At the height of the British Empire, just after the First World War, an island smaller than Kansas controlled roughly a quarter of the world’s population and landmass. To the architects of this ...

When a leak occurs, your immediate reaction might be to ring a plumber. However, British Gas recommends there's an essential action worth taking beforehand - particularly during crises. The energy ...

Doha British School has delivered British education in Qatar since 1997. Guided by the belief that every learner can achieve, DBS places equal importance on academic success, personal growth, and ...

The British Soap Awards has been axed for a second time and will not air in 2026, ITV has confirmed, just a year after the long-running ceremony made its return. Hosted by Jane McDonald, the annual ...

It was October 1961, and the Soviets had just detonated their first hydrogen bomb. The Cold War was at its frosty peak, and the British government were debating their plans to evacuate the German ...

Storm Goretti has battered the UK, with tens of thousands of people left without power, widespread travel disruption and school closures after overnight temperatures dropped as low as 12.5C. The Met ...

A headteacher has the power to decide whether to close a school in the event of bad weather (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire) Homeowners are being urged to recognise the dangers of burst frozen pipes, ...

Vaughan Street in Coalville was closed after a water pipe burst A road in Leicestershire that was forced to close due to a burst water pipe is set to reopen following repairs. Leicestershire Police ...

Homeowners are being urged to be aware of the dangers of burst frozen pipes, after a major insurer said it paid out £20 million to repair damage between January 2023 and September 2025. Allianz UK ...

A burst water pipe under an "incredibly icy" street in Coalville has led to the road being closed. Leicestershire Police said Vaughan Street had been shut and asked people to avoid the area on Monday ...