I heard a shrill mechanical whirring from behind and suddenly a metal arm was propelling me like a human cannonball up the slope and into the entrance of a large plastic tube. It all went downhill...
Portugal is making significant strides in enhancing its transport infrastructure following its latest upgrade to A+ economic status in 2025. This initiative aims to bolster economic growth and...
For a long time, places like Britain perceived Scandinavia as trapped in some type of perpetual winter. Maybe it was the fact that every time Sweden or Denmark was featured on television, it seemed...
Massive infrastructure projects fascinate many people. There are a few regions around the world where serious development is taking place but the busiest one is arguably the Middle East. Cities like...
A gorgeous Greek island that offers stunning sea views along with charming alleys is as beautiful as Santorini but without having a large number of tourists. Located in the Aegean Sea, Amorgos...
Greece is among UK holidaymakers' favourite destinations, and rightfully so. The gorgeous Mediterranean country boasts a vibrant culture, incredible food, unspoilt beaches and remarkable landmarks....
This pretty part of France is not a major tourist destination but it’s a perfect place to visit for a holiday if you’re hoping to visit somewhere quaint. Dinan in Brittany is a charming medieval...
England is famously full of ancient buildings which have been lived in by a huge array of different people. Some have long gone, with archeologists regularly making important discoveries and...
A stunning town in the UK steeped in history has been named the cheapest place to buy houses for first-time buyers. Kilmarnock, a town in East Ayrshire, in Scotland offers houses at prices starting...
Besides London, many UK cities have a long and illustrious history, and this, of course, is laced with royalty. Before Westminster Abbey was built and subsequently became where the nation’s...
Sitting in the English Channel, about 30 miles from the French coast, Guernsey was once physically attached to mainland Europe. According to Visit Guernsey, the island used to be the tip of a...
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Amanda Holden and Alan Carr have sent fans into meltdown after teasing a new project together. Mum-of-two Amanda, who has already created Amanda and Alan's Italian Job on the BBC, has hinted at a new...
Tariffs are yet another example of colossal, upending change1 hour agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReutersA week ago, Westminster was digesting the chancellor's Spring Statement and...
Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group46 minutes agoHugo BachegaBBC Middle East correspondent•hugobachegaReporting fromSouthern LebanonReutersLast year, on 17 September, at...
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Luton airport expansion approved by government2 hours agoDanny FullbrookBBC News, BedfordshireLuton RisingLondon Luton Airport hopes to almost double annual passenger numbers to 32 million by 2043...
A new council tax band could be rolled out in Scotland targeting owners of the most expensive properties. The “progressive” system has been backed by Shona Robinson, the SNP finance minister, and...
What Trump has announced on tariffs and why it matters1 hour agoUS President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on goods from countries across the world, on what he called "Liberation Day".He...