New UK junk food ad ban aims to tackle childhood obesity
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-watershed on TV to protect children. Experts warn obesity rates are twice as high in deprived areas, deepening inequality.
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Teen survived 10,000ft fall into Amazon, 11 days alone
In 1971, Juliane Koepcke fell from a crashing plane into the Amazon. She survived 11 days alone, battling injuries and maggots. Read her incredible story of resilience.
Woman survives 10,000ft fall into Amazon, 11-day ordeal
Juliane Koepcke fell from a plane in 1971 and survived 11 days alone in the Amazon rainforest with horrific injuries. Discover her incredible story of survival.
London's NYE Fireworks: Public Warned of 'Terrible' Views
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Council Tax Could Soar 75% in Wealthier Areas
Labour's new funding formula diverts cash to deprived councils, forcing affluent areas to hike taxes. Wandsworth and Westminster could see bills skyrocket. Is this fair?
Greece's rare monk seals threatened by tourism surge
Greece's population of 500 rare Mediterranean monk seals, half the world's total, faces a growing peril from unregulated marine tourism. New protected areas offer hope, but enforcement is key to their survival.
Crime Severity Map Reveals Most Ravaged Areas in England & Wales
A new interactive map reveals the areas hardest hit by crime in England and Wales, with Blackpool suffering the highest severity outside London. Explore the data and see how your region scores.
New wood burner rules proposed to cut air pollution
The UK government launches a consultation on stricter rules for wood burners and bonfires to reduce harmful PM2.5 emissions by 30% by 2030. Read the full details.
Man survived 71 days in Australian Outback eating leeches
Ricky Megee endured ten weeks in the desert after an alleged kidnapping, surviving on snakes and his own urine. Discover his incredible, controversial story of resilience.
Cotswolds villages embrace strict planning rules
Residents in picturesque Cotswolds villages support Article 4 directives that control everything from front door colours to garden changes, preserving historic charm despite frustrations.
Inside El Fasher: Surviving Sudan's Forgotten Siege
An exclusive eyewitness account reveals the devastating human cost of the prolonged siege in Darfur, where civilians face starvation, relentless bombardment, and the world's indifference.
California hiker survives 17 days in wilderness
After vanishing during a routine hike, 34-year-old Michael Thompson survives 17 harrowing days in the Sierra Nevada wilderness using remarkable survival techniques and sheer determination.
Travel Experts Name London's Worst Tourist Area
Industry insiders name Westminster as London's worst tourist area, citing overcrowding, overpricing and underwhelming experiences that trap visitors.
Man survives 20 days alone in Sierra National Forest
Incredible survival story of 61-year-old Ron Dailey who endured nearly three weeks in treacherous wilderness using sheer determination and survival instincts.
LA Gym Bans Trans Member From Lesbian Area
A Los Angeles fitness centre sparks controversy after excluding a transgender member from women-only spaces, igniting heated debate about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion policies.
Labour's Surrey Strategy Exposes Stark Wealth Divide
Exclusive investigation reveals how Labour's 'two-tier' Surrey strategy highlights dramatic wealth inequality between affluent towns and struggling communities in England's richest county.
England's Most Deprived Areas Revealed in New Data
Shocking new government data exposes England's deprivation hotspots, with coastal towns Blackpool and Clacton facing the most severe challenges. Discover how your area compares.
Postcode Poverty: UK's Deprivation Map Revealed
Shocking new data exposes the stark reality of deprivation across Britain, with some communities facing challenges comparable to developing nations while others enjoy unprecedented prosperity.
British explorer survives 24-hour Arctic swim after capsizing
Incredible survival story of British adventurer who swam for 24 hours in freezing Arctic waters after his boat capsized during solo expedition
Man survives brutal bear mauling by fighting back
In an astonishing tale of survival, a Ukrainian man fought off a massive bear with his bare hands after the predator dragged him 30 metres through dense forest in a life-or-death struggle.
Ultimate Hack For Cleaning Impossible-To-Reach Spots
Discover the simple household item that's revolutionising home cleaning and making awkward spaces sparkle without expensive gadgets or harsh chemicals.
Texas Boom: Rio Claro Named Fastest-Growing US Metro
Discover why this once-sleepy Texas community is experiencing unprecedented growth, with property values soaring and new residents flocking to the area at remarkable rates.
Miracle survival: Man found after 3 days trapped in wreckage
In an astonishing tale of survival, Troy Milne endured 72 hours pinned in his crashed vehicle in remote Victorian bushland before being rescued by police. Discover how determination and quick thinking led to his miraculous recovery.
British teen rescued after 2 weeks lost in Thai jungle
A remarkable survival story unfolds as a British teenager is rescued after spending two terrifying weeks lost in the treacherous Thai jungle, forced to eat insects and tree bark to stay alive during his ill-fated attempt to reach Myanmar.
Britain's Worst Seaside Town? The Jaywick Truth
An honest travel review of Jaywick Sands in Essex reveals why this coastal community has been labelled the UK's most deprived area and whether it deserves its negative reputation.
Bear Grylls' New Show: Celebs Hunt & Cook Food Alone
Bear Grylls returns with his most extreme celebrity challenge yet - stars must hunt, cook and survive in the wild without production crew assistance in 'Bear's Wild Adventure'.
Hamas hostage's 50 days in maggot-infested tunnels
Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi's shocking memoir reveals brutal captivity in Hamas tunnels 100ft deep, surrounded by sewage and insects, and his incredible will to survive against all odds.
Pensioner survives 3 weeks in Australian Outback
An incredible survival story emerges from the Australian Outback as 73-year-old Gus Lamont is rescued after spending three weeks stranded in one of the world's most unforgiving landscapes.
Gaza's Endless War: Life Between Bullets and Breadlines
Exclusive eyewitness report from Gaza reveals the daily struggle for survival as civilians navigate bombed-out streets and desperate breadlines in one of the world's most dangerous conflict zones.
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