24 h. ago The secluded Scottish beach that was named 'most beautiful but underrated'

The magnificent bay is located on the island of Berneray.

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26 h. ago Thug who hacked 'beautiful' mum to death unmasked after confessing evil crime

Corey Dryden, 31, made the admission during a mental health assessment following the death of his partner Megan Hughes on February 7, 2025.

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28 h. ago 'Beautiful' mum hacked to death by sick ex before his chilling admission

"When asked about what had happened, the offender stated, 'I can't remember anything about it'. He then placed his hands over his face and began crying."

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48 h. ago Most Beautiful Scottish Walks 2025: 10 most stunning treks in Scotland

Summer is the perfect time to experience these incredible walks.

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49 h. ago 'Beautiful' sand tribute to Greg Monks created on beach in Portugal

Greg's sister Jillian said the tribute had brought the family some comfort as his funeral took place on Wednesday.

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6 d. ago ‘You don’t brag about wiping out 60‑70,000 people’: the men who dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

This summer will mark 80 years since the attacks stunned the world. Today, every one of the crew members who carried out the bombings is dead. Here, one of the last writers to interview them reopens his files‘It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining on the buildings. Everything down there was bright – very, very bright. You could see the city from 50 miles away, the rivers bisecting it, the aiming point. It was clear as a bell. It was perfect. The perfect mission.”I’m sitting in a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco opposite the navigator of the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945. The year is 2004, and Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk, aged 83, has agreed to be interviewed for a book I’m writing for the 60th anniversary of that fateful mission. Van Kirk informs me, with the trace of a smile, that this will probably be the last interview in his life. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Experience: I’ve walked across three countries in a straight line

I didn’t train for my first attempt and got stuck on a mountain with no signal, darkness falling and hypothermia setting inGrowing up, I loved the outdoors. I gallivanted through the Staffordshire countryside with my stepbrother, Greg. We used to pick a point in the distance and create “missions” to walk towards it. It was a mischievous challenge that saw us hopping fences, wading through rivers and sneaking around farmers.I was also obsessed with maps, and even read the Birmingham A-Z for fun. When Google Earth came out in 2005, I spent hours studying satellite images. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The beautiful Scottish town with 'growing food scene' perfect for summer day out

We are heading to Clackmannanshire for our latest Town of the Week.

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1 week ago Kick yobs out of Scottish football after violence and disorder mars beautiful game

Our love affair with the beautiful game is there for all to see. But during the season just finished we have witnessed a new and darker edge creeping in to Scottish football.

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2 w. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The beautiful Scottish island that was named 'top holiday destination'

The isle has been described as "Scotland in miniature".

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3 w. ago Inside the plush Love Island 2025 villa with supersized hideaway, walk

The Love Island 2025 villa has been revealed as this year's contestants get ready to enter the villa on Monday. 

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3 w. ago Conversations with strangers: inviting people to join my daily walk has made my life fuller | Jacqueline Asiimwe

From Kampala to Bangkok, I’ve walked with young and old, students and politicians, artists and ambassadors. Everyone has a story to tellIn the Uganda of the 1980s, my family lived in Kampala. We did not own a car, so walking was part of daily life: to school, to church, to the market, to the hospital and to visit relatives.As the eldest child, I often accompanied my mother to Owino market. We would walk there from our neighbourhood, Namirembe, and I’d trail behind her with a basket balanced on my head, collecting the week’s groceries. Those early walks were not just about errands – they were quiet rituals of bonding, observation and endurance. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Beautiful Scottish beach with golden sands named UK's best stargazing spot

It's not just stars that make this remote Scottish beach special

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