A family who stand in the way of a £250 million regeneration scheme refuse to move out of their home on a bulldozer-bound estate. The terraced houses on Holcombe Close,

Vladimir Putin’s regime is “based on shifting sands” as demonstrated by a recent groundbreaking event in Russia, according to an expert. Dr Alan Mendoza, the founder and executive director of

Although endlessly popular with Brits, Benidorm’s reputation is a bit on the tacky side. That’s why the smaller seaside town of Moraira – which is just 25 miles from the

With many Britons dreaming of a winter getaway to escape the cold and dark December days, they may consider going further afield to the likes of Australia, the Middle East,

A tiny little Alpine village has been named as one of the most beautiful on Earth, with travel experts saying it is perfect for a winter holiday. Hallstatt in Austria

Police detain man after allegedly grabbing child A police officer has intervened heroically to rescue an 11-year-old girl from a suspected paedophile who could now face chemical castration. The officer,

Increasing copyright fees have resulted in a lack of carols at Christmas markets in Germany. GEMA, Germany’s copyright organisation, has significantly raised the fees for playing Christmas carols over loudspeakers

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A teenager “abandoned” by her alcoholic mother faces a daily struggle to feed herself and her five-month-old baby. Grade six student Bertha, 17, became pregnant last year when she met

Followers of America's most inbred family got more than they bargained for when one grunting family member whipped out his soft todger on a trip to a fun fair. Filmmaker