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Simon Calder shares ‘cheap as chips’ beach destination

Posted by April 26, 2024

“So whatever you want, whatever you’d be spending in Italy for instance, you just divide it by three and that’s what you’d pay in Bulgaria.“You’ve g

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Incredible £7bn high-speed train line planned that will connect two…

Posted by April 25, 2024

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

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From flop to one-stop shop: How WHSmith went from £280million…

Posted by April 25, 2024

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

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Travel chaos as issues with e-gates problems for travellers at…

Posted by April 25, 2024

  25 April 2024, 19:23 Problems with the electronic gates at some UK airports have caused issues for travellers. Picture: PA 

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Appointment of General Gwyn Jenkins as National Security Advisor

Posted by April 25, 2024

The Prime Minister has appointed General Gwyn Jenkins as the new National Security Adviser.  General Jenkins, currently the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff,

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UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round…

Posted by April 25, 2024

UK joins the US and Canada in announcing latest sanctions against Iran, following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April.  The designat

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Venice protesters clash with police after city introduces tourist tax

Posted by April 25, 2024

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

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Beautiful UK seaside town named Britain’s best kept secret

Posted by April 25, 2024

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

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UK’s first geothermal lido with 35C temperatures to reopen next…

Posted by April 25, 2024

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

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Four British B&Bs named among ‘best in the world’

Posted by April 25, 2024

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

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Breathtaking UK village that looks like Italy’s coast is full…

Posted by April 25, 2024

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

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Korean woman’s expletive-laden rant forces emergency landing of flight in…

Posted by April 25, 2024

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

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