Britain’s canals played a vital role in transporting goods and fueling the Industrial Revolution. In this video, we explore ...

The DVLA has issued a round-the-clock reminder to drivers, road users and motorists, warning them of the risk of substantial fines. Failure to pay your vehicle tax could result in a £1,000 penalty.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Two years after cruise lines stopped sailing through the Suez Canal because of the Middle East conflict, two ships will sail between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea in November with a full ...

Major flooding that killed 10 people in central Vietnam this week also turned streets in Hoi An into canals on Thursday after a major river reached a 60-year high, authorities said. Heavy rain has ...

The town in southeastern France is nestled by Lake Annecy, one of the cleanest lakes in Europe, where visitors can enjoy activities like swimming, boating and cycling along its shores. It is often ...

Amsterdam has fallen victim to over tourism in recent years after drawing travellers in with its infamous red light district and cannabis coffee shop culture. In 2023, the popular destination ...

A busy stretch of canal that had been closed due to dry weather over the summer has temporarily reopened. The Oxford Canal between Claydon and Aynho, which includes a stretch through Banbury town ...

Each evening, BBC Midlands Today weather presenter Shefali Oza showcases images from BBC Weather Watchers during her forecast on BBC One. The photographs are from viewers who get out with their ...

A major UK cash change has been made in a "first" - with the first King Charles 5p coins entering circulation after a huge design change. The Royal Mint has announced that 23.2million King Charles 5p ...

Several weather warnings have been issued across the country this week as the Met Office warns that potentially "damaging winds" could hit the UK. Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain have been ...

Police hunting for a crocodile in Derbyshire have said the search turned out to be "more fluff than fear". Derbyshire Police's rural crime team posted "the strangest appeal ever to grace our Facebook ...