Father Christmas' official Lapland home suffers unseasonal heatwave with 31C temperatures and wildfire fears
The Arctic city of Rovaniemi in northern Finland, home to Santa Claus and known for snow and winter holidays, has been melting amid unprecedented heat in the region
My father was bludgeoned to death in bed in a random attack as I slept blissfully unaware just feet away - now I'm hoping to finally track down his killer
Five-year-old Emma Childerley was asleep in her bedroom when her parents, Kevin and Denise, were brutally bludgeoned in their beds at the family's Nottinghamshire home in February 1990.
Cruise ship worker explains shocking protocol put in place if you get fired whilst working onboard
Being fired from your job is unpleasant - but what happens if you're dismissed while floating in the middle of the ocean?
How we fell out of love with alcohol - and it's NOT just a Gen Z phenomenon: Map shows booze intake has plunged in Western Europe but risen 7-fold in one part of the world
Alcohol consumption in Britain has plunged 10 per cent since the millennium, with figures showing rates have dipped among all age groups.
I moved to Spain to build a new life for myself - here's the biggest challenge I faced
Lee Thornley, 43, left his job as a barrister and relocated overseas in 2008 with the intention to learn Spanish - but instead his life changed beyond expectations.
First Dates' most tragic endings - from harrowing murder-suicide that tore family apart to pageant winner who died aged 32 just months after TV debut
The Channel 4 reality programme (pictured), led by French maitre d' Fred Sireix, 53, sees Brits from across the country head on a blind date to the First Dates restaurant.
Man at war with council after he is ordered to demolish extension because of 'nonsense' complaint from neighbours
A furious homeowner is at war with his local council after he was ordered to demolish his extension and wood-burning chimneys.
Top violinist Nicola Benedetti confirms she IS married to jazz musician 25 years her senior who she met when she was just 17 - and they have a baby daughter
The 38-year-old met celebrated jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, 63, more than 21 years ago in New York when she attended the American Academy of Achievement summit as a student-delegate.
Huge sum Sir Terry Wogan's children are set to inherit is revealed - as their childhood home goes on sale
Lady Helen Wogan passed away aged 88 in September last year - eight years after the legendary broadcaster and her husband of 50 years.
Police warn 'anti-social' protestors 'don't bother' ahead of Epping protest
Essex Police have announced a dispersal order will be in place during the protest in Epping, giving them powers to arrest anyone engaging in anti-social behaviour
Prince Andrew appears pensive as he embarks on his weekly ride through the Windsor estate
The Duke of York, 65, typically heads out on his horse to kick off the weekend in Berkshire, and he didn't let the humidity sway him today.
Filmmakers spotted filming 'protest' at former council offices for student project
The council has released information about a site which is being used by filmmakers
The quaint Essex walk through woodland used as a Netflix film set
The area was almost entirely cleared during the 1800s but has since been replanted
Rhian Sugden feels 'sexier than ever' as she shows off results of breast reduction and reveals 'FOUR Coke cans' worth of tissue were removed
Rhian Sugden has revealed she feels 'sexier than ever' after losing 4lbs following her breast reduction surgery in a fresh update to fans on Saturday.
Essex drivers warned Monday is the worst day to drive in the county, data reveals
ESSEX drivers are warned that Monday is the worst day of the week to drive in the county, according to new data.
Essex drivers warned Monday is the worst day to drive in the county, data reveals
ESSEX drivers are warned that Monday is the worst day of the week to drive in the county, according to new data.
The 'great' ancient road that was almost the M25 of the Roman era
It's a very different sight today
The beautiful Essex village that sounds like a grim place to live but people say they never want to leave
Its name may make it sound like a horrible place to live, but it's actually quite the opposite
Lead detective on suitcase killer case reveals how TWO mistakes led to warped murderer being caught
The Colombian sadist sex worker was only rumbled on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol when a passing cyclist saw his luggage was almost bursting open with blood leaking from the seams.
VANESSA FELTZ: I once looked like this in a bikini. This is how I feel about the way my body has changed in the five decades since
VANESSA FELTZ discusses her lifelong search for the holy grail of summer fashion - flattering swimwear.