11 h. ago Inside Spain's 'zombieland' airport dubbed 'hidden city' as homelessness takes over

Madrid-Barajas Airport - the second-largest airport in Europe by physical size - handles more than 60million tourists every year, including passengers on Ryanair and Iberia flights

Society

42 h. ago Hidden city built 5,000 years ago by lost advanced civilization discovered underneath vast desert

Scientists have uncovered a lost 5,000-year-old civilization buried beneath the sands, rewriting the history of the region.

Politics

56 h. ago I tried stylish new champagne bar hidden in former Scottish city flat

A new wine bar has opened in a former residence - and it's a haven for champagne lovers.

Politics

3 d. ago Inside Spain's 'homeless city' airports crisis: New shocking images

At Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport in the Spanish capital, a 'hidden city' of the homeless has been allowed to balloon over the past 10 years.

Events

5 d. ago Huge UK city named best place to visit in 2025 and it's not London

If you're looking to take a trip in the UK this summer then look no further than this not-so-hidden gem - this underappreciated British city has just been named one of the nation's finest

Politics

5 d. ago Pep Guardiola refusal to answer question lets FA off the hook as hidden Man City boost emerges

Manchester City lost the FA Cup final but will take consolation from finally knowing what their summer schedule will look like.

Politics

9 d. ago Flight attendant urges Brits to visit hidden Turkish city most don’t know about

There’s one Turkish city boasting stunning locales and exquisite food that hasn’t fallen prey to the tourist trap just yet — and you can reach there and back in as little as £104

Politics

9 d. ago Labour has denounced me as ‘deeply misleading’ on its planning reform. I wish that were true | George Monbiot

Even it now admits that brick by brick, these proposals will wreck habitats. This could be Starmer’s most damaging mistake yetThe precedent is uncanny, and the failure to learn from it downright mystifying. Keir Starmer is rushing gladly towards the catastrophe Boris Johnson inflicted on himself in 2020. Had he set out to stymie Labour’s chances of re-election, he couldn’t be doing it better.In 2020, Johnson promised “a whole new planning system” for England, which, he claimed, would promote “economic growth”. He said he wanted to see 300,000 new homes built every year. He sought to “build, build, build”, but falsely claimed that his plans were thwarted by newts, which he used as shorthand for environmental protections. He would sweep these protections away. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Brits told to 'forget' iconic Spanish hotspot for hidden gem named 'best city' for holiday

British tourists have been told to 'forget Barcelona' in favour of an underrated city that's the 'best in Spain'. It's been given the title for cheap eats, reasonable drink prices and stunning views

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1 week ago Breakthrough for Nazi gold train treasure hunters as mystery letter 'reveals location of secret tunnel hiding three carriages packed with precious metals' in Poland

According to the letter, the sender who said he wants to remain anonymous found 'camouflaged train carriages' hidden in a tunnel near the city of Walbrzych.

Society

2 w. ago All the secret outfit messages you may have missed at the Met Gala 2025

As Hollywood's A-listers returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City once again this year, hidden messages were conveyed by subtle details nestled within their outfits.

Politics

3 w. ago Jet2 launches city breaks to beautiful hidden gem dubbed 'Rome of Portugal'

Jet2 has announced it's launching exciting new city breaks to one of Portugal's prettiest hidden gems.

Politics

3 w. ago Cardiff bar hidden in a leafy, quiet corner of the city centre that's like having cocktails in the countryside

On a sunny day, there's no better place than the secluded terrace, sipping a glass of fizz or enjoying a cheeky pint with mates.

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3 w. ago Hidden Man City race between four players in final five games will show Hugo Viana where to focus

Kevin De Bruyne can still leave Manchester City with one final accolade - but it will take a huge effort in the final five games.

Sport

3 w. ago 'Hidden Stirling' uncovered in new book by city archaeologist

Dr Murray Cook has undertaken numerous excavations across the region and published over 40 books and articles, with his latest exploring some of the area's historic secrets and overlooked gems.

Politics

3 w. ago A new start after 60: I built a new life 10,000 miles from my husband – and we’re still happily married

Margaret Murphy left her family in Brisbane to make a career for herself in London. Fifteen years on, she and her husband Peter have both grown – but they haven’t grown apartMargaret Murphy had a lovely house in Brisbane, Australia, and four children when she noticed “a cumulative feeling” that she wanted a different sort of life from that of her husband, Peter. They had been happily married for 30 years but their children had grown up, and in the emptier house their “different expectations” became more pronounced. “I wanted to see the world before I got too old, and have adventures,” she says.So, at 56, Murphy travelled alone to the UK, where she knew no one, and at 60 started the first full-time job of her life. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The tiny park hidden in the city centre that’s lovely on a sunny day

Tucked away off Deasngate, this park is perfect for an alfresco lunch or a walk after work

Politics

3 w. ago 'Illegal' hair salon built in back garden of £650k home ordered to CLOSE after neighbours call it a 'nightmare'

A homeowner, who built a hair salon in the garden of their £650,000 property, have been ordered by the council to close amid backlash from locals. 

Society