Manhunt after village Christmas tree and war memorial felled
Durham Police release CCTV image after a cherished Christmas tree doubling as a WWI memorial was chopped down in Shotton Colliery. A crowdfunder for a replacement has been launched.
Durham Police release CCTV image after a cherished Christmas tree doubling as a WWI memorial was chopped down in Shotton Colliery. A crowdfunder for a replacement has been launched.
Explore Tyneham, the Dorset village evacuated in WWII and never returned to. A poignant snapshot of history now open to visitors. Discover its story.
Explore Lacock, the Wiltshire village frozen in time and used for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Pride and Prejudice. Discover its history and why it's a must-visit for film fans.
Explore the preserved 1980s Popeye film set in Malta, a stunning tourist attraction built for a forgotten Disney movie starring Robin Williams. Discover its history and visitor experience.
A 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
Explore Edensor, a hidden gem in the Peak District. This purpose-built 1830s village boasts a unique mix of architectural styles, commissioned by a Duke. Discover its storybook charm today.
Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.
Karen Carter, a 65-year-old British mother, was found stabbed outside her French holiday home. Police are investigating the builders renovating her property in a wide-ranging probe. Read the latest.
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
Intensive police search continues in Crete after a shooting incident in Vorizia village left locals fearing for their safety as authorities hunt the armed suspect.
Shocking details emerge as four suspects are arrested following a shooting incident in Crete that left British tourists terrified. Exclusive updates from Vorizia village investigation.
A decades-old family vendetta erupts in violence on a Greek mountainside, leaving a 50-year-old woman and another relative dead in a brutal shootout involving military-grade weapons.
The quiet village of Barley has become the centre of a wildlife mystery as locals report increasingly brazen fox behaviour, with vehicles being systematically targeted in what some believe is deliberate vandalism.
The mysterious Peak District village of Derwent, deliberately flooded in the 1940s to create Ladybower Reservoir, has dramatically reappeared during recent dry weather, revealing haunting remnants of a lost community.
Discover the haunting story of Derwent, the picturesque Yorkshire village deliberately flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir, now visible during droughts as a ghostly reminder of its past.
Discover the haunting story of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied during WWII that remains frozen in time, accessible to the public for just a few precious days each year.
Thames Valley Police have launched a homicide investigation after a young girl was found dead in an Oxfordshire village. Residents describe their shock as forensic teams scour the scene.
Discover the picturesque Scottish village that's been voted the UK's prettiest winter wonderland, complete with festive markets, stunning architecture, and magical snow-covered landscapes.
Discover the haunting tale of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied overnight during WWII that became a military training ground, and the ongoing campaign to bring residents home.
Exclusive: Angela Crossman recounts the terrifying moment masked gunmen opened fire in her quiet neighbourhood while her children played nearby. The shocking incident has left residents demanding answers.
A dangerous sexual predator who systematically targeted vulnerable revellers in Manchester's Gay Village has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars for his calculated attacks.
The peaceful village of Tallanstown, Ireland, has been rocked by the brutal double murder of a couple who appeared devoted to each other, with gardaí launching a major investigation into the shocking crime that has left locals in fear.
A 22-year-old man has been tragically killed in a targeted shooting outside Birmingham's Mango Nightclub. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses to the late-night attack in the city's Gay Village.
West Midlands Police make two arrests following a shooting at Mango nightclub in Birmingham's Gay Village. The incident, which sent revellers fleeing, is being treated as a targeted attack.
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A French police officer has been convicted and sentenced to prison for the brutal rape of a British tourist in the Dordogne region. The victim, who was on holiday, was targeted while in a vulnerable state.
Escape to Cadgwith Cove, a hidden Cornish gem where traditional thatched cottages, working fishing boats, and a timeless charm offer the ultimate coastal retreat.
The mysterious lost village of West End has emerged from the depths of Scar House Reservoir after a severe drought, revealing haunting ruins and a forgotten way of life.
Horrific details emerge as ISIS-linked militants slaughter villagers in Cabo Delgado, leaving a trail of devastation and charred bodies in their wake.