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‘Gorgeous’ capital crowned the world’s best city for a relaxing…
We don’t know about you but we love to get away from our phones as soon as we go on holiday. The thought of not having to reply to work emails or scrolling e
Met Police officer admits stealing from dead man in the…
PA MediaCraig Carter admitted misconduct in public officeA Metropolitan Police officer who stole from a dead man who collapsed on the street has pleaded guilty
Paris Olympics travel chaos – your questions answered
Can I book a flight instead?Not unless you move very fast. All three Paris airports (Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais) will
Scotland to have world’s first peatland UNESCO World Heritage site
Site to become world’s first peatland bog to gain world heritage status Becomes Scotland’s first natural world heritage site, joining the likes of t
Assisted dying bill introduced in House of Lords
A bill which would allow terminally ill adults with six months or fewer to live to get medical help to end their own lives has been introduced in the House of L
UK: First Bus Completes Upgrade at Rochdale Bus Depot
First Bus has completed a 750,000 GBP investment at its Rochdale bus depot to enhance maintenance practices for its Bee Network fleet. The upgrade progra
Lack of data infrastructure threatens UK’s AI boom, report finds
The UK’s AI boom could be hampered by a lack of data infrastructure, the Open Data Institute (ODI) has warned in a report.The non-profit research body, which
Scotland’s Flow Country wins Unesco world heritage listing
Tony Jolliffe / BBC The Flow Country is a vast expanse of blanket bog in the North of ScotlandAfter an almost 40-year campaign, a stunning but little-known UK l
Manchester cultural destination named among ‘world’s greatest places’ to visi…
A cultural hub and venue in Manchester has been named on a list of 100 "World's Greatest Places" to visit in 2024. The Greatest Places list is an annual instalm
Overtourism protests in Portuguese town living in ‘tourist hell’
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailResidents in one picturesque Portugue
Friday Headlines: Anthony Davis among best NBA players of 21st…
Greetings BBN! With the 2024 Olympics underway, we’re getting to see Kentucky Wildcats legend Anthony Davis suit up for Team USA as he looks to claim anoth
The 548-mile motorway between two European cities that costs £56…
Whether you’re planning a summer road trip across Europe, or searching for your next holiday destination, travelling along the open road is one of the best wa
