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Video: Terrifying moment pilot crash-lands after plane's engine cuts out at 300ft

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A cockpit camera has captured the terrifying moment a microlight's engine cuts out in mid-air, forcing the pilot to make an emergency crash-landing. Aviator John Merriman, 53, was making a solo flight in his two-seater microlight aircraft above the Somerset countryside this month when the incident occurred. Soaring at 300ft and at a steady speed of 50 knots, it was John's second flight of the...
    



Britain's best Christmas markets

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The smell of mulled wine, German sausage and roasting chestnuts returns to cities around Britain this winter at the Christmas markets. Perfect for picking up gifts for loved ones, sampling European and local delicacies and just getting into the festive spirit, a visit to a Christmas market this December is a must. With a whole host of markets popping up all over the UK, you'll want to know...
    






Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes... in Cumbria

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There's no need to head for the Alps or Pyrenees in Europe as England's own top ski resort Yad Moss in Cumbria experienced overnight snowfall on Thursday, giving skiers and snowboarders the chance to enjoy the slopes on Friday for the first time this season. Adventurers looked like they were loving the snowy conditions on the slopes near Garrigill as they were pictured weaving down and...
    






Kate Moss to celebrate 40th birthday at Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island?

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When you're one of the world's most successful supermodels, it's only right that you celebrate your 40th birthday in style. So what better place than Sir Richard Branson's exclusive Caribbean hideaway, Necker Island? According to reports in The Sun, Kate Moss is set to take her family, including mum Linda, her daughter Lila, and hubby Jamie Hince, for an exclusive trip to the British Virgin...
    






Win! A UK break with Solos Holidays

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Enter our free competition to win a UK break for one with Solos Holidays, worth up to £400. We're giving you the chance to choose from a selection of short stays for single travellers, ranging from sightseeing in Brighton, Bath or Belfast, to trying your hand at arts and crafts in Devon, taking a trip to the Cheltenham Gold Cup or enjoying a 60s-themed weekend in Liverpool. To be in with a chance...
    






Win! A festive family break in Glasgow at the IRN-BRU Carnival

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Fancy some festive fun in Glasgow this winter? Enter our free competition to win a family break in the Scottish city with tickets to the IRN-BRU Carnival at the SECC and an overnight stay for four at the Hilton Glasgow. For your chance to win this great prize, enter our competition below!
    






Chris Hemsworth and family rescued in catamaran drama off Canary Islands

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Chris Hemsowrth and his pregnant wife and 18-month-old daughter had to be rescued by coastguards when their catamaran ran aground on Sunday night. The Thor actor is currently in the Canary Islands shooting the new Ron Howard film, In The Heart Of The Sea. Chris, his wife Elsa Pataky, and their baby India Rose were part of a group of eight people taking a trip to Playa de Santiago on a...
    






Return to third class travel? Seats to be ripped out for cheaper trains

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A plan to rip out train seats in some train carriages in the UK could help passengers save hundreds of pounds, says a new report. The idea, proposed by the Institute of Economic Affairs, is to create standing room only carriages, offering a cheaper way of easing crowding on some of the country's busiest services. The report argues that this would be far more cost-effective than building new...
    







Return to third class travel? Seats could be ripped out for cheaper trains

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A plan to rip out train seats in some train carriages in the UK could help passengers and train companies save millions of pounds, says a new report. The idea to create standing-room only carriages is being proposed by the Institute of Economic Affairs, which claims they would offer a cheap way of easing crowding on some of the country's busiest services. The report argues that this would...
    

Video: Justin Bieber jumps off huge cliff on holiday in Hawaii

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We hope he's got holiday insurance! Justin Bieber showed off the daredevil inside him after taking the plunge and jumping off a huge cliff while on holiday in Hawaii last week. The Biebs looked extremely happy with himself after swimming safely back to shore, where paparazzi were ready and waiting to take pictures. But he didn't seem to mind and, according to E! Online, even tweeted one of...
    






UFO sightings: Best places to go spotting around the world

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Where are the best countries to spot a UFO? Some places (including quite a few in the UK) seem to be riddled with the things. So if you're up for doing a bit of chasing, it's wise to choose your spot carefully. UFO sightings seem to be increasing all the time, with new reports from all corners of the world springing up every day. It's become rather cool to have seen one: everyone from Mick...
    






Christmas in London: top three things to do

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in London. The lights are on, the windows are decorated, the ice rinks are open and the Christmas markets are in full swing. The world's best capital city has everything you need to get you feeling merry. If you are planning a trip to the festive capital then these are three must-dos! 1. Visit a Christmas Market If you are not in the festive spirit...
    

Video: TV presenter in close call as Arctic glacier collapses above boat

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The moment TV presenter Steve Leonard got a little too close for comfort to a collapsing Arctic glacier has been caught on camera. Steve was filming a BBC documentary, Incredible Journeys, with Arctic expert Jason Roberts when the incident occurred, according to the Daily Mail. The pair are seen getting stuck under the ice front after the boat engine hits ice. He says: "The whole vast...
    






The UK's best skating rinks for winter 2013

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One of the best things to do during winter is glide around an open-air ice rink. Whether you're looking for the most romantic, fun or family-friendly ice rink for a day out skating, we've rounded up some of the most stunning places to skate this winter. If you're spending any time around Christmas in London, you can visit one of the city's most iconic settings, while if you're at Liverpool's...
    






Cute video: Sea lion pup jumps on British tourist's kayak in New Zealand

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British holidaymaker Georgia Stephens got a super-cute surprise when a young sea lion pup suddenly jumped aboard her kayak for a cuddle. She was out in open water near Adele Island in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand, with her Belgian boyfriend, Martin Coppins, when the friendly sea lion opted to join them. Georgia, 22, from Woodford, Essex, told the Daily Mail: "It started edging...
    







Billionaire buys disused Tube station for £50 million

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A mystery Ukrainian billionaire has snapped up the disused Brompton Rd Tube station for an eye-watering £50million. The station was on the Piccadilly Line and once housed Winston Churchill's anti-aircraft ops HQ during World War II. The businessman bought the station from the Ministry of Defence, who purchased it in 1934 for £22,000 to use as a training facility, reports The Sun. He was the...
    






Amazing photos capture fog filling Grand Canyon in rare weather phenomenon

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A once-in-a-decade natural phenomenon at the Grand Canyon saw the National Park fill with fog in a spectacular treat for visitors to the world-famous attraction. The Grand Canyon National Park posted photos of the breathtaking phenomenon on its Facebook page on Saturday and captioned the image above: "Here's what Mather Point looked like this morning with the rare inversion. Rangers wait...
    






And the world's best low-cost airline is... (Clue: It's not Ryanair)

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Air Asia has been named the world's leading budget airline at the World Travel Awards. The low-cost Asian carrier beat eight other nominees including easyJet, Southwest Airlines, Air Arabia, Air Berlin, JetBlue Airways and Precision Air. According to The Malay Mail Online, Air Asia's Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said: "From a Malaysian start-up, we are now an...
    






Win! His and hers Wed'ze Procarve ski jackets, courtesy of Decathlon

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Enter our free competition to win two Wed'ze Procarve ski jackets from Decathlon. We're giving you the chance to win the men and women's breathtable and waterproof coats, worth £309.98. Enter now to win this fantastic prize!
    






Win! A stylish weekend break for two in London

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Enter our free competition to win a two-night weekend break at the stylish Chiswick Moran Hotel in West London. The winner and a companion will be welcomed with cocktails and enjoy a three-course dinner for two on one evening. For your chance to win this ideal tonic for the winter blues, enter our fabulous giveaway below!
    






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