Spring weather is on the way - and forecasters say it's here to staySpring...
You might find it hard to believe spring is just around the corner as you go walk through the biting cold wrapped up in several layers of clothing. See also: Top ten signs that spring is in the...
View ArticleEngland's best holidays for 2016England's best holidays for 2016
The best hotels, attractions and experiences for travellers in England have just been revealed - and the results may surprise you. VisitEngland's Awards for Excellence 2016 celebrate the...
View ArticleThis is Britain's first smoke-free beachThis is Britain's first smoke-free beach
A beautiful beach in Wales has banned visitors from smoking and vaping on its sands. Little Haven in Pembrokeshire launched the smoke-free scheme after arguing that children often start smoking...
View Article'Drunk' British passenger tries to open Easyjet plane door mid-air'Drunk'...
A British man forced an Easyjet flight to make an emergency landing in France after he tried to open a plane door mid-air. The man, in his 30s, reportedly started drinking duty-free alcohol when...
View ArticleIceland's devastating beauty: An ever-changing landscapeIceland's devastating...
In 100 years Iceland will certainly be a very different landscape, say experts. The country lies right on the Mid-Atlantic ridge, and, around 56 million years ago, this began to split apart. So...
View ArticlePenguin travels 5,000 miles a year to see man that saved his lifePenguin...
A penguin travels 5,000 miles a year to spend time with the man who saved his life. Four years ago, Joao Pereira de Souza, 71, found a South American Magellanic penguin covered in oil and...
View ArticleWeather alert: Train services face disruptions with flooding and severe...
Wind and rain is set to delay travel today (Wednesday), with parts of the UK covered by weather warnings. Overnight showers carrying into Wednesday morning threaten commuters, as flooding is...
View ArticleThomas Cook cancels Sharm el-Sheikh bookings until NovemberThomas Cook...
Travel firm Thomas Cook has cancelled all bookings to Sharm el-Sheikh until at least November. The government suspended flights to the Egyptian resort on November 4 last year after an Airbus 321...
View ArticleMountain rescuer finds body of his own sonMountain rescuer finds body of his...
A mountain rescue worker was left devastated after being the one to find the body of his own son during a search operation. According to the Metro, Dion Llwyd and other members of the Aberglaslyn...
View ArticleParis prepares for possible 'flood of the century'Paris prepares for possible...
As of it hasn't had enough terrible events in recent months, the city of Paris is preparing for a worst-case scenario: an epic, catastrophic flood that could decimate the region. In 1910,...
View ArticleWin! A set of Marco Polo Spiral Guides to Berlin, Dubai and LanzaroteWin! A...
We've teamed up with Marco Polo to offer you the chance to win one of ten sets of brand new Spiral Guides to Dubai, Lanzarote and Berlin, worth £30. Marco Polo Spiral Guides...
View ArticleThese ugly animals are dying off because of you (video)These ugly animals are...
Not all ugly ducklings turn into swans - which means they'll die. At least that's according to a new study that says cute animals get more attention when it comes to research than...
View ArticleSeaWorld killer whale Tilikum is severely illSeaWorld killer whale Tilikum is...
The SeaWorld orca which featured in a documentary following the death of a trainer who was pulled under the water is said to be dying. Tilikum, who has been an attraction at SeaWorld Orlando...
View ArticleAir show crash pilot had undiagnosed heart problemAir show crash pilot had...
One of Britain's top aerobatics pilots who was killed when his plane crashed during a display was suffering from an undiagnosed heart condition, accident investigators have said. David...
View ArticleTop five luxury hotels in ParisTop five luxury hotels in Paris
There are more luxury hotels in Paris than you can shake a gold-plated fleur de lis stick at- but how are you meant to find the best place to stay? Helpfully, Elle Decor, the luxury travel...
View ArticleBritain's worst airport for flight delays revealedBritain's worst airport for...
Gatwick Airport is the worst airport in the UK for flight delays, according to a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) study. Nearly half of flights (43%) from the London airport suffered delays of 15...
View ArticleFlybe plane halts takeoff after passenger 'too drunk to fasten seatbelt'Flybe...
A Flybe plane was forced to turn back from the runway after cabin crew noticed a passenger was too drunk to do up his own seatbelt. Keith Elliot had been set to fly out from Birmingham Airport...
View ArticleMoment lorry is blown over in 70mph winds (video)Moment lorry is blown over...
A motorist has captured the moment a lorry toppled over on its side as it succumbed to strong winds. The lorry was spotted looking wobbly as it drove along the A35 near Dorchester this week. It...
View ArticleNews team reporting on tornado spot dog riding a lawnmowerNews team reporting...
A news crew reporting on the damage caused by a tornado in Texas had their mood lightened - after spotting a dog at the wheel of a lawnmower. Andrea Martinez from KYTX CBS19 was filming in the...
View ArticlePlanes may one day be automatedPlanes may one day be automated
Did you know that a typical commercial flight that is two and a half hours long is already 95 per cent automated? Pilots are only really in control during take-off and landing. SEE ALSO: Boeing...
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