2 d. ago The best museums you should visit in the UK, from contemporary art to local history exhibitions

With around 1,800 accredited museums in the UK, we have chosen our favourites for your next culture-filled day out

Culture

3 d. ago Livingston MP's visit to Five Sisters Zoo as popular attraction marks 20th anniversary

The West Calder Zoo, which first opened in 2005, has grown to become one of West Lothian’s best-loved attractions, welcoming thousands of visitors each year while championing conservation, education, and animal welfare.

Politics

5 d. ago Five cosy south east London pubs to visit for a drink this autumn

Five cosy south east London pubs to visit for a drink this autumn  This Is Local London

Politics

7 d. ago If you’re not using an eSIM when you travel, you’re getting ripped off

Say goodbye to extortionate roaming fees – new companies like Airalo, Holafly and Saily offer cheap, easy coverage for your next international tripOn a week-long trip to Paris last year, I racked up nearly $100 in data charges on my iPhone, with taxes and fees. Ditto for a separate, eight-day trip to Spain, which was even more pricey. And, in what I now jokingly call an act of piracy, my three-week trip to seven countries – including a seven-day cruise – cost me over $300 for data.I (eventually) learned my lesson, and a little research yielded a simple solution that can make life a lot easier: Switching to a local carrier for your travels. This used to entail a visit to an airport kiosk or a mobile store to get a fingernail-sized plastic SIM chip installed in your phone, but a new feature called an eSIM lets you handle it all from your phone before you even leave. My eSim for Paris cost $11 for 5GB of data, plenty for checking emails, using Google Maps, and browsing social media (al...

Politics

7 d. ago Family uncover huge diamond at Arkansas park after digging with tools they bought at dollar store

Raynae Madison and her family were on a trip to Arkansas from Oklahoma to celebrate her nephew's birthday when they decided to visit a local park.

Politics

1 week ago Home Bargains shoppers can't get over new Halloween range spotted on shelves

Budget retailer Home Bargains has got shoppers keen to visit their local store after a wide range of Halloween-themed products such as snacks, sweets and more have been spotted in store

Economics

2 w. ago Donald Trump's very British first words to Melania as they land in UK spotted

Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrived in London on Tuesday evening local time for a highly anticipated state visit to the United Kingdom and a lip reader has revealed what the couple said

Politics

4 w. ago Pub 'regular' at risk of dying out as Brits can't afford to visit their local

The Campaign for Real Ale, which surveyed 833 pub regulars from across Britain, blamed the decline on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax hikes

Events