Legends

They were the spine-chilling urban legends shared across schoolyards across the world - but most of those Halloween yarns turn out to be steeped in moral panics or irresponsible pet owners.

The truth behind some of our favourite Schoolyard horror stories

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

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The UK has many fabulously odd-sounding place names

19 of the oddest place names, and the fascinating stories behind them

Dominos trials never seen before extraordinary delivery

Tourists mistake pizza delivery in Loch Ness for 'weird beast'

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The late Chris Cornell and Soundgarden are one of 14 acts shortlisted for potential inclusion in the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Sir Rod Stewart has been announced for the “Legends” slot at Glastonbury 2025

Sir Rod Stewart confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2025

Glen Bailey training for Guinness World Record challenge

British Guinness World Record breakers tell their inspiring stories

Think you've got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

Rita Simons will return to EastEnders in a surprise twist

Two legendary EastEnders characters to make shock return

Quincy Jones was rushed to hospital on Saturday

Quincy Jones rushed to hospital following medical scare
Quincy Jones has been rushed to hospital following a ‘serious reaction’ to something he ate.
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Frankie Goes To Hollywood in 1986. Singer Holly Johnson is seated by the piano, and behind him are (left to right) bassist Mark O’Toole, drummer Peter Gill, guitarist Brian Nash and singer Paul Rutherford.

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Drivers get chance to have their car turned into a Hot Wheels model

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Last month, H&M said net sales had increased £4.4 billion between June and September (Yui Mok/PA)

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The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

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Katie Lloyd bagged a doctorate in marketing and strategy in March after spending four years completing her PHD all while rocking trendy outfits and bouncy blowouts

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