The 1950s industrial town where dogs are mysteriously dying, cancer cases are higher than expected and residents are too scared to go into their own gardens
'You think you're doing the right thing,' says mother-of-five Sam Hammond from a small town north of Blackpool. 'But I've been teaching my kids to eat poisoned fruit, poisoned veg and poisoned eggs.'
Map reveals areas of the UK where Britons are too depressed to work - as mental health benefit claims rocket 100 per cent in five years
Disability benefit claims linked to mixed anxiety and depression have more than doubled across Britain in just five years, analysis reveals.
How to revive your garden after the hottest summer on record: Expert reveals 'autumn reset' tips after soaring temperatures and a long drought
From dethatching scorched lawns to harvesting rainwater, Wickes has shared five essential jobs to do to help give scorched gardens a chance to bounce back by spring.
Polish Catholic priest is stabbed to death by Ukrainian man in monastery knife rampage as Zelensky condemns 'evil' attack
Polish police have arrested a Ukrainian man following a stabbing incident at a monastery that left five people, including three priests, injured.
You picked on the wrong bird! Moment man grabs escaped emu and wrestles it to the ground - before the animal breaks free, headbutts him and runs off
The exotic bird was tackled to the ground on a country road on September 9 after bolting from its holding in Salcombe, Devon.
Marcus Rashford joins appeal to find missing British 'family friend', 43, after disappearance in Colombia
Anton Green, 43, was reported missing after his loved ones went weeks without hearing from him, in a silence they say is deeply out of character.
Holy handbags! Partygoer dressed as Batman saves the day when he catches bag snatcher in the street
Cosplayer Sonni Mason, 25, was dressed as Batman when he was on a night out for a friend's birthday on Saturday.
Catherine Zeta-Jones defends the 'intense scrutiny' celebrity children are under and claims they don't have an advantage over other actors
Catherine Zeta-Jones has insisted her children with Michael Douglas have had no more advantage than any other actor as they follow their parents and grandparents into the industry.
The best of Britain's farmers' markets: From creamy Cornish cheeses to artisanal breads in Wales and Aberdeen Angus beef
Whether you're after an artisanal cheese, fresh herbs or honey from local bees, these are the best farmers' markets across Britain for enjoying the nation's top-tier fresh produce.
Andy Carroll cancels book signing with just hours to spare due to 'unforeseen circumstances' after revealing he was sexually assaulted in a 'traumatic' attack
Andy Carroll has cancelled his book signing and Q&A at Dagenham Football Club just hours before the event.
Ed Sheeran's longtime pal Jordan Stephens savages singer over Macklemore row as he declares: 'Every time he speaks on stage, it gets WORSE'
Ed Sheeran's longtime pal Jordan Stephens has savaged the singer over his handling of the Macklemore row, declaring 'every time he speaks it gets worse.'
British tourist sparks outrage after critiquing Auschwitz cafe for being 'very expensive and not doing decaf coffee'
The prolific TikTok user, posting under the handle freespirit390, has shared a series of videos about her visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland.
Green-fingered Kate! Princess of Wales helps pot plants at drug and alcohol support charity celebrating the benefits of the outdoors in Southend-on-Sea for Addiction Awareness Week
Kate, 44, was radiant as she arrived at the not-for-profit, of which she is a patron, in Southend-on-Sea to learn more about its latest nature-based community initiative.
Wayne Rooney sports new Invisalign braces as he continues his glow-up mission after weight-loss and nose job and says 'I feel great'
Wayne Rooney is continuing his glow-up with Invisalign braces.
The best pubs in the UK revealed: Winner is housed in former tourist information centre in the Midlands - so, does YOUR local make the list?
Britain's greatest boozer has been officially unveiled after beating fierce competition from across the country.
Pupil, 16, at £31K-a-year Highgate School is killed after she was hit by Addison Lee taxi while on her way to class - as man, 68, is arrested for causing death by careless driving
The Year 12 student was struck while walking across the street near Highgate School on North Road, Highgate, just after 8am today.
Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in a 'traumatic' attack by a 'celebrity mate' who was later jailed for three years after 'humiliating and horrendous' court case
Footballer Andy Carroll was sexually assaulted 'a few years ago' by a 'celebrity mate' who was later jailed for three years, he has revealed.
Three-year-old child bride is sold to 60-year-old man in case that has sparked outrage in Pakistan as father is arrested
A man has been arrested in Pakistan for allegedly marrying off his three-year-old daughter to a 60-year-old man for less than £7,000.
The Darkness star Justin Hawkins recalls hitting 'rock bottom' in drug addiction as he marks 20 years of sobriety
Justin Hawkins has recalled hitting 'rock bottom' amid the height of his drug addiction in the early noughties.
British backpacker, 23, is 'raped after karaoke party in Thai tourist town'
Thai police have arrested a Canadian man who allegedly raped a young British backpacker after a karaoke party.
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