A Rajdhani Express carrying 650 passengers collided with a herd of wild Asiatic elephants in Assam, killing seven. No human casualties were reported. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife incident.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' worst-case climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise, 2m sea level rise, and a 6C plunge from Atlantic current collapse. Read the urgent analysis.
Lewisham Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out how your household waste schedule is affected and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
Tart London founders Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison launch a limited edition Bathtub Gin in Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons. Discover the 'gin of hosting' designed for winter gifting.
From Renaissance art believed to cure plague to a modern £380m bird food industry, the goldfinch's red face has captivated us for centuries. Discover the folklore and magic in your Derbyshire garden.
The UK unveils its Atlantic Bastion programme, a £14m AI and autonomous vehicle project to protect critical undersea infrastructure from Russian threats. Read the full details.
A mysterious wild beaver has been filmed building a lodge at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, marking the species' first recorded appearance in the county for four centuries. Discover the story.
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
A fun kids' quiz tackles curious questions about the human body and wildlife. Discover the surprising functions of earlobes and where wild camels roam. Test your knowledge!
A reader reflects on the artful landscape of Zelda's Breath of the Wild era as Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment marks its conclusion. Discover why this map remains legendary.
The UK and Norway sign a historic defence pact, merging warship fleets to protect undersea cables from Russian submarines. The deal supports 4,000 UK jobs and boosts North Atlantic security. Read the full details.
A 19-year-old's late-night sighting sparks a hunt for a red-necked wallaby in Oxhill, revealing the surprising story of Britain's growing population of escaped marsupials.
A woman has been taken to a major trauma centre following a crash at the junction of Church Street and Siviter Way in Dagenham. Emergency services were called just after 10.45am on Tuesday, December 2.
Spanish authorities deploy hundreds to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, linked to contaminated food. The nation's €8.8bn pork export industry faces immediate risk.
A London commuter has pleaded not guilty after being charged with walking the wrong way on a TfL escalator, in a case that could see her fined up to £1,000. Read the full story.
The beloved Armani My Way Eau de Parfum is half price for Cyber Monday, now just £48.50. Discover the floral scent's notes and where to find the best UK deals.
Felicity Ashely thought stomach cramps during her 3000-mile Atlantic row were dehydration. The truth was bowel cancer. Read her inspiring survival story.
Discover how an architect-designed Japanese sauna and Scandi cabin in Sussex woodland convert sauna sceptics. Experience wild swimming, woodland views and sustainable design.
London developers reveal plans for a new hotel at the foot of Wembley Stadium's Olympic Steps. The project promises a larger public square and construction could start in 2026.
Leading scientists issue stark warning about climate risks to UK economy and security. A collapsed Atlantic current could bring -20C London winters and total reliance on food imports.
Asheville's foraging schools are booming as more people seek wild food skills. Learn how these courses teach sustainable harvesting and connect communities with nature.
Share your favourite UK winter walking route for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. Tom Hall of Lonely Planet will judge the best entry. Competition closes 5th December.
Sir Richard Branson announces the death of his wife, Joan Templeman, his partner for 50 years. Discover their love story and family life. Read more.
University of Tokyo astrophysicist claims crucial breakthrough in dark matter search through gamma-ray analysis. Could this solve cosmology's greatest mystery?
A bold conservation project in Australia's outback is training native marsupials to coexist with feral cats, with early results showing promising signs of success. Discover how bilbies and quolls are fighting back.
Mid and East Antrim council has unanimously voted to begin the process of renaming Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus following the stripping of his royal titles. Discover the local reaction and the implications of the change.
A Northern Irish council begins renaming Prince Andrew Way, warning residents of significant admin. The new name will retain a royal theme. Read the full story.
A 26-year-old man has died after a hit-and-run on Aspen Way in Canary Wharf. A 20-year-old is arrested for causing death by dangerous driving. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Nicôle Lecky's new BBC drama Wild Cherry explores privileged youth and online secrecy with compelling mother-daughter dynamics. Stream now on BBC iPlayer.
Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, seen as a surrender ultimatium, creates the biggest NATO crisis in decades. Europe must now step up to guarantee Ukraine's security.