Travel expert Simon Calder champions the Portuguese coastal town of Cascais as a perfect, walkable winter getaway for UK retirees, with easy access from Lisbon and mild January weather.
Riviera Travel slashes 20% off 2026 European river cruises on the Danube, Rhône & Rhine from £1,849. Book by 30 Jan for luxury travel with VIP service.
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Norfolk Police are investigating after a woman's body was recovered from the River Waveney in Beccles. Officers are appealing for information about her final movements.
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
Authorities in Munich have dismantled a makeshift beam installed by surfers to recreate the vanished Eisbach wave, escalating a row over the future of the iconic urban surfing spot.
Travel journalist Simon Calder recounts 12 unexpected wonders from a year of global adventures, proving that even when plans go awry, journeys can deliver small miracles. Discover the highlights.
A major fire has erupted at Calder Court in Coatbridge, leading to a full evacuation. Emergency services with 11 fire engines are on the scene. Follow live updates.
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
Discover the top 5 suspects in the chilling murder of Eadie Tulloch in Shetland series 10. As DI Calder and Tosh investigate, the mystery deepens. Read the latest theories.
Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.
Gwent Police launch urgent search in Cwmbran's Afon Elwyd after man seen in water. Emergency services responding to welfare incident. Follow for live updates.
Travel expert Simon Calder recommends the Portuguese town of Cascais for UK pensioners. Discover its 18C winter warmth, walkable charm, and easy access from Lisbon.
A tradesman from Kettering is legally pursuing a DNA test from the 10th Duke of Buccleuch, claiming a secret, incestuous bloodline that could rock the British aristocracy. Read the full story.
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.
Ashley Jensen reprises her role as DI Ruth Calder in the highly anticipated return of BBC's Shetland, facing her most personal case yet amidst the islands' dramatic landscapes.
A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.
The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.
Discover how conservationists in Northumberland are helping wild salmon overcome man-made barriers on their epic upstream journeys with an ingenious fish ladder solution.
BBC's Shetland returns with Ashley Jensen receiving critical acclaim for her powerful performance as DI Ruth Calder, bringing fresh intensity to the hit Scottish crime drama.
The picturesque West Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge has been named one of the UK's top tourism destinations, outranking traditional favourites with its unique charm, independent shops and stunning Pennine scenery.
Seasoned travel journalist Simon Calder reveals the common pre-flight mistake that could ruin your holiday before it even begins. Discover why you should avoid this airport pitfall.
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.
Exclusive first images reveal Ashley Jensen's debut as DI Ruth Calder in BBC's Shetland, bringing a gritty new dynamic to the Scottish crime drama.
Exclusive military analysis reveals how Russian forces have become sitting ducks on the Dnipro's east bank, suffering catastrophic losses in what soldiers are calling a 'suicide mission' against Ukraine's precision strikes.
Netflix reveals Virgin River Season 7 production timeline as fans face extended wait for the beloved drama's final chapter. Exclusive details on filming schedule and what to expect.
A California father faces murder charges after his 4-year-old son was swept away by powerful river currents in a tragic incident that has shocked the community. Read the full investigation details.
Emergency services launch major rescue operation in West Yorkshire as River Calder bursts banks, flooding homes and businesses in Hebden Bridge and Halifax areas.
Discover the remarkable true story behind Sally Wainwright's new drama about the 19th century Yorkshire women who took up arms in a dramatic protest that shook Victorian England.