Eleanor of Castile: The Queen Who Shaped London
Historian Alice Loxton explores Eleanor of Castile's life and legacy, revealing how her 1290 death led to the Eleanor Crosses and defined London's centre. Listen to the podcast now.
Historian Alice Loxton explores Eleanor of Castile's life and legacy, revealing how her 1290 death led to the Eleanor Crosses and defined London's centre. Listen to the podcast now.
Tarpon Springs' Greek Orthodox community celebrates its 120th Epiphany with the annual cross dive. Athos Karistinos retrieved the cross for a year of blessings. Read more about this unique tradition.
The 2023 German-Maltese thriller 'The Dive' airs on Film 4 at 9pm. This tense story of two sisters fighting for survival underwater has a 66% critics' score but divided audiences. Will you watch?
The 2023 German-Maltese thriller 'The Dive' airs on Film 4 tonight. This tense survival story of two sisters trapped underwater has critics and audiences split. Tune in at 9pm.
King Charles reflects on his 1975 Canadian Arctic adventure, including an iconic ice dive in a bowler hat, in a new ITV documentary on climate change. Tune in tonight.
New Zealand's native falcon is waging aerial warfare against cyclists and pedestrians in Hawke's Bay, with dive-bombing attacks increasing dramatically during nesting season. Conservationists urge caution as the protected species defends its territory.
After years of decline, Sydney's legendary Kings Cross is experiencing a spectacular renaissance, with exclusive new venues and revitalised nightlife transforming the once-notorious strip into the city's hottest destination once again.
An Air Arabia flight from Morocco to Egypt experienced a sudden, dramatic descent over the Mediterranean, forcing an emergency landing in Catania. Passengers report sheer terror as the aircraft dropped thousands of feet in minutes.
NatureScot issues urgent warning as seagulls become increasingly aggressive during nesting season, with reports of dive-bombing attacks on residents and tourists across Scottish coastal communities.
Indian police have arrested four individuals in Ladakh on suspicion of espionage linked to China, uncovering a alleged plot involving sensitive military information.
Authorities in Maui have begun allowing residents back into the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina under strict conditions, while recovery operations continue amid ongoing challenges.
Major disruption hits cross-Channel travel with Eurostar services cancelled and severe delays at the Port of Dover following a Eurotunnel power outage, stranding thousands of passengers.
Protect your privacy and declutter your office with our expert guide to the top paper shredders available in the UK. From heavy-duty cross-cut models for businesses to compact strip-cut shredders for home use, find the perfect machine to secure your sensi
Officers are hunting a suspect after the flag on a popular goose statue in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was damaged, sparking local outrage and a formal police probe.
Nottinghamshire Police are investigating after a St George's Cross flag was ripped from a city centre building. The incident, captured on CCTV, is being treated as criminal damage as officers appeal for witnesses.
Austrian authorities are investigating the bizarre and tragic death of a woman discovered on a large, cross-shaped object in a remote ravine near the German border. The identity of the woman and the circumstances leading to her death remain a profound mys
Exclusive: After 18 months stranded in a Heathrow hotel, Peter, an Afghan evacuee, is finally reunited with his family in the UK, marking the end of a long and uncertain journey.
The International Red Cross launches emergency funding drive amid escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Catholic Church warning of potential civil war.
Sainsbury's has removed a babygrow featuring a modern twist on the St George's Cross from sale after customers accused the design of 'virtue signalling' and disrespecting the traditional English flag.
The International Red Cross sounds the alarm on a severe humanitarian emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a surge in fighting displacing tens of thousands and overwhelming aid efforts near Goma.
EastEnders legend and documentary maker Ross Kemp issues a stark warning that far-right groups are co-opting the St George's Cross, urging decent Brits to reclaim the national symbol from extremists.
Former US radio star Christopher Cross's tragic demise linked to extreme paranoia and bizarre conspiracy theories cultivated through his own programme, leading to a devastating family tragedy.
A long-lost mural by iconic pop artist Keith Haring, painted in 1986, has been miraculously rediscovered hidden behind hoardings at London's Charing Cross station during renovation works, offering a priceless glimpse into the city's street art history.
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley announces aggressive new strategy to pursue corrupt officers for any offence, following damning Charing Cross report and Sarah Everard case.
Irish police issue urgent appeal for a 26-year-old man wanted for questioning after the body of a woman was discovered at a luxury hotel in Sussex. The Gardaí are working closely with UK authorities in a fast-moving investigation.
Wiltshire Police launch investigation after the ancient Cherhill White Horse, a protected monument, is illegally altered with a red cross, sparking local outrage and a heritage crime probe.
Taiwan's government releases a civilian preparedness guide for potential military conflict, detailing survival strategies and emergency protocols as cross-strait tensions escalate.
Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.
Euphoria and Anyone But You star Sydney Sweeney showcases her fearless side, leaping from a towering 25-foot cliff into a lake while holidaying in a stunning plunging swimsuit.
A surge in St George's Cross displays across England sparks a complex national conversation. Explore the fine line between celebration and exclusion, and what it reveals about modern British identity.