“We are looking into this with our ground handling partner” – so repeats easyJet, after staff working for Britain’s biggest budget airline wrecked yet another family holiday by inventing their […]
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Why are scientists blaming influencers for rise in shark attacks
Social media influencers encouraging travellers to “stroke” sharks are behind a rise in shark attacks, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Conservation, analysed […]
The Volcanic Way: How to unlock Iceland’s magical landscape
Iceland is a country of extremes. It’s an otherworldly place bordering on the supernatural where the threat of deadly volcanic eruption looms over all life as the country grows two […]
Best beach hotels in Malta for 2025, reviewed
Surprisingly for a Mediterranean island nation that’s long been known as a sun-and-sea holiday destination, Malta has only a handful of feet-in-sand beach hotels. Most of the island’s coastline is […]
The most beautiful places to visit in Paris 2025
When you think of beautiful views, spectacular cityscapes and celebrated landmarks, Paris usually comes to mind, with grand palaces, perfectly pruned gardens and elegant boulevards lined with haute couture boutiques. […]
Heathrow’s highest airport charges in the world blamed on ‘unique challenges’
Heathrow airport has blamed expensive building costs, its constrained area and large numbers of long-haul flights for its high fees. Airlines say Heathrow has the highest charges in the world […]
Ryanair fury after rescue flight to pick up air-rage diversion blocked by CAA
Ryanair customers aboard the Thursday evening flight from Agadir in Morocco to Manchester had to endure disruption from a “drunken and aggressive” passenger, which resulted in a diversion to Faro […]
Thousands of Brits have holidays cancelled as major travel company abruptly closes
Thousands of British travellers have had their holidays cancelled after a major travel provider abruptly closed on Thursday. As of 24 April, operations by Balkan Holidays shut in the UK, […]
Drivers fined on average every two seconds as record parking tickets issued
British drivers are facing a parking ticket deluge, with private companies on track to issue a record 14.5 million penalties this year, new analysis reveals. The RAC’s study found that […]
Where to watch the London Marathon: Route, best viewpoints and how to get around
The 2025 London Marathon will weave through the streets of the capital from Greenwich to Westminster this Sunday, 27 April, and thousands of spectators are going to be lining the […]