The £6.4bn Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link, set for 2029 completion, will be the world's longest immersed tunnel, slashing travel times between Scandinavia and mainland Europe. Discover this engineering marvel.
Robert Maudsley, 72, has spent over 17,000 days in solitary. Now moved to a new jail, he's had no visitors and is considering suing the Prison Service for a breach of his human rights.
A mum-to-be faces criticism from her in-laws for choosing the Welsh name Dylan for her son. Discover why they object and the overwhelming online support she received.
An expectant mother is seeking advice after her in-laws launched a campaign against her chosen Welsh baby name, Dylan, claiming it has negative connotations. Discover why parents are standing firm.
A woman named Annie shares her frustration with the constant pop culture references and jokes about her traditional name. Discover the Reddit discussion and why names still cause stress.
The 8km Øresund Bridge, a vital transport link between Sweden and Denmark, sees 70,000 daily crossings. Discover the facts about its £3.4bn cost and future.
Patrick MacKay, one of Britain's longest-serving inmates, will plead for release at a March parole hearing. The 72-year-old was convicted of three murders and confessed to eight more. Read the full story.
A woman's view that the mother should have more say in baby naming has ignited a fierce online debate. Discover the arguments for and against parental compromise.
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the longest-living former MP and war hero who survived a WWII plane crash. A life of remarkable service remembered.
Sir Patrick Duffy, a former Labour defence minister and the UK's longest-living ex-MP, has died at 105. Read about his remarkable life and political legacy.
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and decorated war veteran, has passed away at 105. Discover the remarkable life of the Labour defence minister.
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP, has died at 105. The Labour veteran served for decades and was a key defence figure. Read his remarkable life story.
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and a Labour stalwart, has died aged 105. Read about his remarkable life, from wartime survival to confronting Margaret Thatcher.
Discover the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, a 102-mile engineering marvel in China that slashes travel times and withstands earthquakes. Explore how it transformed transport.
Mary Flanagan vanished aged 16 on New Year's Eve 1959. As The Independent's SafeCall launches, we revisit Britain's most enduring missing person mystery. Donate to help vulnerable children.
The 500-mile Caledonian Sleeper from London to Fort William is Britain's longest direct rail journey. Discover its scenic route, new Birmingham stop, and why it paid £3m in compensation.
The Caledonian Sleeper, Britain's longest direct rail journey from London to the Scottish Highlands, offers spectacular views but faces criticism over £3m in delay compensation since nationalisation.
Discover the UK's strict rules on naming your baby, including banned names and how to change a name if you regret your choice. Essential reading for new parents.
Discover the surprising UK rules on baby names, including what's banned and how to change a name if you regret your choice. Essential reading for new parents.
The Brenner Base Tunnel, a £7.4bn engineering marvel, will become the world's longest underground railway in 2032, connecting Austria and Italy. Discover the details of this historic project.
Italy's ambitious plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland, faces a court setback. The £11.7bn project could cut UK tourist journeys to just 10 minutes. Read the latest.
A man's blunt opinion on his sister's 'unique' baby name choice has ignited a fierce online debate about parental honesty and the potential for childhood bullying. Discover the full story and the divided reaction.
A pregnant woman has decided to name her son after her late father, even though her sister, who is also expecting, is saddened by the choice. Discover the family dilemma and the Reddit advice she received.
A woman named Saturday Morning Cooks reveals the constant struggle of convincing people her unique name is genuine. Discover the challenges of unconventional names in the UK.
China greenlights the world's longest underwater tunnel, a 76-mile high-speed rail link that will cut travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the engineering marvel's impact.
A 300-1 outsider named Blowers has become the longest-priced winner in British racing history at Exeter, shattering a 36-year-old record in a stunning upset. Read the full story of this incredible shock.
Norway is constructing the world's longest and deepest underwater road tunnel, the Rogfast, set to slash travel times and open in 2033. Discover the engineering marvel.
Singapore Airlines operates the world's longest flight from New York to Singapore, taking nearly 19 hours. Discover why this ultra-long-haul route has no economy class.
Local authorities across the UK are renaming roads linked to Prince Andrew as residents seek to distance themselves from the disgraced royal. Discover the changes underway.
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.