning their backs on traditional coastal favourites and heading to some surprising new locations, according to a fresh report that could reshape Britain’s retirement map.The...

London tourist blasts 'extortionate' fee to sit in popular park

A London tourist has exposed a financial burden hitting visitors to the capital after discovering she would need to pay for the privilege of using a deck chair in Hyde Park.Nadia Scott turned to...

Nicole Kidman angers locals joining Meghan and Harry escaping to hideout

Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban are among the Hollywood stars reportedly headed for Portugal. According to local Portugese media outlet SIC Notícias, the Academy Award-winning actress, 58, has...

Labour surrendered on housing within days – here are vital steps they won't take for UK

OPINIONLabour is preventing Britain from building again (Image: Getty)When Conservative YIMBY launched in May, by my think tank Onward, we promised unapologetic action on housing. Within weeks, our...

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?23 minutes agoImogen FoulkesGeneva correspondentBBCIn a small village in Switzerland's beautiful...

They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them

They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them2 hours agoJoel GunterReporting from KyivBBCIn a cramped apartment in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Pavlo, a 30-year-old drone...

Chaos on diverted Delta Airlines Amsterdam flight as 25 passengers taken to hospital

At least 25 people are in hospital after a flight experienced severe turbulence overnightThe incident occurred on Delta Airlines flight DL56, which was forced to make an unscheduled stop at...