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A video of a cyclist jumping a red light and crashing into a double-decker bus seconds later has gone viral.
The video, filmed by a motorcyclist and posted on YouTube, shows the man passing the red light between Portland Street and Oxford Street in Manchester on May 18.
Commenting with the post, YouTube user Captf wrote: "Very short one....
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An underwater photographer captured the moment he and his grandson swam close to a giant jellyfish off the coast of Dorset.
Steve Trewhella was snorkelling with his 10-year-old grandson Finn when they saw the 4ft-long barrel jellyfish.
The photographer used an optical illusion to make the huge creature appear bigger than it is but a video he...
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Salcombe in Devon has been named the UK's most expensive seaside town, with house prices averaging £672,874.
The stunning resort town, where TV's Mary Berry recently listed her holiday home as up for sale for £800,000, is famed for its mild weather, West Country character and excellent local cuisine.
In the new property prices...
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Ever travelled for miles to a destination you've always dreamed of visiting or turned up at the iconic tourist attraction you couldn't wait to see, then think, "Is that it?"
Some of the most disappointing tourist attractions that lack the 'wow factor' have recently been named and shamed by Tripadvisor reviewers, and include massively...
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Taj Mahal? Or Brighton Pavilion? We've all been known to make a blunder or two when talking about things we don't know much about. But sometimes they can be more embarrassing than others.
Research conducted by Mercure Hotels has found that there are some worrying gaps in our knowledge when it comes to identifying important and well-known...
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Four peregrine falcon chicks which hatched on England's tallest cathedral spire have been ringed.
The chicks hatched in a nesting box installed on Salisbury Cathedral's 123-metre (403ft) high spire three weeks ago.
They were removed from the nest, weighed and ringed with a bright blue ring by well-known ornithologist and wildlife presenter...
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Looking for a cheap holiday in July? An affordable summer getaway during the peak season is possible if you choose the right place and time - and all eyes are on the Eurozone this season.
With the strong pound against the euro, holidaymakers jetting off to Europe can enjoy good value for money and will find the cost of paella and a pint has...
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London is known for being one of the busiest and vibrant cities in the world with a whole host of activities to be enjoyed while you're there.
With a wide variety of cultural, historic and scenic attractions on offer it's impossible to know what's worth making the time to see.
So with the help of TripAdvisor reviewers, we've put together the...
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If the first place you head to in your hotel room is the bathroom, then you're in for a treat at these luxury hotels with the most amazing bathrooms, as they come with hi-tech features, over-the-top amenities and drop dead gorgeous views.
These hotel bathrooms are so much more than just a toilet and tub, or even fluffy robes and slippers. Think...
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A Cornish holiday town's decision to "ban" mankinis from public areas has helped reduce anti-social behaviour and resulted in a boom for the local tourist economy, police and community leaders have said.
Officers in the Cornish town of Newquay said a "robust" attitude to inappropriate behaviour in public has helped shed its...
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Most of us have been unlucky enough to experience some rocky turbulence, irritating co-passengers or dodgy airline food but this video shows just how scary plane landings can be.
The slow motion footage, captured by YouTube contributor Dez Rosswess, shows a Twin Otter aircraft coming in to land at Gustaf III Airport on the Caribbean island of St...
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London is home to many skyscrapers, museums and galleries but did you know it is possible to visit a windmill in the city?
Some of the most incredible places to see in London are the capital's unexpected sites, such as the Horniman Museum in South London, where an intricate glass conservatory offers respite from the bustling streets. Or Little...
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Prices in European resorts have plunged for self-catering tourists thanks to cost-cutting supermarkets Aldi and Lidl springing up and keeping local prices down.
The Algarve has seen the supermarkets open along the coastline, resulting in a 26.5 per cent fall in the Portuguese destination's prices to £41.04 for 20 typical food staples,...
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Pictures taken by the former drummer of the Buzzcocks will bring up to 1,000 abandoned island homes in Scotland back to life.
The eerily beautiful photos of the derelict croft houses slowly rotting away in the Western Isles were captured by the Buzzcocks' John Maher.
The remarkable images featured in an exhibition and have now led to talks with...
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Prices have plunged for Britons on self-catering holidays in Europe, according to a survey.
The cost of groceries at supermarkets has dipped as much as 45% in some resorts compared with this time last year, the survey by Post Office Travel Money showed.
Also involving holiday company Cosmos, the survey looked at the cost of 20 typical grocery...
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The One World Trade Center observatory was officially opened in a public ceremony on Friday.
Celebrities, tourists and New York locals all attended the official ceremony at the top of New York's Freedom Tower building.
As the video shows, the curtain was raised revealing a stunning view of one of the world's most famous cities.
Construction on...
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Question: What do the Old town of Jaipur, the shipyards of Buenos Aires and the Mayor of Tirana have in common?
Answer: They've all helped create some of the most colourful neighbourhoods in the world.
To celebrate some of the prettiest, most vibrant wonders of the urban world, we got together with our friends at travel search site Momondo to...
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We've teamed up with global spa management expert Resense Spas to offer you the chance to win one of six luxurious hotel toiletry sets used exclusively at Kempinski Hotels.
Resense Spas has partnered with Elemental Herbology to create an amazing amenity line, designed to offer an indulgent spa experience, from the comfort of your own room. The...
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Two London restaurants have been named in the world's top 20 by a group of experts.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (pictured, below) in central London is the UK's top offering although its seventh place was a drop from last year's fifth.
The two Michelin-starred restaurant provides diners with historically inspired British dishes. WORDS:...
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Do you think of yourself as a bit of an adventurer?
Well, there are adventures, and then there's the Patagonia Expedition Race, is an annual event that puts 20 international teams through some of the most gruelling experiences of their lives.
Challenges include to crossing the back country of remote south Chile in what is known as 'the race to...
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