Great white shark tries to bite fishing boat in New ZealandGreat white shark...
Three fishermen had a close encounter with a great white shark in New Zealand when the predator swam up to their small boat and tried to bite it. Hamish Clarke, 23, was in the boat and captured...
View ArticleCanada's best views inspired by The RevenantCanada's best views inspired by...
The Revenant was one of the biggest winners at the Oscars, picking up three awards including the best actor category, which saw Leonardo DiCaprio win his first Academy Award. Set mostly in the...
View ArticleWintry spell to mark arrival of spring with snow and galesWintry spell to...
After what is expected to be the warmest winter on record the arrival of meteorological spring is set to be marked by a wintry spell bringing snow and the risk of severe gales to the UK,...
View ArticlePolice warning after 'large' landslide at Dorset beachPolice warning after...
The public has been warned to avoid a beach in Dorset made famous by ITV drama Broadchurch following a landslide on Sunday night. Dorset Police is urging people to avoid the area following the...
View ArticleSouth Oxfordshire offers 'highest standard of living' in rural BritainSouth...
Do you dream of a new life in the country? If so, you might want to move to South Oxfordshire. The area offers the best quality of life in rural Britain, according to a new survey. See also:...
View ArticleRSPCA hunts 'Cotswolds cat shaver' after series of attacksRSPCA hunts...
Pet owners in the Cotswolds are being targeted in a string of attacks on their cats which has seen the animals' fur shaved off. The mystery attacker has struck a number of times in the past...
View ArticleMan weighing 12.5 stone booted off plane due to weight restrictionsMan...
A man weighing 12.5 stone was kicked off an American Airlines flight from Chicago O'Hare to Salt Lake City because the plane had exceeded its maximum take-off capacity. Dan Nykaza claims he...
View ArticleAlton Towers to re-open Smiler rollercoaster after 2015 crashAlton Towers to...
Alton Towers has announced it will re-open the Smiler ride, eight months after five people were seriously injured in an accident. See also: Two members of staff questioned over devastating...
View ArticleThis is the best time to buy a plane ticketThis is the best time to buy a...
The best time to book the cheapest flight is 54 days before you travel, according to new research. According to CheapAir, ticket prices are at their lowest at this time but the number isn't...
View ArticleWhy the human body isn't ready to go to Mars... yetWhy the human body isn't...
Scientists have revealed the dangerous effects of sending the human body to Mars, including vision impairment, muscle atrophy and bone density loss, and Dr. Camille Alleyne from the International...
View ArticleWin! A fabulous shopping break in LeedsWin! A fabulous shopping break in Leeds
Trinity Leeds, one of the UK's newest and most exciting shopping centres, is offering one AOL Travel reader the chance to win an overnight stay in Leeds to experience the city's...
View ArticleStorm Jake is on its way... bringing snow, ice and 70mph windsStorm Jake is...
Ice, snow and 70mph winds are set to blight the Wednesday morning commute as Storm Jake sweeps in, forecasters have said. The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings for snow...
View ArticleLion, tiger and bear are best of friendsLion, tiger and bear are best of friends
A lion, tiger and a bear have become the best of friends after being rescued by an animal shelter in Georgia, America. See also: Lioness shows how to deal with a sex pest See also: Playful lion...
View ArticleHolidays cheaper for families as under 16s Air Passenger Duty...
Families with teenage children can now fly for less following yesterday's (Monday) removal of the UK's air tax, Air Passenger Duty (APD), on economy flights for children under 16....
View ArticleHolidaymakers trust neighbours more than relatives to house-sit while they're...
British tourists trust their neighbours more than their own family or friends for house-sitting duties while they're on holiday, new research has revealed. The study by online travel agent...
View ArticleScientists face nervous wait for 'baby dragons' to hatchScientists face...
Scientists at an underground aquarium in Slovenia face a tense wait, as eggs laid by the olm - a rare type of blind salamander - are expected to hatch in the next few days. See also: Giant...
View ArticleThree luxury celebrity holiday homes you can rentThree luxury celebrity...
Homestay websites including Airbnb and TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals are growing in popularity, mostly due to their offerings being more affordable than hotels. But now luxury travellers are...
View ArticleThe world's most powerful passports revealedThe world's most powerful...
If you're planning to travel the world, you will no doubt need your passport, but do you know how powerful it is compared to those of other countries? See also: Best beaches in the world...
View ArticleAtlantic cold front set to bring snow and ice to miserable MarchAtlantic cold...
Large swathes of Wales, England and Scotland are on alert for snow and ice over the coming days as a cold front sweeps in from the Atlantic. SEE ALSO: Police warning after 'large'...
View ArticleWorst driver ever? Elderly woman crashes into shop while reversingWorst...
A driver in the Netherlands was lucky not to hit a passer-by when she reversed out of a parking space and darted backwards crashing into a shop window. CCTV footage shows the elderly woman...
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