Nicola Dickinson, 59, scooped a luxury Lake District home with a private lake after entering an Omaze draw for just £25, proving her husband's scepticism wrong. Discover how this life-changing win unfolded.
Katie Price hits back at claims she's neglecting her new £4,500-a-month Sussex barn, as neighbours express concern over rubbish piles. The star denies any wrongdoing.
Sadiq Khan urges ministers to act on AI's threat to London jobs, highlighting a 70% skills shift by 2030. A new taskforce will assess the impact and offer free training.
Police in Canberra are investigating after nearly a dozen pipe bombs were discovered on public footpaths. The public is urged not to touch any suspicious devices and to call triple-zero immediately.
Scotland's draft budget for 2026-27 boosts child payments and cuts tax for low earners, while introducing new taxes on expensive homes and private jets. See what it means for you.
England's iconic Coast to Coast walk undergoes a major upgrade as a National Trail, with improved paths and signage to preserve it for future generations. Discover the route's enhancements.
Visitors to the Lake District face fines of up to £1,000 for anti-social camping. New PSPOs target littering, abandoned tents, and disposable barbecues. Find out the rules.
Ricky Gervais gave fans a rare look inside his £14 million London home. While some called it 'beautiful', others said it had 'hospital vibes'. Discover the full tour and the comedian's property portfolio.
From Tokyo's icy purification rituals to protests in Minneapolis and a frozen Lake Balaton, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's defining moments. Explore the full gallery.
A northern Quebec lake vanished overnight, sending water 10km overland. Was it a freak natural event or caused by decades of logging and wildfires? Experts investigate.
Marking 75 years since his first column, we explore the life and legacy of Harry Griffin, the Guardian's longest-serving Country Diarist, who chronicled the Lake District for over half a century.
A manhunt is underway after a shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City left two dead and several injured during a funeral. Police say it was not a faith-based attack.
A stunning Grade II-listed 17th-century mansion in Hampton, London, is on the market for £4,995,000. Discover its unique Alhambra-inspired music room, cinema, and wine cellar.
Two men were left stranded in freezing water at Connaught Water, Epping Forest, after trying to save a dog. Firefighters urge the public to call for help instead of entering icy water.
Dancing on Ice professional Vanessa Bauer is engaged to former Reading FC player James Rowe after a romantic proposal on a frozen lake in Canada. Get all the details on their dream winter getaway and wedding plans.
Oakley Capital explores a potential £500m+ sale of London's largest estate agency, Dexters, despite the looming 'mansion tax'. Get the full story on this major property market move.
How will Rachel Reeves' Mansion Tax and rising council tax affect London homeowners in 2026? Expert analysis on the market's resilience and the challenges ahead.
Major UK public pension funds are negotiating a stake in holiday giant Center Parcs, aligning with Chancellor Rachel Reeves's push for domestic investment. Read the latest.
A major explosion at the Silver Lake healthcare centre in Bristol Township has caused a partial building collapse, with reports of injuries and people trapped. Emergency services are on the scene.
Georgia's Lake Lanier, with over 700 fatalities, is shrouded in ghost stories. We investigate the curse's origins in racial violence and submerged towns. Discover the truth behind America's most haunted lake.
London house prices are falling in half its boroughs, with prime areas like Kensington hit hardest. Discover the data and political drivers behind the capital's property divide.
New report argues London's housing crisis can be solved by building beautiful, mid-rise mansion blocks, not tall towers. Discover the high-density secret of Maida Hill.
Explore the Lake District's first public observatory in Grizedale Forest. Enjoy planetarium shows, dark sky events, and a cosmic escape under pristine night skies. Plan your visit today.
ByteDance agrees to sell TikTok's US business, ending years of political uncertainty. The deal, set for 22 January 2026, transfers control to a US-led consortium. Read the full details.
Invasive quagga mussels are decimating Lake Geneva's ecosystem and infrastructure. Now detected in Northern Ireland, they pose a severe threat to UK waterways and biodiversity. Learn about the urgent response needed.
London house prices fell by 2.4% in October 2025 as Budget turmoil hit the market. Discover the UK-wide trends and expert forecasts for 2026.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Discover The Swan Hotel's £35 'twilight' thermal spa sessions in the Lake District, a budget-friendly winter wellness escape highly praised by travel experts.
New analysis reveals Labour's Autumn Budget could cost typical high-earning families nearly £280,000 in lost wealth over two decades. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds and pension changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed 'mansion tax' on properties over £5m divides opinion. Is it a fair wealth levy or a spiteful policy? Explore the details and reactions.