41 h. ago 'My son vanished on a beach seven weeks ago and nobody has seen him since'

38-year-old Ashley Wilbraham, originally from Rhayader in Powys, was reported missing in the Borth area in late February

Politics

58 h. ago 'Bungling police looking for my missing son made one fatal mistake

Christine Durrand's son Steven vanished without a trace but she can't be sure the police have properly investigated and says she's still waiting for him to call

Events

6 d. ago What to do in Abu Dhabi, from beach days to Grand Prix weekends

This week, TravelSmart is all about Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and a place known for its modern skyline, luxury resorts and rich heritage.

Sport

6 d. ago ‘God knows what’s in the water’: Los Angeles surfers in limbo as wildfire toxins linger

In a city where surfing is a way of life, the wait to get back in the water has been agonizing. But new research offers a glimmer of hope Alex Sinunu was used to surfing three or four times a week in Santa Monica Bay – after all, the beach was just a mile from his home and he could ride his bike there with his board. But ever since the megafires that swept through neighboring Pacific Palisades in early January, the ocean has been filled with ash, debris – and endless questions.The massive blaze consumed thousands of homes and other structures, many of them on the edge of the Pacific coastline. Subsequent rainstorms sent tons of debris washing into the ocean, turned the water brown and raised fears about the toxins that could be coming from all the charred remains of buildings and cars – including asbestos, lithium-ion batteries and plastics. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Murky dolphin deaths at Florida theme park prompt law enforcement raid

State investigation under way at Gulf World after four dolphins have mysteriously died in past six monthsWildlife officials and law enforcement officers have raided a Florida marine theme park where several dolphins died in mysterious circumstances, and activists filmed survivors in tiny pools swimming in murky green water.Agents served a search warrant on Thursday evening at the Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach, where the owners, the Mexico-based Dolphin Company, last week refused access to Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) rangers seeking to conduct a wellness check. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Hero granddaughter, 33, left with horror burns after running into flaming caravan to save her 80

Melissa Shaw, 33, was at Coral Beach Holiday Park, Ingoldmells, for a weekend away with her grandparents, mum and aunt.

Events

9 d. ago Bagpiper whose son vanished in 2021 died scuba diving in Hawaii... then a shocking discovery was made at his home

Henry Frantz, 74, died while diving off the coast of Maui on March 10 and his family came to his home in Decatur, northeast Atlanta, on march 16 to settle his affairs - and got a huge shock.

Events

2 w. ago Robert William's mum's desperate plea to 'help fetch son home' 23 years after he vanished

Robert Williams was last seen leaving a house party in Aberdulais, Wales in March 2002 and his heartbroken mum Cheryl Davies has appealed to anyone who may be able to help locate her son

Politics

2 w. ago Police launch fresh appeal 23 years after teen vanished as mum pleads 'help me fetch my son home'

Robert Williams walked out of his home on March 22, 2002, and his mum has not seen him since. Police have made a fresh appeal for information via the BBC Crimewatch programm

Events

2 w. ago Florida mayor drops threat to evict cinema over No Other Land screening

The Oscar-winning film, about a Palestinian community resisting displacement and violence from Israeli forces, has become the latest focus of a culture war in the stateAfter a week of controversy, the mayor of Miami Beach decided to withdraw his initial proposal to cancel the lease and block a small cinema’s funding due to its screening of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land.Residents packed city hall to make public comments, and regardless of their backgrounds and opinions, the majority, including city commissioners, agreed that censorship, eviction and defunding of O Cinema were not the answer or the path forward. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Scientists reveal reason behind ‘blood rain’ that turned Iran’s shoreline crimson

Tourists were treated to the rare sight of blood-red rainwater flowing down a cliff to the beach on Hormuz Island last week

Events

3 w. ago The hidden gem Scottish beach walk near 'the best chippy in the world'

Our latest Walk of the Week is a secluded beach near a chippy that has been called "the best in the world".

Politics

3 w. ago Bonnie Blue travels to Cancun for Spring Break as she reveals latest controversial stunt

With colleges closing for Spring Break, students have started to descend on popular beach resorts for a week of excessive drinking and partying.

Politics

3 w. ago Bonnie Blue makes good on her promise to join Spring Break fun as thousands hit Cancun for annual party season

With colleges closing for Spring Break, students have started to descend on popular beach resorts for a week of excessive drinking and partying.

Events

3 w. ago Bonnie Blue makes good on her promise to join in the Spring Break fun as thousands hit Cancun for annual party season

With colleges closing for Spring Break, students have started to descend on popular beach resorts for a week of excessive drinking and partying.

Events

3 w. ago US taxpayers have shelled out tens of millions of dollars for Trump’s golf trips

The president, who derided Barack Obama for golfing while in office, even makes money off his Mar-a-Lago weekendsIt has become a familiar routine for the Palm Beach county sheriff, Ric Bradshaw, and his deputies. Almost every Tuesday in recent weeks, the Federal Aviation Administration has posted to its website a formal “notice to airmen” advising of upcoming flight restrictions over south Florida, signaling once again to those who must protect him that Donald Trump is on his way to Mar-a-Lago for another weekend of golf.The president is at his waterfront mansion again this weekend, his sixth visit to Florida and the beloved golf courses he owns since his 20 January inauguration. Continue reading...

Economics