A woman who torched her neighbour’s Land Rover in a bizarre attempt to kill badgers has been spared jail—despite causing nearly £20,000 of damage.Susan Lupton, 63, believed the animals had...
A beautiful island has been praised for its “powdery white sand beaches” and its “vibrant turquoise waters”, being branded a “hidden piece of paradise” with an eclectic mix of...
Just a stone's throw from the dazzling lights and allure of Manhattan, New York, lies North Brother Island, an area steeped in a grim and unsettling history. From the 1880s until 1943, the island...
More Brits of late have been choosing to make the most of what the UK has to offer when enjoying days out or staycations. Being an island, there are many beaches and scenic seaside spots to choose...
A woman is said to have been bitten by a shark at Jones Beach on Long Island in New York on Wednesday (June 25). The 20-year-old, who is yet to be publicly identified, was waist deep in the water...
A stunning beach is thought to be the longest uninterrupted sandy seashore globally, and boasts stunning golden sands. Praia do Cassino, or Casino Beach in English, is located on Brazil’s southern...
Gardeners have been to watch out for a new destructive species of ant which has been spotted in the UK. The Tapinoma magnum ant is thought to have arrived in Europe through imported plants at garden...
A British holidaymaker has discovered a hidden gem in Cyprus where pints are a mere £2.50 (€3) and there's even a friendly pig for company.Sarah Holden, 48, from Preesall near Blackpool,...
A long-lost silver sculpture of a pair of rutting stags commissioned by the former owner of one of the National Trust’s most stunning country homes has been recovered by the conservation charity...
Florida is considering a bold move to detain undocumented immigrants at a site being dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz', located perilously close to the treacherous Everglades.The crackdown on illegal...
One of the UK’s best seaside walks includes stunning beaches, fascinating castles, and great village pubs along the way. The route starts in Beadnell, Northumberland, going south along the coast...
UK households are being urged to take immediate action in their gardens as the lethal mosquito-borne Usutu virus threatens to decimate blackbird populations across the country. Ecologists are...
Households across the UK are being urged to leave a bowl of water outside their house or on their driveway overnight as temperatures soar again.Today marks the first day of a five-day yellow heat...
From the financial powerhouse of the Cayman Islands to the windswept wildlife sanctuary of South Georgia, you might have heard of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) - but how much do you really know...
Growing your own vegetables can be rewarding, with even small crops providing a good haul for your dinner table. Popular items that can be easy to grow include salad leaves and greens, courgettes,...