4 d. ago ‘It’s nature at its purest – remote, quiet and rejuvenating’: readers’ favourite wild places in Europe

From kayaking between icebergs in Iceland to a Pyrenean hideaway, our tipsters know how to get away from it all• Tell us where to go for late summer sun – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherOne of the most magical places I’ve been is Lake Saimaa in eastern Finland – a huge labyrinth of islands and tranquil forests where you don’t come across many people. We rented a lakeside cabin (typically they cost from about €100 a night, sleeping two) and watched the midnight sun shimmer across peaceful waters. Days were spent kayaking between uninhabited islets or hiking pine-scented trails, with only the call of black-throated divers (or loons) for company. We visited the Linnansaari national park on an archipelago in the middle of the vast lake (the largest in Finland and fourth largest freshwater lake in Europe), where encounters with rare Saimaa ringed seals await. It’s nature’s embrace at its purest – remote, quiet and utterly rejuvenating.Anthony Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Broken Rangers fans get a promise beyond comprehension as Russell Martin tells them he's the man to get them going

The shell shocked Ibrox gaffer watched on as his team crashed to a night of shame in Brugge

Politics

6 d. ago 'Quietly strange' houseplants that move at night while no one is watching

Looking to add a mysterious Wednesday Addams-inspired gothic touch to your home? Plant experts reveal a list of mysterious houseplants that move by themselves at night

Politics

1 week ago Trump to go on 'secret' night patrol alongside law enforcement and the military to watch his DC crime sweep in action

Donald Trump will go out to survey the streets of Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

Events

2 w. ago GamesCon Opening Night Live 2025: how to watch and what time does it start in the UK and US?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will get its full reveal at GamesCom Opening Night Live 🎮

Politics

2 w. ago Gamescom Opening Night Live start time and how to watch the major gaming showcase

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 is set to be a huge event, with a number of world premieres and new game announcements expected – here's everything you need to know

Politics

2 w. ago Princess Andre reunites with Katie Price after feud and Peter's angry statement

Princess Andre appears to have resolved any conflict with her mum Katie Price after the pair were snuggled up together in a cosy new snap as they enjoyed a night in watching TV

Politics

2 w. ago One Night's full cast, plot and how to watch as Jodie Whittaker drama arrives on ITV

The six-part series originally aired in Australia in 2023, but it's now due to land on ITV1

Events

3 w. ago Watch: ‘Concerning’ video of masked naked man walking street at night investigated by police

Police are investigating footage of a masked man walking naked down a street in Lancashire, which has been widely shared online.

Events

4 w. ago Love Island producers 'forced to buy more condoms' as unaired scenes turned 'messy'

Another series of Love Island has sadly come to an end as millions watched Toni and Cach take the crown last night - but one raunchy secret was kept on the downlow - until now...

Politics

last month How to watch WWE Summerslam 2025: Live stream and match card for night two

The biggest party of the summer continues tonight

Politics