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A sweltering heatwave has turned Britain’s beauty spots from green to brown as temperatures soar to 100F (38C) in one of the longest hot spells since the scorching summer of 1976. Shocking aerial pictures from before the 10-day heatwave show the stark contrast to today, as the lush greenery is transformed by the dry conditions. … Read more
A Google Earth user discovered what they believe to be a ‘400ft ice ship’ lying in an iceberg about 100 miles from the coast of Antarctica. The huge ice structure was picked up on Google Earth south of New Zealand and has a striking resemblance to a cruise liner with a line of windows and … Read more
A temporary ban on wild camping has been introduced in one of the few places it is legal in England and Wales, following a surge of visitors to the area. Dartmoor National Park Authority has used emergency powers under the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 after large numbers of people treated Riddon Ridge at Bellever as … Read more
Another boatload of migrants has today arrived in Dover after a struggling dinghy was reportedly spotted in the English Channel by a P&O ferry. The migrant group, believed to be of around 15 people, was seen being guided off a lifeboat at the Kent port town earlier today after making the treacherous journey in poor … Read more
Beauty spot residents are bracing for a fresh stampede of revellers as a major ‘African heat flare’ is set to roast Britain in a ten-day heatwave. Tourists are expected to flock back to beaches across the country as temperatures up to 91F (33C) sweep in from central Europe by the end of the week – … Read more
The next few weeks will see huge numbers of people heading for popular beaches up and down the country — so here’s our pick of Britain’s best hideaways. The list includes a sheltered curve of gorgeous golden sand in Wales, a tucked-away beach in Devon where there’s a chance of spotting seals and a shingle and … Read more
‘Truck crazy’ toddler has a VERY excited reaction when he spots a lorry during his walk – and the driver responds by honking the horn Laura Whittaker, 30, caught her son Tommy’s reaction on camera in Manchester Tommy can be seen jumping up and down excitedly after seeing the truck Noticing Tommy’s excitement, the truck … Read more
Are these Britain’s best secret beaches? Amazing but off-the-radar sandy spots from Cornwall to Scotland Researchers looked for beautiful British beaches that offer peaceful and secluded coastal experiences They did this by searching for sandy spots across the country that have low numbers of Instagram hashtags Beaches on the list include a cove on the … Read more
Are these Britain’s best secret beaches? Amazing but off-the-radar sandy spots from Cornwall to Scotland Researchers looked for beautiful British beaches that offer peaceful and secluded coastal experiences They did this by searching for sandy spots across the country that have low numbers of Instagram hashtags Beaches on the list include a cove off the … Read more
The British countryside is woven through with home-grown classical music, from symphonies inspired by the Scottish islands to Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s chamber composition that references a prehistoric mound in Wiltshire. And exploring the areas which influenced a composer’s finest work, or visiting museums which celebrate their legacy, makes for an inspiring break. British composers might … Read more