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Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction

The Peak District became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but the area has been attracting visitors for much longer. One of the oldest tourist attractions is the Devil's Arse - one of four caves in Castleton that are accessible to the public. "It makes a huge farting …

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'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war Members of one of Sudan's most influential bands, Aswat Almadina, are scattered across the world, clinging to the hope that their music will be an inspiration for peace in a nation ravaged by war. …

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Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard

Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard Arvid Lindblad was supposed to be driving at 200mph around the streets of Jeddah in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend. But Britain's youngest Formula 1 driver's had an unexpected month off just three …

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Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'

'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking' "Time for Strait talking" is the Sunday People headline, as it leads on Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz again because of a US blockade of its ports. The front of the Sunday Telegraph features a picture …

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At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

At least six people have been killed and others injured after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials say. The incident happened in the southern Holosiivskyi district. Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said the man, who lived locally, began shooting at people on the street and then …

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'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools

'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools When Hugo signed up for a project to help him decide if he wanted to study French at GCSE, he had no idea it would lead him to learn Mandarin. The Year 10 pupil is one …

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BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home

Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it. Middle East Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz? Paul Adams explains …

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French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

A French peacekeeper has been killed and three others wounded after a UN patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, in what officials described as a deliberate attack. The soldier was serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), which confirmed that one peacekeeper had died and three …

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The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers When Seen Aromi's memoir documenting the joys of singlehood hit the shelves in early 2024, it became an instant bestseller. Women young and old, single or married, those with children and without seemed to relish So What …

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'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026

Many can relate to the buzz of stumbling upon a hidden gem. This year, more people are seeking out "authentic" holiday experiences abroad rather than all-inclusive tourist traps, according to ABTA, the association for British travel agents. ABTA also says two in five Britons are planning to holiday in a …

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