Brits Face 10-Year EU Bans in Holiday Home Crackdown
British second homeowners in EU nations face severe new penalties including decade-long bans and massive fines as authorities intensify enforcement of the 90-day rule following Brexit.
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Imber: The WWII ghost village you can still visit
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.
Pine Martens Return to Exmoor After 150 Years
In a landmark conservation effort, eighteen elusive pine martens have been reintroduced to Exmoor's woodlands, marking their return after disappearing from the region over a century ago.
Critical passport rule could cancel your EU holiday
UK travellers are facing unexpected holiday cancellations and insurance rejections due to a little-known passport validity rule affecting European travel. Discover how to check if your passport is truly valid for your next trip.
Brexit Travel: New EU Border Rules for Brits
UK travellers to EU countries now encounter enhanced border controls, potential entry fees, and stricter document checks post-Brexit. Here's what you need to know before your next European trip.
Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote
Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.
Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
Chester Zoo reveals secret lives of endangered Asian elephants
Exclusive: Revolutionary conservation study using cutting-edge technology uncovers never-before-seen behaviours of threatened Asian elephants, offering new hope for species survival.
Scientists attempt to rear butterflies from frozen eggs
In a world-first conservation effort, British researchers are attempting to rear rare swallowtail butterflies from eggs frozen in liquid nitrogen, offering new hope for endangered species preservation.
Spain's 90-Day Rule Crackdown Hits British Tourists
Major changes to Spain's 90-day rule enforcement are creating headaches for British expats and long-term tourists. Discover how new digital systems are tracking stays and what it means for your European travels.
Peckham Named UK's Coolest Neighbourhood
Discover why Peckham has been crowned Britain's coolest neighbourhood, beating London hotspots with its vibrant culture, award-winning bars and incredible food scene.
Man dies after falling through play centre skylight
A family day out turns to tragedy as a man falls through a skylight at a children's play centre in St Helens, prompting urgent safety investigations.
Council charges homeowner £20k in neighbour hedge dispute
A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes San Francisco Bay Area
A substantial earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck the San Francisco Bay Area, causing noticeable shaking and rattling residents. The tremor was felt across a wide region, with reports of items falling from shelves, though initial assessme
Curlew Crisis: The Controversial Fox Culls Dividing UK
As Britain's curlew population faces a perilous decline, a contentious conservation strategy involving licensed fox culls is dividing experts and igniting a fierce ethical debate about saving our most treasured birds.
Paddington Hotel's 'Parklet' Sparks Fury and Safety Fears
A luxury London hotel in Paddington faces intense criticism from residents after installing a controversial 'parklet' dining area, dubbed an eyesore and a danger to pedestrians. Locals demand immediate removal.
Humpback Whale and Calf Entangled in Queensland Shark Net
A distressed humpback whale calf and its mother became entangled in a controversial shark net off Coolangatta, Queensland, sparking urgent rescue efforts and renewed debate over marine protection measures.
Town Where Every House Is In A Different Country
Discover the mind-bending story of Baarle, a unique European town split between Belgium and the Netherlands, where international borders run through homes, cafes, and even beds.
Owen Cooper's Emmy celebration with parents goes viral
In a heartwarming twist to awards season, 19-year-old British actor Owen Cooper celebrated his groundbreaking Emmy victory not at a glitzy afterparty, but sharing a quiet moment with his parents in a smoking area, sparking a viral sensation about family v
UK's Largest Garden Centre: A Full Day Out Paradise
Escape to a gardener's dream! A colossal UK garden centre offers stunning displays, eateries, a kids' play area, and unique shopping, making it the perfect family day out.
Tourist vandalises Yellowstone hot spring by throwing hat in
A tourist's reckless act at Yellowstone's iconic Maiden's Grave Spring triggers a major park investigation and highlights growing concerns over visitor misconduct in fragile thermal areas.
Teen dies in fall from roof at Bay Area sideshow
A 16-year-old boy, Jose Cuevas, has died after falling from a rooftop during a chaotic Bay Area sideshow in Hayward. The incident, which involved hundreds of spectators and reckless driving, has sparked a major police investigation and renewed calls to cr
Bay Area's 'Worst Commute' Forces Workers to Quit Jobs
Exclusive investigation reveals how Brentwood's brutal 3-hour commutes are forcing Bay Area professionals to resign, crushing work-life balance and prompting a major rethink on remote work policies.
Sydney's Warwick Farm Station Overrun by Drug Addicts and Violence
Exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing reality of Warwick Farm station, where drug addicts, used needles, and violent assaults have created a no-go zone for terrified Sydney commuters and residents.
Crystal hunter convicted for smashing protected cliffs
A crystal collector has been convicted for causing criminal damage after using a sledgehammer to smash rocks in a protected conservation area to sell the pieces in his shop. Read the full story of the destruction in the Yorkshire Dales.
EU Court Rules Austria's Border Checks Illegal
The European Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling, declaring Austria's long-standing border controls with Hungary and Slovenia illegal under EU law. The decision intensifies the clash between national security concerns and the bloc's principle
Pete Wicks' Cosy NTA Moment With Mystery Brunette
TOWIE's Pete Wicks was seen in an intimate moment with an unidentified brunette in the smoking area at the National Television Awards, just weeks after his split from Love Island's Maura Higgins. The reality star later admitted he's 'open to love' in a ca
Minaaz Gurung aims for historic Midlands boxing title
Nepalese-born boxer Minaaz Gurung prepares for a historic Midlands Area Title fight in Walsall, aiming to become the first of his heritage to claim the coveted championship.
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