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How bad will bank holiday travel be on trains, planes…
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Man’s plane action leaves people ‘repulsed’ – but one passenger…
A woman got the ultimate revenge on a man who placed his feet above her head on a flight.The passenger was lost for words after she caught the man sleeping with
‘Rundown’ UK city named worst place for a short break
When it comes to visiting cities in the UK we all have ones that we favour than others, right?Whether you're more into lively nightlife, quaint streets or a gre
English lido built to look like a cruise ship that’s…
THE UK is home to one of the best outdoor pools in Europe, where people can go for a swim while overlooking the sea.Lidos have grown in popularity in recent yea
Historic British city dubbed one of the ‘top sites in…
Nestled in the valley of the River Avon is the historic city of Bath which is known for its elegant limestone architecture. Founded by the Romans as a thermal s
UK weather: Up to a month’s worth of rain expected…
Britons have been rescued from flooded cars and deluged homes as downpours cancelled trains and blocked motorway lanes amid a series of weather warnings.Meteoro
The world’s ‘most secluded beach’ with ‘crystal clear water’
If you want to experience the ultimate beachfront seclusion, you'll need to spend some time travelling there first. Rising up from the sea between Leyte and Ceb
New UK train journey set in the 1950s – where…
THE UK is home to some of the most unique - and most attractive - train journeys.One of those routes runs alongside a river in Devon, and it is launching a bran
Ancient trees safeguarded by National Nature Reserve expansion
Acorns from some of the country’s oldest oak trees are being used to create seedlings to populate a newly expanded National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Herefords
Passenger train collision with a road vehicle at Redcar level…
At around 09:25 hrs on 1 May 2024, a passenger train traveling between Saltburn and Nunthorpe struck a car on Redcar level crossing. The collision took place a
Brits warned of ‘nasty disease’ risk at 10 destinations –…
Tap water quality differs from country to country, and while the quality of tap water doesn't impact how wonderful a destination is to visit, it does mean you s
England’s best Blue Flag beaches – full list of clean…
Blue Flag beaches have to meet a strict set of environmental, educational, safety and accessibility criteria to qualify for the award. For 2024, 72 beaches in
