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Tim Howell, 34, during practice jumps for his wingsuit jump off Everest Picture: Tim Howell / SWNS

Watch wingsuit flyer Tim Howell jump off a mountain

Stay in quirky BnB made out of a wombat’s burrow for free - how to enter competition

Fancy a night in a wombat’s burrow?

UK town council declares ‘housing crisis’ as average rental rates soar to £1,500 a month

Town council’s ‘housing crisis’ as average rent hits £1,500 a month

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes

A Glastonbury crew member in his 40s was found dead in his tent on Tuesday.

Glastonbury: Second death at festival after crew member found dead

Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid Stage

Glastonbury 2023: Man dies at music festival

Sarah Monteith, third from right, was part of the England team at the British Championships.

More national title joy for Scarborough archer Sarah Monteith

Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid Stage

Here’s how to watch Glastonbury Festival on TV this year

The moment a driver put their Need for Speed to the test as they drift around a busy roundabout.

Shocking video show moment BMW ‘drifts’ around busy roundabout

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‘Gimp man’ arrested after ‘crawling’ on ground in quiet village

Glastonbury Festival resale tickets sell out in just six minutes

Music fans have been scrambling to get their hands on resale tickets for this year’s Glastonbury Festival - but have been left disappointed.

Police are investigating

Police officer charged with rape while on duty

This is the pub reportedly owned by Banksy

Take a look at a pub reportedly owned by Banksy

Diana Ross at Glastonbury.

Glastonbury named best festival in the UK

Joshua Delbono was found “unanimously guilty” at Bristol Crown Court on April 11 - Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

Mother turns son over to police after teen stabbed to death

Queen Victoria’s bloomers are expected to fetch up to £7,000.

Queen Victoria’s knickers expected to fetch up to £7,000 at auction

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Jacob Rees-Mogg’s stunning family home on sale for £2.75 million

Blaise Inn in Henbury, Bristol is one of three restaurants in the are to be awarded by the Michelin Guide

Michelin Guide presents 20 restaurants with Bib Gourmand award

The property was bought by Gifford’s parents in 1921.

Woman sells her childhood home bought 102 years ago for £200

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

For a food lovers choice experience, this Valentine’s Day stay at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne (photo: petewebb.com)

Take inspiration from these holiday ideas from Travel PR this Valentine’s Day

A general view of the waterfront in Kirkwall on September 6, 2021

UK’s Top 10 most welcoming places - does your town make the list?

“Reckless” motorist clocked doing 128mph on an icy duel carriageway

Double decker bus overturns and leads to ‘high number’ of injuries

Kerry Collinson, 51, decided to ruthlessly cut back on her gas and electric bill as she saw prices soar.

Woman pays £10 a month for electricity thanks to these thrifty hacks

Paul McCartney performs on the Pyramid Stage stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival 2022 (Pic: Getty Images)

Eminem in talks to headline Glastonbury 2023 - how to buy tickets

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

Get together with friends for a great winter drive (Drobot Dean - stock.adobe.com)

Enjoy UK from the warmth and comfort of your car: Best winter drives

Trudy Hendy from Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm gives advice on your own Christmas wreath

Top tips on how to make your own Christmas wreath

Yorkshire's Matt Fisher celebrates the wicket of Somerset's Azhar Ali with team-mate Jordan Thompson Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Yorkshire v Somerset: White Rose go top after two-day triumph at Scarborough

Scarborough CC by SWpix.com

Fans set to flock back to North Marine Road for Scarborough Cricket Festival

The tags aims to deter reoffending (Photo: Shutterstock)

Thieves with multiple offences to wear GPS trackers for new trial

Robert Jenrick has launched a consultation on whether a single county authority or two councils split on an east/west basis should replace the current two-tier system of local authorities in North Yorkshire.

This is why North Yorkshire County Council elections won't happen in May 2021

Surrey and Northamptonshire will visit North Marine Road in July

Scarborough land white ball fixtures with Surrey and Northamptonshire set to vis...

This is when the next tier review could happen - as a possible move to Tier 5 is...

Here are the UK's most dangerous selfie hotspots

Butlin's reopens its camps with safety measures in place

Adam Lyth clips one away off his legs

Lyth hits ton as Yorkshire salvage draw

Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow acknowledges reaching his 50 at Headingley on Wednesday. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Yorkshire v Somerset (day two): Discarded Bairstow continues to shine for Yorksh...

Bill Mustoe at Scarborough CC

Mustoe’s hoping for bumper Festival crowds

Yorkshire's first-team coach Jason Gillespie (Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire).

Yorkshire CCC: We still feel that we can play better – Gillespie

Yorkshire's Jack Leaning

Somerset v Yorkshire: Leaning excels as Yorkshire get ready for change

Liam Plunkett.

Somerset v Yorkshire: Return of Liam Plunkett bolsters options for Yorkshire