16 h. ago New bank holiday every year to honour David Attenborough update as momentum builds

The plan could be debated in the House of Commons and has seen thousands of people rush to support the day to honour Sir David Attenborough

Politics

22 h. ago UK could get Attenborough Day bank holiday thanks to boy, eight

Lyle, from Newport, could prompt the Government to declare a national day off next year

Politics

4 d. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from a flower show at the Saatchi Gallery to a new French bistro

Josh Barrie and David Ellis pick the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

7 d. ago An Airbnb in a war zone? Global holiday rental giant facing legal action over offering stays in 100s of homes in illegal Israeli settlements

According to a complaint, Airbnb have breached UK anti-money laundering laws by listing more than 300 holiday rentals in illegal Israeli settlements across the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Society

9 d. ago Windrush campaigners urge the Government to save Notting Hill Carnival

The carnival attracts around two million people to west London over the August bank holiday.

Politics

1 week ago Maura Higgins just shared which affordable cream bronzer she uses to get glowy makeup on holiday

Looking for an affordable way to get that sun-kissed look while on your next trip abroad? Maura Higgins has just shared her secret for glowy bronzed make-up when she's on holiday and it won't break the bank

Politics

1 week ago Things to do in London this weekend, from BST Open House to the return of Haim

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

1 week ago Future of Notting Hill Carnival 'up in the air', leaked letter reveals

It comes after a review of the festival, which takes place on August Bank Holiday weekend, identified 'critical public safety concerns'.

Politics

1 week ago Notting Hill Carnival could be cancelled without funding, organisers warn

Two people were killed at the event last year, which usually attracts over two million people over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Events

1 week ago Notting Hill Carnival could be cancelled without funding, organisers suggest

Two people were killed at the event last year, which usually attracts over two million people over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Politics

2 w. ago Benidorm Brits warned of one trick sneaky phone theft scam to empty bank account

A Benidorm expert has warned boozed up Brits of a crafty ruse being run by thieves, who will steal your phone before hacking in to drain bank accounts and ruin your holiday

Events

2 w. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from a new Sophie Podolski show to Trooping the Colour

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

2 w. ago Driver 'deliberately removed black box' from car before crash that killed girl

Christopher West, 42, was speeding in a 30mph zone in Heol Trelai in Caerau, Cardiff when he struck and killed Keely Morgan, 15, who had been enjoying the bank holiday with her family

Events

3 w. ago Brit tourists urged to ditch Euros for two travel cards with £0 withdrawal fees

Sick of being stung by sneaky ATM charges while on holiday? Travel experts have urged Brits to check out two specific bank cards that might save you a small fortune thanks to their £0 withdrawal fees

Economics

3 w. ago Prince William discusses David Attenborough's new documentary for World Oceans Day

The Prince of Wales is marking World Oceans Day this year with an interview with Sir David Attenborough ahead of the release of his new documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough.

Politics

3 w. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from Pulp's new album to Ballerinas

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

3 w. ago Clarkson's Farm shares first look at Jeremy's epic pub makeover

The much-loved documentary series, which follows former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson run his own farm in Oxfordshire, returned for its fourth season earlier this month.

Politics

4 w. ago Two clubbers are dead and urgent warning is issued amid fears pills '500 times stronger than heroin' are being sold in London nightspots: Man, 28, and woman, 20, died over Bank Holiday weekend

A man, 28, and woman, 20, are thought to have taken Nitazenes, believed to be up to 500 times stronger than heroin, after partying at a south London nightclub during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

Events

4 w. ago The travellers' tactics: How travellers are obliterating Britain's prized countryside to turn them into concrete carbuncles for their caravans in illegal landgrabs

EXCLUSIVE: Travellers are using 'military' shock and awe-style tactics to obliterate areas of idyllic British countryside in brazen 'landgrabs' over bank holiday weekends across the UK.

Events

4 w. ago Outrage after travellers destroy greenbelt field and turn it into 'concrete jungle' without planning permission in less than 72 hours

Diggers moved onto the plot, in the village of Burtonwood, near Warrington, Cheshire, and started the unauthorised work over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Events