Jess Pearce, 64, who is based in Wallasey, Merseyside, made her first “trauma bear” about three years ago for the co-ordinator of a homelessness centre and, after seeing his positive reaction, decided ...

Hamas has handed over the American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel to the Red Cross – the third hostage to be released on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. Mr Siegel, 65, walked onto a ...

Spring is getting closer, with a campaign for planting trees ready for when the season turns — aimed at protecting open spaces and helping get ...

Haringey Council has released details of how its bin collections will work in 2025. As a London borough, it is responsible for the collection of household waste and recycling. It offers services ...

Six Americans who had been detained in Venezuela were freed by the government of President Nicolas Maduro after he met with a Trump administration official on Friday. US President Donald Trump and his ...

A range of topics spanning the BBC, Brexit and beyond feature on the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers. The BBC ignored union warnings and was aware of “complaints” against Wynne Evans before he ...

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

Some people can get a new UK passport for free but most people will need to pay whether they apply online or by post.

Bali, Krabi and Bressanone are among the life-extending wellness destinations Brits are looking to visit in 2025 according to Booking.com ...

Rats and other rodents like mice seek shelter, food and warmth in winter and preventing an infestation is better than removing one, says an expert.

New research has revealed the areas in London that are among the hardest to pronounce including Greenwich and the River Thames.

I went for dinner at Italian restaurant 40 Dean Street in Soho and tried their freshly-made, hand-pulled pasta.