89 minutes ago EU seaside town near major city set for major boom with £830m tourist development

'Melides, in the Alentejo region of southwest Portugal, is rapidly becoming the next Comporta, the trendy beach area beloved of celebrities and the international elite'

Economics

1 hour ago Assisi braces for visitor influx as Jubilee year for Catholics starts on Christmas Eve

Some in the small, medieval town famed for St Francis worry too many people will come because of ‘Millennial saint’ Carlo AcutisInside a souvenir shop in Assisi, the face of a boy with thick black curly hair smiles out from wall tapestries, fridge magnets and key rings, outshining the flying cherubim, snow globes and other religious trinkets that cram the shelves.But the owner, Elvira Boccacci, is struggling to explain to some intrigued tourists who Carlo Acutis, the boy in the image, is. “Americans have asked if he’s an Italian footballer, because of his tracksuit top,” she said. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Man United could complete sensational Marcus Rashford swap to correct summer transfer mistake

Marcus Rashford continues to be linked with a move away from Manchester United ahead of the transfer window

Politics

2 hours ago 'Panic' in Majorca as travel agencies warn of ban and 'threaten boycott'

The Business Association of Travel Agencies of the Balearic Islands (Aviba) has slammed a new rule in Majorca, and threatened to stop bringing tourists to the city of Palma

Events

2 hours ago Scandals of Elf from sacked babies and actor swaps to Will Ferrell 'feud that killed sequel'

Christmas comedy Elf remains a seasonal favourite, but the making of it came with a hearty dose of drama - we look back on the most scandalous moments as Buddy makes a return in Asda's Christmas advert

Events

2 hours ago Lily's brave admission was so frighteningly familiar. When I listened to her podcast, I completely changed my mind on her: EVE SIMMONS

Last week Lily Allen revealed what's been painfully obvious to me for some time: she isn't eating properly.

Events

5 hours ago Gareth Southgate reveals he decided to resign as England boss BEFORE the end of Euro 2024 and opens up on which song he had on repeat after realising it was 'time for change'

Southgate resigned just two days after the agonising 2-1 defeat by Spain and remains out of work after being linked with several clubs including Manchester United.

Politics

5 hours ago Woman uses food to clean her mirrors and people are completely divided

A woman has shared a video of herself cleaning her bathroom mirrors using a potato - and it's safe to say people were a little confused by the method but others loved it

Politics

5 hours ago New Year's Eve boozers set to get trapped in snowstorm as map shows where chaos will hit

New weather maps show a huge purple patch signifying heavy snowfall covering much of the north of the country on December 31 as Brits prepare to welcome in the New Year

Events

6 hours ago Snow forces part closure of M62 as yellow weather warnings still in place for UK

Officials have been forced to close parts of the M62 this morning after snowfall in the area, as the country is under several yellow weather warnings from the Met Office

Events