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Historic Portsmouth Sea Fort Becomes Migrant Hotel

The historic HMS Haslemere sea fort in Portsmouth Harbour is set to become a floating migrant accommodation centre, housing 500 asylum seekers as the government grapples with record Channel crossings and a £8M daily hotel bill.

UK's HMS Prince of Wales Leads Naval Drills with South Korea

In a powerful demonstration of Global Britain, the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales conducts joint exercises with South Korean forces in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring the UK's commitment to regional security and its strategic tilt towards the re

Inside UK's Haunted 'Devil's Island' Prison

Dare to explore the chilling ruins of HMS Humber, a notorious former prison fortress in the Humber Estuary. Uncover its dark history of despair, paranormal activity, and why it's known as England's own 'Alcatraz'.

Tiny Somerset Village Shop Sells UK's Best Cheddar

Discover the hidden Somerset gem, The Village Grocer in Ditcheat, crowned the UK's best cheese shop for its legendary Montgomery's Cheddar, beating major supermarkets and delighting food critics.

Wells in Somerset crowned UK's most beautiful city

Forget Oxford and Cambridge! The ancient cathedral city of Wells in Somerset has been crowned the UK's most beautiful city in a stunning new ranking, beating the country's most famous favourites. Explore its medieval magic, iconic Vicars' Close, and breat

Somerset's fight to save its vanishing eels

A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.

UK Sends HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier to Japan

Defence Secretary John Healey announces the deployment of the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, to Japan for a major strategic partnership, enhancing security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Veteran rider dies in Somerset hunting accident

A coroner's inquest hears how an experienced equestrian, Sarah Berry, died after a fall from her horse during a hunt with the Mendip Farmers' Hunt, in a devastating accident that has shocked the rural community.

I Found a Hidden Gem in a Beautiful UK Village

Discover the enchanting charm of Mells, a quintessential Somerset village with a rich history, award-winning pub, and stunning gardens that offers the perfect peaceful UK escape.

Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined

The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck

AB de Villiers eyes County cricket comeback

Former South African cricket star AB de Villiers is reportedly in talks for a sensational return to the game, with Middlesex and Somerset vying for his signature in the English County Championship.

Naked 'Gimp Man' Spotted Near M5 Motorway

Residents in Somerset were left stunned after reports of a naked man wearing a gimp mask was seen prowling near the M5. Police are investigating the strange incident.

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