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Incredible £7bn high-speed train line planned that will connect two…
Europe boasts a rail network second to none that connects all the major cities, providing a clean and efficient way to travel.Reaching speeds of up to 186 miles
From flop to one-stop shop: How WHSmith went from £280million…
It went from being a much-loved part of every British high street to gaining a reputation for disorganised stock, tatty interiors and rip-off prices. But WHS
Travel chaos as issues with e-gates problems for travellers at…
25 April 2024, 19:23 Problems with the electronic gates at some UK airports have caused issues for travellers. Picture: PA
Appointment of General Gwyn Jenkins as National Security Advisor
The Prime Minister has appointed General Gwyn Jenkins as the new National Security Adviser. General Jenkins, currently the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff,
UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round…
UK joins the US and Canada in announcing latest sanctions against Iran, following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April. The designat
Venice protesters clash with police after city introduces tourist tax
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailProtesters have clashed with police i
Beautiful UK seaside town named Britain’s best kept secret
A coastal village clinging to a hillside in North Yorkshire has been named one of Europe's 18 best hidden gems for this year. Staithes joins holiday hotspots in
UK’s first geothermal lido with 35C temperatures to reopen next…
THE first geothermal lido in the UK is set to reopen next month following a closure. Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall, was forced to close over the winter
Four British B&Bs named among ‘best in the world’
From Scarborough to Weymouth, Exmoor to Torquay, four British B&Bs have been named among the "best of the best" in the entire world based on reviews from pr
Breathtaking UK village that looks like Italy’s coast is full…
When it comes to planning UK holidays, there is a list of countless beautiful villages and cities that have plenty to offer to visitors.However, not many are as
Korean woman’s expletive-laden rant forces emergency landing of flight in…
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailA flight from Hungary to South Korea
‘Ritzy’ lakeside city has the ‘happiest’ people in Europe
Sat at the tip of Lake Zurich is the city of the same name, home to 1.83 people across its metropolitan area. According to studies, these are some of the happie
