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Flock police in hong kong fire several rounds of tear gas at activists trying to enforce a general strike by disrupting transport networks. Police say 22 people are risking their lives by refusing to leave homes which will be deluged if a failing dam in derbyshire collapses. England cricket fans anticipate a nerve racking day as their batsmen looked to save the first ashes test at edgbaston. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. 20 hospitals in england stand to benefit from a pledge by the...

We’ve made it to the height of summer and this month’s books strike a slightly reflective tone. Notable reads include memoirs, travelogues and…

Books have a certain way of making us feel. They spark inspiration and awe. With summer around the corner here are books that inspire travel

It was an epiphany during a camping trip in the Highlands that convinced Russell Peterson to leave the Edinburgh software business he co-founded to…

Alex Bescoby chronicles the return leg of the mythical First Overland, with breathless gung-ho adventure and frequently moving personal context

The filmmaking historian discusses how recreating an 13,000-mile journey from Singapore to London was the perfect way to explore our changing world.

You’d think carmakers would try all sorts of stunts to promote their cars, but not many are doing it like Land Rover. The Overland adventure was so...

Looking for inspiration or a blueprint for making a life on the road happen? You'll find what you're looking for in our list of the best overland books.

British values | Guardian readers | Boxing | Line of Duty | Hugging Hugging when lockdown’s over can be entirely safe, writes David Weight – if you hold your breath. Photograph: Alys Tomlinson/Getty Images Hugging when lockdown’s over can be entirely safe, writes David Weight – if you hold your breath. Photograph: Alys Tomlinson/Getty Images Letters Tue 4 May 2021 12.02 EDT Last modified on Tue 4 May 2021 12.45 EDT I would like to know what that oft-quoted phrase “British values” m...