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Travel chaos at Stansted airport as flights delayed after IT system hit with 'issue'

Stansted airport flights have been delayed after their IT system reported "issues". In a message shared on X by the airport's official account, it said: "Our teams are working hard to fully restore...

Greater Anglia nationalised by Labour in major update

Greater Anglia is set to be nationalised by the Labour Party later this year in a bombshell move for the UK transport sector.The Department for Transport said the train operator, which is the most...

The pretty UK county with only one train station in it

The UK's patchwork of different counties has been assembled and changed over the years according to each region's history, and one stands out as the smallest. Rutland in the beautiful East Midlands...

The pretty UK county with only one train station in it

I lived in this underrated Scandinavian city - this is what London could learn

Back when I was an undergraduate at university, if you fancied frolicking around Europe for a term or two, swapping a pint of beer for a glass of Aperol spritz (after squeezing in some time to study...

Ryanair and EasyJet warn of delays as chaos continues after Spain and Portugal power cut

A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal yesterday, plunging both countries into chaos with ongoing travel delays. The incident has affected all aspects of transport, with subway networks, traffic...

The 'simple mistake' at the airport costing Brits up to £274

As the mercury rises across Britain, many will be thinking ahead to their summer getaway. But now a new study has revealed a simple airport mistake which could be costing Brits nearly £300 without...

UK Airport forced to close after plane 'collapses' during landing with two on board

Norwich Airport was forced to shut down on Sunday due to an emergency that saw a plane's "undercarriage collapse" on landing. This led to the cancellation of a series of flights, with passengers told...

The beautiful African seaside town three hours from UK that's 25C in May

Bathed in golden sunlight and swept by Atlantic breezes, the Moroccan town of Essaouira is just a three-hour direct flight from London Stansted with Ryanair. With temperatures in May hovering at a...

The underrated African seaside city 'just as good as Marrakech' but way less hectic

It has all the North African culture you could wish for, a colourful and vibrant city, but with a much more laid back and Mediterranean feel than the bustling and often rather hectic Marrakech....

Outrage as hotel firm housing asylum seekers rakes in £700m of your money

A hotel firm has raked in £700 million of taxpayer money a year by housing asylum seekers. Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd houses 38,000 people across 210 sites, at a cost of £5.5 million a day.Some of...

The commuter town named 1 of best places to live near London

As London's property market continues to surge, an increasing number of prospective homeowners are turning their attention towards commuter towns as a more cost-effective alternative. These locations...

Gatwick tops list of 10 worst UK airports for delays

Gatwick worst for delays among UK airports3 hours agoDaniel SextonBBC News, South EastGetty ImagesGatwick has retained its position as the UK's worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to...

M11 traffic LIVE: Major UK motorway blocked with 3-mile queues following crash

A crash sparked traffic delays on the M11 this afternoon. There is also congestion on the A1 (M) and motorists have been warned of delays of up to 40 minutes.The crash on the M11 took place heading...

M11 traffic LIVE: Major UK motorway blocked with 3-mile queues following crash

Italy's 'other Venice' is sleepy fishing town with winding canals and a 10km beach

Overtourism is a growing issue for travellers looking to visit much of Europe’s major cities this year. As the number of visitors continues to rise year on year, the pressure put on local residents...

Avoid Barcelona and visit 'friendly, good value' Spanish city with beautiful beaches

Holiday destination options for British tourists seem to be dwindling this summer with protests against overtourism rife across Europe. From the overcrowded streets in Venice to the soaring house...

Romanian man arrested after DHL depot fire sparked 'Russian sabotage' fears

Counter-terrorism police investigating a fire at a DHL depot have arrested a Romanian man on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.The blaze at a warehouse in Birmingham in July came...

'Stop flying to Amalfi Coast or Rome – little-known Italian spot is much better'

A travel lover insists that this beautiful spot in Italy is a must for your next holiday abroad.It's that time of year when European hotspots start getting warmer and filled with sunshine, which...

Hidden gem Greek island with beautiful beaches and glittering seas has new UK flight route

Direct flight routes from Manchester and London have been announced to a little known Greek island as of next year. Jet2 launched new flights and holiday packages to Samos for Summer 2026,...